Tag Archives: Comedy

Jumanji: The Next Level (2019) ☆☆☆(3/4): Here we go again

Posted on December 12, 2019 by kaist455

“Jumanji: The Next Level”, which is a sequel to “Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle” (2017), tries to entertain us as much as its predecessor, and it accomplishes its mission a little better than I thought. Although its setting is not … Continue reading →

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Klaus (2019) ☆☆☆(3/4): A likable Santa Claus origin story

Posted on December 1, 2019 by kaist455

Netflix animation feature film “Klaus”, which was released on Netflix early in this November, is more entertaining than I expected. Although it is surely your average Christmas tale associated with the origin of Santa Claus, the film distinguishes itself to … Continue reading →

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Brittany Runs a Marathon (2019) ☆☆☆(3/4): Running for her body, mind, and life

Posted on November 24, 2019 by kaist455

“Brittany Runs a Marathon”, which won the Audience award when it was shown at the Sundance Film Festival early in this year, is a genuine crowd-pleaser packed with lots of wit and heart. While generating a number of sharply humorous … Continue reading →

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Frozen 2 (2019) ☆☆☆(3/4): A watchable sequel with several good things

Posted on November 22, 2019 by kaist455

When Oscar-winning Disney animation film “Frozen” (2013) came out six years ago, I was not as enthusiastic as many other audiences and reviewers, but I did appreciate a number of good things in that unexpectedly popular animation film. Besides its … Continue reading →

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Good Boys (2019) ☆☆☆(3/4): Kids say and do darndest things

Posted on November 18, 2019 by kaist455

As far as I can remember, I was a pretty mild child before I officially entered adolescence in 1996. Sure, I was a rather nerdy and quirky boy whose mind was usually occupied with books and movies, but I usually … Continue reading →

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Zombieland: Double Tap (2019) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4): More zombies with less fun

Posted on November 14, 2019 by kaist455

I laughed often while watching the first half of “Zombieland: Double Tap”, but those funny moments in the film only reminded me that I laughed more and harder when I watched its 2009 predecessor ten years ago. Although it has … Continue reading →

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Jackie Brown (1997) ☆☆☆(3/4): Tarantino in leisure

Posted on November 12, 2019 by kaist455

“Jackie Brown” occupies a rather odd place in Quentin Tarantino’s filmmaking career. Sandwiched between “Pulp Fiction” (1994) and “Kill Bill: Vol. 1” (2003), the movie may look mild and conventional in comparison, but it is still an enjoyable work equipped … Continue reading →

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The Art of Self-Defense (2019) ☆☆☆(3/4): A little dark satire on toxic masculinity

Posted on October 27, 2019 by kaist455

“The Art of Self-Defense” does not pull its chops and kicks in its dark satiric examination of toxic masculinity, and I appreciate that to some degree. At first, it initially seems to be a whimsical send-up of “The Karate Kid” … Continue reading →

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Little Monsters (2019) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4): Nyong’o could do it alone, I think

Posted on October 19, 2019 by kaist455

“Little Monsters”, a little zombie comedy film from Australia, works whenever its lead actress appears on the screen, and it is a shame that the movie does not utilize her undeniable talent and presence as much as expected from its … Continue reading →

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Mister America (2019) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4): His silly and pathetic campaign

Posted on October 19, 2019 by kaist455

“Mister America” is a mockumentary film about the silly and pathetic campaign of a guy who is not a very likable person to say the least. He is so vain, obnoxious, delusional, and narcissistic that you cannot help but shake … Continue reading →

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