Charlize Theron’s and Seth Rogen’s chemistry polls well in “Long Shot,” a film that should be voted into the not-so-long list of good political rom-coms.
9.5 out of 12 Tamales
“Ma”: One-Sentence Review
“Ma’s” Octavia Spencer is the only reason to accept an invitation to watch this year’s most cringe-worthy movie, the embodiment of a worthwhile hangover.
8.5 out of 12 Tamales
“Booksmart”: One-Sentence Review
Playing like a highly produced music video—all flash, some substance—”Booksmart” gives an A effort, but fails High School Movies 101’s most important lesson, create characters that feel authentic and timeless.
7 out of 12 Tamales
“Aladdin (2019)”: One-Sentence Review
While 1992’s “Aladdin” has the benefit of an all-time great voice performance from Robin Williams’ Genie—plus, being first goes a long way—2019’s live-action version outdoes its traditionally-animated counterpart in at least spectacle and action, making a visit to this well-known world worth it.
9 out of 12 Tamales
“John Wick: Chapter 3—Parabellum”: One-Sentence Review
“Parabellum’s” greatest strength, non-stop action, becomes a glaring weakness once the monotony sets in and the stakes drop to zero, but there’s credit to be given to the choreography of the jaw-dropping stunts.
7.5 out of 12 Tamales
“Pokemon: Detective Pikachu”: One-Sentence Review
Ryan Reynolds-voiced Detective Pikachu’s cuteness and biting wit, plus some nicely rendered CGI Pokémon, can only distract the audience for so long before the evidence makes it clear that this movie’s only worth catching on TV.
6.5 out of 12 Tamales
“Game of Thrones: Season 3”: One-Sentence Review
While exposition is king, galvanizing action sequences with dramatic heft are queen in a season with one drawback—preceding the amazingness that is “Game of Thrones: Season 4.”
10.5 out of 12 Tamales
