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Brett Doze
Brett Doze's reviews only count toward the Tomatometer® when published at Tomatometer-approved publication(s).
Movies reviews only
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Palmer (2021) |
Palmer is a film that you come to for the heartfelt relationship and the strong work from the two lead actors, rather than the way it tries to take on deeper themes. It comes off as one of those films that isn’t as progressive as it tries to be... - InSession Film
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| Posted May 02, 2023
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The Midnight Sky (2020) |
While the film isn’t a total loss based on these areas, the lack of a convincing narrative and a connection to the characters makes for a tough sit. - InSession Film
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| Posted May 02, 2023
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Sylvie's Love (2020) |
At times, it can feel like this film is employing very familiar plot points for a romantic drama. However, it takes those narrative aspects and heightens them where so many others have not. - InSession Film
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| Posted May 02, 2023
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Sound of Metal (2019) |
No film from 2020 grew on me more than Sound of Metal. It’s a film that I thoroughly enjoyed when I first saw it, and I’ve grown to absolutely love it as it refuses to leave my mind. - InSession Film
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| Posted May 02, 2023
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One Night in Miami (2020) |
It’s difficult for a film based on a play to avoid feeling stagey, especially a film that primarily takes place in one motel room and centers on just four characters. But Regina King directs the film with a true flair. - InSession Film
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| Posted May 02, 2023
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The Forty-Year-Old Version (2020) |
Radha Blank very well might be the entertainer of the year in my book, based on everything she does in this film. - InSession Film
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| Posted May 02, 2023
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Soul (2020) |
Is it among the very best Pixar has to offer? No. Did it make me think and feel deeply the way that a Pixar film often does? Absolutely. - InSession Film
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| Posted May 02, 2023
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The Assistant (2019) |
Sexual harassment in the workplace (in this case, a production company) is not shown explicitly. Rather, it is assessed through the anxieties of one young woman who works there, played brilliantly by Julia Garner. - InSession Film
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| Posted May 02, 2023
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Unpregnant (2020) |
Haley Lu Richardson and Barbie Ferreira make an excellent team in this buddy film, which tackles the topic of abortion in a way that touches on the intricacies of choice while also making the process seem less daunting than other films. - InSession Film
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| Posted May 02, 2023
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Pelé (2021) |
Once you get past the film’s refusal to dive into some of the pertinent areas the way it probably should, it is still a pleasurable experience as a gateway into learning more about Pelé and Brazil. - InSession Film
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| Posted May 02, 2023
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Bliss (2021) |
Though a cameo from Bill Nye certainly brought a brief smile to my face, the film overall left me with the opposite of bliss. - InSession Film
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| Posted May 02, 2023
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A Quiet Place Part II (2021) |
A Quiet Place Part II isn’t always as quiet as the title or the first film might suggest, but the more silent moments are the most impactful. - InSession Film
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| Posted May 02, 2023
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Oxygen (2021) |
Oxygen isn’t really a horror film, but it does deliver a similar case of uneasiness. - InSession Film
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| Posted May 02, 2023
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The Bad News Bears (1976) |
Still one of the scrappiest underdog movies... - InSession Film
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| Posted May 02, 2023
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Another Round (2020) |
The Academy seems to be slowly but surely moving in a more international direction, which is both great and long overdue... - InSession Film
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| Posted May 02, 2023
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Nomadland (2020) |
Zhao’s stunning, masterful work in Nomadland looks to be rewarded as one of the most unique and inspired choices by the Academy in this category... - InSession Film
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| Posted May 02, 2023
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Promising Young Woman (2020) |
Promising Young Woman is my favorite film of the year, and Fennell is my personal choice for Best Director. To come out of the gates with a debut film that takes the risks Promising Young Woman does is stellar. - InSession Film
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| Posted May 02, 2023
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The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It (2021) |
It’s impossible to ignore that these films are now part of a cinematic universe. While it doesn’t hold a candle to the original and is noticeably below the first direct sequel, it’s still far above most of the other entries in the franchise. - InSession Film
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| Posted May 02, 2023
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Slacker (1991) |
Slacker is certainly not the only, nor the most influential of low-budget independent filmmaking from the 1990s. But it is a model example of a feature depicting traits that came to define a filmmaker’s career... - InSession Film
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| Posted May 02, 2023
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Old (2021) |
Though Old has a number of observable shortcomings, my overall impression of the film that sticks with me is that of excitement and amusement. - InSession Film
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| Posted May 02, 2023
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2 Fast 2 Furious (2003) |
The 2003 film looks like it was shot on a fairly low budget. Aside from an electrifying introductory race, the film is a bore visually and narratively, and it includes one of the most forgettable villains of the franchise. - InSession Film
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| Posted May 02, 2023
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The Fate of the Furious (2017) |
This entry absolutely suffers from the absence of Brian and Mia O’Connor, but the issues go far beyond that. - InSession Film
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| Posted May 02, 2023
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Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw (2019) |
It’s not the most ridiculous film in the franchise from an action standpoint, but nearly the entire runtime is taken up by two grown men... - InSession Film
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| Posted May 02, 2023
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F9 The Fast Saga (2021) |
I can’t help but wonder why Fast and Furious 9 would not have sufficed as the title here. At least 2 Fast 2 Furious has a goofy pizzazz to it. Naming conventions aside, the most recent entry does nothing to take the series in a new direction... - InSession Film
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| Posted May 02, 2023
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Fast & Furious (2009) |
It is undeniably nice to see the friendship built up again, as that relationship has always been a strength of the franchise. Granted, the film does take itself way too seriously... - InSession Film
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| Posted May 02, 2023
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The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift (2006) |
This entry lacks due to Sean being the least interesting character in the film, but it also finds success by featuring some of the very best racing scenes of the entire franchise. - InSession Film
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| Posted May 02, 2023
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Furious 7 (2015) |
The film features some wild stunts and really drives home the family theme that has come to dominate the series. - InSession Film
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| Posted May 02, 2023
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The Fast and the Furious (2001) |
In actuality, it’s where the seeds were planted for the characters that continue to stick around. Give the film credit for actually being fairly character-driven, despite the action-heavy scenes... - InSession Film
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| Posted May 02, 2023
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Fast & Furious 6 (2013) |
These films are clearly designed first and foremost to be fun, and that has never been more true than with the sixth entry. That’s largely because the film is a globe-trotting adventure that features some of the best stunts of the franchise. - InSession Film
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| Posted May 02, 2023
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Fast Five (2011) |
This may largely be the consensus pick for best of the series, but there’s certainly a reason for that. - InSession Film
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| Posted May 02, 2023
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The Novice (2021) |
...an early career-defining moment for Fuhrman... - InSession Film
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| Posted May 02, 2023
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The Worst Person in the World (2021) |
It’s impressive enough for a film to present a character that feels this authentic and fully realized. This film goes beyond that with Renate Reinsve’s Julie to give us someone who faces so many challenges that are felt by an entire generation. - InSession Film
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| Posted May 02, 2023
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The Green Knight (2021) |
Of all the quality films released in 2021, none delivered a sense of awe for me as a viewer quite like David Lowery’s latest. - InSession Film
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| Posted May 02, 2023
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The Power of the Dog (2021) |
This unique western has a slow pace that works because it is so intentional and essential to the direction of the plot. - InSession Film
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| Posted May 02, 2023
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Bo Burnham: Inside (2021) |
I laughed through multiple viewings of Burnham’s song-filled reflections on living through the pandemic, though it’s the deep personal moments that stick with me. - InSession Film
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| Posted May 02, 2023
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Pig (2021) |
This is perhaps the most empathetic movie of the year, featuring characters with motivations that are clear and easy to understand while still holding plenty of subtle depth. - InSession Film
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| Posted May 01, 2023
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Identifying Features (2020) |
If there’s any film from 2021 that deserves more love and attention than it’s received so far, it’s this stunner from Mexico. - InSession Film
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| Posted May 01, 2023
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West Side Story (2021) |
I have no shame in admitting that I was one of the doubters before this was released. I mean, it’s only a reworking of one of the most influential movie musicals ever. Luckily, that Spielberg guy knows what he’s doing. - InSession Film
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| Posted May 01, 2023
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A Hero (2021) |
His ability to turn the simplest situations into something extraordinary is astounding, and Amir Jadidi shines in the lead role... - InSession Film
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| Posted May 01, 2023
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In the Heights (2021) |
Though the film is not devoid of conflict, I look back on it primarily with a sense of joy and celebration. - InSession Film
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| Posted May 01, 2023
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The Killing of Two Lovers (2020) |
This is a terribly overlooked film featuring an even more overlooked lead performance from Clayne Crawford... - InSession Film
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| Posted May 01, 2023
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Jackass Forever (2022) |
I’m not going to pretend there is some thought-provoking, underlying message that wasn’t there before, but I certainly did enjoy laughing my ass off with these friends. - InSession Film
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| Posted May 01, 2023
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The Candidate (1972) |
The Candidate is both securely of its time while also featuring parallels to the performative aspects of the political system we continue to see today. - InSession Film
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| Posted May 01, 2023
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