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Jay Ledbetter
Jay Ledbetter's reviews only count toward the Tomatometer® when published at Tomatometer-approved publication(s).
Jay Ledbetter is a finance manager by day, film critic by night living in Atlanta, Georgia. He began writing about film in 2013 and is not afraid to confront people of all ages if they are too loud in the theater. In addition to his work at Awards Watch, Jay has written and hosted podcasts for Film Inquiry and InSession Film. He is an auteur obsessive, regularly diving deep into the filmographies of celebrated filmmakers. Jay is a proud member of the Atlanta Film Critics Circle and the Georgia Film Critics Association. You can follow him on Twitter @MrJayLedbetter.
Movies reviews only
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The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare (2024) |
After being smothered by the self-seriousness of Zack Snyder’s DC universe, Ritchie unleashed Cavill’s charm in The Man from U.N.C.L.E. Cavill is even better in Ungentlemanly Warfare, harnessing a smug, roguish confidence and charisma. - AwardsWatch
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| Posted Apr 18, 2024
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Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire (2024) |
The tone is muddled, to be sure, but that is just the state of “comedy” on the big screen these days. Gone is the willingness to push the boundaries, as is the sense of in-universe intelligence. - AwardsWatch
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| Posted Mar 20, 2024
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The Beekeeper (2024) |
Stuck in a purgatorial genre, The Beekeeper just lies in front of you, begging for a push in one direction or the other; its attempts at establishing multiple identities end up making it devoid of one entirely. - AwardsWatch
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| Posted Jan 10, 2024
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The Iron Claw (2023) |
Durkin may have a broad diagnosis for the fate of the Von Erichs, but he also has an appreciation for their commitment and a spiritual, almost Malickian inquisitiveness with regards to their very existence. - AwardsWatch
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| Posted Dec 12, 2023
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem (2023) |
The stakes could not be higher, but director Jeff Rowe manages to squeeze a great amount of humor out of the film’s darker elements, as well as give the supporting cast of villains real, believable arcs over the course of the film. - AwardsWatch
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| Posted Aug 01, 2023
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Extraction 2 (2023) |
Somewhere in between the balletic symphony of violence that is the John Wick franchise and the grounded brute force of Paul Greengrass’ work on the Bourne films sits Extraction 2. - AwardsWatch
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| Posted Jun 15, 2023
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Shazam! Fury of the Gods (2023) |
There are few superhero movies that have lower human stakes. - InSession Film
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| Posted Mar 21, 2023
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Jackie (2016) |
The great performance of Natalie Portman, the incredible score by Mica Levi, and the direction of Pablo Larraín make a very relevant reflection on modern celebrity culture. - Film Inquiry
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| Posted Feb 07, 2017
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Assassin's Creed (2016) |
The filmmakers get a few points for effort but, in the end, Assassin's Creed is a failure. - Film Inquiry
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| Posted Jan 12, 2017
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Manchester by the Sea (2016) |
Manchester by the Sea features brilliant work from director Kenneth Lonergan and all of its actors, especially Casey Affleck. - Film Inquiry
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| Posted Jan 04, 2017
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Enemy (2013) |
Featuring a tremendous performance by Jake Gyllenhaal and bold direction from Denis Villeneuve, Enemy is a masterfully crafted film with a tricky but very fulfilling premise. - Film Inquiry
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| Posted Dec 07, 2016
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Snowpiercer (2013) |
Snowpiercer is a great entry into the sci-fi canon and one of the best films released in 2014. - Film Inquiry
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| Posted Dec 07, 2016
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2014) |
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is a pretty bad movie, but it isn't because of the reasons you will see on message boards or comment sections. - Film Inquiry
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| Posted Dec 07, 2016
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Fury (2014) |
Fury, the true feel-bad film of the year packs a whole lot of style but, as seems to be David Ayer's M.O., it lacks substance. - Film Inquiry
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| Posted Dec 07, 2016
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Bridge of Spies (2015) |
Bridge of Spies may be devoid of spectacle, but it is still full of wonder and well worth a watch. - Film Inquiry
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| Posted Dec 07, 2016
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Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) (2014) |
Birdman is equal parts funny, crazy, manic, beautiful, honest, and heartfelt. - Film Inquiry
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| Posted Dec 06, 2016
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Inherent Vice (2014) |
Inherent Vice may not be one of Paul Thomas Anderson's better films, but there is enough there to make it more enjoyable than not. - Film Inquiry
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| Posted Dec 06, 2016
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Hail, Caesar! (2016) |
A middling effort by the Coen Brothers' standards is still a damn good film, and that is exactly what Hail, Caesar! is. - Film Inquiry
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| Posted Dec 06, 2016
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Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping (2016) |
Films like Popstar will only get better with age, as we realize the members of this comedy troupe were ahead of their time. - Film Inquiry
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| Posted Dec 06, 2016
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Jason Bourne (2016) |
Jason Bourne is a misfire that looks promising early on and devolves into a generic action film that has nothing to say. - Film Inquiry
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| Posted Dec 06, 2016
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