#VicksFlicks Terse Twitter Reviews – Vol. 7

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DOCTOR STRANGE

4.5 out of 5 stars

The latest from Marvel is awesomely ambitious & psychedelic. Cumberbatch is sensational in a mind-blowing movie that’s a game-changer for superheroes. It enchants w/ breathtaking VFX & masterful storytelling.

BIRTH OF A NATION

4 out of 5 stars

A powerful, searing film about Nat Turner’s slave rebellion. It’s harsh & unapologetic, just like our bloody history being depicted. Parker’s gripping performance & confident direction fuels the passion of his convictions & justifiable anger.

KEVIN HART: WHAT NOW?

3.5 out of 5 stars

For better or worse, Hart can’t help but be his exaggerated self. But on stage, he’s in his element, spreading his energy & jokes through 50,000 strong. His brash perspective is entertaining & the laughs are constant.

AMERICAN HONEY

3 out of 5 stars

A gritty, sexually charged coming of age drama w/ powerful performances from Lane & LaBeouf. A rebellion of lost youth that feels authentic, but its repetition drives the story into the ground. It pulls you along for too long.

OUIJA: ORIGINS OF EVIL

3.5 out of 5 stars

Flowing w/ true scares,this well-crafted prequel cleverly applies the precise amount of chills from scene to scene to give you a real treat this .

HACKSAW RIDGE

3.5 out of 5 stars

This war drama puts a new kind of hero on notice & deservedly so. Gibson mercilessly tells a story of a peaceful man battling in the most violent of times. Garfield is phenomenal as a soldier standing strong in his faith & convictions, being brave w/ no ammo.

THE ACCOUNTANT

4 out of 5 stars

Don’t let the mindless action & some throwaway characters turn you away. This cleverly charged film is a gilt-edged study of an inimitable individual. Playing like an inscrutable puzzle, every piece has its purpose & rewards w/ each new discovery. Affleck displays more dominance in a character than perhaps ever before.

 TROLLS

3.5 out of 5 stars

The spectacular colors give life to a bright fairy tale that’s mainly for kids. Yet everyone will have a blast w/ the singing, dancing & hugging. Happiness is what it’s about & that’s what it provides.

 DENIAL

3 out of 5 stars

Barely stirring & perhaps more powerful on paper than on screen. But the drama is fully aware of the importance of its subject, allowing it to still be impactful. Weisz, Wilkinson & Spall bring brilliance in subtle ways.

BOO! A MADEA HALLOWEEN

1 out of 5 stars

Perry takes his audience for granted, & now maybe taking advantage of them. Laughs are traded in for stupidity while Madea’s gibberish is obnoxiously on repeat.

ARRIVAL

4.5 out of 5 stars

Director Villeneuve keeps you in absolute wonderment w/ this brilliant sci-fi epic that’s inwardly thoughtful. Adams gives a boffo performance where her grit & quiet strength bonnily blooms right in front of your eyes. All of it is an extraordinary sight to see.

CERTAIN WOMEN

2 out of 5 stars

A film w/ some intimate & affectionate moments about common struggles we all encounter. Yet it has more time than it knows what to do with. The short stories are shredded, leaving terrific actresses barely getting a chance to dive into their roles.

THE IVORY GAME

3.5 out of 5 stars

A harrowing, investigative doc about African Elephants imminent extinction that plays out like a suspenseful spy movie. The slaughtering of these majestic animals for their tusks is horrific; but there’s hope within committed, passionate people for their survival. We all need to get on board.

THE HANDMAIDEN

4.5 out of 5 stars

A lavish & sexual thriller where underestimating is the fatal flaw.Director Park beautifully  places love inside violent hands w/stunning results. The sensational cast cleverly seduces you in a film where romance & betrayal gloriously devours everything in sight.

MOONLIGHT

4 out of 5 stars

Paths that life takes you down are defied in a poetic, explosive film about a boy becoming a man. Sensational performances all around, this achingly personal story is of a staggering transformation rarely told.

BILLY LYNN’S LONG HALFTIME WALK

2 out of 5 stars

Lee’s artfulness flees in a flat film about those who go to war & the bogus patriotism that awaits them back home. Alwyn gives the story some much needed feeling; however, the dialogue & pacing discharges a weak, lopsided walk.

Brandon Vick is the resident film critic of the SoBros Network, and star of Brandon’s Box Office In Your Mouth. Follow him on Twitter@SirBrandonV and be sure to search #VicksFlicks for all of his latest movie reviews.

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