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Adam A. Donaldson

Adam A. Donaldson's reviews only count toward the Tomatometer® when published at Tomatometer-approved publication(s).
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Deprogrammed (2015) 3.5/5 EDIT “For anyone interested in the notion of how belief can corrupt as well as save, or perhaps hold a more extreme atheistic view of any organized faith, then this is the documentary for you.” – We Got This Covered Oct 7, 2016 Full Review Above and Below (2015) 75% 4.5 EDIT “Above and Below is an immersive viewing experience that requires patience and open-mindedness, but it's richly rewarding for those that make it though to the end.” – We Got This Covered Apr 5, 2016 Full Review Chuck Norris vs Communism (2015) 100% 8/10 EDIT “Chuck Norris vs Communism is part spy movie thriller, part comedic tribute to VHS that firmly makes a case for the literal transformative power of cinema.” – We Got This Covered May 4, 2015 Full Review The Nightmare (2015) 67% 8/10 EDIT “Frightening and fascinating, The Nightmare takes a scary subject and puts you right into the mindset of the people suffering from it by treating this story as much as a horror movie as it does a documentary.” – We Got This Covered May 4, 2015 Full Review Deep Web (2015) 79% 9/10 EDIT “Like his last feature Downloaded, Alex Winter impressively tackles the various issues surrounding the black market Silk Road.” – We Got This Covered May 4, 2015 Full Review Being Canadian (2015) 25% 6/10 EDIT “Being Canadian is a fun and humorous examination of what it means to be Canadian, even if it's sometimes wrapped up in its own cleverness.” – We Got This Covered Apr 27, 2015 Full Review Doctor Who: Last Christmas (2014) 80% 7/10 EDIT “Doctor Who's latest Christmas special, "Last Christmas," doesn't rock the boat, but it's a fun holiday caper that features Peter Capaldi at his best.” – We Got This Covered Dec 25, 2014 Full Review A Merry Friggin' Christmas (2014) 14% 3/10 EDIT “If you've seen a Christmas movie made in the last 30 or 40 years, then you've seen A Merry Friggin' Christmas. It's a Gatling gun of holiday movie clichs played out by a cast of characters that almost do a disservice to the term "broad stereotype."” – We Got This Covered Nov 9, 2014 Full Review Camp X-Ray (2014) 74% 6/10 EDIT “Kirsten Stewart and Peyman Moaadi ably take center stage in the Gitmo drama Camp X-Ray, but do we need to be reminded that we're not that different again?” – We Got This Covered Oct 18, 2014 Full Review No Good Deed (2014) 13% 4/10 EDIT “Idris Elba and Taraji P. Henson are great actors, but No Good Deed is silly and clich-riddled in spite of itself from beginning till end.” – We Got This Covered Sep 14, 2014 Full Review Alive Inside (2014) 75% 8/10 EDIT “Alive Inside is a charming and emotional documentary that dares us to think outside the box concerning the care and treatment of America's growing population of seniors.” – We Got This Covered Jul 19, 2014 Full Review Me and You (2012) 71% 6/10 EDIT “With solid performances and decent drama, Me and You isn't Bernardo Bertolucci's best, but it's an engaging and enjoyable enough film from a master of the craft. What it lacks in punch, it makes up for in effort.” – We Got This Covered Jun 26, 2014 Full Review The Case Against 8 (2014) 91% 6/10 EDIT “The Case Against 8 makes great history, but as a documentary it doesn't really break any new ground.” – We Got This Covered May 6, 2014 Full Review Advanced Style (2014) 89% 8/10 EDIT “Advanced Style is a fun and sunny documentary about fashion mavens in their golden years, proving, as always, that age ain't nothing but a number.” – We Got This Covered May 6, 2014 Full Review Sacro GRA (2013) 77% 6/10 EDIT “Sacro GRA is a technically well-made film, but it may require audience members to be open-minded to enjoy it.” – We Got This Covered May 5, 2014 Full Review Tour of Duty (2013) 6/10 EDIT “Despite its shortcomings, Tour of Duty is a striking film, even if it doesn't fit the conventions you typically associate with a documentary.” – We Got This Covered May 5, 2014 Full Review Whitey: United States of America v. James J. Bulger (2014) 83% 6/10 EDIT “Joe Berlinger covers all the angles quite well in Whitey: United States of America v. James J. Bulger, a straight-forward court case documentary.” – We Got This Covered May 5, 2014 Full Review Above All Else (2014) 8/10 EDIT “The Keystone XL pipeline debate literally hits home in Above All Else, a compelling story about one's struggle to live simply.” – We Got This Covered May 3, 2014 Full Review Nelson Mandela: The Myth & Me (2014) 8/10 EDIT “FIlmmaker Khalo Matabane manages an amazing feat by making a documentary that's both in praise of Nelson Mandela, and tests some of the preconceived notions about him.” – We Got This Covered Apr 29, 2014 Full Review Ai Weiwei: The Fake Case (2013) 93% 7/10 EDIT “A fascinating follow-up to Never Sorry, Ai Weiwei: The Fake Case considers the implications of one's political actions in a protective state like China, and doubles down on letting one's voice be heard in spite of the consequences.” – We Got This Covered Apr 26, 2014 Full Review Everyday Rebellion (2013) 6/10 EDIT “Everyday Rebellion offers mixed messages about the subtle nature of modern protest, but the characters trying to make the case are compelling enough to wish them well in their respective missions.” – We Got This Covered Apr 25, 2014 Full Review 112 Weddings (2014) 72% 8/10 EDIT “112 Weddings is a real-life romantic tale that's funny, poignant, fascinating and true to life.” – We Got This Covered Apr 25, 2014 Full Review Walking With the Enemy (2013) 46% 5/10 EDIT “Walking with the Enemy is a decent war movie that while enjoyable at times, doesn't do anything to break the mould.” – We Got This Covered Apr 24, 2014 Full Review Cesar Chavez (2014) 38% 6/10 EDIT “Cesar Chavez is a typical and topical biopic, but the performances, led by a very strong Michael Pea, should leave you satisfied.” – We Got This Covered Mar 28, 2014 Full Review Veronica Mars (2014) 80% 7/10 EDIT “Veronica Mars is a delicious and fulfilling outing for those who remember the series fondly, and even those who are non-fans should be able to follow along for most of the fun.” – We Got This Covered Mar 14, 2014 Full Review
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