Christian Toto
Tomatometer-approved critic
Biography:
I'm an award-winning film critic and reporter with more than 20 years’ experience covering Hollywood and reviewing movies.
Publications:
Denver Post,
PopMatters,
HollywoodInToto.com,
Washington Times,
LifeZette.com,
ColoradoParent.com,
Big Hollywood,
What Would Toto Watch?,
PajamasMedia,
Donne Tempo,
WTOP (Washington, D.C.),
The Daily Wire,
The Hollywood in Toto Podcast
Favorites:
Raising Arizona.
Untitled Home Invasion Romance (2025)
2.5/4
EDIT
“Jason Biggs stars, directs shrewd black comedy with bite and bile.” –
HollywoodInToto.com
Jan 28, 2026
Full Review
Send Help (2026)
93%
3.5/4
EDIT
“Gonzo director delivers raucous thriller with two dynamite performances.” –
HollywoodInToto.com
Jan 26, 2026
Full Review
Mercy (2026)
24%
2.5/4
EDIT
“A.I.-driven thriller is never dull, but it's consistently manipulative and corny.” –
HollywoodInToto.com
Jan 21, 2026
Full Review
28 Years Later: The Bone Temple (2026)
92%
.5/4
EDIT
“Dumb, derivative sequel drives respected horror franchise into the dirt.” –
HollywoodInToto.com
Jan 13, 2026
Full Review
Primate (2025)
79%
3/4
EDIT
“Who needs Freddy or Jason when a rabid chimpanzee is on the loose?” –
HollywoodInToto.com
Jan 8, 2026
Full Review
Nuremberg (2025)
72%
3.5/4
EDIT
“Russell Crowe mesmerizes as face of Nazi atrocities in fact-based drama.” –
HollywoodInToto.com
Dec 29, 2025
Full Review
Shell (2024)
63%
2.5/4
EDIT
“'Substance'-style horror-comedy goes campy at just the right moment.” –
HollywoodInToto.com
Dec 24, 2025
Full Review
We Bury the Dead (2024)
86%
3/4
EDIT
“Thoughtful undead thriller puts emphasis on healing, not head shots.
” –
HollywoodInToto.com
Dec 18, 2025
Full Review
Avatar: Fire and Ash (2025)
66%
2.5/4
EDIT
“Eco-friendly franchise delivers more sumptuous visuals, storytelling dead space.” –
HollywoodInToto.com
Dec 16, 2025
Full Review
Ella McCay (2025)
22%
3/4
EDIT
“James L. Brooks is back to atone for his mediocre misfire 'How Do You Know."” –
HollywoodInToto.com
Dec 11, 2025
Full Review
Silent Night, Deadly Night (2025)
77%
2/4
EDIT
“'Re-imagining' of '80s slasher film lacks scares, sense of seasonal purpose.” –
HollywoodInToto.com
Dec 10, 2025
Full Review
The Family McMullen (2025)
80%
3/4
EDIT
“Edward Burns returns to indie hit that launched career, helped define decade.” –
HollywoodInToto.com
Dec 8, 2025
Full Review
Five Nights at Freddy's 2 (2025)
16%
1.5/4
EDIT
“Sloppy, unfocused sequel should stick fork in franchise (but it won't).” –
HollywoodInToto.com
Dec 4, 2025
Full Review
Fackham Hall (2025)
74%
3/4
EDIT
“Surprise parody brings big laughs in the grand 'Naked Gun' style.” –
HollywoodInToto.com
Dec 4, 2025
Full Review
Keeper (2025)
53%
2.5/4
EDIT
“Couple in chaos shocker starts strong but loses its way in dramatic fashion.” –
HollywoodInToto.com
Nov 21, 2025
Full Review
Wicked: For Good (2025)
66%
3.5/4
EDIT
“Musical pairs classic 'Oz' lore with heartfelt story of friendship, loss. (And Toto, too!)” –
HollywoodInToto.com
Nov 19, 2025
Full Review
Muzzle: City of Wolves (2025)
3/4
EDIT
“Aaron Eckhart's dialed-in performance powers intense cop sequel.” –
HollywoodInToto.com
Nov 15, 2025
Full Review
The Baltimorons (2025)
95%
3/4
EDIT
“Lost souls connect in bittersweet romance that avoids genre cliches.” –
HollywoodInToto.com
Nov 12, 2025
Full Review
Christy (2025)
67%
3.5/4
EDIT
“Absorbing, fact-based biopic captures rise of unlikely sports star.” –
HollywoodInToto.com
Nov 11, 2025
Full Review
Sarah's Oil (2025)
83%
3/4
EDIT
“Fact-based drama captures 20th century racism, faith and irrepressible hope.” –
HollywoodInToto.com
Nov 6, 2025
Full Review
Predator: Badlands (2025)
86%
2/4
EDIT
“Dumbed-down spinoff boasts nonstop action while upending franchise.” –
HollywoodInToto.com
Nov 6, 2025
Full Review
Bugonia (2025)
88%
3/4
EDIT
“Stone, Plemons fire up conspiracy yarn with predictable Hollywood message.” –
HollywoodInToto.com
Oct 31, 2025
Full Review
Anniversary (2025)
66%
2/4
EDIT
“Politically-charged drama proves too cowardly for its own narrative good.” –
HollywoodInToto.com
Oct 27, 2025
Full Review
This Too Shall Pass (2024)
87%
3/4
EDIT
“Smart, subtle romp eschews wacky set pieces for angst, gentle laughs.” –
HollywoodInToto.com
Oct 24, 2025
Full Review
Last Days (2025)
32%
3/4
EDIT
“Justin Lin swaps NOS for retelling of young man's doomed spiritual quest.” –
HollywoodInToto.com
Oct 24, 2025
Full Review
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