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Janet Lee

Janet Lee's reviews only count toward the Tomatometer® when published at Tomatometer-approved publication(s).
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Yourself and Yours (2016) 94% EDIT “Hong preserves mystery with grace, charm, and simplicity that enables us to stay open from beginning to end.” – Film Inquiry Aug 6, 2020 Full Review Banana Split (2018) 89% EDIT “Banana Split brings in classic ingredients of teen comedy and amplifies it with charismatic performances, all showered with a genuine sense of humor.” – Film Inquiry Jun 4, 2020 Full Review Minari (2020) 98% EDIT “Minari brings an honest story of family, love, selfishness, and humility. Chung doesn't hold back, and we can't help but have a fervent appreciation for Minari.” – Film Inquiry Mar 4, 2020 Full Review Acasa, My Home (2020) 100% EDIT “Ciorniciuc, an investigative journalist, does a fine job crafting a compelling and personal story with an investigative eye.” – Film Inquiry Feb 19, 2020 Full Review Bloody Nose, Empty Pockets (2020) 93% EDIT “The Ross brothers' knack for being fly-on-the wall observers and capturing authenticity brings poignant and amusing moments to life on the screen.” – Film Inquiry Feb 19, 2020 Full Review Zola (2020) 88% EDIT “Though the narrative loses its momentum towards the end of the film, with a talented and diverse cast, Zola still ingratiates us with the performances that we need to feel fulfilled by the end.” – Film Inquiry Feb 11, 2020 Full Review Beast Beast (2020) 79% EDIT “The way in which gun violence is used to propel the story and characters forward among all of this feels far too abrupt that the story and characters feel short changed in the end.” – Film Inquiry Feb 11, 2020 Full Review Saudi Runaway (2020) 83% EDIT “Rooted in humility, Saudi Runaway intelligently navigates the meaning of choice, independence, risk, and fear in the life of a Saudi Arabian woman.” – Film Inquiry Feb 11, 2020 Full Review Save Yourselves! (2020) 89% EDIT “It's a whacky, dorky, and delightful apocalypse comedy that charms its way up into space. Save Yourselves! is the comedy of the millennial generation.” – Film Inquiry Feb 5, 2020 Full Review The Mountains Are a Dream That Call to Me (2020) 86% EDIT “Despite the large void in its narrative, The Mountains Are a Dream that Call to Me is clearly an ambitious production, and Cheung-Lau impressively and gorgeously brings his vision to life.” – Film Inquiry Feb 5, 2020 Full Review Blast Beat (2020) 61% EDIT “It fails to progress towards the maturation that it requires. Simply put, Blast Beat unfortunately fails to find the right beat.” – Film Inquiry Feb 1, 2020 Full Review Boys State (2020) 95% EDIT “Current with the times and looking ahead at our next generation, Boys State is a relevant documentary that deserves everyone's attention.” – Film Inquiry Feb 1, 2020 Full Review The Disappearance of My Mother (2019) 96% EDIT “It's filled with melancholy, delicacy, and captivation. There is a fine layer of philosophical and genuine intricacy that makes The Disappearance of My Mother a well-crafted tale of vulnerability.” – Film Inquiry Jan 3, 2020 Full Review Marriage Story (2019) 95% EDIT “Marriage Story is a promising film that has carved out powerful performances from the cast, but Baumbach's strategies in drawing out his character arcs are uneven, insufficient, and disappointing.” – Film Inquiry Dec 11, 2019 Full Review EDIT “Though the performances lack charisma, Bored in the U.S.A. is a beautifully-shot film with conscientious intentions and techniques.” – Film Inquiry Oct 16, 2019 Full Review Give Me Liberty (2019) 89% EDIT “It's a ride that opens the door to a diverse and important community. With wonderfully raw and absorbing performances, this small tale is a rare treat.” – Film Inquiry Sep 5, 2019 Full Review American Factory (2019) 95% EDIT “This film proved to be very absorbing. American Factory provides very intuitive social and political commentary that interestingly brings up the question of identity.” – Film Inquiry Aug 21, 2019 Full Review Jay Myself (2018) 88% EDIT “Wilkes crafts an entertaining and heartfelt portrayal of a photographer and artist whose unique eye constantly evolved with The Bank.” – Film Inquiry Aug 13, 2019 Full Review Cubby (2019) 73% EDIT “Despite being framed with a charming style, it unfortunately fails to draw out compelling connections amongst its characters.” – Film Inquiry Aug 8, 2019 Full Review Sword of Trust (2019) 94% EDIT “Despite the dwindling ending, Sword of Trust still manages to please us with delightful and memorable performances from a talented cast.” – Film Inquiry Aug 8, 2019 Full Review The Third Wife (2018) 88% EDIT “In her impressive feature film debut, writer and director Ash Mayfair doesn't parade us with profound tragedy and hardship; rather, she takes difficult subject matters and embellishes them with tranquil shots and dialogue.” – Film Inquiry Jul 3, 2019 Full Review Burning (2018) 95% EDIT “Lee is patient with the story. He illustrates the rather grim reality of how circumstance and people can define you and shape your perception of the world for better or worse.” – Film Inquiry Jul 3, 2019 Full Review Okko's Inn (2018) 100% EDIT “There aren't many complexities in Okko's Inn, and it certainly doesn't need them. With its vivacious characters and pace, the story bounces through various chapters of Okko's new journey.” – Film Inquiry Jul 3, 2019 Full Review The Souvenir (2019) 90% EDIT “Director and writer Joanna Hogg brings a shy, intimate, and tense experience of a young woman in a troublesome and toxic relationship.” – Film Inquiry Jul 3, 2019 Full Review
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