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Naija Nerds is not a Tomatometer-approved publication. Reviews from this publication only count toward the Tomatometer® when written by the following Tomatometer-approved critic(s): Jeffrey Peterson.

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Rating Title | Year Author Quote
3/5
Twisters (2024) Jeffrey Peterson Landing somewhere between a legacy sequel and soft reboot, with the feel of a blockbuster but also a subtle reflection on community and global warming, Twisters doesn’t quite make good use of the actors assembled.
Posted Sep 20, 2024  Edit critic review
3/5
The Killer's Game (2024) Jeffrey Peterson Blending gory fights, romance, and flashy stunts, Perry’s action-comedy knows what type of film it is and accomplishes its goals by effectively communicating the life of an assassin who’s done everything possible to stay private and alive.
Posted Sep 20, 2024  Edit critic review
3.5/5
Alien: Romulus (2024) Jeffrey Peterson Alien: Romulus is a solid entry for the Alien franchise. Not coming for the top spot of most fan rankings, but also not deserving of last place as Alvarez’s entry handles its place on the timeline well.
Posted Sep 20, 2024  Edit critic review
3.5/5
Transformers One (2024) Jeffrey Peterson Transformers One is convincing, fast-paced, layered, and a joy to keep up with.
Posted Sep 20, 2024  Edit critic review
5/5
Oppenheimer (2023) Jeffrey Peterson Nolan is a master of adding tension where there is very little, while deflating strenuous moments and creating an environment that is almost unbearable.
Posted Jan 01, 2024  Edit critic review
4.5/5
Barbie (2023) Jeffrey Peterson One of the main keys to Barbie’s success is commitment to the Barbieland authenticity and Gerwig’s willingness to undercut both Barbie and Ken leads, only to build them back up again.
Posted Jan 01, 2024  Edit critic review
Five Nights at Freddy's (2023) Jeffrey Peterson Five Nights at Freddy’s had everything working in its favor. The film’s cast has a solid cinematic genealogy. Jim Henson Creature Shop assisted with animatronics. FNAF fandom waited in anticipation for years, continuing to world-build and create lore.
Posted Jan 01, 2024  Edit critic review
Black Widow (2021) Jeffrey Peterson Black Widow is the story audiences deserve, arriving much later than audiences hoped, and in a time frame that’s not quite big enough to suffice the story.
Posted Jan 01, 2024  Edit critic review
3.5/5
Haunted Mansion (2023) Jeffrey Peterson Haunted Mansion comes to audiences 20 years after the Eddie Murphy led version. Although curiously debuting in the summer, the film’s cast and script bring the necessary topic of grief and how to work through it to the forefront, all in an unabashed way.
Posted Jan 01, 2024  Edit critic review
3.5/5
Wish (2023) Jeffrey Peterson Wish feels soulless at times, but the film is a step in the right direction for Disney Animation Studios, as the company acknowledges they have fresh characters, not merely sequels, even if the characters retread classic storylines.
Posted Jan 01, 2024  Edit critic review
4/5
The Marvels (2023) Jeffrey Peterson The Marvels fixes multiple issues MCU movies are notorious for, but does not manage to fix them all. DaCosta takes some wide and successful swings in her 3rd picture, which really allows Iman Vellani to shine in her film debut.
Posted Jan 01, 2024  Edit critic review
4.5/5
The Boy and the Heron (2023) Jeffrey Peterson The Boy and The Heron deftly moves between commercialization, militarism, trauma and grief, family dynamics, geopolitics, the universe, and individuality.
Posted Jan 01, 2024  Edit critic review
3.5/5
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem (2023) Jeffrey Peterson The latest version of TMNT is the fourth iteration on film and possibly the best one yet. These characters feel more alive than ever before thanks to teen spirit & some heavy-handed culture.
Posted Jan 01, 2024  Edit critic review
5/5
Killers of the Flower Moon (2023) Jeffrey Peterson With Killers of the Flower Moon, Lily Gladstone, Leonardo DiCaprio, Robert De Niro and Scorsese deliver a well-crafted epic that contextualizes white, American terror. The Osage Nation is simultaneously present and reduced in the film.
Posted Jan 01, 2024  Edit critic review
9/10
The Batman (2022) Jeffrey Peterson This latest Batman tale is grounded, noir and detective based, and a highly realistic entry into the movie mythos of the caped crusader.
Posted Sep 07, 2023  Edit critic review
8.5/10
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (2022) Jeffrey Peterson Raimi brings the violence and gore that previous iterations have been missing; audiences may not have ever witnessed a director make a movie quite their own as Raimi does while retaining the MCU’s signature DNA.
Posted Sep 07, 2023  Edit critic review
9/10
Nope (2022) Jeffrey Peterson Nope, Peele’s third directorial outing, may debut in the horror genre, but there’s more to the brilliant film than audiences’ expectations.
Posted Sep 07, 2023  Edit critic review
4/5
Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania (2023) Jeffrey Peterson Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania is a film that also manages to balance VFX spectacle and groundedness in its third act. And although the conclusion feels slightly rushed, the ending is better than that of many MCU films we’ve seen lately.
Posted Sep 07, 2023  Edit critic review
Creed III (2023) Jeffrey Peterson The film takes some risks for a sports movie and although not all of them have a perfect landing, the cast and Dreamville Records executive production bring an electrifying soundtrack that makes everything right.
Posted Sep 07, 2023  Edit critic review
Scream VI (2023) Jeffrey Peterson Scream VI retains the tongue in cheek jabs at itself and the horror/slasher genre that many believe the original Scream revitalized so many years ago, while also keeping the gore and kill count high.
Posted Sep 07, 2023  Edit critic review
3.5/5
Shazam! Fury of the Gods (2023) Jeffrey Peterson Fury of The Gods leans into what worked for the first film and takes advantage of minimal exposition, though it suffers from rushed plot.
Posted Sep 07, 2023  Edit critic review
A Thousand and One (2023) Jeffrey Peterson Overall, A Thousand and One is a solid film, with a good script, particularly from a dialogue standpoint. The characters don’t often overdo their lines and the team brings fresh approaches to common situations.
Posted Sep 07, 2023  Edit critic review
4/5
Air (2023) Jeffrey Peterson Air is just a good movie. Affleck’s directorial skills cannot be denied, but the movie likely left a lot on the table.
Posted Sep 07, 2023  Edit critic review
4/5
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023) Jeffrey Peterson Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 is a surprisingly risky blend of dark tones and sinister villainy with great visuals, tasty music, and the emotionality we expect.
Posted Sep 07, 2023  Edit critic review
Fast X (2023) Jeffrey Peterson Fast X devours every iteration of the franchise and spits the biggest, fastest, and most ridiculous parts back at you, sometimes without chewing.
Posted Sep 07, 2023  Edit critic review
The Little Mermaid (2023) Jeffrey Peterson To begin, Halle Bailey. Remember her name and don’t forget it. From the trailers, to the red carpet, under the sea and above it, she is charismatic, humble, and a songstress.
Posted Sep 07, 2023  Edit critic review
4.5/5
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (2023) Jeffrey Peterson For a 140 min film, you’ll feel like you’re in an art gallery in the sense that you know there’s not enough time in the day to see everything, so you go ahead and make an internal commitment to come back.
Posted Sep 07, 2023  Edit critic review
3.75/5
Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (2023) Jeffrey Peterson Rise of The Beasts plays it safe when compared to the Bay-era, and falls short of the previous iteration Bumblebee. The movie is still funny and charming, with just enough action, and a good amount of heart.
Posted Sep 07, 2023  Edit critic review
3/5
The Flash (2023) Jeffrey Peterson Overall, The Flash is one of the better DCEU entries, but that’s not saying much for a universe of films often found thin or clunky. Muschietti focuses on the human side of meta-human Barry and that leads to a solid emotional journey.
Posted Sep 07, 2023  Edit critic review
4/5
Asteroid City (2023) Jeffrey Peterson I love the enigma of Asteroid City, particularly its existence as a sort of Rubik’s cube. Figuring out how the layers of the film work is akin to solving the cube in that nothing is necessarily lost or gained, but there’s joy in the process.
Posted Sep 07, 2023  Edit critic review
3.5/5
Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One (2023) Jeffrey Peterson Mission: Impossible Dead Reckoning Part 1 is the summer blockbuster you’ve been waiting on. Once again, Cruise delivers a great cast to real locations, amid beautifully crafted action sets.
Posted Sep 07, 2023  Edit critic review
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