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Metro Weekly (Washington, DC)

Metro Weekly (Washington, DC) is not a Tomatometer-approved publication. Reviews from this publication only count toward the Tomatometer® when written by the following Tomatometer-approved critic(s): André Hereford, Randy Shulman.

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Rating Title | Year Author Quote
2/5
A Private Life (2025) André Hereford Steeped in an atmosphere of suspicion, the film, from writer-director Rebecca Zlotowski (Other People’s Children), better serves as a drama exploring the emotionally distant doctor being shaken from the stasis of her lonely life.
Posted Jan 28, 2026  Edit critic review
3/5
28 Years Later: The Bone Temple (2026) André Hereford This deeper descent into madness might be too bleak were there not the shred of hope provided by a parallel plot-line following Ralph Fiennes’ endearingly eccentric Dr. Kelson.
Posted Jan 17, 2026  Edit critic review
3/5
Dead Man's Wire (2025) André Hereford 'Dead Man’s Wire' largely locks in on what’s working in its frantic, fearful vision of a man sunk by someone else’s greed, pulling the trigger on his last resort.
Posted Jan 13, 2026  Edit critic review
2/5
Light Up (2024) André Hereford Propelled by the subjects’ candor, and their insights, 'Light Up' offers a thoughtful, lived-in, multi-faceted view of being Black and LGBTQ in America and in the relative queer mecca of Atlanta.
Posted Jan 04, 2026  Edit critic review
2/5
Sandbag Dam (2025) André Hereford Novosel capably balances Marko’s lightness and intensity opposite Žunac’s more introverted Slaven, but the pair’s chemistry does not speak of a smoldering desire or forbidden love that won’t be denied.
Posted Dec 20, 2025  Edit critic review
2/5
The Housemaid (2025) André Hereford Where the twists might end, one can pretty much guess, despite weak attempts at misdirection, like the one or two completely pointless supporting characters bouncing around the plot.
Posted Dec 20, 2025  Edit critic review
3/5
Merrily We Roll Along (2025) André Hereford Broadway king Jonathan Groff earned his first Tony Award for his fierce Frank in the recent revival, and his stellar performance still registers onscreen in the film presentation of the stage production, both directed by Maria Friedman.
Posted Dec 14, 2025  Edit critic review
2/5
Sauna (2025) André Hereford Danish queer indie 'Sauna' yields tepid drama chronicling the romance between a cis gay man and a trans man.
Posted Dec 11, 2025  Edit critic review
3/5
A Few Feet Away (2025) André Hereford The movie, a solid debut feature from writer-director Caro, winks at gay hookup culture through dryly comic sex scenes, while earnestly profiling a young man losing himself to the heady buzz of the online hunt.
Posted Dec 07, 2025  Edit critic review
2/5
300letters (2025) André Hereford The spicy, gay Argentinian "anti-romcom" warms up slowly as writer-director Lucas Santa Ana tees up the film’s intriguing premise, then commits to the generally well-scripted follow-through.
Posted Nov 16, 2025  Edit critic review
4/5
Come See Me in the Good Light (2025) André Hereford Blunt, moving, and ruefully funny, Ryan White's film captures poet Andrea Gibson living their best life while dying.
Posted Nov 16, 2025  Edit critic review
4/5
If I Had Legs I'd Kick You (2025) André Hereford Byrne conveys with crack comic timing and an engaging sense of indignation the overwhelming weight on Linda’s shoulders.
Posted Oct 31, 2025  Edit critic review
2/5
Frankenstein (2025) André Hereford Guillermo del Toro's sumptuous 'Frankenstein' looks fantastic while lurching along like a ship trapped in ice.
Posted Oct 27, 2025  Edit critic review
2/5
Some Nights I Feel Like Walking (2024) André Hereford Petersen Vargas’ 'Some Nights I Feel Like Walking' offers strong performances and lush atmosphere in a familiar but affecting story of gay hustlers in Manila.
Posted Oct 23, 2025  Edit critic review
3/5
Kiss of the Spider Woman (2025) André Hereford 'Kiss of the Spider Woman,' while vibrantly entertaining, seems to put its focus too heavily on musical razzle-dazzle, coming up short in its portrayal of the emotionally fraught romance at its heart.
Posted Oct 11, 2025  Edit critic review
3/5
Fairyland (2023) André Hereford Adapting Alysia Abbott’s acclaimed memoir about growing up with a single gay dad in ’70s San Francisco, 'Fairyland' shapes the unconventional coming-of-age story into a moving, warmly funny portrait of a bygone era of queer life and liberation.
Posted Oct 11, 2025  Edit critic review
5/5
One Battle After Another (2025) André Hereford Every skirmish erupts into violent spectacle, yet the action stays grounded in our real-world battles over power and politics, over who is steering our American saga, and who even gets to be a part.
Posted Sep 27, 2025  Edit critic review
4/5
The History of Sound (2025) André Hereford 'The History of Sound' casts an enchanting spell in its languid story of a love that dare not speak its name between Lionel and David, two scholars who meet at the New England Conservatory of Music in 1917.
Posted Sep 23, 2025  Edit critic review
2/5
The Long Walk (2025) André Hereford Well-acted by its cast of young stars, 'The Long Walk' trudges through a monotonous march of dystopian violence.
Posted Sep 11, 2025  Edit critic review
4/5
Caught Stealing (2025) André Hereford Aronofsky modulates this movie’s comedic and action beats expertly, sprinkling in bouts of bloody violence, and a handful of tensely dramatic scenes, well-acted by this able cast.
Posted Sep 01, 2025  Edit critic review
2/5
The Roses (2025) André Hereford These Roses get down and dirty, and plenty nasty, in their divorce battle, but their fight lacks bite.
Posted Sep 01, 2025  Edit critic review
3/5
Highest 2 Lowest (2025) André Hereford Lee spikes the Kurosawa formula with humor and history, adding the texture and detail of New York City in 2025, of hip-hop and Black culture, and of the mythological stature of his favorite leading man, Denzel Washington.
Posted Aug 17, 2025  Edit critic review
4/5
Weapons (2025) André Hereford Robustly funny in its own macabre and gruesome fashion, 'Weapons' marches inexorably, no-turning-back to the edge, saving its most gasp-worthy reveal for a climax that gleefully embraces the chaos.
Posted Aug 09, 2025  Edit critic review
3/5
The Naked Gun (2025) André Hereford By volume, far more [jokes] hit than miss, and, judging by the enthusiastic response at the press screening, the humor should connect with moviegoers starved for the collective relief of big-screen comedy.
Posted Aug 02, 2025  Edit critic review
4/5
The Fantastic Four: First Steps (2025) André Hereford 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps' is the first Marvel movie in a while to truly capture the gee-whiz spirit of classic Marvel comics.
Posted Jul 25, 2025  Edit critic review
4/5
Eddington (2025) André Hereford Eddington's lacerating social satire about a town torn apart by pandemic paranoia takes a violent turn without losing the plot.
Posted Jul 19, 2025  Edit critic review
3/5
Baby (2024) André Hereford Brazilian newcomer João Pedro Mariano makes quite an auspicious screen debut as Wellington, the titular gay teen in the beautifully crafted street drama 'Baby.'
Posted Jul 14, 2025  Edit critic review
2/5
Jurassic World Rebirth (2025) André Hereford Somehow, three decades into our collective Jurassic experience, these movies have gotten worse at integrating their CGI-animated and animatronic creatures into the physical reality of the live actors.
Posted Jul 07, 2025  Edit critic review
3/5
Rent Free (2024) André Hereford 'Rent Free' charms with its comic tale of two broke, horny post-grads hustling to keep a roof over their heads.
Posted Jun 29, 2025  Edit critic review
4/5
Sally (2025) André Hereford National Geographic’s Sally Ride documentary celebrates the trailblazing astronaut’s career and her 27-year relationship with Tam O’Shaughnessy.
Posted Jun 28, 2025  Edit critic review
4/5
28 Years Later (2025) André Hereford '28 Years Later' revives the post-apocalyptic horror saga with a tense, blood-soaked trek through an infected wasteland.
Posted Jun 23, 2025  Edit critic review
3/5
Materialists (2025) André Hereford Dakota Johnson bravely chooses between two 10s as a matchmaker who makes her own match in the engaging rom-com 'Materialists.'
Posted Jun 14, 2025  Edit critic review
2/5
I Don't Understand You (2024) André Hereford The deadly unfunny dark comedy 'I Don't Understand You' misses the mark in its tale of a gay couple's Italian vacation gone wrong.
Posted Jun 11, 2025  Edit critic review
3/5
Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning (2025) André Hereford The latest 'Mission: Impossible' submerges breathtaking action and suspense 20,000 leagues beneath a sea of mission exposition.
Posted May 24, 2025  Edit critic review
3/5
Thunderbolts* (2025) André Hereford Marvel serves up a Very Special Episode of their superhero franchise with the morally ambitious 'Thunderbolts*.'
Posted May 02, 2025  Edit critic review
2/5
Egghead & Twinkie (2023) André Hereford The queer coming-of-age comedy 'Egghead & Twinkie' gains much of its quirky appeal from a kicky soundtrack and cool animation.
Posted Apr 27, 2025  Edit critic review
3/5
The Wedding Banquet (2025) André Hereford Bells are ringing with queer love and romance in Andrew Ahn's funny, if formulaic, re-do of 'The Wedding Banquet.'
Posted Apr 19, 2025  Edit critic review
4/5
Misericordia (2024) André Hereford Alain Guiraudie's queer thriller 'Misericordia' subverts its simple domestic setup with secrets, lies, and hidden desire.
Posted Apr 14, 2025  Edit critic review
2/5
A Nice Indian Boy (2024) André Hereford Blandly sweet gay romance 'A Nice Indian Boy' looks great but lacks buoyancy.
Posted Apr 06, 2025  Edit critic review
2/5
Throuple (2024) André Hereford Gay rom-com 'Throuple' dips a toe into non-monogamy with smarts and sensitivity but stays too close to the surface.
Posted Mar 22, 2025  Edit critic review
3/5
Black Bag (2025) André Hereford Steven Soderbergh's spicy spy thriller 'Black Bag' comes packed with sharp twists, intrigue, and innuendo.
Posted Mar 16, 2025  Edit critic review
4/5
Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story (2024) André Hereford 'Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story' vibrantly celebrates the career of one of our greatest entertainers.
Posted Mar 07, 2025  Edit critic review
1/5
Sex Love Venice (2025) André Hereford The queer indie drama 'Sex Love Venice' squanders an onscreen trip to Italy on an uninspired gay romance.
Posted Feb 20, 2025  Edit critic review
2/5
Heart Eyes (2025) André Hereford 'Heart Eyes' blends slasher horror, murder-mystery, and romantic comedy with admirable ambition but mixed results.
Posted Feb 10, 2025  Edit critic review
4/5
Presence (2024) André Hereford Steven Soderbergh's unsettling 'Presence' lends a chilling new perspective to the haunted house thriller.
Posted Jan 24, 2025  Edit critic review
3/5
High Tide (2024) André Hereford A gay Brazilian stuck in P-town seeks a visa, and finds a fling in the sweetly melancholy romance 'High Tide.'
Posted Jan 17, 2025  Edit critic review
4/5
The Room Next Door (2024) André Hereford Pedro Almodóvar teams Tilda Swinton and Julianne Moore for a rich slice of classic Hollywood melodrama in 'The Room Next Door.'
Posted Jan 17, 2025  Edit critic review
3/5
One of Them Days (2025) André Hereford Keke Palmer and SZA make a winning pair of unlucky besties racing to recover rent money in buddy comedy 'One of Them Days.'
Posted Jan 17, 2025  Edit critic review
1/5
Kraven the Hunter (2024) André Hereford Aaron Taylor-Johnson struts and scowls through Sony’s haphazardly-assembled franchise nonstarter 'Kraven the Hunter.'
Posted Dec 13, 2024  Edit critic review
3/5
Queer (2024) André Hereford Luca Guadagnino’s sultry, surrealist 'Queer' intrigues and arouses, but just misses the spot.
Posted Dec 05, 2024  Edit critic review
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