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St. Anthony Messenger is not a Tomatometer-approved publication. Reviews from this publication only count toward the Tomatometer® when written by the following Tomatometer-approved critic(s): Sr. Rose Pacatte.

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Rating Title | Year Author Quote
Consecration (2023) Sr. Rose Pacatte A muddled attempt with no saving grace to tell a story about demonic action at a convent.
Posted Apr 14, 2023  Edit critic review
Mirando al Cielo (2023) Sr. Rose Pacatte The story is engaging, and the film has high production value.
Posted Apr 14, 2023  Edit critic review
Argentina, 1985 (2022) Sr. Rose Pacatte I was frequently reminded of the long-running television drama Law & Order because of the characters and how it runs like a police procedural—only the stakes are much greater.
Posted Apr 14, 2023  Edit critic review
Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical (2022) Sr. Rose Pacatte Matilda the Musical is a delightful revolt against parental, institutional, and educational tyranny. It is a celebration of girl power.
Posted Apr 14, 2023  Edit critic review
Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio (2022) Sr. Rose Pacatte The film is open to many interpretations, but there is no denying its elegant and sometimes terrible beauty.
Posted Apr 14, 2023  Edit critic review
Cinema Sabaya (2021) Sr. Rose Pacatte Cinema Sabaya is a parable about our common humanity and for people and communities who live in conflict.
Posted Apr 14, 2023  Edit critic review
The Tale of King Crab (2021) Sr. Rose Pacatte This beautifully filmed arthouse story meanders its way across the screen and invites us to think about life’s meaning and what is important. It also shows us that violence solves nothing.
Posted May 26, 2022  Edit critic review
The Boys in Red Hats (2021) Sr. Rose Pacatte You may not be comfortable when watching The Boys in Red Hats, but the film may convince you to question the news media and to “empathize with people who are not walking in your shoes or do not have what you have.”
Posted May 26, 2022  Edit critic review
The Bad Guys (2022) Sr. Rose Pacatte The strength of the film... is how it uses negative stereotypes to build a positive story, showing that change is possible and that we don’t have to accept the cards we are dealt in life.
Posted May 26, 2022  Edit critic review
Drive My Car (2021) Sr. Rose Pacatte Drive My Car is a dramatic, artful showcase of human grief, love, and loss with exceptional acting that culminates in transcendence and freedom.
Posted Apr 12, 2022  Edit critic review
The Adam Project (2022) Sr. Rose Pacatte I really enjoyed it.
Posted Apr 12, 2022  Edit critic review
Father Stu (2022) Sr. Rose Pacatte Themes of family, grace, faith, forgiveness, and reconciliation prevail.
Posted Apr 12, 2022  Edit critic review
Torn (2021) Sr. Rose Pacatte The film is commendable because of how it deals so sensitively and honestly with Alex’s struggle to choose between family and his passion for mountain climbing.
Posted Mar 25, 2022  Edit critic review
Sneakerella (2022) Sr. Rose Pacatte A vibrant, gender-switching, hip-hop reimagining of the classic Cinderella with lots of rap and dancing.
Posted Mar 25, 2022  Edit critic review
Dog (2022) Sr. Rose Pacatte Shows the bond between a soldier and his four-legged companion. It also highlights the reality of veterans with TBIs and PTSD, human and canine alike, who continue to suffer from their injuries.
Posted Mar 25, 2022  Edit critic review
No Time to Die (2021) Sr. Rose Pacatte No Time to Die is an overlong and overwrought action thriller. The cinematography is often stunning, but the action sequences are exhausting.
Posted Jan 25, 2022  Edit critic review
15 Minutes of Shame (2021) Sr. Rose Pacatte [An] important documentary that can help civilize public discourse, question social media messages, and help us understand the profit motive behind the public shaming that we may participate in.
Posted Jan 25, 2022  Edit critic review
West Side Story (2021) Sr. Rose Pacatte West Side Story runs a little too long at 156 minutes, but what struck me is how relevant the story still is.
Posted Jan 25, 2022  Edit critic review
The Unforgivable (2021) Sr. Rose Pacatte This is a story about the depths and reality of love-the lengths to which people will go and the sacrifices they will make for the ones they love.
Posted Jan 25, 2022  Edit critic review
Being the Ricardos (2021) Sr. Rose Pacatte I enjoyed the film even as it saddened me to know Lucy and Desi's marriage would later fail.
Posted Jan 25, 2022  Edit critic review
In the Heights (2021) Sr. Rose Pacatte The themes of family, community, immigrant struggles, and racism are handled in ways that create awareness and uplift at the same time.
Posted Oct 08, 2021  Edit critic review
Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised) (2021) Sr. Rose Pacatte This music and its message are as relevant as ever.
Posted Oct 08, 2021  Edit critic review
Francesco (2020) Sr. Rose Pacatte Francesco is a live-action, illustrated version of the pope's agenda for serving humanity and bringing the peace of Christ to those who suffer.
Posted Oct 08, 2021  Edit critic review
Cruella (2021) Sr. Rose Pacatte I like both Stone and Thompson in the film-they play off each other well. A psychological workup of the key characters would be interesting.
Posted Aug 27, 2021  Edit critic review
The Tomorrow War (2021) Sr. Rose Pacatte It suffers from inane dialogue and a superficial story driven by explosions and aliens that reminded me of the dinosaurs from Jurassic Park.
Posted Aug 27, 2021  Edit critic review
Land (2021) Sr. Rose Pacatte The stunning cinematography of Land creates a contemplative space for this study in contrasts about people dealing with grief.
Posted Aug 27, 2021  Edit critic review
Evelyn (2018) Sr. Rose Pacatte I was deeply moved by the simplicity of this gentle film and the courage it took to make it. It drew out my compassion for those who consider suicide as their only option, as well as the loved ones left behind.
Posted May 13, 2021  Edit critic review
Finding You (2020) Sr. Rose Pacatte Finding You is a story of grief, healing, reconciliation, and hope across generations. I was very moved at the relationship between Finley and Cathleen, which shows how caring knows no boundaries.
Posted May 13, 2021  Edit critic review
The Life Ahead (2020) Sr. Rose Pacatte Gueye is a promising new talent.
Posted May 13, 2021  Edit critic review
Resurrection (2021) Sr. Rose Pacatte Resurrection follows the Gospels fairly closely, and the film is a good watch for the family seeking inspiration during Holy Week and the Easter Triduum.
Posted May 13, 2021  Edit critic review
The House That Rob Built (2020) Sr. Rose Pacatte Selvig was an intense coach, as this beautifully rendered film shows, but he knew the backgrounds of his players and the challenges they faced. He was able to demand the best without breaking them.
Posted May 13, 2021  Edit critic review
Yes Day (2021) Sr. Rose Pacatte Garner gives such a high-energy performance in the opening scenes of the film that it made me think it could be her last action role.
Posted May 13, 2021  Edit critic review
Roe v. Wade (2021) Sr. Rose Pacatte The film's assertions are fact-checked on its website, but the statistics at the end of the film are dated.
Posted May 13, 2021  Edit critic review
A Week Away (2021) Sr. Rose Pacatte The cast is racially diverse, talented, and engaging.
Posted May 13, 2021  Edit critic review
Lady of Guadalupe (2020) Sr. Rose Pacatte Lady of Guadalupe is a beautiful tribute to the mother of God, the faith of the Mexican people, and all who honor Our Lady of Guadalupe as a patroness of life.
Posted May 13, 2021  Edit critic review
The Perfect Candidate (2019) Sr. Rose Pacatte Directed and cowritten by Haifaa Al-Mansour, the story deals with bias against women but also celebrates their strength as Maryam, her coworkers, and sisters take on challenges to improve the lives of the people.
Posted May 13, 2021  Edit critic review
Four Good Days (2020) Sr. Rose Pacatte Rodrigo García directs in a way that breaks your heart but gives hope as well. The film is for addicts and those who love them.
Posted May 13, 2021  Edit critic review
When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit (2019) Sr. Rose Pacatte In small ways that go right to the heart, the film tells the story of a child's grief, loss, and fear during the years leading up to the Holocaust.
Posted May 13, 2021  Edit critic review
Gun and a Hotel Bible (2019) Sr. Rose Pacatte "Gun and a Hotel Bible" is entertaining, well-acted, thought-provoking and thematically, it is for mature audiences. I found it very engaging.
Posted Jan 06, 2021  Edit critic review
The Trial of the Chicago 7 (2020) Sr. Rose Pacatte Once the trial starts, the film becomes a terrific courtroom drama. The conversations between Abbie Hoffman and Hayden are brilliant.
Posted Jan 05, 2021  Edit critic review
Over the Moon (2020) Sr. Rose Pacatte Over the Moon is a beautifully crafted animated musical.
Posted Jan 05, 2021  Edit critic review
bOObs: The War on Women's Breasts (2019) Sr. Rose Pacatte This film is important and unique, and the information provided is compelling. It is like watching a PowerPoint presentation on film because every fact stated or revealed comes with the reference for the research.
Posted Jan 05, 2021  Edit critic review
Enola Holmes (2020) Sr. Rose Pacatte I was surprised at how deftly Enola unfolds the mystery, but it is also about women's suffrage and feminism in late 19th-century England. It shows that there are alternative ways to resolve conflict and redress wrongs other than violence.
Posted Oct 23, 2020  Edit critic review
Radioactive (2019) Sr. Rose Pacatte Curie's relevance shines through the film. She continues to pave the way for women to assert their intelligence and persist in gaining their rightful place in academia and research.
Posted Oct 01, 2020  Edit critic review
Greyhound (2020) Sr. Rose Pacatte I love Hanks, but this is an example of a book that does not translate well to the screen.
Posted Sep 01, 2020  Edit critic review
The Painted Bird (2019) Sr. Rose Pacatte Filmed in black and white, the stark landscape scenes are masterpieces of minimalism that evoke feelings of isolation and loneliness; the closeups are compelling still portraits. The balance of narrative and image is in perfect tension
Posted Sep 01, 2020  Edit critic review
Rebuilding Paradise (2020) Sr. Rose Pacatte This is a powerful film, but I thought Howard went soft on this notorious company that has a history of choosing profit over the health and well-being of its customers.
Posted Sep 01, 2020  Edit critic review
Boys State (2020) Sr. Rose Pacatte I found the film challenging in that it shows young men growing up to be just like some of those who hold office currently. But it showed signs of character and courage in some of the boys, which offers hope for our contentious public square.
Posted May 27, 2020  Edit critic review
The Clark Sisters: First Ladies of Gospel (2019) Sr. Rose Pacatte The story of these powerful women draws you in. It is easy to identify with the domestic trials and challenges the family faces.
Posted May 27, 2020  Edit critic review
A Fall From Grace (2019) Sr. Rose Pacatte This Netflix original is a well-told cautionary tale.
Posted Apr 30, 2020  Edit critic review
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