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The Victoria Advocate

The Victoria Advocate is not a Tomatometer-approved publication. Reviews from this publication only count toward the Tomatometer® when written by the following Tomatometer-approved critic(s): Joe Friar.

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Rating Title | Year Author Quote
3/4
Gaia (2021) Joe Friar Trippy woodland horror that leaves a lasting impression. A mind-bending thriller lead by Monique Rockman's first-rate performance.
Posted Jun 28, 2021  Edit critic review
3/4
Against the Current (2020) Joe Friar Veiga Grétarsdóttir's transitioning story is even more courageous than her athletic feat. It's an inspiring and moving story that in Sveinsson's hands, circumnavigates heartstring pulls by focusing on victories large and small.
Posted Jun 28, 2021  Edit critic review
3.5/4
Werewolves Within (2021) Joe Friar An instant classic! Josh Ruben's horror-comedy is a howling good time.
Posted Jun 26, 2021  Edit critic review
2.5/4
F9 The Fast Saga (2021) Joe Friar If 007 can get away with windsurfing on a tsunami, the Fast9 gang get a hall pass as they defy science (plus it's a lot of fun)
Posted Jun 25, 2021  Edit critic review
3.5/4
12 Mighty Orphans (2021) Joe Friar You'll stand up and cheer as the inspirational film directed by Ty Roberts captures your heart with a story as big as Texas.
Posted Jun 11, 2021  Edit critic review
4/4
In the Heights (2021) Joe Friar Terrific songs and dazzling choreography make Lin-Manuel Miranda's Tony-winning Broadway smash the must-see film of the summer.
Posted Jun 09, 2021  Edit critic review
3.5/4
The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It (2021) Joe Friar Director Michael Chaves knows how to build tension, delivering real frights in this worthy 3rd installment of the franchise.
Posted Jun 05, 2021  Edit critic review
3/4
The Amusement Park (1975) Joe Friar Horror master George A. Romero proved you can stop a zombie but his recently unearthed lost film reminds us that nothing can stop the aging process and that is truly frightening.
Posted Jun 03, 2021  Edit critic review
3/4
Spirit Untamed (2021) Joe Friar Beautiful animation, an excellent voice cast, and diverse characters make this a real treat for all audiences, especially young girls. Saddle up for unbridled family fun.
Posted May 31, 2021  Edit critic review
3.5/4
Riders of Justice (2020) Joe Friar There is plenty of heart and humor in the film by Danish director Anders Thomas Jensen who marks his fifth collaboration with Mikkelsen who is first-rate. Great cast.
Posted May 29, 2021  Edit critic review
3.5/4
A Quiet Place Part II (2021) Joe Friar The perfect summer movie with plenty of thrills and chills!
Posted May 29, 2021  Edit critic review
4/4
Cruella (2021) Joe Friar The Emmas! The Fashion! The Music! Cruella is a vibrant, fun, cinematic triumph and the best live-action Disney film.
Posted May 26, 2021  Edit critic review
4/4
The Killing of Two Lovers (2020) Joe Friar A couple's marriage is in the balance in one of the best films you'll see this year.
Posted May 16, 2021  Edit critic review
3/4
Spiral: From the Book of Saw (2021) Joe Friar Owing more to David Fincher than James Wan, the film is at its peak in between the gory scenes we've come to expect since the inception of the franchise in 2004.
Posted May 13, 2021  Edit critic review
3/4
The Water Man (2020) Joe Friar Lonnie Chavis and Amiah Miller are the film's biggest assets with convincing performances as their characters deal with real-life issues of loss and abuse. A wonderful adventure for the whole family.
Posted May 11, 2021  Edit critic review
3/4
Profile (2018) Joe Friar Bekmambetov has become proficient at utilizing the Screenlife format to tell a compelling story. Valene Kane and Shazad Latif complement each other with impressive performances that engage the viewer. A worthy thriller.
Posted May 11, 2021  Edit critic review
3.5/4
Wrath of Man (2021) Joe Friar "Wrath of Man" delivers the fury it suggests with a predominantly male cast of familiar faces vying for screen time in the heist film that resembles a scaled-down version of Michael Mann's "Heat."
Posted May 07, 2021  Edit critic review
3/4
Four Good Days (2020) Joe Friar The film features two remarkable performances, with Kunis as we've never seen before. She's so good that Close is overshadowed several times.
Posted May 07, 2021  Edit critic review
2/4
Separation (2021) Joe Friar Suffers from a senseless storyline and a set of unlikable characters with no redeeming qualities. The special effects are quite menacing but wasted as the film fails to connect with the audience.
Posted May 07, 2021  Edit critic review
3/4
Duty Free (2020) Joe Friar It's a lighthearted documentary that only skirts the issue of ageism in the workplace to center on Sian-Pierre's love for his mother and his mission to pay her back for all the sacrifices she made for her family.
Posted May 07, 2021  Edit critic review
4/4
Limbo (2020) Joe Friar Ben Sharrock's refugee comedy is one of the funniest films of the year.
Posted May 01, 2021  Edit critic review
3/4
Bloodthirsty (2020) Joe Friar The Lycan-esque thriller functions in slow-burn mode until the final act which kicks in with grisly detail.
Posted Apr 30, 2021  Edit critic review
3/4
Mortal Kombat (2021) Joe Friar Simon McQuoid manages to do two things with his reboot. First, he replicates the violent atmosphere of the Midway game which should satisfy fans, and second, he delivers an entertaining thrill ride for non-gamers with plenty of blood and gore.
Posted Apr 25, 2021  Edit critic review
3/4
Voyagers (2021) Joe Friar Burger should have gone for an R-rating instead of remaining stationary in safe YA territory. The performances by the cast stand out making this journey worthwhile.
Posted Apr 14, 2021  Edit critic review
3/4
Crisis (2021) Joe Friar The opioids epidemic takes center stage in the investigative thriller which features a solid cast led by Gary Oldman.
Posted Apr 06, 2021  Edit critic review
3/4
The Unholy (2021) Joe Friar The film benefits from the fact that it feels more like an investigative journalism thriller with supernatural elements that overtake the narrative during the big climax. Good performances and eerie visuals keep it interesting.
Posted Apr 02, 2021  Edit critic review
3/4
Godzilla vs. Kong (2021) Joe Friar Wingard delivers the action-packed matchup of the century. The special effects are spectacular as these two titans battle it out.
Posted Mar 30, 2021  Edit critic review
3/4
The Toll (2020) Joe Friar The horror thriller will make you think twice about driving down a dark country road late at night.
Posted Mar 30, 2021  Edit critic review
4/4
Nobody (2021) Joe Friar The feel-good thrill ride of the summer arrives early. Move over John Wick, Hutch Mansell has arrived. Who?
Posted Mar 23, 2021  Edit critic review
3/4
City of Lies (2018) Joe Friar The scenes with both Whitaker and Depp are the film's strongest as if we're watching a Masterclass as these two exceptional actors inject vitality into the story that moves at times at a moderate pace. A good thriller that covers the facts.
Posted Mar 21, 2021  Edit critic review
3/4
Son (2021) Joe Friar Filled with disturbing scenes, plenty of blood and gore, and more than one ghastly moment, Son delivers the chills if not the jumps.
Posted Mar 10, 2021  Edit critic review
2/4
Boogie (2021) Joe Friar Eddie Huang's debut feature has plenty of street cred but not much more. For a sports drama it's missing one key element, hope.
Posted Mar 06, 2021  Edit critic review
3.5/4
Coming 2 America (2021) Joe Friar Eddie Murphy and Arsenio Hall are back 30 years after they first set foot in America for the sequel by Craig Brewer which plays like a greatest hits package.
Posted Mar 06, 2021  Edit critic review
2/4
Tom & Jerry (2021) Joe Friar The laughs are few and far between as the attention turns away from the animated duo and to the actors who are portrayed as bumbling adults straight out of a John Hughes film.
Posted Feb 28, 2021  Edit critic review
3.5/4
Cherry (2021) Joe Friar Tom Holland is mesmerizing, Ciara Bravo is first-rate, in the Russo Brothers' ambitious yet epic film that deserves an audience
Posted Feb 27, 2021  Edit critic review
3/4
The Vigil (2019) Joe Friar Jewish roots deliver genuine frights in Keith Thomas' debut feature. Scary as hell.
Posted Feb 25, 2021  Edit critic review
3/4
Test Pattern (2021) Joe Friar The sexual assault drama takes the subtle approach as it tackles several underlying themes in Shatara Michelle Ford's contemplative debut.
Posted Feb 24, 2021  Edit critic review
3/4
Silk Road (2021) Joe Friar Blending fact with fiction, Tiller Russell's take on Austin kingpin Ross Ulbricht benefits from strong performances by Jason Clarke and Nick Robinson
Posted Feb 20, 2021  Edit critic review
4/4
Judas and the Black Messiah (2021) Joe Friar Daniel Kaluuya delivers an Oscar-worthy performance as does LaKeith Stanfield. Electrifying performances and a narrative that reflects modern times. Highly recommended.
Posted Feb 13, 2021  Edit critic review
3/4
Willy's Wonderland (2021) Joe Friar Cage vs animatronic robots is as highly entertaining as it sounds. The scares are nonexistent but the creep factor is at 11. It's funny and exactly what you'd expect.
Posted Feb 13, 2021  Edit critic review
4/4
Land (2021) Joe Friar Tragedy begets kindness in Robin Wright's directorial feature debut with memorable performances and beautiful cinematography.
Posted Feb 07, 2021  Edit critic review
3.5/4
Malcolm & Marie (2021) Joe Friar Blazing performances by Zendaya and John David Washington. If an actor is only as good as the source material, the film speaks volumes for Sam Levinson.
Posted Feb 06, 2021  Edit critic review
3/4
In The Earth (2021) Joe Friar A lucidity-lacerating horror trip that finds Wheatley toggling between first-rate blood and gore effects to psychedelic visuals that overwhelm the finale.
Posted Feb 01, 2021  Edit critic review
4/4
Saint Maud (2019) Joe Friar Two things are certain, Rose Glass just delivered a brilliant feature debut, and the Lord works in mysterious ways.
Posted Feb 01, 2021  Edit critic review
CODA (2021) Joe Friar Siân Heder's sophomore film is filled with terrific performances, an authentic storyline, lots of laughs, and a few watery-eyed moments as the only hearing member of a deaf family chases her dreams as a singer. Feels like a John Carney film.
Posted Jan 29, 2021  Edit critic review
3/4
The Dig (2021) Joe Friar The imperturbable film holds a treasure trove of cinematic delights for the viewer including graceful performances by Mulligan and Fiennes in this reimagined true story based on the 2007 novel by John Preston.
Posted Jan 26, 2021  Edit critic review
3/4
PG: Psycho Goreman (2020) Joe Friar An entertaining and juvenile horror-comedy. The dark side of Sid and Marty Krofft imagined with a little Troma thrown in. Pass the cereal.
Posted Jan 23, 2021  Edit critic review
4/4
Our Friend (2019) Joe Friar A beautiful and heartwarming film with superb performances. There are plenty of watery-eyed moments but this is not your average tear-jerker but a celebration of life.
Posted Jan 19, 2021  Edit critic review
3/4
Bloody Hell (2020) Joe Friar You won't find many scares but there is plenty of gore to keep the horror fan satisfied. This film knows it's a dark comedy and embraces the fact. No cheap jump scares, just blood, guts, and laughs making this an entertaining thrill ride.
Posted Jan 16, 2021  Edit critic review
3/4
The Marksman (2021) Joe Friar Neeson puts in another fine performance as an average guy thrust into a situation he wasn't looking for. There's plenty of action and heart as the film tackles family, honor, and immigration.
Posted Jan 15, 2021  Edit critic review
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