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People's World is not a Tomatometer-approved publication. Reviews from this publication only count toward the Tomatometer® when written by the following Tomatometer-approved critic(s): Chauncey K. Robinson.

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Rating Title | Year Author Quote
B-
Wicked: For Good (2025) Chauncey K. Robinson ‘Wicked: For Good’ manages to condemn fascism despite rushed and questionable conclusion. The second half feels scattered and a bit lopsided, but powerful performances and memorable musical numbers soften the blow.
Posted Nov 26, 2025  Edit critic review
B
Nickel Boys (2024) Chauncey K. Robinson The drama explores systemic racial trauma with cinematic grace and beauty despite the ugly history it boldly explores.
Posted Nov 20, 2025  Edit critic review
A
Norita (2024) Chauncey K. Robinson Nora Morales de Cortiñas’s story is a strong and bright thread in the layered, colorful tapestry of a crucial historical era in Argentina. The film is a deep reflection, a warning, and ultimately a call to action.
Posted Oct 29, 2025  Edit critic review
B+
One Battle After Another (2025) Chauncey K. Robinson While not everything is fully fleshed out to satisfaction, the amazing cinematography and mixture of dark humor and subtle commentary on political ideologies and tactics make for a thrilling ride, with the cinematic flair of a modern-day Western film.
Posted Oct 04, 2025  Edit critic review
A-
The Long Walk (2025) Chauncey K. Robinson If you’re looking for escapism with this Stephen King adaptation, look elsewhere. This movie definitely holds a mirror up to our society and its extreme political divisions and violence. It's brutal and meant for engaged viewing.
Posted Sep 12, 2025  Edit critic review
B+
Superman (2025) Chauncey K. Robinson It’s a refreshing take on a character so ingrained in the cultural fabric of the United States. The film never takes itself too seriously, yet it manages to tell a compelling story relevant to our current political landscape.
Posted Jul 16, 2025  Edit critic review
C-
28 Years Later (2025) Chauncey K. Robinson Some key emotional moments stand out, but overall, it’s a dreary movie that feels more like a setup for the next franchise installment, thus depriving cinema-goers of a full-bodied storytelling experience.
Posted Jul 11, 2025  Edit critic review
A
M3GAN 2.0 (2025) Chauncey K. Robinson Those expecting a horror film with the usual tropes may be disappointed, but those willing to let the franchise tell a new story will undoubtedly have a fun time. It explores the dangers of AI and human nature with thrills and unapologetic attitude.
Posted Jul 01, 2025  Edit critic review
B+
Dear Ms.: A Revolution in Print (2025) Chauncey K. Robinson It’s a raw and heartfelt celebration of the power of the press. The series isn’t a fluff piece about the magazine but an honest reflection of a publication that was crucial to the growth and accomplishments of the feminist movement.
Posted Jun 27, 2025  Edit critic review
B
Dog of God (2025) Chauncey K. Robinson Religious corruption, sexism, witch trials, and other horrors, both ordinary and supernatural, come together for a most memorable tale. It has a lot to say—even when all it tries to convey isn’t completely clear.
Posted Jun 19, 2025  Edit critic review
A
Bodyguard of Lies (2025) Chauncey K. Robinson 'Bodyguard of Lies' delivers a sharp and intense account of systemic deception as it details the manipulative propaganda fed to the American public regarding the war in Afghanistan. It is both a fascinating and infuriating watch.
Posted Jun 17, 2025  Edit critic review
B+
Sovereign (2025) Chauncey K. Robinson 'Sovereign' is tough to watch, yet hard to look away from. The crime drama takes viewers on a tragic ride with a father-son duo on a collision course with ruin, telling a layered story with raw intensity and nuance.
Posted Jun 10, 2025  Edit critic review
A
I Was Born This Way (2025) Chauncey K. Robinson 'I Was Born This Way' is a wild, emotional, and powerful ride through impactful moments in history through the lens of an equally impactful life of a man who picked love over hate and activism over mainstream fame and fortune.
Posted Jun 06, 2025  Edit critic review
A
Paris Is Burning (1990) Chauncey K. Robinson The ballroom scene may seem niche to the uninitiated, but 'Paris is Burning' makes it clear that it’s ingrained in the fabric of this country’s culture—past and present.
Posted Jun 04, 2025  Edit critic review
B
The Surrender (2025) Chauncey K. Robinson It's an intimate story with broader social connections that stops all too short of diving into these social implications, settling instead on familiar territory, resulting in a compelling horror story that leaves some of its potential not fully realized.
Posted May 23, 2025  Edit critic review
B-
Metropolis (1927) Chauncey K. Robinson The epic silent movie, with its larger-than-life sets, explored themes of working-class struggle, exploitation, industrial revolution, aggressive technological advancement, and the growing wealth gap between the rich and the poor with vigor.
Posted May 09, 2025  Edit critic review
A+
Sinners (2025) Chauncey K. Robinson 'Sinners' leans into imaginative storytelling, resulting in a compelling original story that lures us in with terror and keeps us captivated with the very human condition at the heart of it all.
Posted May 02, 2025  Edit critic review
B+
Queens of Drama (2024) Chauncey K. Robinson The film takes no prisoners as it condemns patriarchal norms, homophobia, and hegemony. The result is a chaotic musical odyssey with dark humor and biting social commentary.
Posted Apr 14, 2025  Edit critic review
A
The Actor (2025) Chauncey K. Robinson It’s better than the overused critic term “a love letter to cinema”; instead, it is a beautifully honest letter to the human condition.
Posted Mar 12, 2025  Edit critic review
B+
Queen of the Ring (2024) Chauncey K. Robinson 'Queen of the Ring' is filled with plenty of melodrama balanced with an uplifting message and a relevant spotlight on a part of history not always explored in mainstream media. Rickards's stand-out performance anchors the strong ensemble cast.
Posted Mar 07, 2025  Edit critic review
B+
Captain America: Brave New World (2025) Chauncey K. Robinson It is an action-packed journey with plenty of political espionage that lays an excellent foundation for higher-stakes stories in the future. The film isn’t a masterpiece, but doesn’t need to be.
Posted Feb 13, 2025  Edit critic review
B-
Don't Die: The Man Who Wants to Live Forever (2025) Chauncey K. Robinson It would be easy to dismiss the doc as a cash grab indulging society’s desire to gawk the eccentric. Yet, the sensationalized, ridiculous, and—interestingly enough—sometimes touching film inadvertently lends itself to a more significant conversation.
Posted Jan 21, 2025  Edit critic review
B-
Nosferatu (2024) Chauncey K. Robinson Although it falls short of landing the broader socio-political punch of the 1922 and 1979 films, Nosferatu (2024) is a beautifully gothic cinematic journey with many engrossing themes, such as isolation and female suppression.
Posted Jan 08, 2025  Edit critic review
D
Joker: Folie à Deux (2024) Chauncey K. Robinson The outstanding performances in this musical/psychological thriller can’t save the film from itself. The movie is overly aimless, self-indulgent, and miserable in the hopes that the audience will forget that it doesn’t seem to have a plot.
Posted Oct 04, 2024  Edit critic review
A
Transformers One (2024) Chauncey K. Robinson The movie touches on several themes, like exploitation, corruption, and worker empowerment, in an engaging, entertaining, and fun way for the whole family. Viewers would be wrong to dismiss Transformers One as a “mindless’ cash-grab kids movie.
Posted Sep 13, 2024  Edit critic review
D
Reagan (2024) Chauncey K. Robinson The new biopic leans into this nostalgia with ahistorical bravado and selective story-telling. If you are looking for a more thought-provoking cinematic dive into a critical part of history, you’ll need to look elsewhere.
Posted Sep 06, 2024  Edit critic review
B
The Front Room (2024) Chauncey K. Robinson The use of terrifying imagery is interwoven within a story about a Black woman’s dangerous journey in defining her womanhood. The result is a wild movie ride that leans into bold and explosive scenes while still telling an intimate and relevant story.
Posted Sep 06, 2024  Edit critic review
A
Blink Twice (2024) Chauncey K. Robinson Blink Twice is a film with intense thrills, sharp social commentary, and biting dark humor that masterfully plays on the protagonist and audience’s senses—and biases. It’s worth the sometimes uncomfortable watch.
Posted Sep 04, 2024  Edit critic review
A
Alien: Romulus (2024) Chauncey K. Robinson The latest addition to the franchise, Alien: Romulus, continues with this anti-corporate theme while giving viewers an inventive new story of horror and resilience—and plenty of nightmare fuel.
Posted Aug 15, 2024  Edit critic review
B+
MaXXXine (2024) Chauncey K. Robinson This is a film that lovingly embraces the ferocity of the “imperfect” woman while pointing out the hypocrisy of extreme conservatism of past and present. Come for the blood and 80s aesthetic; stay for the great characters and layered storytelling.
Posted Jul 17, 2024  Edit critic review
D+
Saltburn (2023) Chauncey K. Robinson At first, 'Saltburn' seems like it wants to tell you an intriguing story about wealth, jealousy, sex, and misfortune. Yet, the result is an unconvincing protagonist floating in a sea of dull, rich people misbehaving.
Posted Dec 22, 2023  Edit critic review
B+
Wonka (2023) Chauncey K. Robinson 'Wonka' results in a relevant and engaging story that makes you root for Willy as you pray for the downfall of the greedy capitalists.
Posted Dec 18, 2023  Edit critic review
A
American Fiction (2023) Chauncey K. Robinson American Fiction manages to deliver hearty laughs and emotional punch while giving nuanced insight into the complexity of race, identity, and consumerism in the United States.
Posted Dec 09, 2023  Edit critic review
A
Eileen (2023) Chauncey K. Robinson Ultimately, it’s a story about how an oppressive society can be so suppressive to women as to drive them to various degrees of darkness. It’s a breath of fresh air in a film genre plagued by overdone clichés and paint-by-number plot twists.
Posted Nov 30, 2023  Edit critic review
B+
Always, Lola (2022) Chauncey K. Robinson Through a mixture of drama and light-hearted comedy, we are treated to a message of hope, resilience, and a call for the de-stigmatization of mental illness. It is a worthy endeavor wrapped in an entertaining package.
Posted Nov 27, 2023  Edit critic review
A
Killers of the Flower Moon (2023) Chauncey K. Robinson Killers of the Flower Moon beautifully interweaves the strength and rich culture of the Osage people within a tragic re-telling of the murders—fueled by greed and racism—that afflicted them.
Posted Oct 20, 2023  Edit critic review
A
Rustin (2023) Chauncey K. Robinson The film is intense and unapologetic, yet still somehow manages to be a feel-good time. It would be easy to boil down the film to a simple biopic, but it aims higher as more of a gateway to the vibrancy of the movement as a whole.
Posted Oct 06, 2023  Edit critic review
B
KOKOMO CITY (2023) Chauncey K. Robinson Kokomo City is bursting with energy that makes it engrossing even when the narrative feels a bit scattered at times. It doesn’t attempt to tie the topic into a neat bow at the end, which will leave the audience with a lot to digest once the credits roll.
Posted Aug 13, 2023  Edit critic review
B
Bobi Wine: The People's President (2022) Chauncey K. Robinson The film isn’t an easy watch, as moments of unrelenting brutality and violence are interwoven through glimmers of hope and resilience. The film is heavy, but it is far from depressing. It is also not an issue isolated to Uganda alone.
Posted Aug 02, 2023  Edit critic review
A
Oppenheimer (2023) Chauncey K. Robinson The film masterfully creates an engrossing and dramatic thriller that intertwines history and questions of morality. It is a heavy three hours to sit through, but well worth the viewing.
Posted Jul 19, 2023  Edit critic review
B
Barbie (2023) Chauncey K. Robinson For the most part, Barbie achieves great comedy with sharp commentary. It doesn’t completely stick every landing, but the fun ride of the film is adventurous enough that most viewers won’t mind some of the minor shortcomings.
Posted Jul 19, 2023  Edit critic review
A
Black Ice (2022) Chauncey K. Robinson The film will no doubt ruffle some feathers, challenge some long-held beliefs, and ultimately (hopefully) bring forth a deeper conversation regarding the history of hockey and the role Black people have played in a variety of Western cultures.
Posted Jul 13, 2023  Edit critic review
B+
Make Me Famous (2021) Chauncey K. Robinson The film results in what feels like a crash course in modern art that serves as a love letter to all the artists, muses, and entertainers that helped craft such an influential era in creative history.
Posted Jul 12, 2023  Edit critic review
B+
Joy Ride (2023) Chauncey K. Robinson The movie manages to add themes of identity, sisterhood, and socio-political commentary that not only enhance the laughs experienced throughout, but add an emotional punch that comedies of its kind can usually lack.
Posted Jul 03, 2023  Edit critic review
A
On the Record (2020) Chauncey K. Robinson It wrangles with the intersectionality of race and gender when it comes to Black women being believed and supported in the face of harassment and sexism. It isn’t a comfortable film to watch, but a necessary one.
Posted Jun 22, 2023  Edit critic review
A
The Little Mermaid (2023) Chauncey K. Robinson The new film bursts with the same color and energy as its 1989 animated predecessor, it also manages to seamlessly interweave a relevant focus on women’s self-determination in a way that brings it into a modern age without losing its magical luster.
Posted May 25, 2023  Edit critic review
B-
Beau Is Afraid (2023) Chauncey K. Robinson Unapologetic dark comedy and stellar performances save the film from being a complete three-hour slog of depressing events. Yet many viewers may leave the theater feeling drained and confused from the surrealist tragic-comedy.
Posted Apr 28, 2023  Edit critic review
B+
Selena Gomez: My Mind and Me (2022) Chauncey K. Robinson This is not your usual “famous person” documentary that attempts to paint a larger-than-life picture of its subject. Rather, the film uses the phenomenon of celebritydom to focus on the realities of a society that is alienating for many.
Posted Mar 16, 2023  Edit critic review
B+
RRR (2022) Chauncey K. Robinson RRR is a movie with big action, compelling twists, and endearing characters. By embedding real history and struggle within this epic saga, it takes on an elevated flair that stays with the viewer long after the credits have rolled.
Posted Dec 23, 2022  Edit critic review
B
Run Sweetheart Run (2020) Chauncey K. Robinson The new film Run Sweetheart Run bottles up all that frustration and anger at a system embedded with sexism and hurls it at the screen in all its (literal) bloody glory.
Posted Dec 02, 2022  Edit critic review
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