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Bowling Green Daily News is not a Tomatometer-approved publication. Reviews from this publication only count toward the Tomatometer® when written by the following Tomatometer-approved critic(s): Micheal Compton.

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Rating Title | Year Author Quote
D-
Mercy (2026) Micheal Compton It’s a film that lacks suspense, relies way too much on its tech gimmick and is anchored by one of the most uninspired performances by a lead in recent memory.
Posted Jan 23, 2026  Edit critic review
B+
28 Years Later: The Bone Temple (2026) Micheal Compton This is a zombie movie that is anything but your conventional genre film.
Posted Jan 16, 2026  Edit critic review
A-
Is This Thing On? (2025) Micheal Compton Working from a script (Bradley Cooper) co-wrote with star Will Arnett and Mark Chappell, it’s a film that finds the right balance between laughs and drama — anchored by strong work from Arnett and Laura Dern.
Posted Jan 09, 2026  Edit critic review
A
Marty Supreme (2025) Micheal Compton This is "Rocky" meets "Uncut Gems," an entertaining high-wire act that is among the best films of 2025.
Posted Dec 26, 2025  Edit critic review
C
Avatar: Fire and Ash (2025) Micheal Compton After taking a step forward with the previous film, "Fire and Ash" takes a giant step back — a film overstuffed with style but completely lacking any meaningful substance.
Posted Dec 19, 2025  Edit critic review
D
Ella McCay (2025) Micheal Compton "Ella McCay" has so much talent in front and behind the camera that you have to wonder how it could go so poorly.
Posted Dec 12, 2025  Edit critic review
D+
Five Nights at Freddy's 2 (2025) Micheal Compton The ending leaves to door wide open for another film, but after this installment even the most rabid fans of the video game and original are likely to agree that this franchise has probably run its course.
Posted Dec 05, 2025  Edit critic review
B+
Zootopia 2 (2025) Micheal Compton This is the rare sequel that comes close to matching the lofty bar set by its original.
Posted Nov 28, 2025  Edit critic review
B
Rental Family (2025) Micheal Compton Anchored by the perfectly cast Brendan Fraser, "Rental Family" is a sweet tale that packs an unexpected emotional punch.
Posted Nov 21, 2025  Edit critic review
B
Wicked: For Good (2025) Micheal Compton There is enough in "Wicked For Good" for its rabid fan base to appreciate. And just enough there for those of us new to the material to be entertained as well.
Posted Nov 21, 2025  Edit critic review
B
The Running Man (2025) Micheal Compton But it all comes back to Powell, who has quickly established himself as a bona fide movie star. His charm and onscreen charisma does a lot of the heavy-lifting here, making Ben both an every man and a super hero that audiences want to root for.
Posted Nov 14, 2025  Edit critic review
B
Die My Love (2025) Micheal Compton Lawrence delivers a fierce portrait of a woman on the edge of sanity, providing the emotional anchor for a film that constantly challenges its audience both in tone and subject matter.
Posted Nov 07, 2025  Edit critic review
B+
Bugonia (2025) Micheal Compton It’s a darkly comic satire that isn’t afraid to push the boundaries – taking audiences on one of the most entertaining rides of 2025.
Posted Oct 31, 2025  Edit critic review
C+
A HOUSE OF DYNAMITE (2025) Micheal Compton With director Kathryn Bigelow at the helm, this is an intriguing political thriller that effectively borrows from “Rashoman” and “Fail Safe” but ultimately falls short with a final act that will likely leave many of its audience frustrated.
Posted Oct 31, 2025  Edit critic review
C-
After the Hunt (2025) Micheal Compton The problem is after a while it becomes apparent that all of this talking about sensitive and topical subject matters is just that — nothing but a lot of filibustering with no real insight on anything.
Posted Oct 23, 2025  Edit critic review
C
TRON: Ares (2025) Micheal Compton But in the end, this “Tron” feels pretty hollow with a story that could have easily substituted binary language for the rather bland and mundane dialogue.
Posted Oct 10, 2025  Edit critic review
B-
The Smashing Machine (2025) Micheal Compton Built as a showcase for Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, who also serves as a producer, “Smashing Machine” is a solid little snapshot that hits all the right notes, but never quite digs under the surface.
Posted Oct 03, 2025  Edit critic review
A
One Battle After Another (2025) Micheal Compton It’s the best film of 2025 to date and Anderson’s best film since “There Will Be Blood.”
Posted Sep 26, 2025  Edit critic review
D
HIM (2025) Micheal Compton It’s a familiar cautionary tale that is fumbled in the execution.
Posted Sep 19, 2025  Edit critic review
B
Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale (2025) Micheal Compton ...This is a fun — and somewhat nostalgic — final lap, sure to appease the fan base while entertaining casuals such as myself.
Posted Sep 12, 2025  Edit critic review
B
The Conjuring: Last Rites (2025) Micheal Compton If this is it for Ed and Lorraine on film, then it proves to be a fitting swan song — one that hits the familiar beats while playing to the series strength, its two leads.
Posted Sep 05, 2025  Edit critic review
C
Caught Stealing (2025) Micheal Compton There is a lot going on in the new film “Caught Stealing,” but none of it seems to add up to much.
Posted Aug 29, 2025  Edit critic review
D-
Nobody 2 (2025) Micheal Compton The film plays out like someone decided to put “National Lampoon’s Vacation” and “John Wick” into a blender and pureed it to a bloody pulp.
Posted Aug 21, 2025  Edit critic review
B+
Weapons (2025) Micheal Compton Writer/director Zach Cregger’s follow-up to “Barbarian” is another genre-bending slice of terror, an intricate cinematic puzzle that pulls the audience in and never lets go.
Posted Aug 21, 2025  Edit critic review
B
The Naked Gun (2025) Micheal Compton With Lonely Island’s Akiva Schaffer behind the camera and working with Dan Gregor and Doug Mand (who penned the recent Chip ‘n Dale movie) on the script, “The Naked Gun” effectively captures the spirit of the previous comedies.
Posted Aug 07, 2025  Edit critic review
B-
Happy Gilmore 2 (2025) Micheal Compton It’s nice to see Happy Gilmore again and even nicer to see Sandler show he can still make a funny movie.
Posted Aug 07, 2025  Edit critic review
B
Oh, Hi! (2025) Micheal Compton This is a film that could have easily went awry, but manages to find its lane thanks to two charming leads (Molly Gordon and Logan Lerman) and just enough guidance from writer/director Sophie Brooks.
Posted Jul 24, 2025  Edit critic review
B+
Superman (2025) Micheal Compton With writer/director James Gunn bringing the same flair he showcased during the “Guardian of the Galaxy” films, this is the best incarnation of the popular DC Comics superhero since the first two films featuring Christopher Reeve.
Posted Jul 17, 2025  Edit critic review
D+
Jurassic World Rebirth (2025) Micheal Compton "Rebirth” proves to be anything but a rebirth for a franchise that is way past the point of extinction.
Posted Jul 02, 2025  Edit critic review
B
Elio (2025) Micheal Compton It’s a simple story that may not quite have the same emotional impact as some of Pixar’s more iconic films, but it is still high quality and highly entertaining.
Posted Jul 01, 2025  Edit critic review
B-
28 Years Later (2025) Micheal Compton Boyle and Garland still clearly know their way around the material, but they also are stronger creatively when the film opts to focus more on the human element and less on the zombies.
Posted Jun 19, 2025  Edit critic review
B
How to Train Your Dragon (2025) Micheal Compton With the original director Dean DeBlois at the helm, this is a solid adaptation that once again draws its strength from an impressive visual presentation.
Posted Jun 11, 2025  Edit critic review
B-
Bring Her Back (2025) Micheal Compton It’s definitely not for everyone, but “Bring Her Back” ultimately works because of the Philippous’ careful craftsmanship and some strong performances – including Sally Hawkins.
Posted Jun 09, 2025  Edit critic review
B+
Friendship (2024) Micheal Compton This comedy from writer/director Andrew DeYoung takes the audience to some dark and disturbing place, delivering a twisted take on the bromance genre with a talented cast that is 100% committed to the bit.
Posted May 29, 2025  Edit critic review
B
Final Destination Bloodlines (2025) Micheal Compton “Bloodlines” comes at the audience in rather creative ways, adding a spin to what has come before it while setting the table for any future incarnations.
Posted May 23, 2025  Edit critic review
C
Clown in a Cornfield (2025) Micheal Compton In the end “Clown in a Cornfield” doesn’t deliver enough mix of laughs and horrors, opting instead to go the forced message route. It’s too bad because the cast, and the audience, deserves better.
Posted May 23, 2025  Edit critic review
B
Thunderbolts* (2025) Micheal Compton This is a nice step forward for the MCU (with a pretty fun post credit scene), a welcome advancement after spending the last few years spinning its wheels.
Posted May 09, 2025  Edit critic review
B-
The Surfer (2024) Micheal Compton This is Cage at his most unhinged, playing a man pushed to edge amidst a beautiful sun-drenched, technicolor canvas.
Posted May 02, 2025  Edit critic review
C
The Accountant 2 (2025) Micheal Compton If “The Accountant 2” had decided to pick one specific lane and focused its attention in that direction, this really could have worked. As it is, it’s just the second time in this series where a potentially good film is buried in a murky final product.
Posted May 01, 2025  Edit critic review
B
Warfare (2025) Micheal Compton Co-directors Alex Garland and Ray Mendoza have crafted an immersive deep-in-the-trenches recreation of a battle Mendoza was a part of during the Iraq War.
Posted May 01, 2025  Edit critic review
A
Sinners (2025) Micheal Compton It is a breathtaking cinematic experience, one where Coogler uses everything at his disposal to create an immersive experience full of rich characters and impeccable craftsmanship.
Posted Apr 17, 2025  Edit critic review
B-
A Minecraft Movie (2025) Micheal Compton This all winds up being mindless fun with a couple of over-the-top comedic performances from Jack Black and Jason Momoa as well as a fun, visually immersive world that really springs to life on the big screen.
Posted Apr 11, 2025  Edit critic review
C-
A Working Man (2025) Micheal Compton It all adds up to a film we’ve seen many times before, especially from Statham.
Posted Apr 05, 2025  Edit critic review
C-
Holland (2025) Micheal Compton Despite a game effort from Nicole Kidman this thriller never finds its footing, a film that only gets more confusing and convoluted as it goes.
Posted Mar 28, 2025  Edit critic review
B
Thank You Very Much (2023) Micheal Compton Braverman has captured an effective snapshot of Kaufman, a film that manages to highlight his mystique to a new generation while giving his long-time fans just enough new insight to make it satisfying as well.
Posted Mar 27, 2025  Edit critic review
C
The Alto Knights (2025) Micheal Compton Despite all this fire power, “The Alto Knights” ultimately fizzles – a pale retread of better movies in the genre that is technically efficient but lacks the pizazz to make it stand out.
Posted Mar 27, 2025  Edit critic review
A-
Black Bag (2025) Micheal Compton It’s one of those films where everything is clicking together in unison – a perfect synergy of a great cast with great characters in a film that is directed and presented nearly flawlessly.
Posted Mar 22, 2025  Edit critic review
B
Mickey 17 (2025) Micheal Compton “Mickey 17” might not hit the high standards of its predecessor, or even Joon-Ho’s previous work “Snowpiercer,” but it is still a quality piece of science fiction, one that proves to be a little more profound than the premise might suggest.
Posted Mar 13, 2025  Edit critic review
B
Last Breath (2025) Micheal Compton A bare-bones thriller based on a true story, it’s the kind of film that gives audiences exactly what they would expect coming in and delivers in workmanlike fashion.
Posted Mar 06, 2025  Edit critic review
B-
Night of the Zoopocalypse (2024) Micheal Compton Ultimately, “Night of the Zoopocalypse” keeps everything pretty close to the vest – not trying to go anywhere beyond the means of its simple premise. It proves to be a rather effective introduction to scary movies for kids.
Posted Mar 06, 2025  Edit critic review
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