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Cinema Siren is not a Tomatometer-approved publication. Reviews from this publication only count toward the Tomatometer® when written by the following Tomatometer-approved critic(s): Leslie Combemale.

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Rating Title | Year Author Quote
5/5
Crip Camp (2020) Leslie Combemale Absolutely required viewing for anyone who wants to know more about the history of activism for the disabled, and anyone who loves profiles of real-life heroes.
Posted Feb 21, 2020  Edit critic review
3/5
Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn) (2020) Leslie Combemale The cinematic equivalent of a super-sized bag of Sweet Tarts. In the hyper-colorized scenes of violence and mayhem, Margot Robbie and her co-stars grab your attention and don't let go.
Posted Feb 07, 2020  Edit critic review
3/5
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (2019) Leslie Combemale Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker is a fan-pleaser, a tearjerker, full of thirst, camaraderie, & woman-power. For those looking for entertainment, it delivers.
Posted Dec 18, 2019  Edit critic review
5/5
Making Waves: The Art of Cinematic Sound (2019) Leslie Combemale Making Waves: The Art of Cinematic Sound is in theaters right now, and deserves your money, and your undivided attention. Film lovers who seek it will be schooled, and love every minute of it.
Posted Nov 01, 2019  Edit critic review
5/5
Jojo Rabbit (2019) Leslie Combemale People of compassion should seek out art offered from the perspective of those who can see the dangers of bigotry and hate because they've felt it first-hand. Also: Jojo Rabbit is an inventive, heartfelt, heartbreaking, very funny film.
Posted Oct 25, 2019  Edit critic review
A
Zootopia (2016) Leslie Combemale There's so much to see, and so many little touches, that those who fall in love with it upon first viewing, and there will be many, will likely come back over and over.
Posted Oct 22, 2019  Edit critic review
B-
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016) Leslie Combemale Exceedingly uneven, alternately exasperating and exhilarating, confounding and compelling.
Posted Oct 22, 2019  Edit critic review
C-
Triple 9 (2016) Leslie Combemale When not accompanied by expository dialogue and good character development, it all becomes just so much noise and confusion.
Posted Oct 22, 2019  Edit critic review
A
Everybody Wants Some!! (2016) Leslie Combemale It's so much deeper than the beer and bong water it's steeped in.
Posted Oct 22, 2019  Edit critic review
B
Hello, My Name Is Doris (2015) Leslie Combemale What makes this film a delight, and frankly saves it from being just another oddball self-exploration flick, is both the way the character of Doris is written, and the spectacularly nuanced performance that Sally Field gives in the title role.
Posted Oct 22, 2019  Edit critic review
A-
Eye in the Sky (2015) Leslie Combemale As entertaining and suspenseful as it may be, Eye In The Sky asks more questions than it answers, and that's a good thing.
Posted Oct 22, 2019  Edit critic review
B-
Miles Ahead (2016) Leslie Combemale Cheadle embodies Davis in every way, down to his famously furtive and mercurial physicality, his lack of eye contact and his raspy voice.
Posted Oct 22, 2019  Edit critic review
A
The Dark Horse (2014) Leslie Combemale The end result shows the best of what feature filmmaking can be.
Posted Oct 22, 2019  Edit critic review
B-
Keanu (2016) Leslie Combemale As a clever, kooky comedy with the expected touch of satire usually served up by its stars, Keanu is repeatedly watchable for the fans of Key and Peele, as well as fans of kittens everywhere.
Posted Oct 22, 2019  Edit critic review
C
The Squad (2015) Leslie Combemale The action is left needing to exist largely for itself... That doesn't negate the entertainment value of some impressive action set pieces, but it does remove most of the impetus to see it in addition to the first feature.
Posted Oct 22, 2019  Edit critic review
B+
The Secret Life of Pets (2016) Leslie Combemale [The Secret Life of Pets] is all fun.
Posted Oct 21, 2019  Edit critic review
B+
Finding Dory (2016) Leslie Combemale The dip back into the flow of some of Pixar's best work building a world has its rewards.
Posted Oct 21, 2019  Edit critic review
C-
Now You See Me 2 (2016) Leslie Combemale A disappointment so pervasive that it leaves heads shaking at the end credits.
Posted Oct 21, 2019  Edit critic review
B+
Captain America: Civil War (2016) Leslie Combemale There is no shortage of darkness, death, and destruction in this film, but comedic touches offer welcome shifts in mood. In that, directors Anthony and Joe Russo create a nearly perfect balance.
Posted Oct 21, 2019  Edit critic review
C
Me Before You (2016) Leslie Combemale Through sheer force of charm alone, Claflin puts the audience into his moneyed and manicured corner, to wish him whatever happiness he and his chipper miss can muster.
Posted Oct 21, 2019  Edit critic review
B
Money Monster (2016) Leslie Combemale This is what a movie for adults looks like, folks.
Posted Oct 21, 2019  Edit critic review
B
Ghostbusters (2016) Leslie Combemale Ghostbusters may not be a film for the ages, but it's definitely deserving of a thumbs up...maybe even a million of them.
Posted Oct 21, 2019  Edit critic review
C-
Jason Bourne (2016) Leslie Combemale It is passable, but nearly immediately forgettable.
Posted Oct 21, 2019  Edit critic review
B-
Suicide Squad (2016) Leslie Combemale Suicide Squad is great nihilistic fun.
Posted Oct 21, 2019  Edit critic review
A
Life, Animated (2016) Leslie Combemale Life, Animated not only celebrates the art of 2-D animation, it also shows the value and importance of visual self expression for anyone searching or yearning for connectivity.
Posted Oct 21, 2019  Edit critic review
B+
Florence Foster Jenkins (2016) Leslie Combemale Meryl Streep, in full "I choose what roles I want to play now, and I choose to entertain" mode, brings such sweetness and authenticity to her portrayal, that she elicits fierce loyalty for Florence with the audience.
Posted Oct 21, 2019  Edit critic review
A
Hell or High Water (2016) Leslie Combemale A great example of what happens when all the components of a film come together in cooperative fashion.
Posted Oct 21, 2019  Edit critic review
A
Floyd Norman: An Animated Life (2016) Leslie Combemale It's easy to find much to appreciate in the way Norman's life is presented without too much interference by the filmmakers.
Posted Oct 21, 2019  Edit critic review
4/5
Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children (2016) Leslie Combemale Burton has found a great home for his peculiar talents, and his fans should welcome it, and Miss Peregrine, with open arms.
Posted Oct 21, 2019  Edit critic review
2.5/5
The Light Between Oceans (2016) Leslie Combemale While there's repeated heartbreak, The Light Between Oceans is not as tortuous as you might imagine.
Posted Oct 21, 2019  Edit critic review
3/5
The Accountant (2016) Leslie Combemale Stay with it, give into it, and you'll find the numbers add up and it will reward you in the end.
Posted Oct 21, 2019  Edit critic review
4/5
Southside With You (2016) Leslie Combemale It's the sort of happy ending that makes the story of their first steps towards each other all the more compelling to watch unfold.
Posted Oct 21, 2019  Edit critic review
C+
Sully (2016) Leslie Combemale There is also the ever-impressive acting prowess of Hanks capturing spot-on the reticent real-life hero... Editing and tonal inconsistencies notwithstanding, if those aspects sound compelling, it might be worth the price of admission.
Posted Oct 21, 2019  Edit critic review
B
Bridget Jones's Baby (2016) Leslie Combemale Those willing or wanting to suspend disbelief and enjoy watching an independent woman, however awkward, basically breeze through a 40-something pregnancy with two gorgeous, wealthy suitors in her wake, will enjoy the time spent immensely.
Posted Oct 21, 2019  Edit critic review
B
Queen of Katwe (2016) Leslie Combemale Both Nyong'o and Oyelowo are fully capable of bringing the intensity and authenticity to their roles representing inspiring real-life characters, and once again show why they are two of the top actors being hired today.
Posted Oct 21, 2019  Edit critic review
B+
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (2016) Leslie Combemale Everything is built to draw you in, enthrall, and connect you to the action.
Posted Oct 21, 2019  Edit critic review
B
Doctor Strange (2016) Leslie Combemale It's great fun to see where the filmmakers take Strange, and by extension, the audience, on his journey beyond our reality into magic.
Posted Oct 21, 2019  Edit critic review
B
Keeping Up With the Joneses (2016) Leslie Combemale Is it reinventing the espionage comedy? No. It is, however, fun and light, and has very pretty people being funny. Do we really need more than that in a date film right now?
Posted Oct 21, 2019  Edit critic review
B
The Eagle Huntress (2016) Leslie Combemale The inspiring nature of both Aisholpan's hard work and her unflagging determination are authentic enough.
Posted Oct 21, 2019  Edit critic review
A
Loving (2016) Leslie Combemale There is an intimacy in the portrayal of the Lovings, and an authenticity that carries through the film.
Posted Oct 21, 2019  Edit critic review
A
Arrival (2016) Leslie Combemale The single most compelling and notable aspect of the film is the unwavering intelligence and insight, and the nerviness and instinct of the female lead character.
Posted Oct 21, 2019  Edit critic review
5/5
Moonlight (2016) Leslie Combemale Barry Jenkins's screenplay and direction allows room for the entire cast to embody their roles and interact in very real ways.
Posted Oct 21, 2019  Edit critic review
A
Jackie (2016) Leslie Combemale Natalie Portman more than just embodies Jacqueline Kennedy. She makes her suffering palpable for the audience.
Posted Oct 21, 2019  Edit critic review
A
The Edge of Seventeen (2016) Leslie Combemale The Edge of Seventeen promises to become, for many, a new favorite film.
Posted Oct 21, 2019  Edit critic review
B
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016) Leslie Combemale Overall, Gareth Edwards and his cast and crew have something about which to be very proud.
Posted Oct 21, 2019  Edit critic review
A+
La La Land (2016) Leslie Combemale It's pretty miraculous how lush and flamboyant the movie feels from beginning to end, and it is absolutely a must-see in the theater.
Posted Oct 21, 2019  Edit critic review
A
Toni Erdmann (2016) Leslie Combemale Toni Erdmann is a great example of a film that should have been considered for more than just the foreign category at the Oscars.
Posted Oct 21, 2019  Edit critic review
A-
A United Kingdom (2016) Leslie Combemale David Oyelowo and Rosamund Pike as Seretse and Ruth ably carry the film.
Posted Oct 21, 2019  Edit critic review
A-
Silence (2016) Leslie Combemale Scorsese films are built to infiltrate your heart and mind. You may not want to see it again, but Silence is no exception.
Posted Oct 21, 2019  Edit critic review
B+
Kedi (2016) Leslie Combemale When you imagine mesmerizing online cat videos made classy and educational, then mashed up with a gorgeous geographic documentary on a historic city, you'll be ready to sit down and absorb this delightful film.
Posted Oct 21, 2019  Edit critic review
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