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Square Eyes is not a Tomatometer-approved publication. Reviews from this publication only count toward the Tomatometer® when written by the following Tomatometer-approved critic(s): Rachael Mead.

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On the Rocks (2020) Rachael Mead I thought the ending lacked a little of Coppola's trademark flair for ambiguity, but without question, On the Rocks is a showcase of her prodigious talent. Her admirers, as well as fans of Murray and Jones, will be well rewarded for their time.
Posted Nov 06, 2020  Edit critic review
The Translators (2019) Rachael Mead The Translators is a thrilling ride which will satisfy lovers of this genre as well as audiences who appreciate a good bookish mystery.
Posted Nov 06, 2020  Edit critic review
Radioactive (2019) Rachael Mead This is a film that is both beautiful and unsettling, emphasising that every discovery holds the potential for both good and harm.
Posted Nov 06, 2020  Edit critic review
A White, White Day (2019) Rachael Mead A White, White Day is far more than a powerhouse character study of a man undone by grief, it's a subversion of the classic structure of the psychological thriller.
Posted Jul 16, 2020  Edit critic review
Burden (2018) Rachael Mead The cast are all strong, but the film feels a little unsure of its place, wobbling between the retelling of history and a cinematic drama.
Posted Jul 14, 2020  Edit critic review
The Assistant (2019) Rachael Mead The cinematography powerfully reinforces Jane's sense of isolation and powerlessness, while the cold, pale colour palette, fluorescent lighting and tight, stark shots lend the film a claustrophobic air.
Posted Jul 13, 2020  Edit critic review
Once Upon a Time... In Hollywood (2019) Rachael Mead There's great dialogue, enthralling characters and plot digressions that sweep viewers along without question. The cultural layering is brilliant.
Posted Aug 16, 2019  Edit critic review
The Public (2018) Rachael Mead It's a beautifully shot and directed film that openly wears its heart on its sleeve as an ode to one of the last surviving bastions of free information and public space - the public library.
Posted Aug 16, 2019  Edit critic review
Palm Beach (2019) Rachael Mead This is a film guaranteed to resonate with people who understand the reality of maintaining long-standing relationships that at times can feel held together more by nostalgia and shared history than common ground.
Posted Aug 16, 2019  Edit critic review
The Broken Circle Breakdown (2012) Rachael Mead The pairing of the highly emotive plot with the delicacy of the structure and editing transforms a devastating series of calamities into an exquisite and poignant exploration of the limitations of love in the face of tragedy.
Posted Mar 20, 2019  Edit critic review
Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri (2017) Rachael Mead Even if your interest is not piqued by the story, the performances alone - especially that by McDormand as the flawed and furious protagonist - make it worth your time.
Posted Mar 20, 2019  Edit critic review
The Great Gatsby (2013) Rachael Mead ...by the end I couldn't help feeling the film had missed the mark.
Posted Mar 20, 2019  Edit critic review
Blue Jasmine (2013) Rachael Mead The fact that a film with this depth of tragedy works, despite being billed as a comedy, is a tribute to the brilliant performances of the cast and one of the most polished pieces of direction by Allen in recent times.
Posted Mar 20, 2019  Edit critic review
The Turning (2013) Rachael Mead While it demands substantial concentration from the audience, this elegant and suspenseful epic more than rewards the effort.
Posted Mar 20, 2019  Edit critic review
Gold (2016) Rachael Mead Even balding and paunchy, McConaughey's latest charming rogue is more than enough to keep audiences riveted through Gold's patchy rhythm.
Posted Mar 20, 2019  Edit critic review
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016) Rachael Mead Zack Snyder has directed both films and has successfully delivered a rich and cohesive cinematic world in which to set his growing cast of superheroes and villains.
Posted Mar 19, 2019  Edit critic review
Thor: Ragnarok (2017) Rachael Mead Ragnarok gives the genre a much-needed injection of humour and eccentric flair and I think it's not an exaggeration to say that Taika Waititi has saved a superhero.
Posted Mar 19, 2019  Edit critic review
Atomic Blonde (2017) Rachael Mead Atomic Blonde is pure action blockbuster, so if you enjoy jaw-dropping action scenes and hyper-cool design, all set to a great soundtrack, then you'll love it.
Posted Mar 19, 2019  Edit critic review
Lion (2016) Rachael Mead The film's final scenes might feel a little predictable, but overall Lion is an admirable example of the way a personal story can shed light on broader issues such as identity, poverty and global inequality.
Posted Mar 19, 2019  Edit critic review
Phantom Thread (2017) Rachael Mead Jonny Greenwood's score deserves special mention, its piano and strings perfectly pitched to the exquisite cinematography.
Posted Mar 19, 2019  Edit critic review
Summer 1993 (2017) Rachael Mead Summer 1993 is such a delicately crafted and deeply moving memoir it is astonishing that this film is Simon Pipó's debut.
Posted Mar 19, 2019  Edit critic review
All Is Lost (2013) Rachael Mead This is a brilliant film with an intense and engrossing plot and an actor who does justice to his extraordinarily demanding role.
Posted Mar 19, 2019  Edit critic review
Far From the Madding Crowd (2015) Rachael Mead This is a beautiful and enchanting period drama, but lovers of the novel or 1967 film should prepare themselves for a Reader's Digest version of the plot.
Posted Mar 19, 2019  Edit critic review
The Dancer (2016) Rachael Mead This is a beautiful and intelligent film but the show-stealer is unquestionably Benoît Debie's cinematography, particularly during Fuller's on-stage dance routines.
Posted Mar 19, 2019  Edit critic review
T2 Trainspotting (2017) Rachael Mead T2 Trainspotting was a welcome reunion with much-loved characters delivered with a distinctly 21st-century edge. You won't be disappointed.
Posted Mar 19, 2019  Edit critic review
Jasper Jones (2017) Rachael Mead This is a classic Australian story told with both depth and charm, and I have no doubt that the brilliant young actors will soon become household names.
Posted Mar 19, 2019  Edit critic review
The Other Side of Hope (2017) Rachael Mead This is a timely film addressing a critical global issue.
Posted Mar 19, 2019  Edit critic review
Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets (2017) Rachael Mead There is much to appreciate and it is undeniable that Besson's vision and commitment to universe creation is unparalleled.
Posted Mar 19, 2019  Edit critic review
The Dinner (2017) Rachael Mead I challenge you to see this film and not still be thinking, days late...
Posted Mar 19, 2019  Edit critic review
Neruda (2016) Rachael Mead Neruda is a beautiful, complex and unconventional film, deftly weaving together elements of film-noir, historical biopic and catch-me-if-you-can thriller.
Posted Mar 19, 2019  Edit critic review
Lady Macbeth (2016) Rachael Mead Lady Macbeth is a stark, gripping and entirely contemporary Victorian tragedy that you will be thinking about long after viewing.
Posted Mar 19, 2019  Edit critic review
Hampstead (2017) Rachael Mead It's strange that two such individually loveable actors can so comprehensively fail to gel.
Posted Mar 19, 2019  Edit critic review
Battle of the Sexes (2017) Rachael Mead There's a great deal going on in this film so it's fortunate that there's not as much tennis being played as you'd think in a movie about a tennis match. There's no time.
Posted Mar 18, 2019  Edit critic review
Blade Runner 2049 (2017) Rachael Mead Thirty-five years was not too long to wait for a sequel of this calibre.
Posted Mar 18, 2019  Edit critic review
Cargo (2017) Rachael Mead In essence, Cargo is a film about what it means to be a good parent, yet it also tackles far more unusual and challenging themes such as Aboriginal perspectives, white guilt and the potential for reconciliation
Posted Mar 18, 2019  Edit critic review
Dolphin Man (2017) Rachael Mead This is a fascinating exploration of a most intriguing life and fans of The Big Blue will find the fleshing out of Mayol's character in Dolphin Man to be compulsive viewing.
Posted Mar 18, 2019  Edit critic review
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