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St. Louis Jewish Light

St. Louis Jewish Light is not a Tomatometer-approved publication. Reviews from this publication only count toward the Tomatometer® when written by the following Tomatometer-approved critic(s): Cate Marquis.

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Rating Title | Year Author Quote
Lee (2023) Cate Marquis You may not recognize her name, but you have certainly seen some of her post-war photos, among the most iconic images of concentration camps. Now Lee Miller is recognized as one of the greatest war correspondents of our time...
Posted Oct 03, 2024  Edit critic review
A-
As They Made Us (2022) Dan Buffa Hoffman and Bergen personify that poignant unity so well on screen, standing out in a very strong cast. The two have put out dozens of worthy and vital performances, but Barbara and Eugene are people that seemed very real to me for a couple of hours.
Posted May 14, 2022  Edit critic review
A-
Ambulance (2022) Dan Buffa Bay's film has a pulse and intent. It’s a pure adrenaline shot that engages and entertains, all the while winking ever-so-slowly that this is all supposed to be a fun ride.
Posted May 14, 2022  Edit critic review
B+
Plan A (2021) Dan Buffa August Diehl could haunt a thousand seas, and that’s when he’s smiling. His hair is as unkempt as his fractured soul, and it almost plays a supporting part as Max wrestles with his conscience, both young and old.
Posted May 10, 2022  Edit critic review
B
I'll Find You (2019) Dan Buffa A World War II drama that is equal parts moving, well-shot for a low-budget war film, and quite timely with the events over in Ukraine.
Posted May 10, 2022  Edit critic review
B
My Best Friend Anne Frank (2021) Dan Buffa Instead of just casting a long shadow with those gloomy eyes and the idea that the audience already knows her end, the Netherlands native Beemsterboer adds more layers to Annes personality.
Posted Feb 12, 2022  Edit critic review
B
Clean (2021) Dan Buffa Its a dark tale with a revenge hook that doubles as a seminar on grief. Believe me, the end of this film delivers, but its the subtlety in the quieter moments that gives the action sequences depth.
Posted Feb 12, 2022  Edit critic review
A-
Ray Donovan: The Movie (2022) Dan Buffa None of this works with Schreiber. With the guile and ease of a theater-trained actor, hes never overplayed Ray, putting extra stock into one-word sayings like sure and alright. Its still arguably his best and most challenging role.
Posted Feb 12, 2022  Edit critic review
B+
Camp Confidential: America's Secret Nazis (2021) Dan Buffa Thanks to the confessions of these Jewish soldiers with an unorthodox mission, the depiction of war and its many layers changes carries a new shade of gray and its no less gut-wrenching than one can expect.
Posted Feb 12, 2022  Edit critic review
B
The Lost Daughter (2021) Dan Buffa Did I love this movie? No, but its message and performances are liberating. Take or leave what Gyllenhaal and Ferrante are selling, but some respect and attention are in order.
Posted Feb 12, 2022  Edit critic review
A-
Licorice Pizza (2021) Dan Buffa And believe me, its a breakthrough role for Haim. Whether its her eyes playing tricks on you or her youthful body (she could walk into high school and fit right in), we quickly understand why Hoffmans Gary is so smitten. You know her name now.
Posted Feb 12, 2022  Edit critic review
Munich: The Edge of War (2021) Cate Marquis [What if ... Chamberlain knew about Hitler's true ... plans [before the 1938 Munich Agreement]? That is the "what-if" premise of Munich: The Edge of War, a smart, entertaining and well-researched mix of history and ticking-clock spy thriller.
Posted Jan 21, 2022  Edit critic review
B+
American Underdog (2021) Dan Buffa If there's one thing that makes this movie tick, it's Levi and Paquin. They make us believe in the couple on screen, bringing all the magic in their past back to life.
Posted Dec 21, 2021  Edit critic review
B
West Side Story (2021) Dan Buffa Spielberg's sticks the landing in the end, giving fans of the original something to cheer for (especially Moreno) while finding a way to hook the younger crowd as well.
Posted Dec 20, 2021  Edit critic review
B
The Humans (2021) Dan Buffa When the mess hits the fan in the third act, the reason for the movie's restlessness becomes clear. That will be the moment you'll decide if this movie was worthwhile or not.
Posted Dec 20, 2021  Edit critic review
B+
Tick, Tick... Boom! (2021) Dan Buffa The movie doesn't work without Garfield's go-for-broke performance. Forget everything he's done before because Larson stands above them all.
Posted Dec 20, 2021  Edit critic review
B+
Red Notice (2021) Dan Buffa Escapist fun is rarely smart and doesn't carry much depth, but the nice thing here is that the humor outweighs the mindless action.
Posted Dec 20, 2021  Edit critic review
C-
Dune (2021) Dan Buffa With so much going on and little of it intriguing the non-book novice mind, the movie never amounts to much more than a museum of sexy imagery and old themes.
Posted Nov 01, 2021  Edit critic review
A
Mass (2021) Dan Buffa Kranz rightfully submerges us in this cinematic powder keg for about 110 minutes, which is just the perfect amount of time to spend with these four people.
Posted Nov 01, 2021  Edit critic review
D+
Flag Day (2021) Dan Buffa Instead of digging into John Vogel, Penn just rages or cries through his performance, another poorly chosen shortcut for gravitas.
Posted Sep 20, 2021  Edit critic review
D+
Vacation Friends (2021) Dan Buffa All five writers on the script produce jokes that were funny 10-15 years ago, giving Cena and Howery nothing fresh to work with.
Posted Sep 20, 2021  Edit critic review
B
Fatherhood (2021) Dan Buffa The real scene-stealer is Melody Hurd, who portrays the young Maddy. She forms great chemistry with Hart and that makes the movie worth watching.
Posted Jul 29, 2021  Edit critic review
B
Luca (2021) Dan Buffa Jack Dylan Grazer's voice work is a standout among the cast, but your heart will be taken by the two old Italian ladies who love their gelato.
Posted Jul 29, 2021  Edit critic review
B+
The Sparks Brothers (2021) Dan Buffa It's a very well-done exploration of how organic music, one carrying a signature sound, can manage to stand out and remain a secret weapon all at once.
Posted Jul 29, 2021  Edit critic review
B+
Black Widow (2021) Dan Buffa Cate Shortland's biggest feat here is taking a larger-than-life world and grounding it in high-stakes thriller fashion. It also gives Johansson the deserving spotlight.
Posted Jul 29, 2021  Edit critic review
B
The Tomorrow War (2021) Dan Buffa It's that signature concoction of brain and brawn that helps Pratt produce another crowd-pleasing and humanistic action hero, something that seems to come to him naturally.
Posted Jul 29, 2021  Edit critic review
Lansky (2021) Cate Marquis Lansky is part crime thriller, part biopic, part history lesson and pure delight, as we have fun watching Keitel and Worthington bring their characters to life.
Posted Jun 25, 2021  Edit critic review
B+
Asia (2020) Dan Buffa I can't speak enough of the work of Haas here. She illuminates a mysterious struggle (we are never told exactly what her medical condition is) with grace and tenderness
Posted Jun 12, 2021  Edit critic review
B+
P!nk: All I Know So Far (2021) Dan Buffa When it comes to traveling the world as a superstar AND being a caring and doting yet honest mom, Pink could teach a course on how it's done. Give this doc a watch.
Posted Jun 12, 2021  Edit critic review
B+
The Human Factor (2019) Dan Buffa I am not sure if this is Academy Award-worthy just yet, but I highly recommend it. At the very least, a conversation will be started after leaving the theater.
Posted Jun 12, 2021  Edit critic review
B+
Wrath of Man (2021) Dan Buffa Statham fans should rejoice, and Ritchie fans will nod in approval while expecting more next time.
Posted May 14, 2021  Edit critic review
B-
Four Good Days (2020) Dan Buffa The acting is the reason to see this film, not the subject matter. Kunis and Close give it their all in a movie that circumvents the real horrors of drug addiction.
Posted May 14, 2021  Edit critic review
B+
Shiva Baby (2020) Dan Buffa Polly Draper's rueful yet caring mother steals the show, one with a very good cast and comedic confidence.
Posted May 14, 2021  Edit critic review
B+
Minari (2020) Dan Buffa Yeun's performance is the epitome of nuance. He doesn't try to do too much with Jacob, but wisely doesn't force us to fall in love with his patriarch either.
Posted Apr 05, 2021  Edit critic review
B-
French Exit (2020) Dan Buffa Jacobs' film is proof that Michelle Pfeiffer can still carry a movie, but after two slow hours, I had no clue who these people were or why I should care.
Posted Apr 05, 2021  Edit critic review
B+
Palmer (2021) Dan Buffa Being the lead in a homegrown movie is where part-time actors stand out in a good or bad way, but Timberlake hits all the high notes here.
Posted Feb 15, 2021  Edit critic review
Six Minutes to Midnight (2020) Cate Marquis Six Minutes to Midnight offers fine historical spy thriller entertainment, solid performances and a glimpse into a little-known, unsettling bit of British history.
Posted Feb 10, 2021  Edit critic review
The Tobacconist (2018) Cate Marquis The Tobacconist is a touching, heartbreaking tale wrapped in a darkly comic coming-of-age story.
Posted Jul 14, 2020  Edit critic review
The Song of Names (2019) Cate Marquis The story is moving, the acting remarkable and the music glorious, which makes The Song of Names worth waiting out its wobbly start.
Posted Jan 17, 2020  Edit critic review
A Hidden Life (2019) Cate Marquis A Hidden Life is one of Malick's best films, a compelling, beautifully shot tale of someone doing what is right despite the risk.
Posted Dec 23, 2019  Edit critic review
Jojo Rabbit (2019) Cate Marquis JoJo Rabbit offers a creative satire with humor and humanity, about a German boy discovering what lies Nazi grown-ups told, in the unique, entertaining and moving style of director/writer Waititi.
Posted Nov 01, 2019  Edit critic review
Fiddler: A Miracle of Miracles (2019) Cate Marquis ...a treat for fans of the musical, but it offers more, with its wealth of background and archival materials and thoughtful insights on how a musical about the life of a Jewish dairyman and his family in a shtetl became something that spoke to the world.
Posted Sep 06, 2019  Edit critic review
Tel Aviv on Fire (2018) Cate Marquis Sometimes the humor gets a little over the top, but somehow that seems right for a comedy about a soap opera.
Posted Aug 09, 2019  Edit critic review
The Spy Behind Home Plate (2019) Cate Marquis Berg's life was indeed a fantastic one, feeling like something out of fiction yet completely true. Kempner's documentary is a welcome, fuller exploration...
Posted Jul 29, 2019  Edit critic review
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