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Why So Blu is not a Tomatometer-approved publication. Reviews from this publication only count toward the Tomatometer® when written by the following Tomatometer-approved critic(s): Aaron Neuwirth.

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4/5
To Sleep With Anger (1990) Aaron Neuwirth It’s a slow-burn drama that puts focus on a family dealing with tensions that are beginning to boil over. There’s a poetry to what we are seeing and hearing on screen.
Posted Sep 22, 2025  Edit critic review
4 1/2 out of 5
Godzilla vs. Biollante (1989) Aaron Neuwirth It comes at a significant point for the series, features an all-timer enemy monster for Godzilla to go up against, a pretty mournful plotline that also features lots of spy action, and it all looks great.
Posted Mar 19, 2025  Edit critic review
5/5
Kill Bill: Vol. 2 (2004) Aaron Neuwirth Kill Bill Volume 2 strikes with all the right chords and swords.
Posted Jan 22, 2025  Edit critic review
4.5/5
Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003) Aaron Neuwirth The results of this initial entry are bloody cinematic joy.
Posted Jan 22, 2025  Edit critic review
5/5
Jackie Brown (1997) Aaron Neuwirth A more reflective film, with deeper characterizations coming from an older cast willing to sit with a moment. It’s also incredibly entertaining, funny, well-crafted, and detailed, making any revisit worthwhile.
Posted Jan 22, 2025  Edit critic review
5/5
No Country for Old Men (2007) Aaron Neuwirth No Country for Old Men is one of the best films of the 2000s, one of a few Coen masterpieces, and one that will easily stand the test of time when considering what it has to say about the way of the world, dark as it may be.
Posted Dec 30, 2024  Edit critic review
5/5
Godzilla (1954) Aaron Neuwirth You’re not going to hear any real negatives when it comes to Gojira. The original entry in the massive Godzilla franchise is a fantastic start and one of the few in the series to really take itself seriously and attempt to address significant topics.
Posted Dec 02, 2024  Edit critic review
5/5
Seven Samurai (1954) Aaron Neuwirth Whether it’s the story, the characters, the action, the grand sweeping nature of the film, or just the excitement and fun that comes with this story, it is satisfying in pretty much any way I look at it, along with being as essential as any other classic.
Posted Dec 02, 2024  Edit critic review
7/10
Morning Glory (2010) Aaron Neuwirth What you have here is a pleasant romantic comedy with enjoyable performances. It’s nothing special, but the talent involved doesn’t hurt.
Posted Nov 25, 2024  Edit critic review
9/10
Collateral (2004) Aaron Neuwirth Collateral rocks. It was one of the best films of that year and boasts plenty of great qualities, including the excellent work by Cruise and Foxx.
Posted Aug 21, 2024  Edit critic review
7/10
Team America: World Police (2004) Aaron Neuwirth Whatever the case, at just over 90 minutes, with rarely any time to slow down, Team America is the sort of bold experiment that delivers plenty of laughs and a clear level of ambition on display. The craft alone is enough to warrant a look.
Posted Jun 27, 2024  Edit critic review
4.5/5
La Haine (1995) Aaron Neuwirth Watching it now, there’s still a great sense of the sort of power this film can have on display, even if it’s somewhat depressing to know Kassovitz could easily make this movie now and not have to really change anything.
Posted May 01, 2024  Edit critic review
8/10
The Devil and Daniel Webster (1941) Aaron Neuwirth I was entirely on board with what this story had to offer, the greatness of these performances by Huston and Arnold, and the handling of its creepiness given the specific nature of the film. After all, the devil is in the details.
Posted Apr 11, 2024  Edit critic review
3/5
Heroic Trio 2: Executioners (1993) Aaron Neuwirth While seemingly even more of an effort to promote a heavy dose of style over substance, Executioners gets by on bringing in so many involved from the previous film.
Posted Feb 27, 2024  Edit critic review
4/5
The Heroic Trio (1992) Aaron Neuwirth You can feel the glee in this one, as it aims to deliver a lot of fun and succeeds, heroically so, in fact.
Posted Feb 27, 2024  Edit critic review
5/5
Trainspotting (1996) Aaron Neuwirth This original spin through this specific moment in time continues to play as a high-energy display of wit, tragedy, and style in a manner that solidified so much for all involved.
Posted Jan 31, 2024  Edit critic review
7/10
Young Guns (1988) Aaron Neuwirth To my surprise, there’s a movie here that features a fair amount of grit.
Posted Dec 13, 2023  Edit critic review
3/5
John and the Hole (2020) Aaron Neuwirth While not groundbreaking, it’s the sort of film that can be watched and appreciated for what it attempts to do while being frustrating at the same time.
Posted Oct 03, 2023  Edit critic review
8/10
All Quiet on the Western Front (2022) Aaron Neuwirth It’s a strong effort that serves as a modern companion instead of a remake of the Best Picture-winning film from 1930. And yes, for all the extraordinary work that made this film look spectacular, it is pretty brutal and knows how to leave an impact.
Posted Mar 28, 2023  Edit critic review
5/5
The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974) Aaron Neuwirth The Texas Chain Saw Massacre is a legendary film for various reasons and essential for any horror or film fan, given the nature of its production and what it has to offer as cinema.
Posted Feb 27, 2023  Edit critic review
4/5
Hollywood Shuffle (1987) Aaron Neuwirth I could go as far as to say the work that went into making this film and what it represents is more interesting than the movie as a whole. Still, Hollywood Shuffle is frequently amusing and well worth it for a number of individual sketches alone.
Posted Feb 27, 2023  Edit critic review
7/10
Warm Bodies (2013) Aaron Neuwirth I may already have a number one film that is a romantic comedy with zombies (Shaun of the Dead), but Warm Bodies is a lot of fun and charming in an “eat my brains” sort of way.
Posted Feb 14, 2023  Edit critic review
7/10
Invaders From Mars (1953) Aaron Neuwirth While not what I can see as a signature sci-fi film compared to other classics I had a greater response to, there’s certainly a lot to like about Invaders From Mars.
Posted Feb 14, 2023  Edit critic review
4/10
Cooley High (1975) Aaron Neuwirth This is the sort of comedy that aims to present a particular era but uses ideas surrounding friendship and the loss of innocence that remain timeless and universal in their own way, and on a minimal budget, no less.
Posted Dec 19, 2022  Edit critic review
5/5
Malcolm X (1992) Aaron Neuwirth I look at Malcolm X as being one of the most important films not to be nominated for Best Picture. Of course, that hasn’t stopped its legacy from building over time.
Posted Nov 21, 2022  Edit critic review
9/10
Reservoir Dogs (1992) Aaron Neuwirth An indie cult classic from the 90s, here's a film that's oozed cool all the way through thanks to the combo of a fiery set of character actors led by the intense Harvey Keitel, and its sharp ear for dialogue filled with profanity and pop culture.
Posted Nov 19, 2022  Edit critic review
5/10
Amsterdam (2022) Aaron Neuwirth It’s a shame that the film ultimately rang hollow, despite a lot of good effort from many involved.
Posted Oct 04, 2022  Edit critic review
4/5
Buck and the Preacher (1972) Aaron Neuwirth Thanks to the abilities possessed by Poitier, he’s able to make this all come together. Buck and the Preacher works as an entertaining western that doesn’t have to go out of its way to comment on America.
Posted Aug 15, 2022  Edit critic review
9/10
Devil in a Blue Dress (1995) Aaron Neuwirth I’ve long been a champion of this film, as it’s precisely the kind of push forward I like to see in a studio film. Taking old conventions and finding ways to update them is what to do when so much talent is available to accomplish something special.
Posted Jul 18, 2022  Edit critic review
8/10
Shaft (1971) Aaron Neuwirth Whether watching it to see a fun detective story or get a handle on the Blaxploitation era, Shaft is still and has always been one cool cat to follow.
Posted Jun 16, 2022  Edit critic review
4.5/5
Miller's Crossing (1990) Aaron Neuwirth Given the consistent brilliance of Coens, it's less about how it ranks against the rest and more about just looking at the film for what it is a modern classic.
Posted Feb 22, 2022  Edit critic review
8/10
Bamboozled (2000) Aaron Neuwirth Bamboozled does more to really hit audiences in the face with challenging messages, and a specific look that certainly seems untraditional.
Posted Mar 17, 2020  Edit critic review
10/10
Swing Time (1936) Aaron Neuwirth Swing Time has everything it needs to have audiences pick themselves up and enjoy a fine romance.
Posted Jul 18, 2019  Edit critic review
9/10
Transit (2018) Aaron Neuwirth Combining elements of Hitchcock, film noir, romance, and Kafkaesque struggles, Transit is a compelling drama with a setup that alternates time enough to make it, oddly, one of 2019's best science fiction films.
Posted Jul 11, 2019  Edit critic review
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