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Phoenix Film Festival

Phoenix Film Festival is not a Tomatometer-approved publication. Reviews from this publication only count toward the Tomatometer® when written by the following Tomatometer-approved critic(s): Jeff Mitchell, Jen Johans.

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Rating Title | Year Author Quote
3.5/4
All That's Left of You (2025) Jeff Mitchell With a 145-minute runtime, Dabis spends sympathetic stretches about the cataclysmic physical and psychological costs of this conflict under one roof.
Posted Jan 17, 2026  Edit critic review
2/4
Greenland 2: Migration (2026) Jeff Mitchell Butler and Baccarin are an appealing on-screen couple, but it’s difficult to buy the story.
Posted Jan 14, 2026  Edit critic review
3/4
Song Sung Blue (2025) Jeff Mitchell Jackman and Hudson are ‘So Good! So Good! So Good!’
Posted Dec 23, 2025  Edit critic review
3.5/4
Marty Supreme (2025) Jeff Mitchell Chalamet could win the Best Actor Oscar, and he wouldn’t need any topspin to do it.
Posted Dec 22, 2025  Edit critic review
2/4
Avatar: Fire and Ash (2025) Jeff Mitchell ‘Avatar’ devotees will be fired up for ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’, but the lengthy, repetitive narrative could burn up your patience.
Posted Dec 22, 2025  Edit critic review
3/4
Eternity (2025) Jeff Mitchell ‘Eternity’ isn’t a timeless classic, but it’s a lovely, gratifying rom-com.
Posted Dec 02, 2025  Edit critic review
2/4
The Thing with Feathers (2025) Jeff Mitchell ‘The Thing with Feathers’ explores the agony of grief, but its unconventional approach doesn’t quite fly.
Posted Dec 02, 2025  Edit critic review
3/4
Trifole (2024) Jeff Mitchell Search for 'Trifole', a truffle-hunting arthouse gem.
Posted Nov 18, 2025  Edit critic review
3/4
Christy (2025) Jeff Mitchell Martin and Sweeney are unanimous winners.
Posted Nov 11, 2025  Edit critic review
2/4
The Smashing Machine (2025) Jeff Mitchell Despite Johnson’s and Blunt’s solid performances, ‘The Smashing Machine’ swings and misses.
Posted Oct 09, 2025  Edit critic review
3.5/4
One Battle After Another (2025) Jeff Mitchell Expect an anxiety-driven, thrilling, and provocative time at the movies, with some gentler moments playfully dancing on occasion.
Posted Sep 28, 2025  Edit critic review
3/4
Relay (2024) Jeff Mitchell ‘Relay’ translates into a compelling small-scale thriller in a massive and crowded New York City.
Posted Sep 01, 2025  Edit critic review
3.5/4
Americana (2025) Jeff Mitchell Tost’s feature film debut is a wild, violent yarn that ties in colorful characters and an elusive shirt.
Posted Sep 01, 2025  Edit critic review
3/4
Architecton (2024) Jeff Mitchell Kossakovsky builds a compelling arthouse look at our imperfect relationship with natural resources.
Posted Aug 01, 2025  Edit critic review
2/4
Oh, Hi! (2025) Jeff Mitchell Gordon, Lerman, and the film’s initial premise earn a refreshing hello, but ‘Oh, Hi!’ wears out its welcome.
Posted Jul 26, 2025  Edit critic review
3.5/4
To a Land Unknown (2024) Jeff Mitchell 'To a Land Unknown' is not as stressful as living through the 430 BC Athens plague, but this movie is light years away from a pleasant holiday jaunt to the Parthenon.
Posted Jul 18, 2025  Edit critic review
3/4
Sorry, Baby (2025) Jeff Mitchell This sensitive and quirky college-town dramedy is unapologetic with its nuanced, genuine approach in dealing with trauma.
Posted Jul 11, 2025  Edit critic review
2.5/4
Don't Let's Go to the Dogs Tonight (2024) Jeff Mitchell ‘Don’t Let’s Go to the Dogs Tonight’ is an enlightening time capsule captured during the aftermath of the Rhodesian Bush War.
Posted Jul 11, 2025  Edit critic review
1.5/4
Jurassic World Rebirth (2025) Jeff Mitchell The characters’ hope for survival on this on-foot journey is less believable than dinosaurs roaming the planet in 2025. For starters, did anyone get their malaria shots?
Posted Jul 11, 2025  Edit critic review
3.5/4
Deaf President Now! (2025) Jeff Mitchell Students may have lit a figurative match in 1988, but watch this movie to discover if everyone – inside and outside of Gallaudet - can embrace the warm, inviting glow of righteousness.
Posted Jun 27, 2025  Edit critic review
1.5/4
Elio (2025) Jeff Mitchell This bizarre alien abduction story might have you wishing for a more traditional welcoming party of Little Green Men.
Posted Jun 21, 2025  Edit critic review
3/4
How to Train Your Dragon (2025) Jeff Mitchell This ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ live-action remake is not necessary, but it honors the original story and soars during the biggest moments.
Posted Jun 14, 2025  Edit critic review
2.5/4
Ballerina (2025) Jeff Mitchell ‘Ballerina’ may not take many complicated steps, but the movie and de Armas hit their action-film marks. Encore!
Posted Jun 06, 2025  Edit critic review
2/4
Bono: Stories of Surrender (2025) Jeff Mitchell ‘Bono: Stories of Surrender’ seems like a ‘Beautiful Day’ for a live audience, but the on-screen version is not ‘The Sweetest Thing’.
Posted May 30, 2025  Edit critic review
3/4
Jane Austen Wrecked My Life (2024) Jeff Mitchell ‘Jane Austen Wrecked My Life’ will not wreck yours. It’s a lovely rom-com.
Posted May 24, 2025  Edit critic review
3/4
We Were Dangerous (2024) Jeff Mitchell ‘We Were Dangerous’ is a convincing, captivating, and concerning coming-of-age tale.
Posted May 10, 2025  Edit critic review
2.5/4
Bonjour Tristesse (2024) Jeff Mitchell ‘Bonjour Tristesse’ isn’t as satisfying as the 1958 original, but say ‘Hello’ to this reflective psychological drama.
Posted May 10, 2025  Edit critic review
2/4
On Swift Horses (2024) Jeff Mitchell ‘On Swift Horses’ might win, place, or show as a series.
Posted Apr 26, 2025  Edit critic review
2.5/4
The Wedding Banquet (2025) Jeff Mitchell ‘The Wedding Banquet’ serves thoughtful romantic-drama dishes and a few rom-com ones too.
Posted Apr 22, 2025  Edit critic review
3.5/4
Warfare (2025) Jeff Mitchell If the 2025 calendar year ended today, 'Warfare' would win the 2026 Oscar for Sound.
Posted Apr 16, 2025  Edit critic review
2.5/4
Novocaine (2025) Jeff Mitchell ‘Novocaine’ sinks its teeth into the gruesome glory that everybody physically hurts except for Nathan Caine.
Posted Mar 15, 2025  Edit critic review
3.5/4
There's Still Tomorrow (2023) Jeff Mitchell Cortellesi has a bright directorial future after her fabulous debut feature.
Posted Mar 09, 2025  Edit critic review
3/4
My Dead Friend Zoe (2024) Jeff Mitchell ‘My Dead Friend Zoe’ keeps a vital message alive.
Posted Mar 01, 2025  Edit critic review
2/4
Parthenope (2024) Jeff Mitchell ‘Parthenope’ is a gorgeously filmed picture, but the narrative’s beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
Posted Feb 22, 2025  Edit critic review
2.5/4
Paddington in Peru (2024) Jeff Mitchell ‘Paddington in Peru’ might leave you hungry for something more, but it’s an appetizing family film.
Posted Feb 15, 2025  Edit critic review
1/4
Love Hurts (2025) Jeff Mitchell 'Love Hurts' scars, wounds, and marks.
Posted Feb 08, 2025  Edit critic review
3.5/4
I'm Still Here (2024) Jeff Mitchell Salles and the cast and crew establish heaps of goodwill between the Paivas and the audience, so when life falls into on-screen turmoil, we easily garner the angst they feel.
Posted Feb 01, 2025  Edit critic review
2.5/4
The Room Next Door (2024) Jeff Mitchell Moore and Swinton offer enough intrigue that makes 'Next Door' worthy of a knock on the door at your local theatre.
Posted Jan 11, 2025  Edit critic review
3/4
A Complete Unknown (2024) Jeff Mitchell For Dylan fans, 'A Complete Unknown' sings as a joyous celebration. Those unfamiliar with Bob’s work will probably learn a thing or two or 10, including that Chalamet delivers an Oscar-worthy performance.
Posted Dec 28, 2024  Edit critic review
2/4
Mufasa: The Lion King (2024) Jeff Mitchell ‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ is an unnecessary prequel, but the music and ambitious production should please devoted fans.
Posted Dec 28, 2024  Edit critic review
2.5/4
Oh Canada (2024) Jeff Mitchell 'Oh, Canada’ travels on an arthouse journey north and into a man’s internal war.
Posted Dec 14, 2024  Edit critic review
4/4
Flow (2024) Jeff Mitchell 'Flow' delivers astonishing moments that capture the genuine meaning of friendship and will surely elicit theatres full of watery eyes. This movie is beautiful. Bring tissues.
Posted Dec 07, 2024  Edit critic review
3.5/4
A Real Pain (2024) Jeff Mitchell Eisenberg and Culkin shine in this road-trip dramedy that addresses the pain of loss and everyday struggles.
Posted Nov 16, 2024  Edit critic review
3/4
Small Things Like These (2024) Jeff Mitchell Murphy gives a soulful performance in this somber small-town story.
Posted Nov 09, 2024  Edit critic review
4/4
Anora (2024) Jeff Mitchell With a playful script and captivating performances, ‘Anora’ is Sean Baker’s most vivacious film.
Posted Nov 02, 2024  Edit critic review
3.5/4
Conclave (2024) Jeff Mitchell ‘Conclave’, a skillfully-constructed and gripping drama, seems destined for Oscar nominations.
Posted Oct 30, 2024  Edit critic review
3/4
Smile 2 (2024) Jeff Mitchell This sequel sparks winces, flinches, and gasps. Oh my!
Posted Oct 18, 2024  Edit critic review
3/4
A Different Man (2024) Jeff Mitchell 'A Different Man' is a cautionary tale about listening to one’s id after winning a rocket-ship boost to one’s ego.
Posted Oct 05, 2024  Edit critic review
2.5/4
The Outrun (2024) Jeff Mitchell ‘The Outrun’ doesn’t sit still in its bohemian cinematic approach to address alcoholism and (a possible) recovery.
Posted Oct 04, 2024  Edit critic review
3/4
The Wild Robot (2024) Jeff Mitchell Nyong’o balances Roz’s silicon-based, synthetic cadence with underlying empathy and compassion.
Posted Sep 28, 2024  Edit critic review
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