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Musings of Guitargalchina

Musings of Guitargalchina is not a Tomatometer-approved publication. Reviews from this publication only count toward the Tomatometer® when written by the following Tomatometer-approved critic(s): Katie Smith-Wong.

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Rating Title | Year Author Quote
4/5
Promising Young Woman (2020) Katie Smith-Wong Provocative and rebellious, Promising Young Woman is a stunning directorial debut of Fennell while Mulligan continues her string of strong female characters.
Posted Dec 13, 2020  Edit critic review
3/5
The Way Back (2020) Katie Smith-Wong The Way Back is not exactly the more original concept, with O'Connor returning to a tried-and-tested formula. Thankfully, Affleck's strong performance saves it from falling into a pit of boredom.
Posted Dec 02, 2020  Edit critic review
4/5
Puss in Boots (2011) Katie Smith-Wong It was fun, action packed and the animation was well-put together - a charming flick.
Posted Dec 11, 2019  Edit critic review
2/5
The Awakening (2011) Katie Smith-Wong It is beautifully shot and the scenery and the ambience of a large haunted house is wonderfully captured, but can this film be the upstart for the modern British horror?
Posted Dec 11, 2019  Edit critic review
3.5/5
The Adventures of Tintin (2011) Katie Smith-Wong Altogether, Tintin is a well-made adaptation but there is room for improvement.
Posted Dec 11, 2019  Edit critic review
1/5
In Time (2011) Katie Smith-Wong All in all, In Time lacked time to get the key ingredients - as well as practically everything else that could have made it great.
Posted Dec 11, 2019  Edit critic review
3/5
Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol (2011) Katie Smith-Wong As far as decent popcorn movies go, M:I-GP is a nice entry for 2012 - entertaining and thrilling.
Posted Dec 11, 2019  Edit critic review
3.5/5
Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows (2011) Katie Smith-Wong So bypass the small inaccuracies and just get lost in this action and bromance-filled caper.
Posted Dec 11, 2019  Edit critic review
4/5
The Help (2011) Katie Smith-Wong Abruptly ending and slightly overlong it may be, the performances from the three female leads and the authenticity of the setting covers the cracks in an otherwise charming film.
Posted Dec 11, 2019  Edit critic review
3/5
J. Edgar (2011) Katie Smith-Wong J. Edgar is overlong yet provocatively challenging.
Posted Dec 11, 2019  Edit critic review
4/5
The Artist (2011) Katie Smith-Wong [Director Michel Hazanavicius'] extensive research and efforts to ensure that The Artist is a respectable homage to silent cinema is admirable... it was a labour of love that was well worth the time.
Posted Dec 10, 2019  Edit critic review
4.5/5
Shame (2011) Katie Smith-Wong Shame is one of this year's boldest dramas.
Posted Dec 10, 2019  Edit critic review
5/5
The Muppets (2011) Katie Smith-Wong The Muppets is a sugar-coated treat that you can enjoy again and again.
Posted Dec 10, 2019  Edit critic review
3.5/5
The Woman in Black (2012) Katie Smith-Wong [H]aunting and chilling.
Posted Dec 10, 2019  Edit critic review
4/5
The Descendants (2011) Katie Smith-Wong Overall, The Descendants is a lovely film with great performances from [George] Clooney and [Shailene] Woodley.
Posted Dec 10, 2019  Edit critic review
4.5/5
Chronicle (2012) Katie Smith-Wong Chronicle is like a geeky kid's wet dream.
Posted Dec 10, 2019  Edit critic review
4.5/5
A Separation (2011) Katie Smith-Wong [T]he X Factor in A Separation lies with its cast, bringing the extraordinary out of the seemingly ordinary.
Posted Dec 10, 2019  Edit critic review
4.5/5
Marvel's the Avengers (2012) Katie Smith-Wong Overall, Marvel's Avengers Assemble is fun, funny and downright entertaining. Joss Whedon did good.
Posted Dec 10, 2019  Edit critic review
2/5
Lockout (2012) Katie Smith-Wong There's not a lot that can save Lockout from being what it is: 94 minutes of mindless fun.
Posted Dec 10, 2019  Edit critic review
2/5
Dark Shadows (2012) Katie Smith-Wong [Tim] Burton could have done so much more with this film.
Posted Dec 10, 2019  Edit critic review
3/5
American Reunion (2012) Katie Smith-Wong [T]he real charm of the film is seeing all of the original cast together - it really does make you smile.
Posted Dec 10, 2019  Edit critic review
4.5/5
The Cabin in the Woods (2011) Katie Smith-Wong Disgusting at times and fun in others, The Cabin in the Woods is like a breath of fresh air to an exhausted genre.
Posted Dec 10, 2019  Edit critic review
5/5
The Raid: Redemption (2011) Katie Smith-Wong Thrilling, fast-paced and never a dull moment.
Posted Dec 10, 2019  Edit critic review
3/5
2 Days in New York (2012) Katie Smith-Wong 2 Days in New York is a medium effort and even though there are genuine laughs and touching moments, they are too scattered and far-between.
Posted Dec 10, 2019  Edit critic review
2/5
Men in Black 3 (2012) Katie Smith-Wong Director Barry Sonnenfeld has made MiB3 a colourful film, but with Danny Elfman's mismatched trademark gothic soundtrack, it seems to stay in the past and fail to bring in that much-needed vibrancy this film needed.
Posted Dec 10, 2019  Edit critic review
3/5
Prometheus (2012) Katie Smith-Wong Overall, Prometheus is enjoyable as a summer blockbuster but it does not offer enough to compliment the Alien franchise.
Posted Dec 10, 2019  Edit critic review
3/5
Rock of Ages (2012) Katie Smith-Wong Rock of Ages is fun. Sing to the songs. Laugh at the haircuts. Just don't expect rocket science.
Posted Dec 10, 2019  Edit critic review
4/5
Killer Joe (2011) Katie Smith-Wong Killer Joe is tense, character-driven and McConaughey gives the performance of his career.
Posted Dec 10, 2019  Edit critic review
3/5
The Five-Year Engagement (2012) Katie Smith-Wong [Nicholas] Stoller has created a refreshing film, which offers a realistic edge in an otherwise clichéd genre.
Posted Dec 10, 2019  Edit critic review
3.5/5
The Amazing Spider-Man (2012) Katie Smith-Wong The Amazing Spider-Man is enjoyable filled with great moments and wonderful performances from [Andrew] Garfield and [Emma] Stone.
Posted Dec 10, 2019  Edit critic review
3/5
Magic Mike (2012) Katie Smith-Wong [T]rust an established director like Steven Soderbergh to put substance into stripping.
Posted Dec 10, 2019  Edit critic review
3/5
Your Sister's Sister (2011) Katie Smith-Wong A little too quiet and slow in places, Your Sister's Sister is warm and touching with three great lead performances.
Posted Dec 10, 2019  Edit critic review
2/5
The Bourne Legacy (2012) Katie Smith-Wong Overall, The Bourne Legacy is mostly disappointing, poorly edited and it seems have buckled underneath with the expectations from the original films, which weighed heavily on its shoulders.
Posted Dec 09, 2019  Edit critic review
4/5
Ted (2012) Katie Smith-Wong Ted is funny, silly and very rude...so unless you're easily offended, watch it and revel in the laughter.
Posted Dec 09, 2019  Edit critic review
4/5
Dredd (2012) Katie Smith-Wong The result is quite trippy.
Posted Dec 09, 2019  Edit critic review
4/5
Take This Waltz (2011) Katie Smith-Wong Take the Waltz is wonderfully played out, with a great performance from [Michelle] Williams, bringing a refreshing change on the typical out-of-love relationship.
Posted Dec 09, 2019  Edit critic review
4.5/5
The Imposter (2012) Katie Smith-Wong Intermingling with archive home videos from Nicholas to reenactments on key events, Layton weaves an intriguing tale of emotional turmoil and deceit.
Posted Dec 09, 2019  Edit critic review
4/5
Brave (2012) Katie Smith-Wong However, what the film lacks in originality, it makes up for in technical and animated excellence.
Posted Dec 09, 2019  Edit critic review
4/5
Skyfall (2012) Katie Smith-Wong Thrilling, smart yet slightly overlong, Skyfall is more than a film - it is a statement. Welcome back, Mr Bond.
Posted Dec 09, 2019  Edit critic review
4/5
End of Watch (2012) Katie Smith-Wong Fast-paced, entertaining with great performances from Gyllenhaal and Peña, End of Watch is more than your usual cop-partner/buddy flick.
Posted Dec 09, 2019  Edit critic review
4/5
Sightseers (2012) Katie Smith-Wong Initially sweet and good natured, only to become disturbing yet laugh-out-loud funny, Sightseers is a dark treat.
Posted Dec 09, 2019  Edit critic review
3.5/5
Silver Linings Playbook (2012) Katie Smith-Wong Russell has adapted the script to highlight the difficulties of the characters - whether it is mental illness, friendship problems or just plain closure - to a bittersweet effect.
Posted Dec 09, 2019  Edit critic review
4.5/5
Django Unchained (2012) Katie Smith-Wong Django is another gem in Tarantino's crown.
Posted Dec 09, 2019  Edit critic review
3.5/5
The Ides of March (2011) Katie Smith-Wong Altogether, Ides of March is a very neat package. Eye candy aside, smart yourself up in this feature.
Posted Dec 09, 2019  Edit critic review
2/5
Gangster Squad (2013) Katie Smith-Wong Messy, lacklustre and disappointing, the only saving grace of Gangster Squad is the quality of its cast.
Posted Dec 09, 2019  Edit critic review
4/5
Pitch Perfect (2012) Katie Smith-Wong Silly, predictable but funny as hell with an infectiously catchy soundtrack, Pitch Perfect is a ray of cinematic sunshine.
Posted Dec 09, 2019  Edit critic review
3/5
John Carter (2012) Katie Smith-Wong All together, John Carter is fun to watch and pretty to look at - just don't expect too much besides that.
Posted Dec 09, 2019  Edit critic review
1/5
Hugo (2011) Katie Smith-Wong Overall, Hugo is like a Christmas present - the wrapping is beautiful but the present itself is a disappointment.
Posted Dec 09, 2019  Edit critic review
2/5
Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters (2013) Katie Smith-Wong In its slightly hammy script, predictable plot lines and cliché characters, it is very much a what-you-see-is-what-you-get film - wasting an opportunity to be... more than your average fairytale adaptation.
Posted Dec 09, 2019  Edit critic review
3.5/5
Beautiful Creatures (2013) Katie Smith-Wong Overall, Beautiful Creatures is a welcome change to Twilight and a film that is actually enjoyable.
Posted Dec 09, 2019  Edit critic review
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