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AMFM Magazine is not a Tomatometer-approved publication. Reviews from this publication only count toward the Tomatometer® when written by the following Tomatometer-approved critic(s): Paul Salfen.

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Rating Title | Year Author Quote
8/10
Avatar: Fire and Ash (2025) Paul Salfen Of course the technology has vastly improved since the 2009 original but it’s really amazing how much it’s even improved since 2022’s The Way of Water. Every bit of the scenery and character effects have improved.
Posted Dec 24, 2025  Edit critic review
9.5/10
Hamnet (2025) Paul Salfen One of the most touching films of the year that’s filled with some of the best performances you’ll see during awards season. Jessie Buckley is practically a shoo-in for Best Actress this year.
Posted Dec 13, 2025  Edit critic review
7/10
The Smashing Machine (2025) Paul Salfen With the hair and makeup and change in voice cadence, you forget it’s The Rock for the most part, which really serves the film and Emily Blunt is fantastic as the troubled girlfriend but the story itself is surprisingly not that strong.
Posted Dec 12, 2025  Edit critic review
8.5/10
In Your Dreams (2025) Paul Salfen The new fun characters like Baloney Tony and relatable leads going through real issues makes for the perfect formula that shows that projects full of warmth and heart go a long way – especially in a time like this when we need it most.
Posted Dec 12, 2025  Edit critic review
9/10
Bugonia (2025) Paul Salfen The film really works thanks to Stone’s and Plemons’ commitment to the roles, even when the characters individually become unlikable. But this one will draw you into the madness and when it works, it really works.
Posted Dec 12, 2025  Edit critic review
9.5/10
One Battle After Another (2025) Paul Salfen This is one that will be a win all around because Oscar winners aren’t always commercial successes but this should be both. It’s fun, wild, satisfying as an audience member, and has a lot to say.
Posted Dec 12, 2025  Edit critic review
Sarah's Oil (2025) Paul Salfen A crowd pleaser with heart.
Posted Nov 11, 2025  Edit critic review
8.5/10
The Long Walk (2025) Paul Salfen The heart is really in the end of the movie where it shines like Shawshank or Green Mile. It’s a pretty rough trip even though you know what’s going to happen in the end. That said, it is well done and ranks among the better King adaptations recently.
Posted Sep 17, 2025  Edit critic review
8/10
The Senior (2023) Paul Salfen Michael Chiklis is perfect casting as an almost dead ringer for Mike Flynt and really sells the part in an already unbelievable story. It’s the beginning of football season and a great way to kickoff the weekend with the whole family.
Posted Sep 17, 2025  Edit critic review
9/10
Light of the World (2025) Paul Salfen While the story of Jesus has been told in many ways over the years with varying degrees of quality, this does the story justice with top-tier animation with its heart in the right place.
Posted Sep 07, 2025  Edit critic review
7/10
The Conjuring: Last Rites (2025) Paul Salfen It’s an atmospheric fun retro spooktacular experience that’s got a surprising amount of heart and despite the evil imagery, has quite a bit of good in the end. A satisfying conclusion.
Posted Sep 05, 2025  Edit critic review
8.5/10
Caught Stealing (2025) Paul Salfen Violent, funny, absolutely nuts in places, and thoroughly entertaining.
Posted Sep 05, 2025  Edit critic review
9/10
Weapons (2025) Paul Salfen It’s rare that a movie draws you in and keeps you there with this much intensity until the end. It’s definitely a surprise hit of the year and the best horror film so far.
Posted Sep 05, 2025  Edit critic review
6.5/10
The Naked Gun (2025) Paul Salfen It would have been a great short film. While there are several big laughs, the hit to miss ratio is way off. A lot of jokes just didn’t land – even in a full theater of non-critics.
Posted Sep 05, 2025  Edit critic review
6.5/10
The Fantastic Four: First Steps (2025) Paul Salfen While it’s very visually appealing and feels like a classic comic book in many ways, it’s just missing that superhero special element.
Posted Jul 27, 2025  Edit critic review
5.5/10
I Know What You Did Last Summer (2025) Paul Salfen It’s a sort of Scream and Scooby Doo hybrid and isn’t (and wasn’t ever) as good as either but is still passable slasher fun that has a bunch of predictable elements but still a few tricks up its sleeve.
Posted Jul 27, 2025  Edit critic review
8.5/10
Superman (2025) Paul Salfen The beloved superhero franchise has been hit or miss over the years so it’s been a nervous anticipation for fans but have no fear – this one is a winner.
Posted Jul 27, 2025  Edit critic review
8/10
Elio (2025) Paul Salfen The heart of the story is in the family dynamics which deal with loss, identity, and a sense of belonging and it’s filled with fun creatures, a lovable lead, and some moments that really pull at the heartstrings.
Posted Jul 27, 2025  Edit critic review
9/10
How to Train Your Dragon (2025) Paul Salfen Truly proof that a great story can be told in many different ways and still have the same result. It’s an instant classic all over again.
Posted Jun 13, 2025  Edit critic review
8/10
Karate Kid: Legends (2025) Paul Salfen It’s a lighthearted and fun crowdpleaser with all of the elements that made the film series so popular. It's worth the trip with the family to the movies.
Posted Jun 13, 2025  Edit critic review
7/10
The Phoenician Scheme (2025) Paul Salfen While not up to par with the Anderson heyday, it is better than the last few he’s put out with more humor and charm and less quirkiness but not totally straightforward and accessible for all - but that’s kind of what we all expected anyway.
Posted Jun 13, 2025  Edit critic review
8/10
Final Destination Bloodlines (2025) Paul Salfen While it doesn’t break any new ground, it’s a solid chapter in the franchise and without the help of big stars or famous filmmakers, the film works on sticking to the brand alone and there’s something to be said for that.
Posted Jun 06, 2025  Edit critic review
6.5/10
Ballerina (2025) Paul Salfen Fans will eat it up and it will give them something to chew on until John Wick 5 happens, but was it entirely necessary? Not really. Is Ana great? Yes. It's placeholder action flick that’s no John Wick but will do just fine as summer popcorn fare.
Posted Jun 06, 2025  Edit critic review
6.5/10
The Life of Chuck (2024) Paul Salfen It gets deep but for some reason misses the mark on the emotional connection that, say, Stand By Me or The Shawshank Redemption had.
Posted Jun 06, 2025  Edit critic review
5/10
Thunderbolts* (2025) Paul Salfen A second-rate group of superheroes having a second-rate adventure and guess what? It’s pretty second-rate.
Posted Jun 06, 2025  Edit critic review
7.5/10
Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning (2025) Paul Salfen Despite all of the unnecessary scenes that make the movie very long and stunts for the sake of stunts, it is a fun experience. No one does it like Tom Cruise. Throw in a great supporting cast and a master writer-director and you’ve got a winner.
Posted May 24, 2025  Edit critic review
7.5/10
The Last Rodeo (2025) Paul Salfen With a certain audience in mind and a leaning towards the faith-based, this one will hit home for many that would do anything for their family and rely on their faith and power of hope.
Posted May 24, 2025  Edit critic review
8/10
Novocaine (2025) Paul Salfen Although it’s an action flick and it’s very funny in places, the violence is horror movie level but is a very fun watch, especially in a packed house.
Posted Mar 15, 2025  Edit critic review
5/10
The Monkey (2025) Paul Salfen This one has all of the right elements but goes extreme horror comedy and away from the more highbrow horror of Longlegs. It’s really dark all the way to the last moment and may not be for everyone but gorehounds will probably eat this up.
Posted Mar 15, 2025  Edit critic review
6.5/10
Captain America: Brave New World (2025) Paul Salfen It is pretty entertaining – and also nice to see Mackie and Ford with roles they seem to enjoy – it’s also dangerously close in quality to being a direct to streaming viewing rather than a big family IMAX outing.
Posted Mar 15, 2025  Edit critic review
9/10
Los Frikis (2024) Paul Salfen An incredibly emotional journey. Be prepared for a wild experience that’s somehow very punk rock and counterculture but still sweet and will make you cry.
Posted Jan 11, 2025  Edit critic review
9/10
The Fire Inside (2024) Paul Salfen A well-acted and expertly made tribute to those that struggle to make it and struggle to keep making it even after the spotlight has switched focus. This is definitely one to see in the theaters in a full house – it’s hard not to cheer along.
Posted Jan 11, 2025  Edit critic review
8.5/10
Day of the Fight (2023) Paul Salfen It’s the kind of movie that you just don’t see enough anymore that serves as an homage to the great fight films before it but also has a fresh take that’s raw yet very touching. It’s the underdog that turned out to be the main event.
Posted Dec 18, 2024  Edit critic review
Mary (2024) Paul Salfen While done respectfully, purists will take issue with it - but it’s still not a typical Hollywood film. It won’t be for everyone but it is a free movie on Netflix that’s well-shot and perfect for its target audience this season.
Posted Dec 18, 2024  Edit critic review
8.5/10
The Performance (2024) Paul Salfen This film not only shows a new side of Piven’s talent, but gives us a new surprise awards contender.
Posted Dec 18, 2024  Edit critic review
9/10
Wicked (2024) Paul Salfen The story is timeless, the songs are classic, the message is clear, and it is absolutely worth the trip to the theater whether you’ve seen the play or not.
Posted Nov 26, 2024  Edit critic review
8.5/10
Gladiator II (2024) Paul Salfen It’s quite epic, engaging, and worth a trip to the theater. Minus some bizarre CG primate and shark additions in the ring that take you out a bit, it really is a worthy sequel that will keep you into the thrill of it all.
Posted Nov 26, 2024  Edit critic review
4/10
Red One (2024) Paul Salfen It’s not the gift you were hoping for but it’s also not a lump of coal.
Posted Nov 26, 2024  Edit critic review
8.5
Heretic (2024) Paul Salfen Cleverly written, creatively shot, and perfectly executed, many will have this on their year-end list – especially when it comes to horror films. It’s thought provoking, chilling, and reels you in when it needs to – just like the classics before it.
Posted Nov 26, 2024  Edit critic review
Terrifier 3 (2024) Paul Salfen If you can imagine, it’s even more depraved, sadistic and just plain wrong. No one is spared: families, kids, lovers – all at the hands of a silent creature that finds absolute joy in others’ pain – and now in a Santa suit most of the time.
Posted Nov 26, 2024  Edit critic review
7/10
The Killer's Game (2024) Paul Salfen Director J.J. Perry is one of the best stuntmen out there and he makes sure the audience gets what they paid for – some of the best fight sequences you’ll see this year. It won’t be for critics but this one’s a crowd pleaser.
Posted Nov 26, 2024  Edit critic review
8/10
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (2024) Paul Salfen A delightfully dark and often silly ride that gives us a taste of classic Burton that of course won’t beat the original in many fans’ eyes just like most sequels, but will give that nice hit of nostalgia and enough of something new to keep most happy.
Posted Nov 26, 2024  Edit critic review
7.5/10
Alien: Romulus (2024) Paul Salfen You get exactly what you expect here, which is good in a way but also a shame in a way because it doesn't break any new ground save for one new gruesome alien. If you go in expecting a fairly decent bloody new Alien flick, that's what you'll get.
Posted Nov 26, 2024  Edit critic review
8.5/10
Unsung Hero (2023) Paul Salfen It's a moving faith-based story that its target audience will love and although critics are often harder on these types of films, which are sometimes due to quality issues - this is not that film. The story is engaging, heartfelt, and quite impressive.
Posted Nov 26, 2024  Edit critic review
6/10
Deadpool & Wolverine (2024) Paul Salfen It is what it is exactly as promised. Is it the best we've seen Deadpool? No. Is it the best we've seen Wolverine? Absolutely not. Avengers this is not - but is it fun? Sure, just not as amazing as fanboys might have you think.
Posted Jul 31, 2024  Edit critic review
8.5/10
Twisters (2024) Paul Salfen With Steven Spielberg and Frank Marshall producing, you know it's a wild big-budget ride that checks everything on the list to be a crowd-pleasing summer blockbuster. It is fun, engaging, and the effects are a huge improvement from the original.
Posted Jul 31, 2024  Edit critic review
8/10
Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F (2024) Paul Salfen The sequel fans have been waiting 30 years for – and thankfully it delivers. All of the classic marks are there: the familiar music, car chases, impersonations, quick one-liners, and utter chaos.
Posted Jul 04, 2024  Edit critic review
7.5/10
Despicable Me 4 (2024) Paul Salfen It’s lighthearted, silly, and exactly what you’d expect but that’s not a bad thing during a time of unrest and an election year.
Posted Jul 04, 2024  Edit critic review
6/10
A Quiet Place: Day One (2024) Paul Salfen The first two (especially the first one) had a dark, mysterious, and dangerous edge, but this one seemed slow, predictable and not very scary. It’s pretty grim and doesn’t offer a happy resolutions so it’s a strange summer film.
Posted Jul 04, 2024  Edit critic review
5/10
Kinds of Kindness (2024) Paul Salfen Maybe it was fun for the actors to showcase their obvious talents but it’s not what you would call an enjoyable watch, which makes it hard to recommend to most anyone unless you’re a devout Lanthimos fan.
Posted Jul 04, 2024  Edit critic review
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