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Tess Cagle

Tess Cagle's reviews only count toward the Tomatometer® when published at Tomatometer-approved publication(s).
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Lessons From a School Shooting: Notes From Dunblane (2018) EDIT “It ends a little too swiftly to make a big enough statement. Instead, it serves better as a companion to the Newtown documentary.” – The Daily Dot Oct 4, 2020 Full Review The Knight Before Christmas (2019) 71% 3.5/5 EDIT “Because of its endearing and hopeful message, The Knight Before Christmas makes a worthy addition to Netflix's catalog of Christmas originals-and it's a strong seasonal watch.” – The Daily Dot Nov 22, 2019 Full Review Hello, Privilege. It's Me, Chelsea (2019) 3/5 EDIT “While the documentary feels heavy-handed and exploitative at times, it starts a meaningful conversation about how white people can reckon with their privilege.” – The Daily Dot Sep 16, 2019 Full Review 4 latas (2019) 67% 2/5 EDIT “Viewers might find themselves asking, 'Are we there yet?' throughout the film.” – The Daily Dot Jul 17, 2019 Full Review Parchís: The Documentary (2019) 3/5 EDIT “Parchís: El Documental provides a classic case study of the consequences of teen stardom, and how that experience shapes a young person's perspective of the world.” – The Daily Dot Jul 17, 2019 Full Review The Edge of Democracy (2019) 97% 3.5/5 EDIT “American viewers who watch The Edge of Democracy will see an eerie reflection of their own political landscape.” – The Daily Dot Jun 18, 2019 Full Review Oh, Ramona! (2019) 1/5 EDIT “The film's plot makes little sense and its characters' actions lack any motivation-making Oh, Ramona! one of the worst movies to be added to [Netflix] yet.” – The Daily Dot Jun 3, 2019 Full Review Always Be My Maybe (2019) 89% 3.5/5 EDIT “Always Be My Maybe is a love letter to modern Asian-American culture that allows its characters to be multidimensional instead of turning them into cardboard cutouts.” – The Daily Dot May 31, 2019 Full Review Good Sam (2019) 60% 3/5 EDIT “Good Sam explores whether it's possible to find a person capable of doing a good deed selflessly. What unfolds is a heartwarming mystery about unconditional generosity.” – The Daily Dot May 16, 2019 Full Review Someone Great (2019) 84% 4/5 EDIT “Someone Great is heart-wrenching because it's relatable and challenges viewers with the concept that sometimes the best decision for yourself is the hardest one to make.” – The Daily Dot Apr 19, 2019 Full Review Unicorn Store (2017) 66% 3/5 EDIT “Unicorn Store is actually an ode to the idealistic millennial.” – The Daily Dot Apr 8, 2019 Full Review El fotógrafo de Mauthausen (2018) 86% 4/5 EDIT “The film is a heart-wrenching love letter to photography and its power of upholding the truth in a confusing world.” – The Daily Dot Feb 25, 2019 Full Review The Breaker Upperers (2018) 89% 2.5/5 EDIT “The Breaker Upperers' biggest downfall is that it lacks momentum and focus.” – The Daily Dot Feb 15, 2019 Full Review IO (2019) 33% 2.5/5 EDIT “To stand out in the noise, a film must have a unique plot, feel eerily plausible, and reveal a profound truth about human nature. Unfortunately, IO doesn't accomplish any of that.” – The Daily Dot Jan 21, 2019 Full Review Lionheart (2018) 100% 3/5 EDIT “Lionheart is not only groundbreaking, it's a lighthearted, feel-good movie about both family values and feminism that's an enjoyable watch for the whole family.” – The Daily Dot Jan 16, 2019 Full Review A Christmas Prince: The Royal Wedding (2018) 50% 3/5 EDIT “Much like its predecessor, A Christmas Prince: The Royal Wedding is both heartwarming and kitschy, and not particularly compelling-but also not bad.” – The Daily Dot Dec 3, 2018 Full Review Quincy (2018) 82% EDIT “Jones lacks no evidence of his legacy and impact on American music. The documentary tackles it all while also highlighting his political and humanitarian endeavors.” – The Daily Dot Sep 24, 2018 Full Review The Land of Steady Habits (2018) 83% 4/5 EDIT “The film... combines tragedy and quippy one-liners to convey a compelling story about a man's mid-life crisis and the consequences of his selfish actions.” – The Daily Dot Sep 17, 2018 Full Review Alex Strangelove (2018) 84% 3/5 EDIT “[Madeline] Weinstein, as Claire, steals the show...” – The Daily Dot Jun 18, 2018 Full Review Catching Feelings (2017) 100% 3/5 EDIT “Viewers looking for a weighty, topical film about a man grappling with racial tension-and a turbulent marriage-will enjoy Catching Feelings.” – The Daily Dot May 23, 2018 Full Review The Kissing Booth (2018) 17% 1/5 EDIT “[The Kissing Booth's] troubling treatment of the female body and unrealistic representation of high school hinders its ability to accomplish anything meaningful.” – The Daily Dot May 15, 2018 Full Review Come Sunday (2018) 69% EDIT “Marston's insistence on presenting both sides of the conflict without bias, hinders the movie from ever fully delving into any true emotion or character development.” – The Daily Dot Apr 13, 2018 Full Review
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