Carey-Ann Pawsey
Tomatometer-approved critic
As Good as Dead (2022)
83%
3/5
“It is a rather rudimentary story but really will appeal to those who like old-school action films. Meaning a simple story, okay acting, cheesy dialogue, and plenty of ass kicking.” –
Orca Sound
Dec 28, 2022
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Secret Headquarters (2022)
46%
2.5/5
“Some will hate it while others will enjoy it for what it is. That is key here – enjoy it for what it is. It was never aiming to be a blockbuster. ” –
Orca Sound
Dec 28, 2022
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Homebody (2021)
100%
3/5
“Fun and quirky while dealing with a couple of important issues. Using the body-swapping trope, Joseph Sackett (debut feature film) has written and directed a film that is an expansion of his 2018 short, I Was in Your Blood.” –
Orca Sound
Dec 21, 2022
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South Beach Shark Club (2022)
100%
3/5
“Besides the interesting stories of the men who fished off the South Beach piers and from boats for sharks you also get an interesting and enlightening history of the area. ” –
Orca Sound
Dec 21, 2022
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Selena Gomez: My Mind and Me (2022)
97%
3.5/5
“Even for those (like myself) who do not consider themselves amongst the millions of Selena Gomez fans, this film will be of interest. That is because of its raw and intimate nature. We get to see a human being. ” –
Orca Sound
Dec 21, 2022
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Jerry & Marge Go Large (2022)
67%
3/5
“While it is not a film that will rock your world or even that you will think about long after it is over, it most certainly is a pleasant watch.” –
Orca Sound
Dec 13, 2022
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Undercover (2021)
100%
3/5
“There are many a film that has brought drug/corrupt police officers dramas to the screen. What separates this film from that rather large pile is the manner it is presented. Different from the rest. It is truly a cat-and-mouse game we get here.” –
Orca Sound
Dec 13, 2022
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Bantú Mama (2021)
90%
3/5
“Filled with tender, heartwarming moments, Bantu Mama is the type of film that will worm its way into your heart and brain. You will find yourself thinking back to it long after you have seen it. ” –
Orca Sound
Dec 13, 2022
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Fisherman's Friends: One and All (2022)
40%
3/5
“A comedy drama that easily slots into the heartwarming category. What’s not to like, you ask? Well, very little is this critic’s response.” –
Orca Sound
Dec 13, 2022
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Rosie (2022)
93%
3.5/5
“Set in Montreal in the 1980s, this will be a hoot for locals who were alive at that time. Waves of nostalgia will come washing over you. That along with the humour makes for a very watchable film. ” –
Orca Sound
Dec 13, 2022
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Framing Agnes (2022)
81%
3/5
“It is a blending of performance and documentary. All elements have been done to lend a realistic feel to the film. The Story of Agnes is presented as a mixture of talk show, which is filmed in black and white, along with a straight-up documentary style. ” –
Orca Sound
Dec 13, 2022
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1-800-Hot-Nite (2022)
90%
2/5
“The dialogue is also really bad. Painful at times. Plenty of moments in the film make no sense or are completely unrealistic.” –
Orca Sound
Dec 13, 2022
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Manifest West (2022)
63%
2/5
“Really the only reasons to take the time to watch the film is the curiosity factor of watching Mel Gibson’s son to see what kind of actor he is. Plus the two young actresses, who turn in better/more realistic performances than all of the adults.” –
Orca Sound
Dec 13, 2022
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Breaking the Ice (2022)
3/5
“An Austrian film directed and written by Clara Stern (Mathias, Waiting) about family, love and hockey. An interesting story melange. Told from an exclusively female perspective.” –
Orca Sound
Dec 13, 2022
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A House Made of Splinters (2022)
97%
3/5
“There are small rays of light within all the depressing moments. Marvel at how, despite all that is working against them, these kids have moments of happiness. Quite inspiring.” –
Orca Sound
Dec 13, 2022
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All That Breathes (2022)
99%
4/5
“It is a powerful film both in subject matter and visuals. It is a film that, in the macro, asks us to consider why we differentiate or make a hierarchy of all inhabitants of this planet that breathe.” –
Orca Sound
Dec 13, 2022
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Battle for Saipan (2022)
40%
2.5/5
“Even though it feels like while you are watching Brandon Slagle’s (The Flood, Frost) Battle for Saipan that you have seen this film before, it still manages to be a decent war film.” –
Orca Sound
Dec 13, 2022
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The Kings of the World (2022)
95%
3/5
“A spellbinding film which floats in a created world of harshness that no human should have to endure but is captivating despite the cruelty. ” –
Orca Sound
Dec 13, 2022
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A Wounded Fawn (2022)
96%
3/5
“Plenty is going on but not always in an obvious way. This is an indie horror film with an artsy surreal flair.” –
Orca Sound
Dec 13, 2022
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The Mean One (2022)
23%
2.5/5
“A helping of fromage with a side of cheesy. Don’t expect much more from the holiday horror parody The Mean One.” –
Orca Sound
Dec 13, 2022
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Cabin Music (2022)
3/5
“Though film is a visual medium sometimes it is the sound that tells the story. James Carson’s documentary is all about the way it sounds. ” –
Orca Sound
Dec 13, 2022
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Decision to Leave (2022)
94%
3.5/5
“It has been named South Korea’s entry into the Best International Feature Film category. Hoping to earn that country another Oscar nomination. Even if that does not work out you can be assured that it is a fantastic film.” –
Orca Sound
Nov 13, 2022
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Sanctioning Evil (2022)
2/5
“I was excited by the fact that this film was about a returning veteran who is trying to get his life back on track once he returns. Good idea, bad execution. Once again, they deserve better than this calibre of film.” –
Orca Sound
Nov 13, 2022
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White Noise (2022)
64%
3/5
“I was conflicted through the entire 2 hours and 16 minutes. Did I like it or did I hate it? I really still don’t know.” –
Orca Sound
Nov 13, 2022
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She Will (2021)
85%
3/5
“The best part of the film is the performances of the cast members. Krige and Eberhardt play very well off of each other.” –
Orca Sound
Nov 13, 2022
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