David Kaplan
Tomatometer-approved critic
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http://www.kaplanvskaplan.com
The Trouble with Jessica (2023)
57%
“While the comic attempts in THE TROUBLE WITH JESSICA mostly escaped me, the presence of Sewell and Tudyk make it tolerable.” –
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Apr 24, 2025
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The Accountant 2 (2025)
78%
“THE ACCOUNTANT 2 is extremely violent while also maintaining great entertainment value. It's a highly-charged good time.” –
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Apr 22, 2025
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Liquor Bank (2025)
100%
“A well-written, well-acted scenario about the choices we make in life. The movie also recognizes the support we receive from others --- if we decide to accept it. ” –
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Apr 17, 2025
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The Wedding Banquet (2025)
88%
“When a film is billed as a comedy/romance, viewers have a right to expect that what they see on the screen will reflect those attributes. THE WEDDING BANQUET is neither. ” –
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Apr 15, 2025
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That They May Face the Rising Sun (2023)
97%
“If you’re looking for a well-acted, slice-of-life film from a bygone era, this is it. And long, always beautiful shots of the sky and terrain elicited oohs and aahs from my illustrious partner.” –
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Apr 10, 2025
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The King of Kings (2025)
65%
“The animation is special to behold --- and makes THE KING OF KINGS worth a second viewing. This is an extremely meaningful version of Christ’s life and is clearly suitable for moviegoers of all ages.” –
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Apr 8, 2025
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The Friend (2024)
84%
“THE FRIEND is a testament to the human spirit and the often-incomparable relationships between animals and humans. An absolutely indelible performance by Naomi Watts.” –
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Mar 27, 2025
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The Penguin Lessons (2024)
80%
“Coogan was born to play this role. He is funny, endearing and wildly entertaining. ” –
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Mar 26, 2025
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The Alto Knights (2025)
39%
“Robert De Niro playing the dual roles of two notorious gangsters makes THE ALTO KNIGHTS impossible to look away for even a second.” –
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Mar 20, 2025
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Borderline (2025)
56%
“BORDERLINE wavers between fantasy and actuality --- and will keep you guessing. ” –
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Mar 14, 2025
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Black Bag (2025)
96%
“A stylish, intellectual thriller that should keep viewers enthralled. ” –
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Mar 12, 2025
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Mickey 17 (2025)
77%
“Moviegoers who literally love science fiction will most appreciate MICKEY 17 which is set in the year 2054. Robert Pattinson does a remarkable job portraying the title character.” –
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Mar 7, 2025
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The Stress Is Killing Me (2024)
67%
“Writer/director Tom Carroll has assembled a somewhat appealing group of actors, the standout being Carly Christopher as Kiki. Most of the proceedings, however, do not result in many laughs. ” –
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Feb 27, 2025
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February (2024)
“A charming, little slice-of-life story.
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Feb 26, 2025
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Cleaner (2025)
50%
“CLEANER lacks any sustained suspense. ” –
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Feb 20, 2025
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I Love You Forever (2024)
79%
“I LOVE YOU FOREVER is more of an engaging drama because we’re not sure of the outcome. But the ending is a doozie.” –
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Feb 14, 2025
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Paddington in Peru (2024)
93%
“PADDINGTON IN PERU is a total delight for kids and adults alike. Numerous laugh-out-loud moments as well as deeply poignant ones make this film one that begs to be seen more than once.” –
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Feb 13, 2025
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Dog Man (2025)
80%
“If one is either not familiar with, or not a fan of the books, the movie is not particularly likeable. ” –
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Jan 30, 2025
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Green and Gold (2025)
67%
“You don’t have to be a Green Bay Packers fan to like GREEN AND GOLD, just someone who believes in the power of hope...a quality way of beginning this year in film.” –
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Jan 28, 2025
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Autumn and the Black Jaguar (2024)
36%
“De Maistre eschewed the use of CGI in order to capture the authentic relationships between the animals and the girls --- and it works beautifully.” –
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Jan 16, 2025
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Better Man (2024)
88%
“The bottom line about BETTER MAN is that the film contains some fantastic sequences but is longer than it needed to be. ” –
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Jan 8, 2025
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A Complete Unknown (2024)
82%
“It's worth the price of admission just to watch Chalamet perform on the guitar. This film is a musical that promises to raise goosebumps for anyone familiar with Dylan’s early material.” –
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Dec 24, 2024
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The Brutalist (2024)
93%
“There is no doubt that THE BRUTALIST is an ambitious undertaking and an epic story, but is its length justified?” –
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Dec 21, 2024
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The Room Next Door (2024)
81%
“The dialogue is fascinating. We watch things unfold while also considering what if we were asked to assist or witness a dying friend’s last breath? There is even significant tension because we never know when Martha will self-administer the lethal pill. ” –
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Dec 20, 2024
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Nickel Boys (2024)
91%
“The style in which this movie was filmed will come under scrutiny because it was done from a first-person point-of-view. This is rather disconcerting as we are not privy to all the emotions that might have driven the narrative with more purpose.” –
Kaplan vs. Kaplan
Dec 20, 2024
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