Joe Botten
Joe Botten's reviews only count toward the Tomatometer® when published at Tomatometer-approved publication(s).
Watch the Skies (2022)
82%
4/5
“It makes you believe not just in aliens, but in people, connection, and maybe even new ways of telling the same old stories. If the skies are watching us back, I only hope they’re into Swedish cinema.” –
Loud and Clear Reviews
May 12, 2025
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Nonnas (2025)
80%
4.5/5
“It all could easily have been played for cheap laughs or schmaltzy tears. Instead, we get something much rarer: a story that respects both grief and joy as necessary companions on the journey back to life.” –
Loud and Clear Reviews
May 8, 2025
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The Uninvited (2024)
78%
2.5/5
“What begins as a promising night out turns into a lukewarm evening where no one really connects, including the film with its audience.” –
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May 2, 2025
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The Legend of Ochi (2025)
78%
3/5
“Like the Ochi, the film remains fascinating but beyond our complete understanding. It’s often beautiful to behold but difficult to run wild with.” –
Loud and Clear Reviews
Apr 30, 2025
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William Tell (2024)
54%
3.5/5
“For all its familiar beats and modest shortcomings, William Tell resonates, especially with those who cherish epic dramas.” –
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Mar 28, 2025
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Hood Witch (2023)
64%
3.5/5
“Belktibia’s confident direction, paired with Farahani’s spellbinding performance, makes this tale of resilience timely, unnerving, and deeply engrossing. ” –
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Mar 24, 2025
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Secret Mall Apartment (2024)
98%
4/5
“Secret Mall Apartment is more than an entertaining oddity or report on a whimsical stunt. It unfolds into something much deeper and more unexpected.” –
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Mar 21, 2025
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Locked (2025)
66%
2.5/5
“There’s a certain satisfaction in seeing a thief get his comeuppance, but when the punishment becomes so excessive that the audience starts questioning who the real villain is, the film loses a critical aspect of its perspective. ” –
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Mar 20, 2025
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Ash (2025)
72%
3.5/5
“It’s in a final chilling note during the closing credits of Ash that Flying Lotus truly proves himself as a filmmaker with an eye for world-building. ] Ash may not set the genre on fire, but it sure smolders enough to leave a lasting impression.” –
Loud and Clear Reviews
Mar 18, 2025
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Borderline (2025)
55%
3/5
“Despite occasional narrative curveballs and unexpected humor, Borderline isn’t a total misfire but it does feel like a missed opportunity, especially considering all those involved behind the scenes.” –
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Mar 13, 2025
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