John W. Allman
John W. Allman's reviews do not count toward the Tomatometer®. This is not a Tomatometer-approved critic, and this critic's reviews are not published on a Tomatometer-approved publication.
Top Gun: Maverick (2022)
96%
“Thankfully, the script just says DOGFIGHT PEW PEW and Top Gun: Maverick switches to full-throttle video game mode for its final half hour, which is actually the best part of the movie...” –
Cincinnati CityBeat
Jun 13, 2022
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House of Shadows (2020)
“House of Shadows just plods along with characters you don't feel attached to, a host of mysteries that go too long without being resolved and no real sense of urgency or dread, which is a hallmark of the paranormal genre.” –
Cincinnati CityBeat
Jan 22, 2022
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I Am Toxic (2018)
“While it's clear that the creative forces behind I Am Toxic gave it their all, the end result falls far short of better apocalyptic thrillers that you've already seen.” –
Cincinnati CityBeat
Jan 22, 2022
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Amulet (2020)
73%
“Amulet, the first film from Romola Garai, takes its time getting to the spooky stuff, but it's worth the wait.” –
Cincinnati CityBeat
Jan 22, 2022
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Redwood Massacre: Annihilation (2020)
“It's an offensive, interminable film that should be ashamed to call itself part of the slasher genre.” –
Cincinnati CityBeat
Jan 22, 2022
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The Deeper You Dig (2019)
94%
“The bond between Poser and Zelda Adams, as real-life mother and daughter, radiates off the screen, infusing The Deeper You Dig with an urgency and aching sorrow that resonates and hits home.” –
Cincinnati CityBeat
Jan 22, 2022
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Synchronic (2019)
78%
“If you've yet to experience a movie by Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead, Synchronic is the perfect gateway.” –
Cincinnati CityBeat
Jan 22, 2022
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The Mortuary Collection (2019)
97%
“The Mortuary Collection stands shoulder-to-shoulder with the all-time greats. Writer-director Ryan Spindell's gory bouquet truly has something for everyone.” –
Cincinnati CityBeat
Jan 22, 2022
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The Craft: Legacy (2020)
48%
“Legacy plays more like an alternative timeline version of its predecessor...” –
Cincinnati CityBeat
Jan 22, 2022
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Welcome to the Circle (2020)
“It never gets crazy enough to truly capture your attention.” –
Cincinnati CityBeat
Jan 22, 2022
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Spell (2020)
50%
“Instead of explaining anything to its audience, Spell just trots out hoodoo dolls, bizarre incantations and a bunch of blood moon ritual mumbo jumbo without providing any context.” –
Cincinnati CityBeat
Jan 22, 2022
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Triggered (2020)
50%
“Trust me, this synopsis is way better than the actual movie, which wastes almost an hour without any of the annoying characters blowing up.” –
Cincinnati CityBeat
Jan 22, 2022
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Chop Chop (2020)
14%
“Chop Chop deserves to be seen, and Patel is definitely a director to follow. I can't wait to see what he does next.” –
Cincinnati CityBeat
Jan 22, 2022
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They Reach (2020)
57%
“Sylas Dall's ambitious debut, They Reach, feels like a long-lost Amblin Entertainment release.” –
Cincinnati CityBeat
Jan 22, 2022
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The Babysitter (2017)
70%
“The film was a raucous, gory delight, and remains the best movie on director McG's otherwise spotty IMDb profile.” –
Cincinnati CityBeat
Jan 22, 2022
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F9 The Fast Saga (2021)
59%
“F9: The Fast Saga is the kind of movie that resurrects popular characters, only to tease that they may turn bad in future installments, which again makes zero sense.” –
Cincinnati CityBeat
Jan 22, 2022
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Wonder Woman 1984 (2020)
58%
“It's great as a stand-alone feature, but the reason the MCU is so successful is that Marvel figured out a way to include connective tissue between all of its first 23 films...” –
Cincinnati CityBeat
Jan 22, 2022
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Jungle Cruise (2021)
62%
“I hope and pray that someday we might get to see a streamlined version of Jungle Cruise that eschews the conquistadors, ditches the CGI animals and focuses squarely on Houghton's quest...” –
Cincinnati CityBeat
Jan 22, 2022
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Tenet (2020)
70%
“Tenet is by far Christopher Nolan's least accessible feature film, and yet also his most thrilling from the standpoint of moviemaking magic.” –
Cincinnati CityBeat
Jan 22, 2022
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The Tomorrow War (2021)
52%
“The actual time-travel-portal gimmick is perfectly rendered and distinct enough to separate The Tomorrow War from other sci-fi films.” –
Cincinnati CityBeat
Jan 22, 2022
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Eternals (2021)
47%
“What should be championed about Eternals is its loving adherence to the spirit and aesthetic of what comic book artist Jack Kirby created so many years ago.” –
Cincinnati CityBeat
Jan 22, 2022
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Butt Boy (2019)
71%
“Despite eventually taking viewers on a trip inside Chip's rectum, Butt Boy fails to offer any explanation for how Chip suddenly gained this power ...” –
Cincinnati CityBeat
Jan 22, 2022
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Kindred (2020)
69%
“Kindred is the perfect throwback to the good old days of gothic Hammer Horror.” –
Cincinnati CityBeat
Jan 22, 2022
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The Babysitter: Killer Queen (2020)
46%
“Killer Queen lacks the coherence and razor-sharp dialogue of its predecessor, but it's a fun ride none the less.” –
Cincinnati CityBeat
Jan 22, 2022
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Spontaneous (2020)
96%
“Get ready to add a new title to the list of all-time great coming-of-age films.” –
Cincinnati CityBeat
Jan 22, 2022
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