Matthew Toomey
Matthew Toomey's reviews only count toward the Tomatometer® when published at Tomatometer-approved publication(s).
Where the Crawdads Sing (2022)
34%
B-
“Where ihe Crawdads Sing needed a better script to fully draw me in.” –
ABC Radio Brisbane
Jul 21, 2022
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The Black Phone (2022)
81%
B
“I enjoyed the blend of drama, horror and supernatural. Such movies can become very formulaic (borrowing heavily from previous works) but this held my attention all the way through.” –
ABC Radio Brisbane
Jul 21, 2022
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The Phantom of the Open (2021)
86%
B-
“Significant alterations to the story create faux-drama which makes you realise it’s a very, very loose adaptation of the Maurice Flitcroft tale. I wish it was more authentic.” –
ABC Radio Brisbane
Jul 21, 2022
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Lost Illusions (2021)
93%
A
“Lost Illusions provides an insightful look into a fascinating time. It’s captivating from start to finish!” –
ABC Radio Brisbane
Jun 16, 2022
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Elvis (2022)
77%
B
“It takes time to warm up but Elvis provides audiences with a celebratory tribute to an iconic musician. At the very least, see it for Austin Butler's performance!” –
ABC Radio Brisbane
Jun 16, 2022
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Lightyear (2022)
74%
B
“Lightyear won't blow you away but there are some nice touches.” –
ABC Radio Brisbane
Jun 16, 2022
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Men (2022)
69%
B+
“Men is to be praised as an original, unsettling drama-thriller that takes us out of our comfort zones.” –
ABC Radio Brisbane
Jun 16, 2022
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Jurassic World Dominion (2022)
29%
B-
“Jurassic World Dominion ticks a few boxes but not quite enough to make this a distinctive, original, memorable adventure.” –
ABC Radio Brisbane
Jun 8, 2022
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A Hero (2021)
97%
A-
“Farhadi's latest creation is A Hero and it solidifies his reputation of creating complex stories with equally complex characters.” –
ABC Radio Brisbane
Jun 8, 2022
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Mothering Sunday (2021)
77%
B+
“Mothering Sunday is an above average drama that speaks to the lingering impact of love and tragedy.” –
ABC Radio Brisbane
Jun 8, 2022
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Lunana: A Yak in the Classroom (2019)
98%
A-
“It’s a rare situation where the making of the movie is just as interesting as the movie itself.” –
ABC Radio Brisbane
Jun 8, 2022
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The Bob's Burgers Movie (2022)
87%
B-
“Aimed squarely at existing fans, The Bob’s Burgers Movie is a serviceable animated feature that would be considered “middle of the pack” if ranked on a list of the television episodes.” –
ABC Radio Brisbane
May 24, 2022
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Top Gun: Maverick (2022)
96%
A
“This is a sensational film that surpasses its predecessor in almost every way.” –
ABC Radio Brisbane
May 24, 2022
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The Innocents (2021)
97%
A-
“It’s the kind of movie you won’t easily forget.” –
ABC Radio Brisbane
May 24, 2022
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Operation Mincemeat (2021)
83%
B-
“Operation Mincemeat isn’t fully satisfying but it’s still an interesting yarn to add to the memory bank.” –
ABC Radio Brisbane
May 24, 2022
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A Chiara (2021)
91%
B
“To Chiara can’t maintain its intensity all the way through but it’s still an interesting, provocative watch.” –
ABC Radio Brisbane
May 24, 2022
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Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (2022)
74%
C+
“Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness is more over-the-top spectacle than it is heart.” –
ABC Radio Brisbane
May 8, 2022
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The Legend of Molly Johnson (2021)
79%
B+
“It’s easy to forget the film’s minor weaknesses when you see the tour de force lead performance from Leah Purcell. ” –
ABC Radio Brisbane
May 8, 2022
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Downton Abbey: A New Era (2022)
86%
B
“Downton Abbey: A New Era isn’t breaking new ground but it’s still easy to watch.” –
ABC Radio Brisbane
May 8, 2022
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After Yang (2021)
89%
B+
“Movies about robots and artificial intelligence are not new but After Yang takes interesting ideas and weaves them together into something emotional and thought-provoking.” –
ABC Radio Brisbane
Apr 25, 2022
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The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent (2022)
87%
C+
“Its a one-note idea stretched out over 107 minutes.” –
ABC Radio Brisbane
Apr 25, 2022
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The Good Boss (2021)
92%
A-
“Its great to see Bardem in such a richly comedic role and he schmoozes the audience in the same way he does those around him within the film. ” –
ABC Radio Brisbane
Apr 25, 2022
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Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022)
94%
A
“Its a rich, wonderful, audacious project that will energize audiences like a cool breeze on a hot summer day” –
ABC Radio Brisbane
Apr 25, 2022
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Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore (2022)
46%
B
“By a narrow margin, this is the best of the three Fantastic Beasts movies. The story is easier to follow, theres a better blend of comedy and drama, and Mikkelsen creates a worthy villain worth rooting against.” –
ABC Radio Brisbane
Apr 6, 2022
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Ambulance (2022)
68%
B+
“From the initial robbery to the long pursuit, writer Chris Fedak finds enough twists and turns to keep audiences engaged.” –
ABC Radio Brisbane
Apr 6, 2022
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