Peter Hartlaub
Tomatometer-approved critic
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021)
92%
3/4
“At some point during one of the best car chase scenes in San Francisco movie history, "Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings" makes at least one thing gloriously clear: Today, you will be getting your money's worth at the movies.” –
San Francisco Chronicle
Aug 23, 2021
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2014)
21%
1/4
“The whole "TMNT" movie is over-inflated; like watching an otherwise tolerable music video, stretched out to 101 minutes.” –
San Francisco Chronicle
Mar 20, 2020
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Sonic the Hedgehog (2020)
64%
3/4
“Fowler and screenwriters Pat Casey and Josh Miller establish pleasing and slightly offbeat characters, while skewing the world into video game terms, so no one ever seems as if they're in true peril.” –
San Francisco Chronicle
Feb 13, 2020
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Abominable (2019)
83%
2.5/4
“"Abominable" features one of the most nuanced and likable young heroines in recent animated feature history. And for a film that often seems to be working off a checklist, it ends up being a memorable time at the movies.” –
San Francisco Chronicle
Sep 24, 2019
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Rambo: Last Blood (2019)
26%
1/4
“The latest chapter feels like a bad "Rocky" sequel has infected a good "Rambo" movie. And along the way, the makers of "Last Blood" lose track of the thing that draws us to the character.” –
San Francisco Chronicle
Sep 20, 2019
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The Goldfinch (2019)
24%
1/4
“Watching "The Goldfinch" is like reading a novel where someone ripped out every third page from front to back.” –
San Francisco Chronicle
Sep 10, 2019
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It: Chapter Two (2019)
62%
2.5/4
“Even without the cohesive story and Spielberg-ian charms of the first film, the sequel still delivers ample shock and awe.” –
San Francisco Chronicle
Sep 4, 2019
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Don't Let Go (2019)
42%
3/4
“Oyelowo and Reid have excellent chemistry, as they learn blind faith in each other might be the only way they both survive.” –
San Francisco Chronicle
Aug 28, 2019
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Patton Oswalt: Finest Hour (2012)
100%
“Finest Hour shows the comic at the top of his game, equal in humor, energy and originality to the best of his peers.” –
San Francisco Chronicle
Aug 1, 2019
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Spider-Man: Far From Home (2019)
91%
3/4
“It's mostly delightful; a fun movie that successfully hits the reset button for the Marvel Cinematic Universe.” –
San Francisco Chronicle
Jun 27, 2019
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The Last Black Man in San Francisco (2019)
93%
4/4
“"The Last Black Man" is a strikingly immersive movie, a slow burn filled with subtleties and nuance, with its message nestled in the details as much as the greater story.” –
San Francisco Chronicle
Jun 3, 2019
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John Wick: Chapter 3 -- Parabellum (2019)
89%
3/4
“It's like combining the anything-can-happen excitement of playing a slot machine, with the grace of a ballet, and the prolonged and escalating violence of a good gladiator battle.” –
San Francisco Chronicle
May 14, 2019
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Pokémon Detective Pikachu (2019)
68%
2/4
“Despite attempts to cultivate mainstream appeal, the returns are diminishing, especially during the action-heavy and uninspired third act.” –
San Francisco Chronicle
May 7, 2019
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Hellboy (2019)
17%
2/4
“At two hours, "Hellboy" feels closer to three. And yet there still seems to be something missing.” –
San Francisco Chronicle
Apr 11, 2019
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Jennifer's Body (2009)
46%
“But while the movie is almost always pleasing, it never develops very much momentum.” –
San Francisco Chronicle
Mar 28, 2019
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O.G. (2018)
89%
“An A-plus character study, matched with an actor who is more than up for the challenge.” –
San Francisco Chronicle
Feb 22, 2019
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Happy Death Day 2U (2019)
72%
2/4
“The "Happy Death Day" franchise isn't going to revolutionize filmmaking. But the uplifting vibes - and occasionally absent slasher - haven't come close to overstaying their welcome.” –
San Francisco Chronicle
Feb 12, 2019
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What Men Want (2019)
41%
2.5/4
“Ignore any voices in your head telling you not to go see this funny and entertaining film, and be ready for a pleasant surprise.” –
San Francisco Chronicle
Feb 7, 2019
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The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part (2019)
84%
3/4
“"The Lego Movie" remains one of the most consistently humanizing franchises in the realm of family-friendly movies.” –
San Francisco Chronicle
Feb 6, 2019
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Aquaman (2018)
66%
1/4
“Another disappointing entry in the DC Comics cinematic universe.” –
San Francisco Chronicle
Dec 18, 2018
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Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018)
97%
4/4
“If this kind of risk-taking and artist-driven creativity can exist in Hollywood's biggest money-making genre, then our superhero movie future is filled with hope.” –
San Francisco Chronicle
Dec 5, 2018
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Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle (2018)
52%
3/4
“"Mowgli" confirms that hard work and cunning, not good songwriting skills, are the best assets for survival in an increasingly cruel world.” –
San Francisco Chronicle
Nov 29, 2018
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Ralph Breaks the Internet (2018)
88%
3/4
“"Ralph Breaks the Internet" is almost always inspired in the moment. The story team has a good idea that worked in the first film and gives us more of that, in a much bigger playing field.” –
San Francisco Chronicle
Nov 16, 2018
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Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald (2018)
36%
2.5/4
“By the time we reach the unsatisfying cliffhanger ending, there's little to look forward to.” –
San Francisco Chronicle
Nov 14, 2018
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Dr. Seuss' The Grinch (2018)
60%
2/4
“This film is the equivalent of your third or fourth favorite present on any given holiday. It will entertain a few children in the moment, satisfy a few adults who are barely paying attention, then quickly be forgotten.” –
San Francisco Chronicle
Nov 8, 2018
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