Scott A. Mantz
Tomatometer-approved critic
Minamata (2020)
78%
“A gripping and emotionally satisfying tale of corporate greed, consequence and comeuppance.” –
Scott Mantz' Movie Reviews
May 22, 2020
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Wonder Woman (2017)
93%
4/5
“"A trailblazer and a gamechanger."” –
Access Hollywood
Jun 2, 2017
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Star Trek Beyond (2016)
86%
4/5
“Beyond goes from being a fun action movie to a great Star Trek movie, and one that's the closest of the reboots to capturing the spirit of the original series.” –
Access Hollywood
Jul 18, 2016
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Captain America: Civil War (2016)
90%
4/5
“The biggest, the boldest and the most ambitious movie yet to come from Marvel Studios.” –
Access Hollywood
Apr 21, 2016
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Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015)
93%
4/5
“From the opening crawl to the ending credits, it's the Star Wars movie we waited decades for, and it sets the stage for even bigger, better and bolder adventures to come.” –
Access Hollywood
Dec 16, 2015
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Spectre (2015)
63%
3/5
“A merely good-enough, but not great addition to the Bond canon.” –
Access Hollywood
Nov 3, 2015
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Fantastic Four (2015)
9%
1.5/5
“The Fantastic Four reboot is such a colossal disappointment that it makes the Evans-Alba version look like The Avengers by comparison.” –
Access Hollywood
Aug 11, 2015
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Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation (2015)
94%
4/5
“Has a better story, a grittier tone and the perfect blend of action, humor and intelligence - all of which make it the best Mission yet.” –
Access Hollywood
Jul 27, 2015
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Irrational Man (2015)
47%
3.5/5
“Watching this irrational man follow through with his calling with so much rejuvenated conviction is the film's greatest asset..” –
Access Hollywood
Jul 17, 2015
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Ant-Man (2015)
83%
4/5
“It has a big heart, it's a lot of fun, and that vibrancy is infectious.” –
Access Hollywood
Jul 13, 2015
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Me and Earl and the Dying Girl (2015)
81%
4/5
“Stands alongside independent gems like The Spectacular Now and The Perks of Being a Wallflower as one of the best high school-set movies in recent years.” –
Access Hollywood
Jun 18, 2015
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Inside Out (2015)
98%
5/5
“A glorious, sweet, funny, charming and incredibly moving masterpiece that easily fits the bill as Pixar's best outing since 2010's Toy Story 3.” –
Access Hollywood
Jun 15, 2015
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Love & Mercy (2014)
89%
4/5
“It's deeply fascinating and engaging from start to finish, and the satisfying emotional impact is bound to give moviegoers - dare I say it? - good vibrations.” –
Access Hollywood
Jun 3, 2015
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I'll See You in My Dreams (2015)
94%
4/5
“The kind of star turn that Oscar-worthy performances are made of, and that alone makes this wonderful crowd-pleaser a dream come true.” –
Access Hollywood
May 14, 2015
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Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015)
76%
3/5
“Even though moviegoers looking for nonstop action will get their wish, Avengers: Age of Ultron is really at its best when it's focusing on the characters.” –
Access Hollywood
Apr 22, 2015
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Boyhood (2014)
97%
5/5
“A stunning and mind-blowing testament to the relentless passage of time.” –
Access Hollywood
Jul 15, 2014
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Life Itself (2014)
98%
5/5
“I'm calling it now: At next year's Academy Awards, the Oscar for Best Documentary will go to Life Itself.” –
Access Hollywood
Jul 8, 2014
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A Hard Day's Night (1964)
98%
5/5
“Pure, delirious, irresistible joy.” –
Access Hollywood
Jul 7, 2014
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Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (2014)
91%
4.5/5
“Deeper, ambitious and morally-challenging to the extent that it depicts the apes and the humans as being far more alike than unalike.” –
Access Hollywood
Jul 1, 2014
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Jersey Boys (2014)
51%
2/5
“Jersey Bores is more like it.” –
Access Hollywood
Jun 19, 2014
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22 Jump Street (2014)
84%
4/5
“The best bromantic comedy since 2009's I Love You, Man.” –
Access Hollywood
Jun 12, 2014
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Edge of Tomorrow (2014)
91%
4.5/5
“It's a blockbuster with brains, and when it's over, you might find yourself in a time loop of your own -- one where you can't wait to see it over and over again.” –
Access Hollywood
May 28, 2014
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X-Men: Days of Future Past (2014)
90%
4/5
“X-cellent, X-citing, X-hilarating!” –
Access Hollywood
May 21, 2014
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Godzilla (2014)
76%
3/5
“Saved by a rousing final showdown that's way too short and only hints at the better movie that this could have been.” –
Access Hollywood
May 14, 2014
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The Amazing Spider-Man 2 (2014)
50%
4/5
“Andrew Garfield is having the time of his life. His Peter Parker loves being Spider-Man, and the feeling is infectious.” –
Access Hollywood
Apr 28, 2014
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