Shirley Sealy
Shirley Sealy's reviews only count toward the Tomatometer® when published at Tomatometer-approved publication(s).
Ben Is Back (2018)
81%
“This wow of a holiday film plays heavily on one of the most agonizing family and/or social problems in America today.” –
Film Journal International
Nov 21, 2018
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Book Club (2018)
54%
“While the four leading ladies can easily prove they've still got it, this movie does not render elder hotness into an award-worthy rom-com.” –
Film Journal International
May 17, 2018
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The Escape (2017)
76%
“Only a brave filmmaker-and even braver actors-would attempt to tackle one of the most vexing questions of contemporary life: Why is "having it all" not quite enough?” –
Film Journal International
May 8, 2018
Full Review
Outside In (2017)
96%
“Both Duplass and Dever handle their roles with exceptional sensitivity, but it is Edie Falco who goes through the biggest character growth and transformation.” –
Film Journal International
Mar 29, 2018
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Furlough (2018)
20%
“A bit of a mish-mash.” –
Film Journal International
Mar 15, 2018
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Souvenir (2016)
52%
“The only compelling thing about Souvenir is the the opportunity it provides to see Isabelle Huppert.” –
Film Journal International
Mar 2, 2018
Full Review
The Music of Silence (2017)
0%
“Even the true fan will become bored.” –
Film Journal International
Feb 1, 2018
Full Review
The Clapper (2017)
20%
“There's zero real humor in The Clapper-at least not the kind we've come to expect from its stars.” –
Film Journal International
Jan 25, 2018
Full Review
Abe & Phil's Last Poker Game (2017)
73%
“Focuses too obsessively on one particular male malady.” –
Film Journal International
Jan 11, 2018
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Molly's Game (2017)
82%
“Riveting. Breathless. Intellectually exhilarating.” –
Film Journal International
Dec 13, 2017
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Mr. Roosevelt (2017)
100%
“In addition to being terribly funny, Mr. Roosevelt feels totally now.” –
Film Journal International
Nov 16, 2017
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Wonder (2017)
86%
“[An] entertaining and only slightly preachy movie [...] about which it's almost impossible to say a negative word.” –
Film Journal International
Nov 15, 2017
Full Review
Victoria & Abdul (2017)
65%
“Victoria & Abdul does not-and cannot-sustain the buoyant humor that begins Frears' film. But no matter that it ends in tears, because for a while we've had a wonderful glimpse of what it must have been like for a queen who had everything.” –
Film Journal International
Sep 7, 2017
Full Review
The Glass Castle (2017)
52%
“One of the best memoir-to-movie efforts we've seen in a long while.” –
Film Journal International
Aug 9, 2017
Full Review
Megan Leavey (2017)
86%
“Audibly groans under the weight of its feminist good intentions.” –
Film Journal International
Jun 8, 2017
Full Review
Their Finest (2016)
91%
“Part drama, part comedy, part tragic love story and a whole lot of World War II nostalgia, in the end Their Finest subliminally makes two strong statements.” –
Film Journal International
Apr 5, 2017
Full Review
The Last Word (2017)
41%
“At age 82, [Shirley MacLaine] can still chew up the scenery to create yet another gloriously memorable screen character.” –
Film Journal International
Mar 2, 2017
Full Review
20th Century Women (2016)
88%
“Annette Bening is nothing short of superb.” –
Film Journal International
Dec 20, 2016
Full Review
I Am Bolt (2016)
86%
“This energetic documentary takes an adoring look at Olympic sprinting champion Usain Bolt.” –
Film Journal International
Nov 28, 2016
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Lion (2016)
84%
“Lion is one of those rare films which effortlessly manages to put us inside the heads of protagonists and make us believe that their reality is our reality too.” –
Film Journal International
Nov 23, 2016
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Don't Look Down (2016)
“The makers of Don't Look Down must be commended for reminding us what real adventure looks like.” –
Film Journal International
Nov 11, 2016
Full Review
Loving (2016)
88%
“Most movie audiences need a little zing in our love stories; we like to see lovers who make frequent eye contact and who sometimes act as if they truly love each other.” –
Film Journal International
Nov 2, 2016
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A Stray (2016)
100%
“A truly empathetic look at the immigrant experience in today's jittery American "homeland."” –
Film Journal International
Oct 20, 2016
Full Review
Blinky Bill the Movie (2015)
73%
“The thing that makes us sit up and take notice here is the sheer Aussie-ness of the characters, as well as the strange and wondrous depiction of the Australian outback.” –
Film Journal International
Oct 6, 2016
Full Review
Long Way North (2015)
98%
“A brave young girl from an aristocratic Russian family leads an adventurous trek to the North Pole in this visually fascinating and often exciting animated feature.” –
Film Journal International
Sep 29, 2016
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