Tyler Smith
Tyler Smith's reviews only count toward the Tomatometer® when published at Tomatometer-approved publication(s).
Brave the Dark (2023)
74%
“It may not be the standard picture of heroism but it is a much more attainable one.” –
Battleship Pretension
Jan 30, 2025
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The Forge (2024)
63%
“Unfortunately, after years of compromise and stubbornness, these Heaven-minded filmmakers have successfully crafted a road that leads directly to a cinematic Hell.” –
Battleship Pretension
Oct 18, 2024
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Am I Racist? (2024)
56%
“Half-formed, at best. ” –
Battleship Pretension
Sep 19, 2024
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The Becomers (2023)
94%
“The result is romantic, thought provoking, and even darkly funny, while remaining committed to showing the perils of completely unfettered love.” –
Battleship Pretension
Aug 31, 2024
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Sting (2024)
71%
“For some reason, the spider is never truly frightening.” –
Battleship Pretension
Apr 16, 2024
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Lady Ballers (2023)
40%
“It is not interested in convincing its intended viewers of its point of view, but in congratulating them for already having it. ” –
Battleship Pretension
Jan 12, 2024
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Nefarious (2023)
35%
“After kicking things off with a pretty solid fake out, the film settles into a repetitive rhythm that quickly becomes tiresome.” –
Battleship Pretension
Jun 19, 2023
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Peter Pan & Wendy (2023)
65%
“In the end, Peter Pan & Wendy is a fantasy film that undercuts its own sense of wonder.” –
Battleship Pretension
May 3, 2023
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They/Them (2022)
33%
“Logan’s first outing as a director is well-intentioned, but artistically-confused.” –
Battleship Pretension
Aug 6, 2022
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Thirteen Lives (2022)
85%
“... manages to be inspirational without being overly sentimental and technical without being cold.” –
Battleship Pretension
Jul 29, 2022
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Terror on the Prairie (2022)
80%
“... a solid, engaging modern Western.” –
Battleship Pretension
Jul 26, 2022
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Shut In (2022)
50%
“... recommendable primarily for some organically tense moments between engaging characters, well-realized by the performers.” –
Battleship Pretension
Jul 14, 2022
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Run Hide Fight (2020)
30%
“... a fine movie that is completely undercut by its director’s attempt to bring together two tones that, it would seem, simply cannot work.” –
Battleship Pretension
Jul 6, 2022
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Thor: Love and Thunder (2022)
63%
“... chooses to take some thematic risks, telling a story that deepens its character instead of merely winding him up and letting him go. ” –
Battleship Pretension
Jul 6, 2022
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Elvis (2022)
77%
“Among the many things this film does is reinforce the true unknowability of American icons.” –
Battleship Pretension
Jun 24, 2022
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Jurassic World Dominion (2022)
29%
“There are plenty of films that require us to turn our brains off in order to enjoy them, but Jurassic World: Dominion requires much more. It’s not enough for your brain to be off; you have to be brain dead.” –
Battleship Pretension
Jun 9, 2022
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The Lost City (2022)
79%
“As it is, despite the film being perfectly competent, I dont recommend seeing it. Because you already have. Many times.” –
Battleship Pretension
Mar 26, 2022
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Death on the Nile (2022)
62%
“The film may not be as fun as one might expect, but it is perhaps more engaging than your standard boilerplate whodunit.” –
Battleship Pretension
Feb 15, 2022
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Cyrano (2021)
85%
“It truly is a modern masterpiece.” –
Battleship Pretension
Dec 16, 2021
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Wolf (2021)
45%
“This is a film that slowly dissolves right before our eyes, and even the best of directorial intentions can't keep it together.” –
Battleship Pretension
Dec 3, 2021
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House of Gucci (2021)
62%
“...exhausting, haughty, and ultimately empty.” –
Battleship Pretension
Nov 24, 2021
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Eternals (2021)
47%
“In the end, Eternals is a fine movie - and sometimes significantly more than that - that is too mired in exposition and predictable, franchise-informed plotting.” –
Battleship Pretension
Nov 1, 2021
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Small Engine Repair (2021)
78%
“...Small Engine Repair is a bit uneven in its plotting but is consistently engrossing in its execution.” –
Battleship Pretension
Sep 24, 2021
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Mondo Hollywoodland (2021)
88%
“While imperfect, Mondo Hollywoodland has an energy to it that many big-budget mainstream movies can only dream of.” –
Battleship Pretension
Sep 7, 2021
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Ride the Eagle (2021)
83%
“A great cast, an unforced tone, and beautiful mountain photography combine to create a film that is unapologetically pleasant.” –
Battleship Pretension
Jul 30, 2021
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