Movie Reviews - Albuquerque Journal

Movie Reviews - Albuquerque Journal

In ‘The Fabelmans,’ Spielberg looks back in vanity

A movie by one of Hollywood's most successful directors that's based on his early life begins, a ...

Published: Tuesday, November 22nd, 2022 at 4:00PM
Updated: Tuesday, November 22nd, 2022 at 4:15PM

In 'Wakanda Forever,' an empire grieves and rebuilds

Made in the wake of tragedy, 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever' reverberates with the agony of loss, piercing the usually less consequential superhero realm.

Published: Wednesday, November 9th, 2022 at 5:02PM
Updated: Wednesday, November 9th, 2022 at 5:05PM

Love, hope and 'Three Thousand Years of Longing'

'Three Thousand Years of Longing' is a patient and occasionally dazzling fantasy about love, myth, hope, companionship and perhaps, most of all, about storytelling.

Published: Wednesday, August 31st, 2022 at 4:02PM
Updated: Friday, September 2nd, 2022 at 12:02AM

Idris Elba battles the king of the jungle in 'Beast'

'Beast,' a surprisingly agile and nifty B-movie graced by Idris Elba's formidable presence, fluid camerawork and tolerable levels of implausibility.

Published: Wednesday, August 24th, 2022 at 5:02PM
Updated: Friday, August 26th, 2022 at 12:02AM

‘Bodies Bodies Bodies’ delivers razor-sharp satire

"Bodies Bodies Bodies " might just be the first great Gen Z thriller. In director Halina Reijn's fil ...

Published: Wednesday, August 10th, 2022 at 12:02AM
Updated: Friday, August 12th, 2022 at 12:02AM

Amber Midthunder leads 'Prey' to new heights

Thirty-five years have gone by since John McTiernan's groundbreaking 'Predator' (1987) came out in theaters. The story about a team of jacked up U.S. soldiers getting hunted and killed one...

Tuesday, August 9th, 2022 at 4:27PM

For 'Marcel' there's great pride in getting around as a little guy

Marcel is an inch-tale seashell with a single googly eye, a pair of Polly Pocket shoes and a very big heart.

Published: Wednesday, July 20th, 2022 at 5:02PM
Updated: Friday, July 22nd, 2022 at 12:02AM

‘The Sea Beast’ is a charming, animated adventure

"The Sea Beast" is notable for its refusal to dumb itself down for a young audience.

Published: Wednesday, July 13th, 2022 at 2:30PM
Updated: Friday, July 15th, 2022 at 12:02AM

Chris Pratt finds ground in 'Terminal List'

While Pratt's gift for light comedy jibes well with his 'Guardians' character, he doesn't have the gravitas of a Daniel Craig or a Liam Neeson or a Matt Damon to convincingly po

Published: Tuesday, July 5th, 2022 at 5:25PM
Updated: Thursday, July 7th, 2022 at 12:02AM

'Thor: Love and Thunder' is pure bonkers filmmaking

'Thor: Love and Thunder' has giant bleating goats, a horrible Zeus, space dolphins, an Old Spice commercial parody and lots of Guns N' Roses.

Published: Wednesday, July 6th, 2022 at 5:02PM
Updated: Wednesday, July 6th, 2022 at 5:15PM

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'The Power of Flowers: Turning Pieces of Mother Nature Into Transformative Works of Art' is…

November 12, 2022 5:02PM

Two homicide detectives chase killers through New Mexico in 'Everything to Lose'

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November 5, 2022 6:02PM

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PBS documentary examines the life of Indigenous trailblazer Buffy Sainte-Marie

Josh Turner brings the holidays to UPtv with Christmas special

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'The English' director worked with Pawnee, Cheyenne nations to get Native American representation right

'Taken Hostage' looks at the Iran hostage crisis and its aftermath

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Adobe Theater brings the Tony Award-winning musical to stage

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In ‘The Fabelmans,’ Spielberg looks back in vanity

A movie by one of Hollywood's ... A movie by one of Hollywood's most successful directors that's based on his early life begins, a ...

November 22, 2022 4:15PM

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In 'Wakanda Forever,' an empire grieves and rebuilds

Made in the wake of tragedy, ... Made in the wake of tragedy, 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever' reverberates with the agony of loss, piercing the usually less consequential superhero realm.

November 9, 2022 5:05PM

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Love, hope and 'Three Thousand Years of Longing'

'Three Thousand Years of Longing' is ... 'Three Thousand Years of Longing' is a patient and occasionally dazzling fantasy about love, myth, hope, companionship and perhaps, most of all, about storytelling.

September 2, 2022 1:02AM

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Idris Elba battles the king of the jungle in ...

'Beast,' a surprisingly agile and nifty ... 'Beast,' a surprisingly agile and nifty B-movie graced by Idris Elba's formidable presence, fluid camerawork and tolerable levels of implausibility.

August 26, 2022 1:02AM

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‘Bodies Bodies Bodies’ delivers razor-sharp satire

"Bodies Bodies Bodies " might just ... "Bodies Bodies Bodies " might just be the first great Gen Z thriller. In director Halina Reijn's fil ...

August 12, 2022 1:02AM

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Amber Midthunder leads 'Prey' to new heights

Thirty-five years have gone by since ... Thirty-five years have gone by since John McTiernan's groundbreaking 'Predator' (1987) came out in theaters. The story about a team of jacked up U.S. ...

August 9, 2022 4:27PM

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For 'Marcel' there's great pride in getting around as ...

Marcel is an inch-tale seashell with ... Marcel is an inch-tale seashell with a single googly eye, a pair of Polly Pocket shoes and a very big heart.

July 22, 2022 1:02AM

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‘The Sea Beast’ is a charming, animated adventure

"The Sea Beast" is notable for ... "The Sea Beast" is notable for its refusal to dumb itself down for a young audience.

July 15, 2022 1:02AM

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Chris Pratt finds ground in 'Terminal List'

While Pratt's gift for light comedy ... While Pratt's gift for light comedy jibes well with his 'Guardians' character, he doesn't have the gravitas of a Daniel Craig or a Liam ...

July 7, 2022 1:02AM