juliawgriffin Reviews

The Northman (2022)

Don't Bother With the Short Version

[7/10 · 29 April 2022]

Was so excited to watch this and thrilled it was available on cable - except it isn't, not really. The version I saw was 137 minutes - no Nicole Kidman, no Bjork, no Valkyries, just an hour an half long beautifully filmed brawl. Bummer.

The Tender Bar (2021)

Beautiful Film

[9/10 · 20 January 2022]

The Tender Bar is sweet slice of American life, redolent of and perfectly capturing a specific time and place. This is not a flashy, catchy, fast film, but a deliciously slow look at a life. My only complaint is that I want more.

The Hunt (II) (2020)

Destined to Become a Cult classic

[10/10 · 28 July 2021]

No idea where the 6.5 imbd rating comes from - this film is excellent - great script, dialogue, casting, acting, The Hunt is the whole enchilada. Just watch it - f'n brilliant.

Antebellum (2020)

Don't Listen to the Haters

[8/10 · 15 February 2021]

This is a thoughtful and visually beautiful film. I do agree with many reviewers that it's too bad the story wasn't developed a little better, that it didn't flow more smoothly, but I really enjoyed it - Janelle was awesome.

Everyone Is Doing Great (2018– )

Just Watch It

[9/10 · 22 January 2021]

Very funny, honest look at the vagaries and realities of fame, friends, life in general. You don't want to miss this one.

Love, Guaranteed (2020)

Good Old Fashioned Love Story

[7/10 · 4 September 2020]

Sweet love story, yes formulaic - they haven't reinvented the wheel here, but a thoroughly enjoyable movie with appealing and funny characters.

Christiane Amanpour Sex & Love Around the World (2018)

Could've been great

[5/10 · 2 September 2020]

This series could've been really interesting, unfortunately great swathes of her interviews are answered in various languages with no subtitles or translation. Weird.

The High Note (2020)

Don't Believe the Haters

[10/10 · 5 June 2020]

Thoroughly enjoyable. The High Note is really great old fashioned movie watching - wonderful cast, excellent chemistry, great music. They haven't reinvented the wheel here but it's mightily entertaining, a wonderful feel-good movie.

Hearts and Bones (2019)

Moving, Thought Provoking

[8/10 · 8 May 2020]

Hearts and Bones is not an easy film to watch. Full of harsh truths and the messiness that is life, it upends our notions of right and wrong and causes one to reflect upon perspective and time and circumstance. Do not miss the photo sequence at the end.

Colewell (2019)

Underrated

[8/10 · 23 December 2019]

Really lovely little film. An honest and poignant portrayal of the reality of America and aging in America.

Yesterday's Girl (2018)

So so bad

[2/10 · 26 September 2019]

Yesterday's Girl feels like it was filmed without a script on an iPhone. It felt as though they were just making it up as they went along.