Author: Jarrod L. Hallman

5.5/10 “Hustlers” ended up being a better movie than I thought it would be but definitely ills in comparison to other films that deal with similar, real life subject matter. “Hustlers” certainly excels in several areas. The acting is surprisingly strong (Constance Wu delivers her best performance yet and Jennifer Lopez reminds us that she … Continue reading #83 Film in 2019: Hustlers

7/10 My 5th Most Anticipated Film of 2019, “Ad Astra” involves one of my personal favorite subjects…outer space. Brad Pitt is having a great 2019 since this is following up “Once Upon a Time…in Hollywood”, which he was terrific in. Here, we get to see another side of Pitt, much more serious, stern and regretful … Continue reading #82 Film in 2019: Ad Astra

6.5/10 What looked to be the first real “Oscar bait” type film of 2019 has some impressive elements to admire but overall is very underwhelming and will not be a part of the Oscar conversation this winter. I haven’t read the acclaimed book upon which this film is based but after the film ended I … Continue reading #81 Film in 2019: The Goldfinch

2.5/10 “IT: Chapter Two” was my 7th most anticipated film of 2019 and the first installment was the best horror film of 2017. I was so excited for this movie and this is probably the most disappointed I have been in a movie theater all year. Before I explain why this is possibly the biggest … Continue reading #80 Film in 2019: IT: Chapter Two

8.5/10 When the trailer and title of this film came to my attention, it looked like a film that wasn’t my cup of tea and that didn’t spark much of my interest. However, after a recommendation from a fellow film lover that I trust and the good word of mouth I had been hearing, I … Continue reading #79 Film in 2019: The Peanut Butter Falcon

6.5/10 Based on a fascinating true story, “The Farewell” is at its best when we get up close and personal with the relationships this film establishes, particularly between a granddaughter (Awkwafina) and her grandmother (Shuzhen Zhao). Where this film falters is when director Lulu Wang wastes time on moments for stylistic purposes but don’t forward … Continue reading #78 Film in 2019: The Farewell

1.5/10 With a trailer showcasing an entertaining, funny looking buddy comedy, this ended up feeling like a hate crime to sit through. There is so much wrong with this movie that it is hard to pick where to begin. The obvious flaw is that this is supposedly a comedy, except it isn’t funny and the … Continue reading #77 Film in 2019: Stuber