Tom Chatalbash

Tom Chatalbash

The official Letterboxd of Tom Chatalbash, “YouTube’s Most Reliable Movie Critic”

Favorite films

  • Back to the Future
  • Monty Python and the Holy Grail
  • In Bruges
  • Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind

Recent activity

All
  • The Electric State

    ★★

  • Black Bag

    ★★★★½

  • Mickey 17

    ★★★★

  • The Brutalist

    ★★★

Recent reviews

More
  • The Electric State

    The Electric State

    ★★

    QUICK REVIEW:

    PROS:
    -visuals are fantastic and add to the immersion of the world…they better be considering the $320 MILLION PRICE TAG!
    -Bobby Brown delivers a solid performance, trying her best to bring a beating heart to the movie
    -has some entertainment value here and there
    -always watchable and fairly well paced 

    CONS:
    -action sequences are incredibly forgettable and lackluster
    -story had so much potential but the film refused to explore anything interesting or intriguing with depth 
    -wastes an incredible…

  • Black Bag

    Black Bag

    ★★★★½

    QUICK REVIEW:

    PROS:
    -cast isn’t wasted in the slightest, Blanchett and Fassbender setting the screen on fire with their charisma and chemistry 
    -Soderbergh’s direction remains as impeccable as ever, giving the film a glossy, finessed visual aesthetic and breezy feel that perfectly suits the material 
    -editing and pacing is terrific
    -Koepp’s script is razor sharp, unpredictable and meticulous 
    -story is always engaging and kinetic 
    -surprisingly funny and light on its feet
    -last act is dynamite 

    CONS:
    -one big reveal, though…

Popular reviews

More
  • Transformers One

    Transformers One

    ★★★★

    QUICK REVIEW:

    PROS:
    -voice cast is fantastic, Hemsworth channeling the essence of Cullen and the character of Prime effectively while Tyree Henry adds welcomed layers to Megatron
    -animation is STUNNING and incredibly detailed, every frame gorgeous to look at
    -action sequences are stellar, not only incredibly immersive and fun, but visceral and very well directed 
    -humor mostly works and there are some big laughs here 
    -central friendship between Prime and Megatron is beautifully fleshed out and established before reaching their…

  • Mickey 17

    Mickey 17

    ★★★★

    QUICK REVIEW:

    PROS:
    -Pattinson is phenomenal in the dual lead roles, making both versions of Mickey feel distinct and wholly different 
    -direction is super strong and confident throughout 
    -story is consistently interesting and engaging 
    -visuals and cinematography are top-notch and very immersive
    -loving this new era of Ruffalo playing eccentric, despicable weirdos!
    -humor is solid throughout and love that the movie doesn’t take itself too seriously 
    -love how it explores the concept of dying over and over again and the…