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Ethan Anderton
Ethan Anderton's reviews only count toward the Tomatometer® when published at Tomatometer-approved publication(s).
Publications:
Movies reviews only
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The 4:30 Movie (2024) |
Smith's latest cinematic endeavor, "The 4:30 Movie," not only finds the writer/director starting to get his groove back, but it also lets him venture into John Hughes territory... - Slashfilm
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| Posted Sep 11, 2024
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Saturday Night (2024) |
Even acknowledging its shortcomings, "Saturday Night" is hands down spectacular, and it's easily one of the best movies of the year.
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| Posted Sep 11, 2024
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Adam Sandler: Love You (2024) |
With "Love You," Sandler again proves that he can continue to be one of those people that brings joy to audiences through silly songs and nonsensical riffs about the most ridiculous things. - Slashfilm
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| Posted Aug 27, 2024
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IF (2024) |
Despite pushing an emotionally resonant story, "IF" isn't able to deliver enough depth for Bea or the imaginary friends to really allow for a meaningful connection to either one. - Slashfilm
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| Posted May 17, 2024
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Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire (2024) |
While there are aspects of "Frozen Empire" that may remind fans of the expanded spiritual lore that came with "The Real Ghostbusters" animated series, it never coalesces into a solid blockbuster. It's dogs and cats, living together. Mass hysteria. - Slashfilm
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| Posted Mar 20, 2024
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Kung Fu Panda 4 (2024) |
Where “Kung Fu Panda 4" falters in the story, it makes up for with exquisite animation and meticulously choreographed action sequences. - Slashfilm
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| Posted Mar 06, 2024
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Ricky Stanicky (2024) |
For the most part, "Ricky Stanicky" is an entertaining comedy with enough laughs to keep your attention, but ultimately, it tries too hard to pull at your heartstrings without enough authenticity to back it up. - Slashfilm
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| Posted Mar 06, 2024
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Argylle (2024) |
Though "Argylle" may have a few too many twists for its own good, ultimately, those turns help change the face of the movie and mold it into something more satisfying than expected. - Slashfilm
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| Posted Jan 31, 2024
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Wonka (2023) |
While Timothée Chalamet doesn't have the magic to hold the movie on his back, the movie around him is still rather splendid and enjoyable. - Slashfilm
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| Posted Dec 04, 2023
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Dicks: The Musical (2023) |
Newcomers Aaron Jackson and Josh Sharp star in a raunchy, hilarious, absurd musical, but Nathan Lane and Megan Mullally keep it afloat. - Slashfilm
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| Posted Oct 19, 2023
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Fast X (2023) |
"Fast X" is packed with all of the unbelievable, high-octane action you've come to expect and love, but it is Jason Momoa's bad guy Dante who truly makes this a must-see blockbuster.
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| Posted May 17, 2023
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Scrambled (2023) |
Writer, director, and star Leah McKendrick ventures into sparsely covered territory with a riotous comedy about female fertility that packs an emotional punch. - Slashfilm
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| Posted Mar 20, 2023
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Pay or Die (2023) |
Filmmakers Rachael Dyer and Scott Alexander Ruderman make an emotional plea to stop the exorbitant prices of insulin for those afflicted with diabetes. - Slashfilm
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| Posted Mar 20, 2023
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Theater Camp (2023) |
Taking cues from the films of Christopher Guest (Best in Show), the mockumentary Theater Camp is quite funny with an outstanding ensemble cast.
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| Posted Jan 31, 2023
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Radical (2023) |
Eugenio Derbez has mostly kept himself in the comedic arena, but he delivers a career-defining performance in this Sundance-selected teaching drama.
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| Posted Jan 31, 2023
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Squaring the Circle (The Story of Hipgnosis) (2022) |
Meet The Artists Behind Some Of Rock's Finest Album Art. - Slashfilm
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| Posted Jan 26, 2023
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Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie (2023) |
The Beloved Actor Gets An Uplifting, Entertaining And Truly Cinematic Documentary. - Slashfilm
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| Posted Jan 24, 2023
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Christmas with The Campbells (2022) |
A Shockingly Hilarious R-Rated Spin On Cheesy Hallmark Holiday Romance. - Slashfilm
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| Posted Dec 01, 2022
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A Christmas Story Christmas (2022) |
A Christmas Story Christmas has its moments but is ultimately a mixed bag that is weighed down by clumsy nostalgia. - Slashfilm
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| Posted Nov 16, 2022
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Nude Tuesday (2022) |
Jemaine Clement bares it all in the hilariously awkward and strange comedy Nude Tuesday. - Slashfilm
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| Posted Jun 17, 2022
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Billion Dollar Babies: The True Story of the Cabbage Patch Kids (2022) |
It sounds like this could have been an episode of The Toys That Made Us, but the documentary makes a meal out of this moment in pop culture history. - Slashfilm
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| Posted Jun 15, 2022
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Butterfly in the Sky (2022) |
Butterfly in the Sky is a heartfelt, beautiful celebration of one of the most influential educational children's programs to grace our television. - Slashfilm
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| Posted Jun 14, 2022
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Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore (2022) |
The best spin-off chapter yet, but still missing magic. - Slashfilm
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| Posted Apr 05, 2022
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More Than Robots (2022) |
Clever kids compute and cooperate in a delightful documentary. - Slashfilm
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| Posted Mar 16, 2022
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Jurassic Punk (2022) |
Spaz tells an intimate story that unfolds within a milestone moment in moviemaking history. - Slashfilm
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| Posted Mar 14, 2022
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To Leslie (2022) |
Andrea Riseborough is incredible in this drama about a lottery winner who drank away all her money and has to hit rock bottom hard before she turns it around. - Slashfilm
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| Posted Mar 13, 2022
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Linoleum (2022) |
Jim Gaffigan gives a career-best performance in Linoleum. - Slashfilm
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| Posted Mar 13, 2022
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Spin Me Round (2022) |
Alison Brie goes on a promising restaurant franchise retreat in Italy that slowly turns into chaos in the latest film from writerdirector Jeff Baena. - Slashfilm
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| Posted Mar 13, 2022
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I Love My Dad (2022) |
Patton Oswalt is perfect in this extraordinarily cringeworthy comedy. - Slashfilm
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| Posted Mar 12, 2022
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Ghostbusters: Afterlife (2021) |
It's the slavish dedication to maintaining such a fierce connection to the original franchise in every other way that suffocates what could have been a refreshing new direction. - Slashfilm
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| Posted Nov 19, 2021
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Once Upon a Time in Uganda (2021) |
Once Upon a Time in Uganda is the perfect representation of the enduring spirit of independent cinema, our love for movies, and how they bring the world together. - Slashfilm
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| Posted Nov 16, 2021
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We Don't Deserve Dogs (2020) |
We Don't Deserve Dogs doesn't reinvent the wheel when it comes to documentaries about dogs. But it does offer a more unique perspective... - Slashfilm
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| Posted Mar 09, 2021
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Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street (2021) |
The only complaint that I have about Street Gang is that it left me wanting more. - Slashfilm
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| Posted Feb 01, 2021
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Mass (2021) |
Mass is a masterful directorial debut for Fran Kranz. - Slashfilm
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| Posted Feb 01, 2021
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On the Count of Three (2021) |
If Carmichael can do something so bold in his directorial debut, I'm very much looking forward to what he does next. - Slashfilm
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| Posted Feb 01, 2021
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The Sparks Brothers (2021) |
You'll hope this won't be the last time that Edgar Wright feels compelled to give us a deep dive into one of his favorite musical acts. - Slashfilm
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| Posted Feb 01, 2021
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Try Harder! (2021) |
The filmmaking results in a much more genuine, comfortable discussion, and it creates a natural connection between the audience and the students. - Slashfilm
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| Posted Feb 01, 2021
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Mother Schmuckers (2021) |
It gets lost while trying to offend, and then comes to an abrupt end when it seems like the Guit brothers ran out of ideas. - Slashfilm
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| Posted Feb 01, 2021
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President (2021) |
It's infuriating but necessary viewing to better understand the struggles that exist outside of our own borders. - Slashfilm
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| Posted Feb 01, 2021
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The Orange Years: The Nickelodeon Story (2020) |
The Orange Years is fairly formulaic in its approach, but that doesn't make it any less engaging. - Slashfilm
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| Posted Nov 30, 2020
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Robin's Wish (2020) |
It's a heartbreaking glimpse into the mental and emotional collapse that Williams endured without having any idea why. - Slashfilm
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| Posted Sep 10, 2020
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Insert Coin (2020) |
It's an excellent look back at this exciting period in gaming history. - Slashfilm
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| Posted Mar 25, 2020
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Little Monsters (2019) |
Little Monsters isn't a groundbreaking piece of independent cinema, but it's a raucously funny horror comedy with a little more bubbling beneath its surface than you might expect. - Slashfilm
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| Posted May 28, 2019
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Big Time Adolescence (2019) |
Jason Orley knows how to use his most valuable assets to make this familiar story shine like new in a hysterical package. - Slashfilm
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| Posted Feb 13, 2019
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Honey Boy (2019) |
This film is full of such genuine tragedy that it can't be so simply overlooked, and I hope it's the start of a new chapter for Shia LaBeouf as an artist. - Slashfilm
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| Posted Feb 04, 2019
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Late Night (2019) |
It's delightful, funny, and more than satisfying. Before the year is over, this will be one of the most beloved comedies of the year. - Slashfilm
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| Posted Feb 04, 2019
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The Report (2019) |
It's a compelling and provocative glimpse into a time when our country was so scared of another 9/11 that we forgot who we were. - Slashfilm
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| Posted Feb 04, 2019
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Fighting With My Family (2019) |
Stephen Merchant and Dwayne Johnson may make for an odd pairing, but that's appropriate for a movie about families, both makeshift and otherwise. - Slashfilm
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| Posted Feb 04, 2019
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Blinded by the Light (2019) |
The uplifting and moving Blinded by the Light is likely to end up being the very piece of art that some struggling young kid out there needs to get by. - Slashfilm
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| Posted Feb 04, 2019
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The Addams Family (1991) |
The movie keeps the spirit of the original series intact while making it a little more twisted for contemporary viewers. - Slashfilm
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| Posted Sep 12, 2018
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