The Shape of Water
February 19, 2018
At a top secret research facility in the 1960s, a lonely janitor forms a unique relationship with an amphibious creature that is being held in captivity.
Film #578
Rating: 3 out of 5
Reel Matt
This blog started as my movie marathon — watching a movie a day for a whole year — and has continued as a place for me to write reviews about movies, TV, and various other items.
This is still a work in progress as I migrate from my old platform at Tumblr. For now, you can still access the whole backlog of posts there at http://reelmatt.tumblr.com
Star Wars: The Last Jedi
December 16, 2017
Rey develops her newly discovered abilities with the guidance of Luke Skywalker, who is unsettled by the strength of her powers. Meanwhile, the Resistance prepares to do battle with the First Order.
Film #577
Rating: 4 out of 5
Hacksaw Ridge
February 26, 2017
WWII American Army Medic Desmond T. Doss, who served during the Battle of Okinawa, refuses to kill people, and becomes the first man in American history to receive the Medal of Honor without firing a shot.
Film #576
Rating: 4 out of 5
Hidden Figures
February 26, 2017
The story of a team of African-American women mathematicians who served a vital role in NASA during the early years of the US space program.
Film #575
Rating: 5 out of 5
Hell or High Water
February 24, 2017
A divorced father and his ex-con older brother resort to a desperate scheme in order to save their family’s ranch in West Texas.
Film #574
Rating: 5 out of 5
Manchester by the Sea
February 20, 2017
An uncle is asked to take care of his teenage nephew after the boy’s father dies.
Film #573
Rating: 4 out of 5
Arrival
February 9, 2017
When twelve mysterious spacecraft appear around the world, linguistics professor Louise Banks is tasked with interpreting the language of the apparent alien visitors.
Film #572
Rating: 5 out of 5
Jackie
February 2, 2017
Following the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy fights through grief and trauma to regain her faith, console her children, and define her husband’s historic legacy.
Film #571
Rating: 3 out of 5
Now You See Me 2
January 29, 2017
The Four Horsemen resurface and are forcibly recruited by a tech genius to pull off their most impossible heist yet.
Film #570
Rating: 3 out of 5