Movie reviews of Sandy Schaefer

A solid dramatic thriller, but falls short when it comes to being an insightful biopic about John Paul Getty. Review

A muddled mess of a film that fails to produce any fresh concepts or creative ideas... Review

The sort of fluffy, but engaging romp that families should be comfortable taking their young ones to see. Review

Wobbles during its tightrope walk between comedy and drama, but is kept on-course by careful direction and two fiery performances. Review

Makes for a delightful coming of age comedy/drama, fueled by Gerwig’s inspired direction and Saoirse Ronan’s charming performance. Review

Successfully ushers in a new era for dc films and delivers lots of superhero fun – at the expense of a richer and more layered movie. Review

A powerful examination of american society in the aftermath of WWII. Review

An effectively moody and evocative piece of Norwegian-flavored filmmaking... Review

Lacks depth as a quest for redemption narrative, but makes for good (and very bloody) pulpy fun in Miike’s skillful hands. Review

Isn’t a great piece of filmmaking, but good intentions and sincere performances make it a solid drama about life after war. Review

Handsome and well acted, but has mixed success when it comes to presenting Milne’s life story in a neat and tidy package. Review

Makes for a straightforward, but meaningful salute to real-world heroism... Review

Proves to be more of a pulpy mess than a chilling crime tale. Review

A solid courtroom melodrama elevated by Boseman’s towering performance and its own timely-as-ever subject matter. Review

Ot only succeeds at feeling like a necessary franchise revival, it also makes for a captivating standalone work of science-fiction. Review

A conventional true story crime caper that stays afloat thanks to Liman’s solid direction and Cruise’s committed turn as an antihero. Review

Thrives as a crowd-pleasing sports story with charm to spare, even as it sugarcoats the real-life events that inspired it. Review

Successfully turns King’s source material into a disturbing exercise in cinematic horror and suspense. Review

A preposterous, but lean and mean Mitch Rapp thriller adaptation... Review

As a coming of age parable, IT succeeds at being both horrifying and emotionally-resonant... Review

Good Time‘s inspired style, coupled with Pattinson’s compelling performance, are enough to carry the film past its narrative shortcomings. Review

A decent, if flawed, directorial effort from Sheridan that showcases his strength as an actors’ director, more than as a writer. Review

Makes for a disturbing and unnerving portrayal of real historical events, but has less success as a work of sociopolitical commentary. Review

Lacks heart, wit and sense of craftsmanship... Review