Movie reviews of Ruth Maramis

Thelma is a riotous crowd-pleaser, one of the best comedy heist flicks I’ve seen in a while. It’s thigh-snappingly funny but also heartwarming. Review

While the movie is not perfect, there are plenty of things to love and appreciate in The Movie Teller. Review

Ritchie’s underrated The Covenant has a solemn weight to it, but this action romp is more akin to Rocknrolla and Snatch, but fortunately more enjoyable than Operation Fortune. Review

The Greatest Hits doesn’t always hit the right notes but it’s enjoyable enough to pass for a weekend viewing that makes you reminisce on one’s favorite song that holds a particularly nostalgic power. Review

Props to Buscemi for tackling such a deceptively simple story with such raw emotional candor and poignancy. Review

The Beautiful Game isn’t impervious to some schmaltzy, cliched moments and at over 2 hours long, it could use a much tighter editing. Overall though, this is an uplifting sports drama with a redemptive message and that friendhip is much more valuable than winning. Review

Colman and Buckley are wonderful to watch as always, but Vasan’s performance is memorable as well. For a movie with so many nasty words being written and spoken, there’s benevolence and grace that reverberate in this movie and it also ends on a hopeful note that leaves a sweet aftertaste. Review

It’s one heck of a story that makes for a wildly entertaining watch. Review

The movie can be silly and corny at times, but Nicholson is so hilarious and the writing so snappy it’s just so darn entertaining. Review

A coming-of-age story mixed with a right-to-die theme which feels a bit unbalanced at times, but the film manages to be quite engaging despite the uneven tone. Review

I love this doc and it’s definitely one of the most insightful and entertaining docs I’ve ever seen. A must-see for movie lovers everywhere, but even if you’re just a casual movie fan, watching this will make you appreciate there are so many below-the-line crew who can make or break a film. Review

While there are enjoyable moments and fun camaraderie between the old and new Ghostbusters, Frozen Empire barely has any of the spark of the original to justify its existence. Review

This beautiful cinematic piece enlightens, inspires, and entertains in equal measure. Review

Hawes did a wonderful job bringing Sir Winton’s inspiring story to life, the film is well-paced and the back-and-forth between the two timeless is done seamlessly. Review

Damsel is an entertaining action fantasy that manages to differentiate enough from its ilk. Review

Hirayama’s gentle and compassionate personality is perhaps an idealized version of a human being, but it’s lovely to see a film that celebrates kindness as we definitely need more of it in our world today. Review

It’s uneven and tonally all over the place but it’s an enjoyable and funny little movie with some interesting surprises along the way. Review

While personal finances aren’t the most enthralling subject matter, the doc is actually quite entertaining with some really wise tips to learn from. Review

It’s a mostly silent film so it’s a bit confusing as to what is going on, but it’s got quietly moving. Review

An exhilarating death-defying feat that’s powerful and inspiring. Review

Only Jason Momoa seems to be having fun and he’s the only watchable thing here. Review

Paul Dano is excellent and the movie is quite hilarious as well as eye-opening. Review

It’s truly a masterclass in worldbuilding, every single detail is meticulously crafted to submerse us in its mythology. Review

It’s certainly one of the most provocative and thought-provoking films of the year, a totally visceral experience that’s hard to shake. Review