Calvin Cleary, Author at ScreenRex

THE SCORCH TRIALS is a subpar sequel

Calvin Cleary September 18, 2015 February 11, 2021 Film

MAZE RUNNER: THE SCORCH TRIALS ditches the mystery of the original film in favor of bombastic dystopian action. It’s not great.

Calvin Cleary September 15, 2015 February 11, 2021 Film

I BELIEVE IN UNICORNS is a dreamy coming-of-age tale that pairs sensitive writing with gorgeous cinematography to make something sweet.

Calvin Cleary August 25, 2015 February 11, 2021 Film

DIGGING FOR FIRE has a stellar cast, but an undercooked premise and some sloppy storytelling choices prevents it from coming together.

Calvin Cleary August 17, 2015 February 11, 2021 Film

Action scenes are getting longer, and most of them aren’t better for it. Thankfully, Takashi Miike’s 13 ASSASSINS shows you how to do it right.

Calvin Cleary August 8, 2015 February 11, 2021 Film

THE GIFT is an almost-great thriller from actor/director Joel Edgerton that is sadly undone by its desire to shock audiences.

Calvin Cleary August 5, 2015 February 11, 2021 Film

THE THIRD MAN, Carol Reed’s classic noir, remains one of the greatest films ever made – and, thanks to its new restoration, it looks great too.

Calvin Cleary July 27, 2015 February 11, 2021 Film

FELT is an odd and uncomfortable movie about the intersection between the power fantasy of superheroics and the security of survivors.

Calvin Cleary June 19, 2015 February 11, 2021 Film

Crystal Moselle’s THE WOLFPACK is a truly remarkable story, and her documentary about the Angulo clan is empathetic and fascinating.

Calvin Cleary May 21, 2015 February 9, 2021 Film

Asghar Farhadi’s breakout film is finally getting an American release after the critical acclaim of A SEPARATION. How does it hold up?

Calvin Cleary May 20, 2015 February 11, 2021 Film

EVERY SECRET THING has a remarkable writer adapting a great pulp novelist with an excellent cast. Why doesn’t it come together?

Calvin Cleary May 15, 2015 February 9, 2021 Film

WELCOME TO ME gives Kristen Wiig a tough transition to less overtly comedic roles, but she carries it off with style and force.

Calvin Cleary May 15, 2015 February 11, 2021 Film

Pitch Perfect 2 reunites the cast from the much-loved first film for a sequel that is simultaneously an improvement and absolutely nothing.

Calvin Cleary April 20, 2015 February 9, 2021 Film

Wonder Woman doesn’t need a female director; Hollywood movies with all kinds of characters need women at the helm!

Calvin Cleary April 15, 2015 February 9, 2021 Film

QUEEN AND COUNTRY, John Boorman’s semi-autobiographical sequel to 1987’s HOPE AND GLORY, is a charming military comedy.

Calvin Cleary April 6, 2015 February 9, 2021 Film

OUT IN THE NIGHT is a powerful piece of documentary journalism. As a film, it’s not the most engaging; as a story, your blood will boil.