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Lauren LaMagna

Lauren LaMagna's reviews only count toward the Tomatometer® when published at Tomatometer-approved publication(s).
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Wicked: For Good (2025) 66% 7/10 EDIT “With Schwartz’s new songs lacking his usual spark and the added dialogue missing the original’s charm, the film can feel somber and padded. But once it leans into being a faithful adaptation of "Wicked," it finds its voice, its strength, and soars” – Next Best Picture Nov 18, 2025 Full Review I Wish You All the Best (2024) 86% 7/10 EDIT “With warmth and sincerity, “I Wish You All the Best” becomes a reminder that kindness matters and that sometimes, the compassion of others can truly save a life.” – Next Best Picture Nov 7, 2025 Full Review The Alabama Solution (2025) 100% 8/10 EDIT ““The Alabama Solution” may not provide a definitive answer, but it sparks an undeniable demand for change, making it one of the most urgent and important documentaries of the year.” – Next Best Picture Oct 2, 2025 Full Review Preparation for the Next Life (2025) 97% 6/10 EDIT “Through Bing Liu’s sensitive direction and Sebiya Behtiyar’s standout performance, it tells the story of two survivors bound by love but trapped in circumstances beyond their control.” – Next Best Picture Aug 29, 2025 Full Review The Map That Leads to You (2025) 38% 6/10 EDIT “It is destined to be a hit with a young audience that is replayed over and over again during sleepovers at the end of summer—a reminder that sometimes it's not about the destination, but the memories and emotions you gather along the way.” – Next Best Picture Aug 19, 2025 Full Review Nuked (2024) 61% 7/10 EDIT “The film has both enjoyable and cathartic moments that will get multiple laughs from its audience” – Next Best Picture Jul 10, 2025 Full Review Jurassic World Rebirth (2025) 50% 6/10 EDIT “For some, its familiarity will feel like a comforting return to form; for others, it’s just another sequel that plays it too safe to justify its own existence.” – Next Best Picture Jun 30, 2025 Full Review Just Kids (2025) 7/10 EDIT “They don’t want to deal with adults restricting their fundamental human rights; they just want to be teenagers. This makes “Just Kids” an essential viewing of what is happening in America right now and a clear call to action.” – Next Best Picture Jun 7, 2025 Full Review Ballerina (2025) 75% 8/10 EDIT “What makes “Ballerina“ a great “John Wick” film is that it both expands the world’s mythology while showcasing exhilarating, adrenaline-pumping action sequences. It is creatively on par with its predecessor but also holds its own incredibly well.” – Next Best Picture Jun 4, 2025 Full Review Watch the Skies (2022) 76% 6/10 EDIT “It is an overall good movie about found family, otherness, and the hunt to find the truth. However, there is a tainted feeling when viewing the obvious alteration of the actor’s facial expressions for the characters to speak English.” – Next Best Picture May 9, 2025 Full Review Thunderbolts* (2025) 88% 7/10 EDIT “"Thunderbolts*" is a solid antihero entry within the MCU and under the Walt Disney Company, certainly one of their strongest offerings lately considering how low audience enthusiasm has sunk for the franchise post-"Avengers: Endgame."” – Next Best Picture Apr 29, 2025 Full Review Audrey's Children (2024) 81% 7/10 EDIT “The film has a lot going on, in addition to the incredibly emotional themes of fatal pediatric cancer. Thankfully, director Ami Canaan Mann is able to balance the somber elements with the lighthearted ones.” – Next Best Picture Mar 28, 2025 Full Review The World Will Tremble (2025) 93% 6/10 EDIT “Both Jackson-Cohen and Jones turn in compelling work as men on the run who are in a constant state of fight or flight but also determined to tell their Jewish communities still in ghettos what is happening” – Next Best Picture Mar 14, 2025 Full Review Idiotka (2025) 83% 8/10 EDIT “With her feature debut, Popov establishes a bold and playful visual identity that will leave audiences eager for her next project. True to fashion, “Idiotka” does, indeed, slay, serve, and survive.” – Next Best Picture Mar 12, 2025 Full Review Queen of the Ring (2024) 73% 5/10 EDIT “Maybe, one day, Burke’s story will be retold where a general audience, not die-hard wrestling historians, will be entranced by her legacy. Still, sadly, “Queen of the Ring” is not the knockout that Burke deserves. ” – Next Best Picture Mar 7, 2025 Full Review Captain America: Brave New World (2025) 46% 6/10 EDIT “It plays it safe, sticking to the broad themes Captain America highlights, but still serves as a solid big-screen installment to Anthony Mackie’s Captain America, who is now, finally, front and center (sort of) with the Shield.” – Next Best Picture Feb 12, 2025 Full Review Wicked (2024) 88% 8/10 EDIT “Erivo and Grande are at the top of their game in "Wicked," each deserving of the other's talents and producing phenomenal performances that do justice to the roles fans have been emotionally invested in for many years.” – Next Best Picture Nov 19, 2024 Full Review The World According to Allee Willis (2024) 100% 7/10 EDIT “Spraic’s documentary is not only a celebration of Wallis but a celebration of art and creation” – Next Best Picture Nov 14, 2024 Full Review Caddo Lake (2024) 77% 7/10 EDIT ““Caddo Lake” is a delightful surprise of this year’s spooky season that will both entertain and move its audience members.” – Next Best Picture Oct 10, 2024 Full Review House of Spoils (2024) 39% 6/10 EDIT “"House of Spoils" is an entertaining film to kick off the spooky season as DeBose continues to showcase her skills as a leading lady and is supported by meaty craftsmanship throughout the film.” – Next Best Picture Oct 3, 2024 Full Review Azrael (2024) 71% 6/10 EDIT ““Azrael” contains some visually striking and engaging moments of violence and horror, but other than that, it is merely just another revenge movie that doesn’t disclose the narrative’s motive besides her innate survival instinct.” – Next Best Picture Sep 27, 2024 Full Review All Shall Be Well (2024) 97% 7/10 EDIT ““All Shall Be Well” is an effective look into family dynamics, class (especially class dynamics within the family), and queerness in Hong Kong.” – Next Best Picture Sep 20, 2024 Full Review The Supremes at Earl's All-You-Can-Eat (2024) 66% 7/10 EDIT “The concept of having two or three close friends to help you grow as a person to be the best version of yourself is a magical one, and “The Supremes at Earl’s-All-You-Can-Eat” depicts just how magical it is to find your tribe.” – Next Best Picture Aug 20, 2024 Full Review Sugarcane (2024) 100% 7/10 EDIT ““Sugarcane” is a deeply impactful and heavy film that demands its audience to reflect by showcasing how one school affected the lives of many in a community for generations.” – Next Best Picture Aug 7, 2024 Full Review Running on Empty (2024) 16% 3/10 EDIT “What makes “Running on Empty” a challenge to watch is its strange and unnatural tone. It is evident that André, who also serves as the film’s writer, is attempting a dark comedy, but none of that is reflected in the final piece.” – Next Best Picture Aug 6, 2024 Full Review
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