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Matt Hambidge

Matt Hambidge's reviews only count toward the Tomatometer® when published at Tomatometer-approved publication(s).
Biography:

Matt Hambidge is a film critic based in Minneapolis, and is a member of the Minnesota Film Critics Alliance. You can also find him covering SURVIVOR on the Talking Llama podcast.

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Avatar: Fire and Ash (2025) 66% 7/10 EDIT “While the broad story beats might feel too familiar, Cameron and company make Avatar: Fire and Ash the most emotional entry in the series. Combined with Cameron's expected visual flare and next level production value, it's also the best of the three.” – FandomWire Dec 16, 2025 Full Review Fackham Hall (2025) 74% 2/10 EDIT “Fackham Hall is a lazy attempt at parody. It tries to run back many of the bits of other, better, parodies, but with none of the self-assuredness or creative wit.” – FandomWire Dec 4, 2025 Full Review Marty Supreme (2025) 93% 9/10 EDIT “It's wildly fun and entertaining, yet it doesn't shy away from delving into deeper themes and questions. However you look at it, Marty Supreme is something special.” – FandomWire Dec 1, 2025 Full Review Now You See Me: Now You Don't (2025) 60% 7/10 EDIT “Some movies are meant to be enjoyed simply as surface level entertainment, nothing more. Now You See Me: Now You Don't understands that and leans into it. A true popcorn flick, through and through.” – FandomWire Nov 25, 2025 Full Review Long Shadows (2025) 4/10 EDIT “A couple good performances and semi-poignant scenes can be building blocks for an insightful film. But when that's all there is, and nothing is actually built out from there, everything around those pieces crumbles.” – FandomWire Nov 7, 2025 Full Review Anniversary (2025) 66% 3/10 EDIT “Anniversary wants to be about everything. But the poor development of all of its core themes ultimately makes it about nothing.” – FandomWire Oct 31, 2025 Full Review The Woman in Cabin 10 (2025) 28% 5/10 EDIT “The Woman in Cabin 10 is the kind of mid-tier movie we've come to expect from Netflix. Not great, not terrible. Just entertaining enough to hold your attention and then completely forget as soon as the credits roll.” – FandomWire Oct 11, 2025 Full Review TRON: Ares (2025) 53% 5/10 EDIT “The score, sound, and effects are what the big screen is made for. But with weak characters and a weaker story, much of the draw will be lost if you wait to stream it later.” – FandomWire Oct 8, 2025 Full Review Code 3 (2025) 78% 6/10 EDIT “Code 3 shines a light on the important work paramedics do, while highlighting some of the very real issues they have to deal with on a daily basis. But its repetitive nature holds it back from being as effective as it could be.” – FandomWire Sep 16, 2025 Full Review The Baltimorons (2025) 95% 8/10 EDIT “The Baltimorons is a touching, funny, and sympathetic examination of the life of a recovering addict, and it doesn't shy away from asking the bigger questions that come along with that. It's a very charming film.” – FandomWire Sep 5, 2025 Full Review Sketch (2024) 95% 9/10 EDIT “Sketch is one of the year's best movies, bursting with heart, humor, and valuable lessons for both kids and adults alike.” – FandomWire Jul 31, 2025 Full Review The Bad Guys 2 (2025) 87% 7/10 EDIT “The Bad Guys 2 is a worthy sequel and another fun homage to the heist genre. It's light on plot but has surprisingly poignant character development while retaining the wit and creativity that made the first movie, and now the sequel, so much fun.” – FandomWire Jul 31, 2025 Full Review Smurfs (2025) 21% 5/10 EDIT “Smurfs has a positive, simple story for the kids, with a handful of laughs that will keep adults somewhat engaged. But there are countless other, better kids movies with similar messaging that you can watch from the comfort of your own home.” – FandomWire Jul 16, 2025 Full Review Deep Cover (2025) 90% 7/10 EDIT “Deep Cover is more entertaining than truly good. But it's consistently funny, with Orlando Bloom being a particular highlight. It's not going to blow you away, but it's plenty of fun.” – FandomWire Jun 19, 2025 Full Review Off the Record (2024) 2/10 EDIT “Off the Record is a complete mess. A good setup coupled with important and worthwhile themes only get you so far. And that's where any goodwill begins and ends.” – FandomWire Apr 30, 2025 Full Review Sacramento (2024) 85% 7/10 EDIT “Sacramento a sweet, often funny, reminder that there's always more growing up to do. But there's always help to be found, even in the unlikeliest of places.” – FandomWire Apr 25, 2025 Full Review The Amateur (2025) 62% 7/10 EDIT “The personal relationships and tragic loss centering the story add extra elements that offer a little something different to the genre.” – FandomWire Apr 25, 2025 Full Review Borderline (2025) 59% 5/10 EDIT “Borderline explores interesting and worthwhile themes, but it's too scattered to ever fully come together. ” – FandomWire Mar 13, 2025 Full Review In the Lost Lands (2025) 24% 1/10 EDIT “Let's hope we don't see a worse movie this year than In the Lost Lands.” – FandomWire Mar 6, 2025 Full Review Inheritance (2025) 55% 5/10 EDIT “With Dynevor, Ifans, and a few effective twists and surprises, Inheritance makes for a mildly entertaining espionage thriller.” – FandomWire Feb 7, 2025 Full Review Love Hurts (2025) 18% 7/10 EDIT “On the strength of Ke Huy Quan and a solid collection of fights and stunts, it overcomes its problems and is a solidly enjoyable romp.” – FandomWire Feb 6, 2025 Full Review Den of Thieves: Pantera (2025) 62% 6/10 EDIT “Bottom line, Den of Thieves 2 is a heist movie with a great central heist. That should be reason enough to get you to theater.” – FandomWire Jan 14, 2025 Full Review Kraven the Hunter (2024) 15% 4/10 EDIT “If you're a completionist, then go see Kraven the Hunter. But you are not missing anything if you decide to skip it. ” – FandomWire Dec 12, 2024 Full Review Spellbound (2024) 48% 6/10 EDIT “Spellbound is not quite as insightful or emotionally resonant as the top-tier animated children's films. But it's a cute, fun adventure that younger audiences will still have a blast with.” – FandomWire Nov 29, 2024 Full Review Moana 2 (2024) 60% 7/10 EDIT “Moana 2 is a worthy enough follow-up to the 2016 hit. It could have used some more refined storytelling to feel less episodic. But several thrilling adventure sequences and an energetic, charismatic voice cast help the sequel find its way.” – FandomWire Nov 26, 2024 Full Review
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