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The Huntsville Item (TX) is not a Tomatometer-approved publication. Reviews from this publication only count toward the Tomatometer® when written by the following Tomatometer-approved critic(s): Matthew Jackson.

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F1 The Movie (2025) Matthew Jackson It's a movie made for summers with a big tub of popcorn, and if you love thrilling blockbusters you will not want to miss it.
Posted Jun 24, 2025  Edit critic review
Lilo & Stitch (2025) Matthew Jackson It's one of the best remakes Disney's ever produced, and while for some that's damning with faint praise, it's also a film that works on a very human level.
Posted May 23, 2025  Edit critic review
A Different Man (2024) Matthew Jackson It's one of those films packed with so many layers that you'll want to see it again and again just to find them all, and an essential piece of 2024 cinema now available to a wider audience.
Posted Jan 17, 2025  Edit critic review
Gladiator II (2024) Matthew Jackson The sheer force of talent in front of and behind the camera ultimately wins out, and drawbacks aside, this is a movie you’ll want to experience on a massive screen. Let Ridley Scott’s directorial prowess wash over you, and you won’t be disappointed.
Posted Dec 05, 2024  Edit critic review
Moana 2 (2024) Matthew Jackson It’ll hold the attention of kids and entire families, but it never comes close to the soaring adventure of the original. It’s a perfectly pleasant movie, but it could have been so much more.
Posted Dec 05, 2024  Edit critic review
Wicked (2024) Matthew Jackson “Wicked” is a soaring, heartwarming fable that arrives at exactly the right moment for its audience, and delivers on years of well-deserved hype.
Posted Nov 22, 2024  Edit critic review
Conclave (2024) Matthew Jackson This is a straightforward, crystal clear drama, executed masterfully, and that makes it one of the most compelling films of the year.
Posted Nov 08, 2024  Edit critic review
Woman of the Hour (2023) Matthew Jackson “Woman of the Hour” is one of the best true crime feature films to come along in quite some time, a tremendous showcase for its director and star...
Posted Nov 02, 2024  Edit critic review
Wolfs (2024) Matthew Jackson he plot is clever, the atmosphere is pleasant, and the crime movie aspects are sharp, but in the end, for better and for worse, this is a movie running on pure, uncut star power, and if you buy into that power, it’s a joy to watch.
Posted Sep 27, 2024  Edit critic review
Speak No Evil (2024) Matthew Jackson It’s an edge-of-your-seat delight, and it’ll keep you hooked right up until the end.
Posted Sep 13, 2024  Edit critic review
Rebel Ridge (2024) Matthew Jackson It’s bold, it’s big, it’s thrilling, and it’s easily one of the best films you’ll see this year.
Posted Sep 05, 2024  Edit critic review
Twisters (2024) Matthew Jackson It’s the perfect summer movie, and an essential 2024 theatrical experience.
Posted Jul 19, 2024  Edit critic review
Kinds of Kindness (2024) Matthew Jackson “Kinds of Kindness” will not be for everyone, but like every other Yorgos Lanthimos film, the people who can find its particular wavelength will be swept away by one of the most fascinating filmmakers working right now.
Posted Jul 01, 2024  Edit critic review
Thelma (2024) Matthew Jackson With a pace that makes it feel light as a feather but a sense of substance that keeps you hooked, “Thelma” is a delightful crime comedy, consistently and beautifully elevated by Squibb’s talents.
Posted Jun 28, 2024  Edit critic review
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes (2024) Matthew Jackson The result is a remarkably ambitious film that bathes its audience in a luxurious sense of scope and drama, while never losing touch with the emotional truths of its characters.
Posted May 20, 2024  Edit critic review
Challengers (2024) Matthew Jackson With Guadagnino's power complementing the powers of his gifted cast, the film rises to become one of the best of the year so far, a must-see for fans of films that wrap you up in tension and desire and refuse to let go.
Posted Apr 23, 2024  Edit critic review
LaRoy, Texas (2023) Matthew Jackson “LaRoy, Texas” is a fun, slightly melancholic ride, and if you love crime films, you’ll be glad you took it.
Posted Apr 16, 2024  Edit critic review
Música (2024) Matthew Jackson What it is, in the end, is an honest, vulnerable, beautifully realized piece of musical comedy from a bright creative mind, and that’s more than enough to carry audiences away.
Posted Apr 04, 2024  Edit critic review
In the Land of Saints and Sinners (2023) Matthew Jackson There’s nothing really revelatory here, but there are actors doing some very good work, a plot that’s almost comforting in its familiarity, and a chilling violent streak that makes the film a solid crime thriller.
Posted Mar 28, 2024  Edit critic review
Lisa Frankenstein (2024) Matthew Jackson It’s one of those movies that feels destined to play over and over again on Saturday nights at home, a cozy, warm horror-comedy that’s smart, charming, and gleefully wicked.
Posted Feb 09, 2024  Edit critic review
American Fiction (2023) Matthew Jackson Wright’s standout performance, coupled with Jefferson’s brilliant direction, serves to make “American Fiction” a must-see film, a masterclass in tonal balance that’s as entertaining as it is provocative.
Posted Dec 14, 2023  Edit critic review
The Killer (2023) Matthew Jackson It’s a great match between director and subject, and emerges as one of the best films of its kind you’ll see this year.
Posted Nov 01, 2023  Edit critic review
Killers of the Flower Moon (2023) Matthew Jackson It’s another masterpiece from an American legend, telling what’s perhaps the most essentially American story of his career.
Posted Nov 01, 2023  Edit critic review
The Exorcist: Believer (2023) Matthew Jackson There’s enough here to make it all hold together, even if it’s starting to fray at the edges by the end. “The Exorcist: Believer” is not a new supernatural horror classic, but it is a solid, spooky time at the movies.
Posted Oct 09, 2023  Edit critic review
Fair Play (2023) Matthew Jackson It’s a smart, simmering, absolutely gripping little thriller, and it deserves every bit of hype and attention that’s about to come its way.
Posted Sep 29, 2023  Edit critic review
Strays (2023) Matthew Jackson "What if dogs cursed a lot?" is a funny idea, to be sure, but after seeing "Strays," I'm not sure it was a good enough idea to merit an entire film.
Posted Aug 18, 2023  Edit critic review
Heart of Stone (2023) Matthew Jackson The entertainment value is there, as is the star power, but the film never quite digs deep enough into any particular element to make an impact. The result is a slick action film that never has, well…heart
Posted Aug 12, 2023  Edit critic review
Haunted Mansion (2023) Matthew Jackson It’s a valiant effort, but despite everyone working well within the confines of the material, and a few charming moments, it’s a movie that ultimately falls just a little flat.
Posted Aug 02, 2023  Edit critic review
Barbie (2023) Matthew Jackson It might not land perfectly for every single member of its audience, but at its core, “Barbie” is a movie packed with joy, and a blast of fun at the movies this summer.
Posted Aug 02, 2023  Edit critic review
Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny (2023) Matthew Jackson It’s a worthy sequel, one that I’m grateful to have after years of waiting, and a thrilling time at the movies.
Posted Jun 27, 2023  Edit critic review
Elemental (2023) Matthew Jackson It’s not among the studio’s very best, but “Elemental” is certainly a crowd-pleaser, and proof that Pixar can still deliver even when all the ingredients don’t quite come together.
Posted Jun 22, 2023  Edit critic review
Flamin' Hot (2023) Matthew Jackson With a winning cast, a very deliberate voice, and a story that moves with the pleasing briskness of a good snack, it’s a movie that radiates joy through a rags-to-riches tale of family, culture ,and chips.
Posted Jun 08, 2023  Edit critic review
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (2023) Matthew Jackson “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” leaves no doubt that it’s one of those sequels that’s destined to stand alongside its predecessor, a truly great film that will leave you cheering and eager for what comes next.
Posted Jun 06, 2023  Edit critic review
Fast X (2023) Matthew Jackson There are certain obvious pitfalls to such a story, and while “Fast X” definitely still feels like a fun ride, it can’t help but get caught up in doing too much at once, which is really saying something for a film in this franchise.
Posted Jun 05, 2023  Edit critic review
Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie (2023) Matthew Jackson “Still” focuses deftly not just on how Fox’s world evolved in the wake of his Parkinson’s diagnosis in the 1990s, but on how Fox now sees his entire existence when filtered through what he’s survived, what he’s celebrated, and what he’s won and lost.
Posted May 16, 2023  Edit critic review
Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves (2023) Matthew Jackson This is one of the years best doses of pure popcorn fun.
Posted Mar 31, 2023  Edit critic review
John Wick: Chapter 4 (2023) Matthew Jackson It’s action filmmaking at its finest, and a welcome addition to an already stellar story.
Posted Mar 24, 2023  Edit critic review
A Man Called Otto (2022) Matthew Jackson It’s a perfectly fine film, made better by a great cast and Hanks’ presence as a natural movie leader, and sometimes that’s enough.
Posted Jan 17, 2023  Edit critic review
Babylon (2022) Matthew Jackson It’s unquestionably Chazelle’s biggest movie, and while it might not have the same crowd-pleasing impact of “Whiplash” or “La La Land,” it also might be the best distillation yet of how and why this particular director makes movies.
Posted Jan 09, 2023  Edit critic review
Avatar: The Way of Water (2022) Matthew Jackson ...one of cinema’s great blockbuster artists is back, and he’s delivered a film so packed with spectacle that even the original “Avatar” pales in comparison.
Posted Jan 09, 2023  Edit critic review
Empire of Light (2022) Matthew Jackson It’s gorgeous filmmaking, and wonderfully intimate storytelling, all served in a melancholy, beautiful package that will sweep you away.
Posted Dec 12, 2022  Edit critic review
Violent Night (2022) Matthew Jackson This is R-rated holiday comedy done right, even if it never quite goes as far as the trailers might lead you to believe.
Posted Dec 02, 2022  Edit critic review
Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery (2022) Matthew Jackson It’s a movie every bit as fun as its predecessor, with just as much to say, and it’s easily one of the most satisfying times you’ll have with a movie this year.
Posted Nov 21, 2022  Edit critic review
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022) Matthew Jackson It’s a lot for one movie to take on, but thanks to Coogler’s graceful storytelling and the efforts of a stellar cast, the film shoulders that burden and then some, delivering one of the most exhilarating blockbuster experiences of the year.
Posted Nov 16, 2022  Edit critic review
Causeway (2022) Matthew Jackson “Causeway” works within a well-trod, accepted dramatic formula, but as with so many films like it, it’s all in the execution. In that regard, particularly when it comes to the performances, it’s a bright spot.
Posted Nov 07, 2022  Edit critic review
Tár (2022) Matthew Jackson It’s messy, and raw, and real, and when combined with the intense cinematic craft on display, that makes “Tár” one of the most deeply engrossing films you’re likely to see this year.
Posted Oct 31, 2022  Edit critic review
Halloween Ends (2022) Matthew Jackson It might not be the “Halloween” film you expected, but that’s exactly the point, and even if “Halloween Ends” disappoints you, you’re not going to forget what you saw anytime soon.
Posted Oct 17, 2022  Edit critic review
Samaritan (2022) Matthew Jackson Though not without its clever moments and flourishes of something bigger, it’s a film that feels like a series of half-measures, never quite going far enough in any direction to really set itself apart from the superhero movie pack.
Posted Aug 29, 2022  Edit critic review
Fall (2022) Matthew Jackson With a straightforward, pure sense of concept and an un-self-conscious pursuit of thrills for its audience, it’s the kind of film perfect for jumbo tubs of popcorn and boxes of candy, and that makes it fun even when its seams start to show.
Posted Aug 12, 2022  Edit critic review
Bullet Train (2022) Matthew Jackson Thanks to the talents of the cast and the basic visual competence that comes from Leitch’s years of action experience, you’ll have a pleasant ride, even if you don’t find the experience unforgettable.
Posted Aug 06, 2022  Edit critic review
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