Movies I Watched in 2021

by JoBloTheMovieCritic | created - 01 Jan 2021 | updated - 11 Feb 2022 | Public

All the movies I watched in 2021.

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1. Enola Holmes (2020)

PG-13 | 123 min | Action, Adventure, Crime

68 Metascore

When Enola Holmes (Sherlock's teen sister) discovers her mother is missing, she endeavours to find her, becoming a super-sleuth in her own right as she outwits her famous brother and unravels a dangerous conspiracy.

Director: Harry Bradbeer | Stars: Millie Bobby Brown, Henry Cavill, Sam Claflin, Helena Bonham Carter

Votes: 219,735

6/10 - whether it be the near-constant breaks in the fourth wall, the fact that the mystery seemed to be more of a secondary storyline, or another thing entirely, this highly-anticipated Netflix-acquired flick didn’t quite click for me as much as I expected

2. The Da Vinci Code (2006)

PG-13 | 149 min | Mystery, Thriller

46 Metascore

A murder inside the Louvre, and clues in Da Vinci paintings, lead to the discovery of a religious mystery protected by a secret society for two thousand years, which could shake the foundations of Christianity.

Director: Ron Howard | Stars: Tom Hanks, Audrey Tautou, Jean Reno, Ian McKellen

Votes: 459,023 | Gross: $217.54M

6/10 - occasionally confusing but nonetheless engaging thriller dives deep into the Catholic Church

3. Angels & Demons (2009)

PG-13 | 138 min | Action, Mystery, Thriller

48 Metascore

Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon works with a nuclear physicist to solve a murder and prevent a terrorist act against the Vatican during one of the significant events within the church.

Director: Ron Howard | Stars: Tom Hanks, Ewan McGregor, Ayelet Zurer, Stellan Skarsgård

Votes: 309,723 | Gross: $133.38M

6/10 - the second iteration in the series continues to be mildly confusing if you do not devote your undivided attention and its dive into the workings and theories of the Catholic Church

4. Words on Bathroom Walls (2020)

PG-13 | 110 min | Drama, Romance

61 Metascore

Diagnosed with a mental illness halfway through his senior year of high school, a witty, introspective teen struggles to keep it a secret while falling in love with a brilliant classmate who inspires him to not be defined by his condition.

Director: Thor Freudenthal | Stars: Charlie Plummer, Andy Garcia, Taylor Russell, AnnaSophia Robb

Votes: 13,558

8/10 - a pleasant and surprisingly emotional look at life with schizophrenia is aided by strong acting performances and a production team that clearly cares about the film

5. Inferno (I) (2016)

PG-13 | 121 min | Action, Adventure, Crime

42 Metascore

When Robert Langdon wakes up in an Italian hospital with amnesia, he teams up with Dr. Sienna Brooks and they race across Europe together against the clock to foil a deadly global plot.

Director: Ron Howard | Stars: Tom Hanks, Felicity Jones, Irrfan Khan, Ben Foster

Votes: 189,807 | Gross: $34.34M

6/10 - pandemic-centered thriller makes for a nice and less confusing addition to the Robert Langdon series

6. Mank (2020)

R | 131 min | Biography, Comedy, Drama

79 Metascore

1930s Hollywood is re-evaluated through the eyes of scathing social critic and alcoholic screenwriter Herman J. Mankiewicz as he races to finish the screenplay of Citizen Kane (1941).

Director: David Fincher | Stars: Gary Oldman, Amanda Seyfried, Lily Collins, Tom Pelphrey

Votes: 82,779

5/10 - as someone not very knowledgeable on older film history, I did not connect with this story and was routinely bored throughout the 2 and a quarter hour runtime

7. The Assistant (III) (2019)

R | 87 min | Drama

79 Metascore

A searing look at a day in the life of an assistant to a powerful executive. As Jane follows her daily routine, she grows increasingly aware of the insidious abuse that threatens every aspect of her position.

Director: Kitty Green | Stars: Julia Garner, Owen Holland, Jon Orsini, Rory Kulz

Votes: 26,203

4/10 - this film feels really monotonous and like a major missed opportunity for a more direct and overall better film for the #MeToo movement

8. One Night in Miami... (2020)

R | 114 min | Drama

83 Metascore

A fictional account of one incredible night where icons Muhammad Ali, Malcolm X, Sam Cooke, and Jim Brown gathered discussing their roles in the Civil Rights Movement and cultural upheaval of the 60s.

Director: Regina King | Stars: Kingsley Ben-Adir, Eli Goree, Aldis Hodge, Leslie Odom Jr.

Votes: 34,294

6/10 - while it does lag at times, One Night in Miami offers an interesting look at the historical lives of four prominent Black leaders in the 1960s

9. Unpregnant (2020)

PG-13 | 103 min | Comedy, Drama

61 Metascore

A 17-year old Missouri teen named Veronica discovers she has gotten pregnant, a development that threatens to end her dreams of matriculating at an Ivy League college, and the career that will follow.

Director: Rachel Lee Goldenberg | Stars: Haley Lu Richardson, Barbie Ferreira, Giancarlo Esposito, Alex MacNicoll

Votes: 9,838

7/10 - I feared this would be too similar to Never Rarely Sometimes Always, also released in 2020, but this one found a way to make the dramatic conflict light and comedic, allowing this one to stand on its own quite well

10. Honest Thief (2020)

PG-13 | 99 min | Action, Thriller

46 Metascore

Wanting to lead an honest life, a notorious bank robber turns himself in, only to be double-crossed by two ruthless FBI agents.

Director: Mark Williams | Stars: Liam Neeson, Kate Walsh, Jai Courtney, Jeffrey Donovan

Votes: 57,708 | Gross: $14.16M

6/10 - if you manage to find some entertainment value from a traditional Liam Neeson action thriller, this one will be right up your alley

11. Good Will Hunting (1997)

R | 126 min | Drama, Romance

71 Metascore

Will Hunting, a janitor at M.I.T., has a gift for mathematics, but needs help from a psychologist to find direction in his life.

Director: Gus Van Sant | Stars: Robin Williams, Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, Stellan Skarsgård

Votes: 1,069,133 | Gross: $138.43M

9/10 - the movie that made Matt Damon and Ben Affleck stars is an effective drama with plenty of heart

12. The Trial of the Chicago 7 (2020)

R | 129 min | Drama, History, Thriller

76 Metascore

The story of 7 people on trial stemming from various charges surrounding the uprising at the 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Illinois.

Director: Aaron Sorkin | Stars: Eddie Redmayne, Alex Sharp, Sacha Baron Cohen, Jeremy Strong

Votes: 193,465

8/10 - The Trial of the Chicago 7 satisfied my love of courtroom dramas, but left me wanting a little more

13. Love and Monsters (2020)

PG-13 | 109 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy

63 Metascore

Seven years after he survived the monster apocalypse, lovably hapless Joel leaves his cozy underground bunker behind on a quest to reunite with his high school sweetheart.

Director: Michael Matthews | Stars: Dylan O'Brien, Jessica Henwick, Michael Rooker, Dan Ewing

Votes: 145,532 | Gross: $1.07M

6/10 - unexpected sci-fi hit has good special effects but an unfulfilling story

14. On the Rocks (2020)

R | 96 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

73 Metascore

A young mother reconnects with her larger-than-life playboy father on an adventure through New York.

Director: Sofia Coppola | Stars: Bill Murray, Rashida Jones, Marlon Wayans, Jessica Henwick

Votes: 36,479

4/10 - maybe my taste is just too low brow, but this movie ended without anything worthwhile happening, leaving me unfulfilled and feeling robbed of my time

15. Just Mercy (2019)

PG-13 | 137 min | Biography, Crime, Drama

68 Metascore

World-renowned civil rights defense attorney Bryan Stevenson works to free a wrongly condemned death row prisoner.

Director: Destin Daniel Cretton | Stars: Michael B. Jordan, Jamie Foxx, Brie Larson, Charlie Pye Jr.

Votes: 75,794

8/10 - while it is not flawless, this hard-hitting true story will get you emotional and just might challenge some ideas you may have held before you viewed the film

16. The Ultimate Playlist of Noise (2021)

TV-MA | 99 min | Comedy, Drama, Music

Marcus, an audio-obsessed high school senior, learns he must undergo brain surgery that will render him deaf, and decides to seize control of his fate by recording the Ultimate Playlist of Noise.

Director: Bennett Lasseter | Stars: Keean Johnson, Madeline Brewer, Rya Kihlstedt, Ian Gomez

Votes: 1,088

6/10 - this Hulu Original teen romance attempts to follow in the footsteps of several of the past decade's teen movie hits (particularly the John Green film adaptations: The Fault in Our Stars and Paper Towns), but has some problematic messaging and simply fails to elicit the emotional response it clearly desires

17. Promising Young Woman (2020)

R | 113 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

72 Metascore

Nothing in Cassie's life is what it appears to be - she's wickedly smart, tantalizingly cunning, and she's living a secret double life. Now, an unexpected encounter is about to give Cassie a chance to right the wrongs from the past.

Director: Emerald Fennell | Stars: Carey Mulligan, Bo Burnham, Alison Brie, Clancy Brown

Votes: 211,893

10/10 - this incredibly well-made and remarkably fresh thriller features a plethora of strong performances (particularly that of Carey Mulligan) and bravely goes where few films before it have in utterly blasting rape culture

18. Locked Down (I) (2021)

R | 118 min | Comedy, Crime, Romance

42 Metascore

A couple attempts a high-risk, high-stakes jewelry heist at a department store.

Director: Doug Liman | Stars: Chiwetel Ejiofor, Anne Hathaway, Sonic, Dulé Hill

Votes: 13,604

2/10 - I don’t know where they went wrong because everything and everyone involved would recommend this would be good, but the end result is steaming hot garbage

19. Garage Sale Mysteries (2013–2020)
Episode: Searched & Seized (2020)

TV-G | Crime, Drama, Mystery

'Searched & Seized' finds Jenn's friend Miles running a police auction that features items seized in a money counterfeiting operation. When Miles turns up dead, Jenn suspects he may have ... See full summary »

Director: Neill Fearnley | Stars: Lori Loughlin, Sarah Strange, Steve Bacic, Eva Bourne

Votes: 333

6/10 - finale in the cut short Hallmark Movies & Mysteries series is a fun and gripping mystery

20. Baywatch (2017)

R | 116 min | Action, Comedy, Crime

37 Metascore

Devoted lifeguard Mitch Buchannon butts heads with a brash new recruit, as they uncover a criminal plot that threatens the future of the bay.

Director: Seth Gordon | Stars: Dwayne Johnson, Zac Efron, Alexandra Daddario, Priyanka Chopra Jonas

Votes: 202,278 | Gross: $58.06M

8/10 - funny, sexy, and attention-grabbing, this action comedy is good for some mindless entertainment

21. I'm Thinking of Ending Things (2020)

R | 134 min | Drama, Thriller

78 Metascore

Full of misgivings, a young woman travels with her new boyfriend to his parents' secluded farm. Upon arriving, she comes to question everything she thought she knew about him, and herself.

Director: Charlie Kaufman | Stars: Jesse Plemons, Jessie Buckley, Toni Collette, David Thewlis

Votes: 100,123

4/10 - boring and not as smart as it thinks it is, this Netflix film is not what I was expecting at all

22. We Are Your Friends (2015)

R | 96 min | Drama, Music, Romance

46 Metascore

Caught between a forbidden romance and the expectations of his friends, aspiring DJ Cole Carter attempts to find the path in life that leads to fame and fortune.

Director: Max Joseph | Stars: Zac Efron, Wes Bentley, Emily Ratajkowski, Jonny Weston

Votes: 40,579 | Gross: $3.59M

5/10 - empty and lifeless take on the LA dance music/DJ scene leaves so much on the table

23. Unhinged (I) (2020)

R | 90 min | Action, Thriller

40 Metascore

After a confrontation with an unstable man at an intersection, a woman becomes the target of his rage.

Director: Derrick Borte | Stars: Russell Crowe, Caren Pistorius, Gabriel Bateman, Jimmi Simpson

Votes: 76,832 | Gross: $20.83M

6/10 - Caren Pistorious shines in this implausible, but oddly entertaining thriller that will leave an impression

24. The White Tiger (2021)

R | 125 min | Crime, Drama

76 Metascore

An ambitious Indian driver uses his wit and cunning to escape from poverty and rise to the top. An epic journey based on the New York Times bestseller.

Director: Ramin Bahrani | Stars: Adarsh Gourav, Rajkummar Rao, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Vedant Sinha

Votes: 65,553

7/10 - a wonderfully original story is combined with great acting and a solid creative team to produce a good film to ring in 2021

25. Fifty Shades of Grey (2015)

R | 125 min | Drama, Romance, Thriller

46 Metascore

Literature student Anastasia Steele's life changes forever when she meets handsome, yet tormented, billionaire Christian Grey.

Director: Sam Taylor-Johnson | Stars: Dakota Johnson, Jamie Dornan, Jennifer Ehle, Eloise Mumford

Votes: 335,918 | Gross: $166.17M

4/10 - watching this movie is like watching a car crash - it is so unbelievably awful, but you can’t help but keep watching

26. Fifty Shades Darker (2017)

R | 118 min | Drama, Mystery, Romance

33 Metascore

While Christian wrestles with his inner demons, Anastasia must confront the anger and envy of the women who came before her.

Director: James Foley | Stars: Dakota Johnson, Jamie Dornan, Eric Johnson, Eloise Mumford

Votes: 111,544 | Gross: $114.38M

5/10 - retaining a stellar soundtrack and having a sliver of more story, Fifty Shades Darker is the rare sequel that outshines its predecessor

27. The Mauritanian (2021)

R | 129 min | Biography, Crime, Drama

53 Metascore

Mohamedou Ould Slahi fights for freedom after being detained and imprisoned without charge by the U.S. Government for years.

Director: Kevin Macdonald | Stars: Tahar Rahim, Nouhe Hamady Bari, Saadna Hamoud, Mohamed Yeslem Mousse

Votes: 61,830

7/10 - with such an amazingly talented cast and a compelling real life event, I couldn’t help but feel like this movie was one missed opportunity after the next

28. Bad Moms (2016)

R | 100 min | Comedy

60 Metascore

When three overworked and under-appreciated moms are pushed beyond their limits, they ditch their conventional responsibilities for a jolt of long overdue freedom, fun and comedic self-indulgence.

Directors: Jon Lucas, Scott Moore | Stars: Mila Kunis, Kathryn Hahn, Kristen Bell, Christina Applegate

Votes: 134,557 | Gross: $113.26M

10/10 - non-stop laughs and a charming cast keeps this modern comedy fresh and worth repeat viewings

29. Bombshell (I) (2019)

R | 109 min | Biography, Drama

64 Metascore

A group of women take on Fox News head Roger Ailes and the toxic atmosphere he presided over at the network.

Director: Jay Roach | Stars: Charlize Theron, Nicole Kidman, Margot Robbie, John Lithgow

Votes: 126,969

10/10 - this is one of the year's absolute best with award-worthy acting, impressive makeup and costuming, and an incisive look at an important and relevant current event

30. Fifty Shades Freed (2018)

R | 105 min | Drama, Mystery, Romance

31 Metascore

Anastasia and Christian get married, but Jack Hyde continues to threaten their relationship.

Director: James Foley | Stars: Dakota Johnson, Jamie Dornan, Eric Johnson, Eloise Mumford

Votes: 74,185 | Gross: $100.41M

6/10 - they really saved the best for last in this surprisingly decent and thrilling conclusion to this box office juggernaut of a franchise

31. Minari (2020)

PG-13 | 115 min | Drama

89 Metascore

A Korean American family moves to an Arkansas farm in search of its own American dream. Amidst the challenges of new life in the strange and rugged Ozarks, they discover the undeniable resilience of family and what really makes a home.

Director: Lee Isaac Chung | Stars: Steven Yeun, Han Yeri, Alan Kim, Noel Cho

Votes: 97,167

8/10 - thanks in large part to a stellar cast (including the young actors) and dedicated direction, this film is a delight

32. The Little Things (2021)

R | 128 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

54 Metascore

Kern County Deputy Sheriff Joe Deacon is sent to Los Angeles for what should have been a quick evidence-gathering assignment. Instead, he becomes embroiled in the search for a serial killer who is terrorizing the city.

Director: John Lee Hancock | Stars: Denzel Washington, Rami Malek, Jared Leto, Chris Bauer

Votes: 126,558

6/10 - what is set up to be a relatively good crime thriller turns out to be a muddled, pointless drama unworthy of its cast and crew’s talents

33. Bliss (I) (2021)

R | 103 min | Drama, Romance, Sci-Fi

40 Metascore

A mind-bending love story following Greg who, after recently being divorced and then fired, meets the mysterious Isabel, a woman living on the streets and convinced that the polluted, broken world around them is a computer simulation.

Director: Mike Cahill | Stars: Owen Wilson, Salma Hayek, Nesta Cooper, Jorge Lendeborg Jr.

Votes: 20,206

3/10 - the trailer for this one had me expecting something more along the lines of Welcome to Marwen or Serenity (which I actually enjoyed), but this muddled mess of a film failed in almost all aspects

34. Judas and the Black Messiah (2021)

R | 126 min | Biography, Drama, History

84 Metascore

Offered a plea deal by the FBI, William O'Neal infiltrates the Illinois chapter of the Black Panther Party to gather intelligence on Chairman Fred Hampton.

Director: Shaka King | Stars: LaKeith Stanfield, Daniel Kaluuya, Jesse Plemons, Dominique Fishback

Votes: 91,535

6/10 - like many of the awards contenders this year, this film settles on being just good instead of taking the next step to be truly great

35. Malcolm & Marie (2021)

R | 106 min | Drama, Romance

53 Metascore

A director and his girlfriend's relationship is tested after they return home from his movie premiere and face each other's turmoil during one long night.

Director: Sam Levinson | Stars: John David Washington, Zendaya

Votes: 41,102

6/10 - apart from giving Zendaya and John David Washington an opportunity to brilliantly portray deeply flawed characters, this film seems to lack much purpose

36. Supernova (II) (2020)

R | 95 min | Drama, Romance

73 Metascore

Sam and Tusker are traveling across England in their old RV to visit friends, family and places from their past. Since Tusker was diagnosed with dementia two years ago, their time together is the most important thing they have.

Director: Harry Macqueen | Stars: Colin Firth, Stanley Tucci, Pippa Haywood, Peter MacQueen

Votes: 14,359

5/10 - slow and depressing dementia drama never really makes it worth your time investment

37. Ships in the Night: A Martha's Vineyard Mystery (2020 TV Movie)

84 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

When an art gallery robbery leads to the death of the contemptible gallery manager, former Boston detective Jeff Jackson teams up with local doctor - and old flame - Dr. Zee Madeiras, to catch the killer.

Director: Mark Jean | Stars: Jesse Metcalfe, Sarah Lind, Eric Keenleyside, Chelsea Hobbs

Votes: 871

4/10 - bad writing and worse-than-usual acting plague the newest installment in this Hallmark mystery series

38. To All the Boys I've Loved Before (2018)

TV-14 | 99 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

64 Metascore

A teenage girl's secret love letters are exposed and wreak havoc on her love life.

Director: Susan Johnson | Stars: Lana Condor, Noah Centineo, Janel Parrish, Anna Cathcart

Votes: 123,936

7/10 - surprisingly good Netflix original based on the best-selling YA novel (maybe Netflix can actually make a decent teen movie?) - not to mention that I credit it for popularizing the career of Lauv

39. To All the Boys: P.S. I Still Love You (2020)

TV-14 | 101 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

54 Metascore

Lara Jean and Peter have just taken their relationship from pretend to officially official when another recipient of one of her old love letters enters the picture.

Director: Michael Fimognari | Stars: Lana Condor, Noah Centineo, Jordan Fisher, Anna Cathcart

Votes: 46,531

7/10 - solid sequel kept it cheesy and kept up the incredible music that I have grown to expect from this series, but where on Earth was Josh (Israel Broussard)?

40. To All the Boys: Always and Forever (2021)

TV-14 | 109 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

65 Metascore

Lara Jean's senior year of high school takes center stage when she returns from a family trip to Korea and considers her college plans--with and without Peter.

Director: Michael Fimognari | Stars: Lana Condor, Noah Centineo, Janel Parrish, Anna Cathcart

Votes: 33,276

6/10 - while parts of the plot felt redundant of last year’s The Kissing Booth 2 (I understand this book came first, but nonetheless) and it felt like the weakest of the series, the last half of this movie is a nice conclusion to the hit Netflix trilogy

41. Friendsgiving (2020)

R | 95 min | Comedy, Drama

Molly and Abbey, along with their crew of close friends and acquaintances, host a dysfunctional, comical and chaotic Thanksgiving dinner.

Director: Nicol Paone | Stars: Malin Akerman, Kat Dennings, Jack Donnelly, Aisha Tyler

Votes: 3,760

5/10 - good cast can’t make this low quality script amount to anything worth your time

42. The Kid Detective (2020)

R | 100 min | Comedy, Drama, Mystery

74 Metascore

A once-celebrated kid detective, now 32, continues to solve the same trivial mysteries between hangovers and bouts of self-pity; until a naive client brings him his first 'adult' case to find out who brutally murdered her boyfriend.

Director: Evan Morgan | Stars: Kaitlyn Chalmers-Rizzato, Adam Brody, Kaleb Horn, Wendy Crewson

Votes: 22,532

7/10 - while the movie as a whole had a few issues, I honestly did not expect such a good mystery to come out of this movie

43. Garage Sale Mysteries (2013–2020)
Episode: Garage Sale Mystery (2013)

TV-PG | 120 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Jen hunts at garage sales. At one she makes a lunch date with Kate. She finds her dead in her house. The police says accident. Jen thinks murder related to her break-ins after garage sales theory.

Director: Peter DeLuise | Stars: Lori Loughlin, Rick Ravanello, Andrew Dunbar, Sara Canning

Votes: 1,648

6/10 - nice start to the beloved Hallmark Movies & Mysteries series is engaging and has a good mystery

44. Garage Sale Mysteries (2013–2020)
Episode: Garage Sale Mystery: All That Glitters (2014)

TV-PG | 87 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

The owner of a storage place is found by Jen's deduction, murdered. Jen saw an upset ex customer there earlier and the owner mentioned divorce. Is the break-in at Jen and Dany's store related? Dany meets a new guy.

Director: Peter DeLuise | Stars: Lori Loughlin, Sarah Strange, Steve Bacic, Kavan Smith

Votes: 1,349

5/10 - not a bad entry in the series, but this one was not as intriguing nor entertaining as its predecessor

45. Crossword Mysteries: Terminal Descent (2021 TV Movie)

TV-G | 84 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

After volunteering to participate in a crossword solving competition with a new supercomputer, crossword puzzle editor Tess Harper finds herself swept up into the investigation of the bizarre murder of the tech CEO.

Director: Peter Benson | Stars: Lacey Chabert, Brennan Elliott, Barbara Niven, John Kapelos

Votes: 886

7/10 - classic Hallmark Movies & Mysteries light-hearted fun is paired with a fun techy twist

46. Garage Sale Mysteries (2013–2020)
Episode: Garage Sale Mystery: The Deadly Room (2015)

TV-PG | 83 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Jennifer uses her intuitive skills to investigate her friend's death in a multimillion-dollar home with a dark history.

Director: Peter DeLuise | Stars: Lori Loughlin, Sarah Strange, Steve Bacic, Brendan Meyer

Votes: 1,258

7/10 - fun and original mystery is one of the better Hallmark Movies and Mysteries features

47. Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar (2021)

PG-13 | 107 min | Comedy, Fantasy

64 Metascore

Lifelong friends Barb and Star embark on the adventure of a lifetime when they decide to leave their small Midwestern town for the first time - ever.

Director: Josh Greenbaum | Stars: Kristen Wiig, Annie Mumolo, Jamie Dornan, Damon Wayans Jr.

Votes: 20,044

10/10- definitely a love-or-hate kind of movie (I for one loved it) that is part musical (I’m looking at that showstopper from Jamie Dornan), part rom-com, part spy flick, and a whole lot of satirical fun

48. I Care a Lot (2020)

R | 118 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama

66 Metascore

A crooked legal guardian who drains the savings of her elderly wards meets her match when a woman she tries to swindle turns out to be more than she first appears.

Director: J Blakeson | Stars: Rosamund Pike, Peter Dinklage, Eiza González, Dianne Wiest

Votes: 146,214

8/10 - stellar acting, twisty writing, and stylish filmmaking make this darkly comedic thriller worth your attention and time

49. Garage Sale Mysteries (2013–2020)
Episode: Garage Sale Mystery: The Wedding Dress (2015)

TV-G | 83 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

The owner of an antique store comes across a wedding dress with a mysterious past and vows to solve the mystery of the missing groom.

Director: Peter DeLuise | Stars: Lori Loughlin, Sarah Strange, Steve Bacic, Eva Bourne

Votes: 1,201

5/10 - flawed mystery makes for the weakest entry in the Garage Sale Mystery series so far

50. Let Him Go (2020)

R | 113 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller

63 Metascore

A retired sheriff and his wife, grieving over the death of their son, set out to find their only grandson.

Director: Thomas Bezucha | Stars: Diane Lane, Kevin Costner, Kayli Carter, Ryan Bruce

Votes: 34,966

4/10 - maybe I am just too far outside of the target audience, but this sort-of western’s acting was its only redeeming quality

51. Crazy, Stupid, Love. (2011)

PG-13 | 118 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

68 Metascore

A middle-aged husband's life changes dramatically when his wife asks him for a divorce. He seeks to rediscover his manhood with the help of a newfound friend, Jacob, learning to pick up girls at bars.

Directors: Glenn Ficarra, John Requa | Stars: Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling, Julianne Moore, Emma Stone

Votes: 564,804 | Gross: $84.35M

6/10 - disappointing rom-com has a great cast, but fails to live up to the other great reviews it has received from critics and audiences alike

52. Garage Sale Mysteries (2013–2020)
Episode: Garage Sale Mystery: Guilty Until Proven Innocent (2016)

TV-G | 84 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Antiques guru Jennifer Shannon (Lori Loughlin) investigates a murder after an old college friend becomes the prime suspect.

Director: Peter DeLuise | Stars: Lori Loughlin, Sarah Strange, Steve Bacic, Eva Bourne

Votes: 1,102

6/10 - captivating mystery will hold your interest and keep you guessing

53. Kajillionaire (2020)

R | 104 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama

78 Metascore

A woman's life is turned upside down when her criminal parents invite an outsider to join them on a major heist they're planning.

Director: Miranda July | Stars: Richard Jenkins, Debra Winger, Evan Rachel Wood, Patricia Belcher

Votes: 22,112

5/10 - maybe I saw this too quickly after the superior and somewhat similarly themed I Care a Lot, but this one just didn’t have the “it” factor I felt it needed

54. Bridesmaids (I) (2011)

R | 125 min | Comedy

75 Metascore

Competition between the maid of honor and a bridesmaid, over who is the bride's best friend, threatens to upend the life of an out-of-work pastry chef.

Director: Paul Feig | Stars: Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph, Rose Byrne, Terry Crews

Votes: 309,337 | Gross: $169.11M

7/10 - after watching this writing team deliver near-constant laughs in Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar, I have a newfound respect for this movie even though it made me sad more often than I found myself laughing

55. Mix Up in the Mediterranean (2021 TV Movie)

TV-G | 84 min | Comedy, Romance

A small-town cook impersonates his big city chef twin to compete in a culinary contest and falls for the woman in charge of the event, who thinks he is the brother who is married.

Director: Jonathan Wright | Stars: Jeremy Jordan, Jessica Lowndes, Callum Blue, Edward De Gaetano

Votes: 1,103

6/10 - the huge step for Hallmark in the inclusion of the first gay main character and beautiful sets are wasted on this been-there-seen-that plot

56. Outside the Wire (2021)

R | 114 min | Action, Adventure, Fantasy

45 Metascore

In the near future, a drone pilot sent into a war zone finds himself paired with a top-secret android officer on a mission to stop a nuclear attack.

Director: Mikael Håfström | Stars: Anthony Mackie, Damson Idris, Enzo Cilenti, Emily Beecham

Votes: 45,490

4/10 - bland sci-fi action feature won’t be remembered next month, let alone in the years to come

57. Breaking News in Yuba County (2021)

R | 96 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama

24 Metascore

A woman takes advantage of her growing celebrity status when the police and the public think her dead husband is just missing.

Director: Tate Taylor | Stars: Allison Janney, Mila Kunis, Regina Hall, Awkwafina

Votes: 7,165

6/10 - this direct-to-DVD film is one that I wouldn’t have bothered with except they happened to get some of my favorite stars and director on board...and let’s just say while engaging, it isn’t a must-see by any means

58. Tom and Jerry (II) (2021)

PG | 101 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy

32 Metascore

A chaotic battle ensues between Jerry Mouse, who has taken refuge in the Royal Gate Hotel, and Tom Cat, who is hired to drive him away before the day of a big wedding arrives.

Director: Tim Story | Stars: Chloë Grace Moretz, Michael Peña, Colin Jost, Tom

Votes: 39,896 | Gross: $46.54M

4/10 - I hope Chloë Grace Moretz and the rest of the cast/crew got a big payday for having their names attached to this poorly-plotted, strange 2D animation-live action hybrid

59. Now You See Me (I) (2013)

PG-13 | 115 min | Crime, Mystery, Thriller

50 Metascore

An FBI agent and an Interpol detective track a team of illusionists who pull off bank heists during their performances, and reward their audiences with the money.

Director: Louis Leterrier | Stars: Jesse Eisenberg, Common, Mark Ruffalo, Woody Harrelson

Votes: 708,745 | Gross: $117.72M

10/10 - an absolutely fantastic movie that keeps the audience entertained time and time again

60. Silk Road (2021)

R | 112 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller

41 Metascore

Philosophical twenty-something Ross Ulbricht creates Silk Road, a dark net website that sells drugs, while DEA agent Rick Bowden goes undercover to bring him down.

Director: Tiller Russell | Stars: Nick Robinson, Jennifer Yun, Jimmi Simpson, Jason Clarke

Votes: 6,701

7/10 - compelling cat-and-mouse game between drug cyber criminal and past-his-prime federal agent shines a light on a fascinating real story that I had somehow escaped hearing about (also loved the Love, Simon reunion)

61. Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar (2021)

PG-13 | 107 min | Comedy, Fantasy

64 Metascore

Lifelong friends Barb and Star embark on the adventure of a lifetime when they decide to leave their small Midwestern town for the first time - ever.

Director: Josh Greenbaum | Stars: Kristen Wiig, Annie Mumolo, Jamie Dornan, Damon Wayans Jr.

Votes: 20,044

10/10 - second time this year (see #47 for full review)

62. Moxie (I) (2021)

PG-13 | 111 min | Comedy, Drama

54 Metascore

Inspired by her mom's rebellious past and a confident new friend, a shy 16-year-old publishes an anonymous zine calling out sexism at her school.

Director: Amy Poehler | Stars: Hadley Robinson, Lauren Tsai, Alycia Pascual-Pena, Nico Hiraga

Votes: 28,740

7/10 - while definitely flawed, this funny and empowering Netflix feature is unabashedly woke and feminist without feeling too “messagey”

63. Land (I) (2021)

PG-13 | 89 min | Adventure, Drama

61 Metascore

Edee, in the aftermath of an unfathomable event, finds herself unable to stay connected to the world and retreats to the wilds of the Rockies. After a local hunter brings her back from the brink of death, she must find a way to live again.

Director: Robin Wright | Stars: Robin Wright, Demián Bichir, Sarah Dawn Pledge, Kim Dickens

Votes: 15,887

5/10 - Robin Wright’s directorial debut was a well-acted drama that unfortunately was far too dull for my personal tastes

64. Nomadland (2020)

R | 107 min | Drama

87 Metascore

A woman in her sixties, after losing everything in the Great Recession, embarks on a journey through the American West, living as a van-dwelling modern-day nomad.

Director: Chloé Zhao | Stars: Frances McDormand, David Strathairn, Linda May, Gay DeForest

Votes: 183,577

6/10 - while expertly crafted and a good follow-up performance for McDormand after Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri, this movie did not leave the lasting impact on me that it did for so many others

65. The United States vs. Billie Holiday (2021)

R | 126 min | Biography, Drama, Music

52 Metascore

Follows Holiday during her career as she is targeted by the Federal Department of Narcotics with an undercover sting operation led by black Federal Agent Jimmy Fletcher, with whom she has a tumultuous affair.

Director: Lee Daniels | Stars: Andra Day, Trevante Rhodes, Garrett Hedlund, Natasha Lyonne

Votes: 14,683

7/10 - thanks in large part to an outstanding performance from Andra Day as Billie Holiday, this story that needs to be shared with the masses should receive lots of awards consideration

66. Drag Me to Hell (2009)

PG-13 | 99 min | Horror

83 Metascore

A loan officer who evicts an old woman from her home finds herself the recipient of a supernatural curse. Desperate, she turns to a seer to try and save her soul, while evil forces work to push her to a breaking point.

Director: Sam Raimi | Stars: Alison Lohman, Justin Long, Ruth Livier, Lorna Raver

Votes: 217,582 | Gross: $42.10M

4/10 - a bit too campy and with an overall feeling of cheapness, this Sami Raimi horror flick didn’t do it for me

67. Raya and the Last Dragon (2021)

PG | 107 min | Animation, Action, Adventure

74 Metascore

In a realm known as Kumandra, a re-imagined Earth inhabited by an ancient civilization, a warrior named Raya is determined to find the last dragon.

Directors: Don Hall, Carlos López Estrada, Paul Briggs, John Ripa | Stars: Kelly Marie Tran, Awkwafina, Gemma Chan, Izaac Wang

Votes: 171,945 | Gross: $54.72M

5/10 - while pretty to look at, this movie felt really redundant and I doubt I will remember much if anything of this movie in a few months

68. Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar (2021)

PG-13 | 107 min | Comedy, Fantasy

64 Metascore

Lifelong friends Barb and Star embark on the adventure of a lifetime when they decide to leave their small Midwestern town for the first time - ever.

Director: Josh Greenbaum | Stars: Kristen Wiig, Annie Mumolo, Jamie Dornan, Damon Wayans Jr.

Votes: 20,044

10/10 - third time this year (see #47 for full review)

69. Rough Night (2017)

R | 101 min | Comedy

51 Metascore

Things go terribly wrong for a group of girlfriends who hire a male stripper for a bachelorette party in Miami.

Director: Lucia Aniello | Stars: Scarlett Johansson, Kate McKinnon, Zoë Kravitz, Ilana Glazer

Votes: 55,850 | Gross: $22.11M

10/10 - absolutely hysterical comedy from an amazing duo of writers and a terrific cast (Kate McKinnon takes the cake)

70. All My Life (2020)

PG-13 | 91 min | Drama, Romance

39 Metascore

A couple's wedding plans are thrown off course when the groom is diagnosed with liver cancer.

Director: Marc Meyers | Stars: Jessica Rothe, Harry Shum Jr., Marielle Scott, Chrissie Fit

Votes: 6,089

7/10 - whether she is reliving the same day over and over again, rocking 80s style, or now dealing with the impending loss of her love, Jessica Rothe never disappoints and elevates this from a rather run of the mill romantic drama to something special

71. How to Build a Girl (2019)

R | 102 min | Comedy

69 Metascore

A teenager living with her working-class family on a council estate in Wolverhampton, England, grows up to become a popular but conflicted music journalist.

Director: Coky Giedroyc | Stars: Beanie Feldstein, Cleo, Dónal Finn, Paddy Considine

Votes: 5,098

5/10 - usually Beanie Feldstein doesn’t disappoint, but this movie fell flat on most accounts (and don’t even get me started on Beanie’s accent)

72. The Lego Movie (2014)

PG | 100 min | Animation, Action, Adventure

83 Metascore

An ordinary LEGO construction worker, thought to be the prophesied as "special", is recruited to join a quest to stop an evil tyrant from gluing the LEGO universe into eternal stasis.

Directors: Phil Lord, Christopher Miller | Stars: Chris Pratt, Will Ferrell, Elizabeth Banks, Will Arnett

Votes: 388,534 | Gross: $257.76M

8/10 - this modern animated classic will keep kids and adults alike laughing and engaged

73. Legally Blonde (2001)

PG-13 | 96 min | Comedy, Romance

59 Metascore

Elle Woods, a fashionable sorority queen, is dumped by her boyfriend. She decides to follow him to law school. While she is there, she figures out that there is more to her than just looks.

Director: Robert Luketic | Stars: Reese Witherspoon, Luke Wilson, Selma Blair, Matthew Davis

Votes: 248,414 | Gross: $96.52M

10/10 - a delightful classic that will have you laughing and clapping

74. Romy and Michele's High School Reunion (1997)

R | 92 min | Comedy

60 Metascore

Two dim-witted, inseparable friends hit the road for their ten-year high school reunion and concoct an elaborate lie about their lives in order to impress their classmates.

Director: David Mirkin | Stars: Mira Sorvino, Lisa Kudrow, Janeane Garofalo, Alan Cumming

Votes: 53,111 | Gross: $29.21M

7/10 - this comedy classic screams 90s at every turn and is funny throughout despite relatively few laugh-out-loud moments

75. Love, Simon (2018)

PG-13 | 110 min | Comedy, Drama

72 Metascore

Simon Spier keeps a huge secret from his family, his friends and all of his classmates: he's gay. When that secret is threatened, Simon must face everyone and come to terms with his identity.

Director: Greg Berlanti | Stars: Nick Robinson, Jennifer Garner, Josh Duhamel, Katherine Langford

Votes: 125,958 | Gross: $40.83M

10/10 - such an important and groundbreaking film, not to mention hilarious - go watch it...like right now!

76. The Devil Wears Prada (2006)

PG-13 | 109 min | Comedy, Drama

62 Metascore

A smart but sensible new graduate lands a job as an assistant to Miranda Priestly, the demanding editor-in-chief of a high fashion magazine.

Director: David Frankel | Stars: Anne Hathaway, Meryl Streep, Adrian Grenier, Emily Blunt

Votes: 467,563 | Gross: $124.74M

9/10 - fun film about fashion even for the fashionably clueless

77. Long Weekend (2021)

R | 91 min | Comedy, Romance

53 Metascore

A struggling writer meets an enigmatic woman who enters his life at the right time.

Director: Steve Basilone | Stars: Steve Basilone, Jennifer Irwin, Jess Jacobs, Finn Wittrock

Votes: 2,037

6/10 - surprisingly impactful romantic drama will be one I hope to revisit despite a weird and slightly off-putting twist

78. The Chronicle Mysteries (2019–2021)
Episode: Helped to Death (2021)

86 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Alex and Drew investigate a self help retreat and the controversial life coach who oversees it.

Director: Jason Bourque | Stars: Alison Sweeney, Benjamin Ayres, Rebecca Staab, Olivia Steele Falconer

Votes: 456

5/10 - interesting, but not particularly noteworthy entry in the only okay Chronicle Mysteries series

79. Garage Sale Mysteries (2013–2020)
Episode: Garage Sale Mystery: The Novel Murders (2016)

TV-G | 84 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Antiques expert Jennifer Shannon thinks two clues found at the scene of a murder are really clues from a mystery novel.

Director: Norma Bailey | Stars: Lori Loughlin, Sarah Strange, Steve Bacic, Eva Bourne

Votes: 1,116

6/10 - clever murder mystery is extra enjoyable for fans of classic mystery novels

80. Yes Day (2021)

PG | 86 min | Comedy, Family

46 Metascore

A mom and dad who usually say no decide to say yes to their kids' wildest requests with a few ground rules on a whirlwind day of fun and adventure.

Director: Miguel Arteta | Stars: Jennifer Garner, Edgar Ramírez, Jenna Ortega, Julian Lerner

Votes: 30,058

6/10 - fun family flick has lots of positive messaging, inclusive depictions, and the everlasting charm of Jennifer Garner

81. Garage Sale Mysteries (2013–2020)
Episode: Garage Sale Mystery: The Art of Murder (2017)

TV-G | 84 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

While setting up a charity garage sale, Jennifer Shannon discovers a body in the attic of a nearby home. Using her eye for detail, as well as her experience with antiques and murder, Jennifer puts together clues that help catch a killer.

Director: Kristoffer Tabori | Stars: Lori Loughlin, Sarah Strange, Steve Bacic, Eva Bourne

Votes: 1,069

5/10 - not much else to say except this Garage Sale Mystery was just not as engaging as they usually are

82. The Endless (I) (2017)

Not Rated | 111 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror

80 Metascore

As kids, they escaped a UFO death cult. Now, two adult brothers seek answers after an old videotape surfaces and brings them back to where they began.

Directors: Justin Benson, Aaron Moorhead | Stars: Aaron Moorhead, Justin Benson, Callie Hernandez, Tate Ellington

Votes: 49,465 | Gross: $0.27M

5/10 - cult-set indie drama does not reach the heights that I thought it would, but I still look forward to checking out some more of Moorhead/Benson’s films

83. The Courier (2020)

PG-13 | 112 min | Drama, History, Mystery

65 Metascore

Businessman Greville Wynne is asked by a Russian source to try to help put an end to the Cuban Missile Crisis.

Director: Dominic Cooke | Stars: Benedict Cumberbatch, Merab Ninidze, Rachel Brosnahan, Vladimir Chuprikov

Votes: 73,692 | Gross: $6.61M

5/10 - fascinating true story does not make for as good of a movie as one would likely expect

84. Promising Young Woman (2020)

R | 113 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

72 Metascore

Nothing in Cassie's life is what it appears to be - she's wickedly smart, tantalizingly cunning, and she's living a secret double life. Now, an unexpected encounter is about to give Cassie a chance to right the wrongs from the past.

Director: Emerald Fennell | Stars: Carey Mulligan, Bo Burnham, Alison Brie, Clancy Brown

Votes: 211,893

10/10 - second time this year (see #17 for full review)

85. Booksmart (2019)

R | 102 min | Comedy

84 Metascore

On the eve of their high-school graduation, two academic superstars and best friends realize they should have worked less and played more. Determined not to fall short of their peers, the girls try to cram four years of fun into one night.

Director: Olivia Wilde | Stars: Kaitlyn Dever, Beanie Feldstein, Jessica Williams, Jason Sudeikis

Votes: 131,219 | Gross: $22.68M

10/10 - apart from the weird animated scene, this one was absolutely hysterical and truly delightful

86. Tragedy Girls (2017)

R | 98 min | Comedy, Crime, Horror

58 Metascore

A twist on the slasher genre, following two death-obsessed teenage girls who use their online show about real-life tragedies to send their small mid-western town into a frenzy, and cement their legacy as modern horror legends.

Director: Tyler MacIntyre | Stars: Brianna Hildebrand, Alexandra Shipp, Jack Quaid, Kevin Durand

Votes: 11,618 | Gross: $0.06M

7/10 - unique and stylized horror flick has an incredible cast and what I imagine to be great rewatchability

87. Spree (2020)

Not Rated | 93 min | Comedy, Crime, Horror

42 Metascore

Thirsty for a following, Kurt Kunkle is a rideshare driver who has figured out a deadly plan to go viral.

Director: Eugene Kotlyarenko | Stars: Joe Keery, David Arquette, Joshua Ovalle, A.J. Del Cueto

Votes: 16,751

6/10 - this felt like a much darker version of 2016’s Nerve, but Joe Keery and Sasheer Zamata gave good, compelling performances

88. Boogie (2021)

R | 90 min | Drama, Sport

54 Metascore

Coming-of-age story of Alfred "Boogie" Chin, a basketball phenom living in Queens, New York, who dreams of one day playing in the NBA. While his parents pressure him to focus on earning a scholarship to an elite college, Boogie must find a way to navigate a new girlfriend, high school, on-court rivals and the burden of expectation.

Director: Eddie Huang | Stars: Taylor Takahashi, Pamelyn Chee, Jorge Lendeborg Jr., Taylour Paige

Votes: 2,546

5/10 - this film will not be one that I remember much of beyond the fine line it walked in terms of Black cultural appropriation and the charisma exuding from Taylour Paige

89. Swimfan (2002)

PG-13 | 85 min | Drama, Thriller

29 Metascore

A high school senior with a promising swimming career has a one-night stand with consequences.

Director: John Polson | Stars: Jesse Bradford, Erika Christensen, Shiri Appleby, Kate Burton

Votes: 21,214 | Gross: $28.56M

7/10 - a super fun teen thriller in the vain of Fatal Attraction or 2017’s You Get Me with the campiness of a early-2000s teen movie and the remarkable Shiri Appleby

90. Judas and the Black Messiah (2021)

R | 126 min | Biography, Drama, History

84 Metascore

Offered a plea deal by the FBI, William O'Neal infiltrates the Illinois chapter of the Black Panther Party to gather intelligence on Chairman Fred Hampton.

Director: Shaka King | Stars: LaKeith Stanfield, Daniel Kaluuya, Jesse Plemons, Dominique Fishback

Votes: 91,535

6/10 - second time this year (see #34 for full review)

91. Shutter Island (2010)

R | 138 min | Drama, Mystery, Thriller

63 Metascore

Teddy Daniels and Chuck Aule, two US marshals, are sent to an asylum on a remote island in order to investigate the disappearance of a patient, where Teddy uncovers a shocking truth about the place.

Director: Martin Scorsese | Stars: Leonardo DiCaprio, Emily Mortimer, Mark Ruffalo, Ben Kingsley

Votes: 1,457,979 | Gross: $128.01M

6/10 - with the typical pretentiousness of a Martin Scorsese film, this psychology-driven thriller is captivating but not revolutionary

92. Bad Trip (2021)

Unrated | 86 min | Comedy

61 Metascore

This mix of a scripted buddy comedy road movie and a real hidden camera prank show follows the outrageous misadventures of two buds stuck in a rut who embark on a cross-country road trip to NYC. The storyline sets up shocking real pranks.

Director: Kitao Sakurai | Stars: Eric André, Michaela Conlin, Lil Rel Howery, Tiffany Haddish

Votes: 27,461

3/10 - this unbelievable Borat knockoff is frustrating (can we give Tiffany Haddish a role that isn’t so stereotypical and tired?!) and remarkably unfunny (especially given the cast involved)

93. Best Worst Thing That Ever Could Have Happened (2016)

95 min | Documentary

81 Metascore

This film from acclaimed theater director Lonny Price charts the journey of the original cast of Stephen Sondheim's "Merrily We Roll Along" in the 30-plus years since the musical debuted on Broadway at the Alvin Theatre in 1981.

Director: Lonny Price | Stars: Jason Alexander, Donna Marie Asbury, James Bonkovsky, David Cady

Votes: 739 | Gross: $0.10M

7/10 - very fascinating look at one of the biggest flops to ever hit the Broadway stage and the legacy that continues to this day

94. The Father (I) (2020)

PG-13 | 97 min | Drama, Mystery

88 Metascore

A man refuses all assistance from his daughter as he ages. As he tries to make sense of his changing circumstances, he begins to doubt his loved ones, his own mind and even the fabric of his reality.

Director: Florian Zeller | Stars: Anthony Hopkins, Olivia Colman, Mark Gatiss, Olivia Williams

Votes: 193,458

8/10 - affecting and innovative film leaves a mark in large part due to the performances of its talented cast

95. Godzilla vs. Kong (2021)

PG-13 | 113 min | Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller

59 Metascore

The epic next chapter in the cinematic Monsterverse pits two of the greatest icons in motion picture history against each other--the fearsome Godzilla and the mighty Kong--with humanity caught in the balance.

Director: Adam Wingard | Stars: Alexander Skarsgård, Millie Bobby Brown, Rebecca Hall, Brian Tyree Henry

Votes: 241,829 | Gross: $100.92M

8/10 - while some problems from Godzilla: King of Monsters continue and it will certainly not win any storytelling awards, this visually-stunning blockbuster is truly epic

96. Coming to America (1988)

R | 117 min | Comedy, Romance

47 Metascore

An extremely pampered African prince travels to Queens, New York and goes undercover to find a wife that he can respect for her intelligence and strong will.

Director: John Landis | Stars: Eddie Murphy, Paul Bates, Garcelle Beauvais, Feather

Votes: 223,678 | Gross: $128.15M

5/10 - such a well-regarded and cult classic comedy failed to make me laugh much or meet the high expectations it set

97. Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: How to Con a Con (2021 TV Movie)

84 min | Mystery

When one of Aida Teagarden's real estate clients is found murdered, her sleuthing daughter, Aurora sets out with her fiancé, Nick, to solve the murder.

Director: Tony Dean Smith | Stars: Candace Cameron Bure, Niall Matter, Marilu Henner, Lexa Doig

Votes: 804

6/10 - one of the more forgettable entries in the long-running mystery series, but good enough for the hour and 20 minutes spent watching

98. A Week Away (2021)

TV-PG | 94 min | Drama, Family, Musical

32 Metascore

With nowhere left to go, Will Hawkins finds himself at camp for the first time. His instinct is to run, but he finds a friend, a father figure, and even a girl who awakens his heart. Most of all, he finally finds a home.

Director: Roman White | Stars: Kevin Quinn, Bailee Madison, Jahbril Cook, Kat Conner Sterling

Votes: 5,427

5/10 - I love a good musical, but this Netflix movie lacked the “it” factor for me and fell into too many “Christian theme” traps

99. Monster Hunter (2020)

PG-13 | 103 min | Action, Adventure, Fantasy

47 Metascore

When Cpt. Artemis and her loyal soldiers are transported to a new world, they engage in a desperate battle for survival against enormous enemies with incredible powers. Feature film based on the video game by Capcom.

Director: Paul W.S. Anderson | Stars: Milla Jovovich, Tony Jaa, Ron Perlman, Tip 'T.I.' Harris

Votes: 68,132 | Gross: $15.16M

2/10 - the only thing that this kind of movie has going for it are impressive visual effects and these looked like they were cheap, 80s style effects done entirely on a green screened sound stage

100. Fatale (II) (2020)

R | 102 min | Drama, Mystery, Romance

42 Metascore

After a one-night stand, a successful married man finds himself entangled in a cunning police detective's latest investigation.

Director: Deon Taylor | Stars: Hilary Swank, Michael Ealy, Mike Colter, Damaris Lewis

Votes: 14,245

7/10 - this one-night stand turned nightmare thriller in a similar (but also quite different) vain of Fatal Attraction or Swimfan is visually pleasing and has a good soundtrack which can help to make up for the sometimes off pacing and miserable sound mixing



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