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Movie Reviews by Monica Castillo - Page 2 of 19

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Review of God's Time (2023)

By Monica Castillo (380) for RogerEbert.com (5,563) on 24 Feb 2023

While there isn't enough to love about the film itself, there's enough from Antebi and Caribel’s stunning performance to keep God’s Time…

Review of Return to Seoul (2022)

By Monica Castillo (380) for RogerEbert.com (5,563) on 17 Feb 2023

Chou’s Return to Seoul is an uneasy exploration of the concept of home and the heartache of losing it, following an imperfect heroine on…

Review of One Fine Morning (2022)

By Monica Castillo (380) for RogerEbert.com (5,563) on 27 Jan 2023

The scenarios of Hansen-Løve’s films can feel rarified and unique at first glance, yet they are painfully relatable on some level…

Review of Alice, Darling (2022)

By Monica Castillo (380) for RogerEbert.com (5,563) on 20 Jan 2023

Kendrick’s performance is one of the strongest aspects of “Alice, Darling.” Under Nighy’s direction, they create an emotional portrait…

Review of House Party (2023)

By Monica Castillo (380) for RogerEbert.com (5,563) on 13 Jan 2023

While this remix of House Party may leave some nostalgic for the original, it smartly doesn't try to copy the first film…

Review of House Party (2023)

By Monica Castillo (380) for RogerEbert.com (5,563) on 13 Jan 2023

While this remix of House Party may leave some nostalgic for the original, it smartly doesn't try to copy the first film…

Review of Joyride (2022)

By Monica Castillo (380) for RogerEbert.com (5,563) on 02 Jan 2023

It may not come together as smoothly as the best feel-good movies of its kind, but there's an unwieldy charm to Joyride that makes the trip memorable…

Review of To the End (2022)

By Monica Castillo (380) for RogerEbert.com (5,563) on 09 Dec 2022

Throughout To the End, there is a clear sense of urgency to the call for action…

Review of The Swimmers (2022)

By Monica Castillo (380) for RogerEbert.com (5,563) on 23 Nov 2022

The Swimmers is about a cause much bigger than the Olympics and is told on a personal scale that makes the issue accessible and unforgettable…

Review of Encanto (2021)

By Monica Castillo (380) for RogerEbert.com (5,563) on 24 Nov 2021

Similar to how Pixar’s Coco paid tribute to Mexican culture, Encanto holds many nods to its Colombian roots, from the use of flowers and…

Review of India Sweets and Spices (2021)

By Monica Castillo (380) for TheWrap (3,203) on 19 Nov 2021

India Sweets and Spices works so well in part because Ali gives her character the authenticity of someone trying to do the right thing while…

Review of C'mon C'mon (2021)

By Monica Castillo (380) for RogerEbert.com (5,563) on 18 Nov 2021

C’mon C’mon is the kind of movie that invites reflection. It’s not building towards a larger cinematic event or full of explosions…

Review of The Power of the Dog (2021)

By Monica Castillo (380) for RogerEbert.com (5,563) on 17 Nov 2021

The game of wits between Phil and everyone else is a chilling one to watch, and it’s exactly the kind of end-of-the-year movie to finish…

Review of Love Hard (2021)

By Monica Castillo (380) for RogerEbert.com (5,563) on 08 Nov 2021

Some moments are sweeter than others, but overall, this cookie cutter rom-com has nothing more or less than what its subgenre demands…

Review of Dead & Beautiful (2021)

By Monica Castillo (380) for RogerEbert.com (5,563) on 04 Nov 2021

There are some fun ideas and moments in Dead & Beautiful, but Verbeek seems to want to avoid offending anyone with the suggestion that the…

Review of At the Ready (2021)

By Monica Castillo (380) for RogerEbert.com (5,563) on 25 Oct 2021

Crow’s camera captures the nuance of what these teens face and how law enforcement instructors and recruiters sell children on the idea of…

Review of The Blazing World (2021)

By Monica Castillo (380) for RogerEbert.com (5,563) on 18 Oct 2021

The Blazing World falls short narratively and visually, not leaning hard enough into its stylistic possibilities to leave an impression past…

Review of Knocking (2021)

By Monica Castillo (380) for RogerEbert.com (5,563) on 08 Oct 2021

Kempff immerses her audience into her character’s tortured headspace, like a tragic hall of mirrors that seems endless…

Review of No One Gets Out Alive (2021)

By Monica Castillo (380) for RogerEbert.com (5,563) on 29 Sep 2021

No One Gets Out Alive builds its suspense through scares both real and supernatural…

Review of Everybody's Talking About Jamie (2021)

By Monica Castillo (380) for RogerEbert.com (5,563) on 20 Sep 2021

As far as coming-of-age musicals go, Everybody’s Talking About Jamie sends a charming, feel-good message of self-acceptance…

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Monica Castillo has written reviews for:

Variety (12,700)
Washington Post (9,851)
The New York Times (9,847)
Village Voice (8,525)
New York Times (5,786)
RogerEbert.com (5,563)
The Playlist (3,871)
TheWrap (3,203)
Little White Lies (3,136)
The Guardian (2,969)

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