Review of First Reformed (2018) by Dave B — 01 Jun 2018
OH, PLEASE.
This is the kind of movie that makes abundantly clear the difference between critics and normal people. This is the kind of first-date movie that ensures that there'll be no second date. This is the kind of movie that leaves audiences groaning at the unsatisfactory ending. This is the kind of movie that gives movie snobs something new to bloviate over. This is the kind of movie that makes you think, I wish I'd just seen the new Star Wars movie, despite the decidedly lukewarm reviews. On the plus side, this is the kind of movie that makes you think, yeah, Ethan Hawke is the man; I just wish he were in more movies I liked. Ditto Amanda Seyfried, who is absolutely radiant here, but who's somewhat wasted. This is the kind of movie that makes me think, hmm, what else could I have done with my nine bucks? But, hey, don't take my word for it; go see it. Don't say I didn't warn ya, though.
This review of First Reformed (2018) was written by Dave B on 01 Jun 2018.
First Reformed has generally received positive reviews.
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