Movie Matter

I created this blog to share my thoughts on movies that I’ve recently viewed. I think a lot of movie reviews nowadays focus too much on the technical aspects of films (camera work, costume design, visual effects, etc.) and not enough on the storyline. My goal is to provide the average movie-watcher with some solid movie recommendations. Believe it or not, the average Netflix user spends 30% of their time on the app browsing for content! It’s information overload, and let’s face it, features like “because you watched this, you might like this” just don’t really cut it. Computers and algorithms don’t know good movies, people know good movies!

“Every great film should seem new every time you see it.”

Roger Ebert

• The Oddyssey
  Rotten Tomatoes: 94% Movie Meter: 9/10 Release: 2026 Genre: Adventure/Epic Available: Theatres The Odyssey was worth the hype. Christopher Nolan is just operating on a different level at this point. From Memento, to Inception, to Interstellar, to Dunkirk, to Oppenheimer, he may have the best filmography of any director today. Matt Damon was perfect as Odysseus. Honestly, the casting across the board was pretty damn good… with one major exception: Jon Bernthal. I … Continue reading The Oddyssey →
• “Obsession”
  Rotten Tomatoes: 97% Movie Meter: 8/10 Release: 2026 Genre: Horror Available: Theatres Obsession is built around one of the oldest cautionary tales in storytelling: be careful what you wish for. The film follows a man who makes a seemingly simple wish, that his crush will “love him more than anyone in the world.” What follows is a disturbing descent into obsession, control, and the consequences of getting exactly what you asked for. What … Continue reading “Obsession” →
• “Marty Supreme”
  Rotten Tomatoes: 93% Movie Meter: 8/10 Release: 2025 Genre: Sport/Drama Available: HBO Marty Supreme Marty Supreme is both original and intense. The story feels fresh and unpredictable, constantly pulling you deeper into its world while keeping the tension high from beginning to end. What really makes the movie stand out is the acting. Timothée Chalamet delivers an incredible performance and continues to prove why he is one of the best young actors working … Continue reading “Marty Supreme” →
• Him
  “Him” Rotten Tomatoes: 28% Movie Meter: 6/10 Release: 2025 Genre: Social Horror Available: Theatres Him is not your typical sports movie, it’s an unflinching, anxiety-inducing dive into the psyche of a man who refuses to accept limits. The film follows Cam Cade (Tyriq Winters) a rising football star whose relentless pursuit of greatness demands that he sacrifice everything; family, friends, even pieces of himself, in the name of becoming the best. At its … Continue reading Him →
• 28 Years Later
  “28 Years Later” Rotten Tomatoes: 90% Movie Meter: 7/10 Release: 2025 Genre: Horror/Thriller Available: Theatres Well, folks, Movie Matter is back, as is the rage virus and this time, in quality resolution! 28 Years Later picks up the undead baton from its predecessors (28 Days Later and 28 Weeks Later), which were let’s say outdated (28 fps).  Let’s start with the basics: this movie is solid. The plot moves at a good clip, … Continue reading 28 Years Later →
• Spenser Confidential Movie Review
  “Spenser Confidential” Rotten Tomatoes: 37% Movie Meter: 4/10 Release: 2020 Genre: Action/Thriller Available: Netflix (Original) Review: Spenser Confidential is a 2020 action film starring Mark Wahlberg as Spenser, a well-intentioned Boston Police Detective who finds himself in the middle of a twisted police conspiracy/cover up. After losing his cool during an encounter with his boss, Captain Boylan (Michael Gaston), Spenser is sentenced to 5 years at the Massachusetts State Penitentiary in Walpole. Needless … Continue reading Spenser Confidential Movie Review →
• Centigrade Movie Review
  Centigrade Rotten Tomatoes: 41% Movie Matter: 2/10 Available: Hulu Release: 2020 Genre: Drama/Thriller Review: Centigrade is a dark mystery thriller starring Vincent Piazza and Genesis Rodriguez as Matt and Naomi, a young couple (book)touring Europe for Naomi’s recent successful publication. The movie is inspired by true events that occurred in 2002 as the young couple made their way across the icy highways of Norway.  When they make the decision to pull over to … Continue reading Centigrade Movie Review →
• Mom & Dad Movie Review
  Mom & Dad Rotten Tomatoes: 75% Movie Meter: 5/10 Available: Hulu Genre: Horror Comedy Release: 2018 Review: Mom and Dad is an intense horror thriller comedy starring Nicholas Cage and Selma Blair as Mom & Dad. The pair play Brent and Kendall Ryan, who are parents to two children (Carly & Josh). The Ryans face their fair share of family issues, but nothing too out of the ordinary. Brent is not a fan … Continue reading Mom & Dad Movie Review →
• Buffaloed Movie Review
  “Buffaloed” Rotten Tomatoes: 78% Movie Meter: 6/10 Release: 2020 Genre: Comedy/Drama Available: Hulu Review: Buffaloed follows the story of Peg Dahl (Zoey Deutsche) as she relentlessly pursues her dream to escape the city of Buffalo. Peg is a young, bright, and ambitious thinker with a business-oriented mind and a dream. Unfortunately for those around her, Peg’s dream involves joining the very corrupt and sketchy business industry she despises in order to put her … Continue reading Buffaloed Movie Review →
• Parasite Movie Review
  “Parasite” Release: 2019 Rotten Tomatoes Score: 99% Movie Meter: 7/10 Available: Hulu Well then… I won’t pretend like I saw any of this movie playing out the way that it did. With that being said, I thought Parasite was awesome and an absolute must-see. The movie quite literally had me on the edge of my seat from middle to end, and it’s not so shocking that the film won Best Picture at the … Continue reading Parasite Movie Review →
• The Upside Movie Review
  “The Upside” Rotten Tomatoes: 42% Movie Meter: 5/10 Release: 2017 Genre: Comedy-Drama Review: “The Upside” is an awkward, feel-good comedy starring Kevin Hart and Brian Cranston, the latter being best known for his role as Walter White in AMC’s Breaking Bad. Kevin Hart, (need no introduction) takes on the role of Dell Scott, a “hartless” dead-beat dad fresh out of prison, and looking for employment as part of of his parole requirements. Lucky … Continue reading The Upside Movie Review →
• The Town Movie Review
  “The Town” Rotten Tomatoes: 95% Movie Meter: 9/10 Release: 2010 Genre: Thriller/Drama Review: “The Town” is an unbelievable movie with an outstanding cast, a fantastic storyline, and a convincingly realistic (yet not over the top) Boston-vibe that is hard to find in Hollywood movies.   It’s hard to fake a Boston Accent, and aside from Mark Wahlberg, Matt Damon, and Ben Affleck (who are all from Boston) there aren’t many actors who can … Continue reading The Town Movie Review →
• Nightcrawler Movie Review
  “Nightcrawler” Rotten Tomatoes: 95% Matter Meter: 7/10 Release: 2014 Genre: Thriller Available: Youtube/OnDemand Review: “Fear is simply an acronym for – False Evidence Appearing Real” – Lou Bloom   Nightcrawler is a mystery thriller starring Jake Gyllenhall as Lou Bloom, an eccentric, sociopathic, and unemployed petty-criminal looking to fast-track his career and “crawl” up the corporate ladder of America.   After witnessing a car accident and speaking with the so-called “news reporter” cameraman … Continue reading Nightcrawler Movie Review →
• Fractured Movie Review
  “Fractured” Rotten Tomatoes: 61% Movie Meter: 7/10 Release: 2019 Genre: Thriller Available: Netflix (Original) Review: “Fractured” is an intense psychological thriller from start to finish, and a must-see for Netflix-users! This Netflix Original features Sam Worthington, who is best known for his role as Jake Sully in James Cameron’s Avatar (2009), the highest grossing film of all time ($2.7 billion). The talented Australian actor plays the role of Ray Monroe, a recovering alcoholic … Continue reading Fractured Movie Review →
• Ad Astra Movie Review
  “Ad Astra” Rotten Tomatoes: 84% Movie Meter: 5/10 Release: 2019 Genre: Sci-fi/Thriller Available: HBO Review: “Ad Astra” is sci-fi-space-thriller starring Brad Pitt as Roy McBride, a fearless and well-experienced “space cowboy” tasked with traveling across the solar system to rescue his well-respected and decorated astronaut father, Clifford McBride (Tommy Lee Jones), who has been missing in space for years. When Roy was a boy, his father Cliff (aka dad-astra) embarked on the world’s … Continue reading Ad Astra Movie Review →
• Big Time Adolescence Movie Review
  “Big Time Adolescence” Rotten Tomatoes: 84% Movie Matter: 1/10 Stars Release: 2019 Genre: Comedy Available: Hulu Review: “Big Time Adolescence” is an awkward coming of age story starring Pete Davidson as Zeke, a 23-year-old high school dropout turned weed-dealer townie. Zeke’s best friend is his ex-girlfriend’s younger brother, Mo (Griffin Gluck), a nerdy high school teen who idolizes Zeke and his group of older friends. Mo’s misguided admiration for Zeke is most likely … Continue reading Big Time Adolescence Movie Review →
• Ex Machina Movie Review
  “Ex Machina” Rotten Tomatoes: 92% Movie Matter: 9/10 stars Release: 2014 Genre: Drama, Mystery, Sci-fi “One day, artificial intelligence will look back on humans the same way we look back at fossils and skeletons on the plains of Africa. As upright apes living in dust with crude language and tools, all set for extinction.” – Nathan Bateman (Oscar Isaac). “Ex Machina” follows the story of Caleb Smith (Dohmanll Gleeson), a 24-year old coding … Continue reading Ex Machina Movie Review →
• Cop Car Movie Review
  “Cop Car” Rotten Tomatoes: 80% Movie Matter: 4/10 stars Release: 2015 Genre: Suspense/Thriller Available: Netflix Review: “Cop Car” is a dark-thriller that follows the story of two 10-year-old boys (Travis and Harrison), as they wander through the woods, and stumble upon an abandoned police cruiser. After scoping out the scene, the boys decide to steal the cop car, and take it on a little joyride. Little do they know, the car belongs to … Continue reading Cop Car Movie Review →
• Baby Driver Movie Review
      “Baby Driver”   Rotten Tomatoes: 93%   Movie Matter: 8/10 ⭐️   Release: 2017   Genre: Action/Drama/Thriller     Review: Written and directed by Edgar Wright, “Baby Driver” stars Ansel Elgort, as Baby, an emotionally damaged young man, whose mistakes as a child landed him in debt to a mysterious crime boss, “Doc” (Kevin Spacey).  Doc finds Baby at a very young age boosting his car, and instead of reporting him, … Continue reading Baby Driver Movie Review →
• Uncut Gems Movie Review
  “Uncut Gems” Rotten Tomatoes: 92% Movie Matter: 6/10 stars Release: 2019 Genre: Drama Available: Netflix Review: “Uncut Gems” tells the story of Howard Ratner (Adam Sandler), a scum bag jewelry-store owner in New York City’s Diamond District. Howard operates his life like a poorly constructed Ponzi scheme. He is a compulsive gambler, and his addiction to high risk sports betting puts him (and his family) in danger constantly. When Howard comes across some … Continue reading Uncut Gems Movie Review →
• The Night Clerk Movie Review
  “The Night Clerk” Rotten Tomatoes: 34% Movie Matter: 2/10 stars Release: 2020 Genre: Crime/Drama Available: Netflix Review: “The Night Clerk” follows the story of Bart Bromley (Tye Sheridan), a 23-year-old front desk clerk at the Mercer Hotel. Bart has Asperger’s syndrome, a higher-functioning form of autism that makes him awkward in social situations. To avoid social interaction, Bart works the graveyard shift (8 PM – 4 AM), which gives him the chance to … Continue reading The Night Clerk Movie Review →
• The Way Back Movie Review
  “The Way Back” Rotten Tomatoes: 84% Movie Matter: 5 stars Release: 2020 Genre: Sports/Drama Available: Netflix Review: “The Way Back” follows the story of Jack Cunningham (Ben Affleck), a former high school basketball star that has fallen on hard times since his high school glory years. Jack had the opportunity to play Division 1 Basketball, and potentially go pro, but decided to walk away from the game entirely. To fill the void, Jack … Continue reading The Way Back Movie Review →
• Us Movie Review
  “Us” Release: 2019 Rotten Tomatoes: 93% Movie Matter: 8 stars Available: OnDemand Review: “The lord shall bring evil upon them, which they shall not be able to escape; and though they shall cry unto me, I will not hear them.” – Jeremiah 11:11 The number sequence “11:11” appears in a variety of ways in Jordan Peele’s latest horror classic, “Us”, and its’ meaning is open to interpretation. In just his second time directing … Continue reading Us Movie Review →
• Joker Movie Review
  Joker Release: 2019 Rotten Tomatoes: 68% Movie Matter: 9 stars Available: OnDemand Review: “Forgive my laughter, I have a condition.” Turns out that’s a big ask in the unforgiving city of Gotham, where laughter (unusual or not) can be seen as sinister. Joaquin Phoenix stars as Arthur Fleck, a wanna-be standup comedian, who suffers from a neurological disorder that causes him to laugh uncontrollably (PBA syndrome). The citizens of Gotham are not exactly … Continue reading Joker Movie Review →
• Ford v. Ferrari Movie Review
  Ford v. Ferrari Release: 2019 Rotten Tomatoes Score: 92% Movie Matter: 7 stars Available: Amazon Prime & OnDemand Review: “Ford is an ugly company that builds ugly little cars in an ugly factory.” – Enzo Ferrari. An interesting take from the man who ended up selling his bankrupt luxury car brand to Fiat in 1969. Ford v. Ferrari was an awesome movie, and I highly recommend checking it out. The true story is … Continue reading Ford v. Ferrari Movie Review →
• Once Upon a Time in Hollywood Movie Review
  Once Upon a Time in Hollywood Rotten Tomatoes: 85% My score: 8/10 Stars Available: OnDemand Review: I thought Once Upon a Time in Hollywood was awesome, and I highly recommend checking it out. However, I don’t think this movie is for everyone, and let me explain why. Once Upon a Time in Hollywood is a unique film in that it lacks a clear plot, and instead focuses on multiple storylines and subplots. Although … Continue reading Once Upon a Time in Hollywood Movie Review →
• Knives Out Movie Review
  Knives Out Rotten Tomatoes: 76% My Rating: 4/10 stars Available: OnDemand  Genre: Mystery/Comedy Review: Knives out tells the story of a wealthy crime novelist (Harlan Thrombey), played by Christopher Plummer, who is found dead the morning after his 85th birthday party. The story takes place at the grandfather’s mansion, which is located on a small coastal town just outside of Boston, MA. The film details the events that took place following the discovery of … Continue reading Knives Out Movie Review →
• The Invitation Movie Review
  “The Invitation” Rotten Tomatoes Score: 88% My Score: 7/10 stars Available: Netflix Review: The Invitation was a solid movie, especially if you’re into horror and/or suspense films. With that being said, I think this movie is definitely worth a watch! The Invitation had some “Get Out” vibes to it, which I think makes sense based on their similar plots. If you enjoyed “Get Out”, you are definitely going to want to check this … Continue reading The Invitation Movie Review →
• Richard Jewell Movie Review
  Richard Jewell Release: 2019 Available: OnDemand Rotten Tomatoes Score: 76% My Score: 4/10 Stars Review: “There’s a bomb in Centennial Park. You have 30 Minutes.” These were the words that turned Richard Jewell from hero to villain in just a matter of days. The movie is based on the true story of Richard Jewell and the actions he took during the “Centennial Bombings”, which took place during the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta. … Continue reading Richard Jewell Movie Review →