Amy Smith

Amy Smith InSession Film Jun 13, 2024 C With a few tweaks, there is a strong movie in here. I just wish that some of the writing didn’t feel as flat and that there was a strong demographic group for the film. Go to Full Review Marvelous and the Black Hole (2020) 84% - -

Amy Smith InSession Film May 21, 2024 C- This is a story that needed to be told, and I am glad I had the chance to discover who Charlotte Salomon was. However, she also deserved a better film than this. Go to Full Review Charlotte (2021) 71% 93%

Amy Smith InSession Film Mar 1, 2024 A- Despite knowing how the story goes and where the twists and turns are, The Menu is a film that I can see myself going back to again and again. Go to Full Review The Menu (2022) 88% 40%

Amy Smith InSession Film Mar 1, 2024 B- The overall presentation may be uneven and it won’t be a film that many people will remember or revisit in a few years time. However, I found myself captivated by the tale and that is all I ask with a story like this. Go to Full Review My Policeman (2022) 45% 96%

Amy Smith InSession Film Mar 1, 2024 A- Glass Onion is another fantastic whodunnit from Rian Johnson, but is it better than Knives Out? Well, that comes down to personal preference and what you seek from these films. Go to Full Review Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery (2022) 91% 92%

Amy Smith InSession Film Mar 1, 2024 When preparing myself to see Drive My Car for the first time, I made sure to get to a cinema and allow myself to be captivated for the three-hour runtime. Go to Full Review Drive My Car (2021) 97% 78%

Amy Smith InSession Film Mar 1, 2024 Fran Kranz nailed it with his directorial debut by stripping back the filmmaking and focusing solely on the screenplay and the four brilliant actors he had in this single room. Go to Full Review Mass (2021) 95% 90%

Amy Smith InSession Film Mar 1, 2024 With the vibrant soundtrack, gorgeous production and some of the best numbers in a long time such as '96,000' and 'Benny's Dispatch', there's no doubt that In The Heights makes my top five. Go to Full Review In the Heights (2021) 94% 94%

Amy Smith InSession Film Mar 1, 2024 It is the mix of that tone and the fantastic filmmaking within it that elevates it from a lovely film to a gorgeous piece of cinematic history that is sure to please all audiences. Go to Full Review Belfast (2021) 86% 92%

Amy Smith InSession Film Mar 1, 2024 Amin's story is told in the most beautiful of ways thanks to the direction of Jonas Poher Rasmussen and the animation that not only helps keep Amin's identity secret, but is able to delve into his past... Go to Full Review Flee (2021) 98% 89%

Amy Smith InSession Film Mar 1, 2024 B- A Love Song does what it says on the tin and presents a film that is stripped back and honest. For his first feature film, Max Walker-Silverman shows a lot of strength in capturing tone, heart, and using key filmmaking techniques... Go to Full Review A Love Song (2022) 95% 68%

Amy Smith InSession Film Mar 1, 2024 B Jake Gyllenhaal continues to show that he is one of the best actors working in the industry right now, and even with the tonal issues and the blunders at the end, there is plenty of things to enjoy and to keep yourself invested for a short runtime. Go to Full Review The Guilty (2021) 73% 49%

Amy Smith InSession Film Mar 1, 2024 B There are some things that stop it from being a fantastic film, but the good certainly does outweigh the bad in a film that promises to make you laugh before anxiously anticipating what will happen next. Go to Full Review The Beta Test (2021) 92% 62%

Amy Smith InSession Film Mar 1, 2024 A- King Richard is inspirational, crowd-pleasing, and is a film that shows exactly how bio-pics should be told. Go to Full Review King Richard (2021) 90% 98%

Amy Smith InSession Film Mar 1, 2024 A+ It would be enough of a cinematic experience with just the visuals, but the technical elements within the sound are award-worthy. Go to Full Review Dune (2021) 83% 90%

Amy Smith InSession Film Mar 1, 2024 C= If anything, I think the material would work better as a stage production, purely letting Jonathan Larson shine with a single spotlight. I would love to see Garfield play the role again soon if that is the case. Go to Full Review Tick, Tick... Boom! (2021) 87% 96%

Amy Smith InSession Film Mar 1, 2024 C- Aside from the incredible zombie tiger that is highlighted in the trailer, it was disappointing how lacking the creativity was within the design of the film. Go to Full Review Army Of The Dead (2021) 68% 75%

Amy Smith InSession Film Mar 1, 2024 C- There was real potential here to make a gripping documentary about two of the greatest American icons and the impact of their relationship, but unfortunately, the documentary falls flat quickly. Go to Full Review Truman & Tennessee: An Intimate Conversation (2020) 91% 100%

Amy Smith InSession Film Mar 1, 2024 Our leading character Alita goes through a lot of development throughout this story, and it is engaging to watch. Go to Full Review Alita: Battle Angel (2019) 61% 90%

Amy Smith InSession Film Mar 1, 2024 B+ What director Cate Shortland does so well with Black Widow is the balance of tones within the story, something that Marvel has struggled a little bit with their latest TV projects. Go to Full Review Black Widow (2021) 79% 20%