Not sure which film to pick among the fray out in theaters or on streaming right now? Allow the members of the Houston Film Critics Society to assist you with their reviews below:
Birds of Prey
Donna Copeland (Dr. Donna’s Film Reviews) — “A fanciful—but satisfying—comic book thriller where it’s the women who kick a****.”
Craig D. Lindsey (Culture Map) — “…out of all the DC Extended Universe movies, this one looks the most comic book-y, with its deliriously over-the-top action sequences and gloriously pulpy milieu.”
James Roberts (Glide Magazine) — “…a perfectly absurd and zany film that’s equal parts revenge story, heist movie, and post-breakup empowerment. And, yes, it works well as all three.”
Dustin Chase (Texas Art & Film) — “Eccentric, trivial entertainment.”
SEEN! #BirdsofPrey is a (p)eck of a popcorn popper, much like pairing a hot ‘wich to baby-makin’ tunes. Jolly vibe, direction, Robbie + Smolett-Bell & MVP McGregor make this both SNATCH’s fine friend & (more fittingly) a crackling personal mark from hers truly. B+ #FilmTwitter pic.twitter.com/zC9gDqlAH7
— Nguyen Le 🎞 (@nle318) February 6, 2020
Citizen K
Cary Darling (Houston Chronicle) — “…it’s an eye-opening plunge into a world of criminal intrigue and high-stakes thuggery where comrades of convenience like Putin can become enemies faster than you can say “nyet.””
Donna Copeland (Dr. Donna’s Film Reviews) — “Once again, documentarian Alex Gibney tells it like it is, and brings us along on an introspective journey that is highly relevant to politics across the world today.”
Come To Daddy
James Cole Clay VII (FreshFiction.TV) — “Timpson’s directorial debut works out as perfect midnight comedy with a few noir elements and gonzo action with a snarky sense of humor laden throughout.”
Horse Girl
James Cole Clay VII (FreshFiction.TV) — “…is near unclassifiable as it pivots from a morose story with unpleasant behavior and accessible humor for a wholly unique experience.”
