Ethan Anderton

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For 26 reviews, this critic has graded:
  • 84% higher than the average critic
  • 3% same as the average critic
  • 13% lower than the average critic
On average, this critic grades 10.6 points higher than other critics. (0-100 point scale)

Ethan Anderton's Scores

  • Movies
  • TV
Average review score: 76
Highest review score: 90 Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie
Lowest review score: 30 Mother Schmuckers
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 26
  2. Negative: 1 out of 26
26 movie reviews
    • 71 Metascore
    • 80 Ethan Anderton
    Radical doesn't reinvent the wheel when it comes to what we've come to expect from teaching dramas. The movie's message may not be profound or revelatory either, but that doesn't keep this from being an uplifting story full of hope and heart.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 70 Ethan Anderton
    It's a standard talking head documentary with plenty of archival footage, as well as some cool, animated interstitials to introduce the album artwork being discussed. But it's the stories from the fathers (hell, they're even grandfathers now) of classic rock and roll, combined with insights from Hipgnosis, that make this a fascinating film.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 90 Ethan Anderton
    Though there are certainly moments that will pull at your heartstrings, Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie is more uplifting than sad, and it's also quite funny thanks to Fox's natural charm and the wealth of comedy from his on-screen career.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 80 Ethan Anderton
    The film occasionally has trouble balancing the two subjects, with the more personal side of the doc occasionally getting lost in the archival clips and photos of the Hollywood fervor Spaz stirred up with his innovations. But it's still fascinating, insightful, and certainly entertaining.
    • 56 Metascore
    • 80 Ethan Anderton
    This is the hilarious hidden gem of the holidays, and it's better than any of the other new releases trying to hit that Christmas sweet spot this season.
    • 55 Metascore
    • 60 Ethan Anderton
    Unfortunately, no matter how hard A Christmas Story Christmas tries to replicate what audiences loved about the original, it can't help but feel overshadowed by the legacy of nostalgia that the 1983 classic inspires.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 70 Ethan Anderton
    "Brainwashed" isn't so much of a shocking revelation as it is an eye-opening wake-up call to be more thoughtful about how women are depicted in film and how that translates into our everyday lives.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 80 Ethan Anderton
    Though Mija finds a powerful emotional core between these two young women, it feels somewhat incomplete.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Ethan Anderton
    Laugh out loud funny, strangely charming, and a truly unique endeavor, "Nude Tuesday" is exactly the kind of movie you love to discover on the film festival circuit, and it deserves to find an audience on the big screen, even if it's just for the indie crowd.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 90 Ethan Anderton
    Kids in the Hall: Comedy Punks is an insightful, celebratory, uplifting, and uproarious documentary that celebrates some of the best and brightest comedic talents.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 80 Ethan Anderton
    An endlessly charming, funny, and delightfully lo-fi British comedy.
    • 47 Metascore
    • 60 Ethan Anderton
    "The Secrets of Dumbledore" has the most competent story yet, even if it's missing some crucial details to properly flesh out new elements of the wizarding world.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 60 Ethan Anderton
    As unnecessarily intricate and eyebrow-raising as the story might be, "Spin Me Round" at least feels original — it's never boring, and what unfolds is admirably entertaining enough that it's hard to downright dislike. But not unlike the Italian "cuisine" of Tuscan Grove, it still leaves something to be desired.  Read More: https://www.slashfilm.com/796873/spin-me-round-review-alison-brie-gets-embroiled-in-a-meandering-but-entertaining-comedic-thriller-sxsw/?utm_campaign=clip
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    • 80 Ethan Anderton
    Gillian Jacobs doesn't necessarily break new ground with More Than Robots, but the film is still a lovely look at some promising kids from all walks of life getting the chance to spread their wings and find a community of like-minded peers who make them feel a sense of belonging and purpose.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 80 Ethan Anderton
    This is the definitive chronicle of Tony Hawk's incredible rise to become the face of modern skateboarding. ... Though the documentary could have been tightened up a little bit, "Tony Hawk: Until the Wheels Fall Off" is still a thoroughly captivating film about one of the most famous figures in sports.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 90 Ethan Anderton
    "To Leslie" doesn't reinvent the wheel when it comes to alcoholic drama, but director Michael Morris ... knows how to dig into these characters without relying on overt sentimentality. Alongside the performances, this is largely what makes "To Leslie" work so well in the face of being conventional.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Ethan Anderton
    Linoleum is much more than meets the eye, and as the film wades into its final 15 minutes or so, you'll find yourself overwhelmed by an emotional revelation that not only clears up any lingering fog from the story's puzzling evolution but really pulls at the heartstrings with a wonderfully woven tapestry of life and love. 
    • 59 Metascore
    • 90 Ethan Anderton
    There's a big beating heart at the center of the movie that keeps you close to the ground and makes it an absolute triumph of twisted humor and love.
    • 28 Metascore
    • 30 Ethan Anderton
    It gets lost while trying to offend, and then comes to an abrupt end when it seems like the Guit brothers ran out of ideas. But maybe that's for the best.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 80 Ethan Anderton
    Amy Poehler relies heavily on this intimate collection of media, provided with the full support of both the Arnaz and Luckinbell families, and honestly, it's the most fascinating way to tell their story. It adds the kind of intimacy and personal touch that fans hope to see from a documentary like this.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 70 Ethan Anderton
    While the story at the center of 892 is undeniably compelling, the film has trouble keeping the engine running beyond the natural tension that comes from holding up a bank. If it wasn't for Boyega and Beharie's performances, this probably would have been a letdown. But thankfully, the movie still packs a powerful punch.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 70 Ethan Anderton
    Nighy brings a dignity to the proceedings that you can't help but admire, especially when it comes to Williams' sudden self-awareness in his final days, and that helps keep your attention.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 80 Ethan Anderton
    The result is a chaotic, surprisingly funny, and intense night gone wrong that masterfully balances comedy, drama, and suspense. 
    • 45 Metascore
    • 60 Ethan Anderton
    Nostalgia is fine in limited doses, but the sequel ends up feeling like J.J. Abrams directed "Now That's What I Call Ghostbusters," undoing any of the goodwill established by the film's first two acts. The movie is trapped in the past so much that it might taint any potential future there might be to keep the franchise alive with these new characters.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 90 Ethan Anderton
    It follows in the footsteps of the Mr. Rogers documentary Won’t You Be My Neighbor? by shining a light on the making of the iconic series, revealing things you may not have known about its creators, and bringing some good old fashioned nostalgia to your heart.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 85 Ethan Anderton
    This portrait of Sparks is just as lighthearted and delightful as the music you’ll be tapping your toe to throughout the entire movie. As soon as the movie is over, you’ll probably be adding Sparks songs to your streaming playlists and hoping that this won’t be the last time that Edgar Wright feels compelled to give us a deep dive into one of his favorite musical acts.

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