Adam Chitwood

Adam Chitwood's reviews only count toward the Tomatometer^® when published at the following Tomatometer-approved publication(s): Collider

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	T-Meter	Title \| Year	Review
3/5	88%	Shirley (2020)	Creepy and macabre, intimate and inappropriate, Shirley lets us whirl around in the legendary horror author's head for a couple of hours. - Collider EDIT Read More \| Posted Jan 29, 2020
3/5	82%	The Courier (2020)	At a time when full bodies of government can't seem to function correctly, Ironbark is a swell reminder that sometimes it doesn't necessarily take a village to enact significant change. - Collider EDIT Read More \| Posted Jan 29, 2020
3/5	68%	The Glorias (2020)	The Glorias is an uneven yet ultimately inspiring biopic that essentially chronicles a feminist origin story. - Collider EDIT Read More \| Posted Jan 29, 2020
4/5	100%	Crip Camp: A Disability Revolution (2020)	Crip Camp is a truly eye opening chronicle of how the battle for disabled rights was won through years of political activism, organization, and old fashioned perseverance. - Collider EDIT Read More \| Posted Jan 29, 2020
5/5	94%	Palm Springs (2020)	A hilarious comedy, heartbreaking drama, and genuinely moving love story that dares to say that maybe life is a little better with a companion by your side. - Collider EDIT Read More \| Posted Jan 29, 2020
4/5	92%	Ford v Ferrari (2019)	It's executed so sharply, with such artistic confidence and mastery, that it rises above its familiar structure to become a rousing, wildly compelling, and genuinely great racing movie. - Collider EDIT Read More \| Posted Sep 10, 2019
3/5	94%	Bad Education (2019)	Director Cory Finley crafts a consistently compelling and often humorous tale anchored by Hugh Jackman's impressively nuanced performance. - Collider EDIT Read More \| Posted Sep 9, 2019
4.5/5	97%	Knives Out (2019)	It's an impeccably constructed roller coaster ride created by a mad (but meticulous) engineer, and when it ends you'll immediately want to get back on. - Collider EDIT Read More \| Posted Sep 8, 2019
3/5	61%	Radioactive (2020)	While the story treads familiar territory to anyone who's seen a biopic about a famous Great Man, director Marjane Satrapi elegantly considers the cost at the heart of Curie's discoveries, and Rosamund Pike delivers a truly stirring performance. - Collider EDIT Read More \| Posted Sep 6, 2019
3.5/5	92%	David Crosby: Remember My Name (2019)	It's as candid a documentary about a "celebrity" personality as I've ever seen, and Cameron Crowe's probing questions lead to genuine insights about the brevity of human life. - Collider EDIT Read More \| Posted Jan 30, 2019
3.5/5	97%	Love, Antosha (2019)	Love, Antosha is a loving, heartbreaking, but ultimately inspiring documentary about a young man who was not going to let life put him in a box. - Collider EDIT Read More \| Posted Jan 30, 2019
3.5/5	90%	Luce (2019)	Luce is challenging in the best way, anchored by a tremendous ensemble and a star-making performance from Kelvin Harrison Jr. - Collider EDIT Read More \| Posted Jan 30, 2019
4.5/5	89%	Blinded by the Light (2019)	I have no doubt that by the time 2019 is done, Blinded by the Light will stand as one of the year's best films. - Collider EDIT Read More \| Posted Jan 30, 2019
2/5	62%	Native Son (2019)	Ashton Sanders is downright stunning, but the film's strict adherence to the book's shocking twists and turns result in a frustratingly uneven and incongruous experience. - Collider EDIT Read More \| Posted Jan 27, 2019
3/5	94%	Honey Boy (2019)	What results is a harrowing, violent, emotional film in which LaBeouf is clearly (and admirably) baring his soul. - Collider EDIT Read More \| Posted Jan 27, 2019
3/5	54%	Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile (2019)	While it doesn't quite click fully into the gear it's aiming for, it touches upon some fascinating notions of human nature and boasts a truly impressive performance from Efron. - Collider EDIT Read More \| Posted Jan 27, 2019
3.5/4	80%	Mid90s (2018)	Hill does a terrific job of making the story at once specific and universal. You don't have to have been a skater kid to understand what it feels like to not belong. - Collider EDIT Read More \| Posted Sep 28, 2018
B	73%	Destroyer (2018)	Erin is a complicated, unsettling, and at times disturbing individual, and it's a joy to watch Kidman fully inhabit a role this meaty, this complex, and this dark. - Collider EDIT Read More \| Posted Sep 10, 2018
A-	97%	The Hate U Give (2018)	Put simply, The Hate U Give is one of the best films of the year. - Collider EDIT Read More \| Posted Sep 9, 2018
B+	43%	Arizona (2018)	Arizona is a special kind of crazy, but it's also grounded in its own way. Due to some shockingly violent developments at the beginning, the stakes feel real the entire way through, to the point that you'd believe anything could happen next. - Collider EDIT Read More \| Posted Jul 9, 2018
4/5	89%	Hereditary (2018)	It's one of the most horrifying moviegoing experiences I can recall, and emotionally upsetting on an intense level. To watch Hereditary is to feel horror in absolutely every sense of the word. - Collider EDIT Read More \| Posted Jun 6, 2018
B-	88%	American Animals (2018)	The heist genre is one that's been done to death, but with American Animals, filmmaker Bart Layton manages to pull off something wholly unique. - Collider EDIT Read More \| Posted Mar 27, 2018
2.5/5	68%	Come Sunday (2018)	Those fascinated by crises of faith or stories about religion will find stuff to chew on, but as a feature film it leaves something to be desired. - Collider EDIT Read More \| Posted Jan 23, 2018
3/5	63%	I Think We're Alone Now (2018)	The winning performances from Dinklage and Fanning mixed with Morano's confident handle behind the camera make for a most intriguing entry into the post-apocalyptic genre. - Collider EDIT Read More \| Posted Jan 23, 2018
B	100%	Leave No Trace (2018)	This is a movie driven by filmmaking, and [Debra] Granik's skill behind the camera drives a lot of the narrative forward. That and, of course, [Harcourt] McKenzie's performance. - Collider EDIT Read More \| Posted Jan 23, 2018
C+	99%	Eighth Grade (2018)	Nevertheless, thanks to a wonderfully sensitive and bold performance from [Elise] Fisher and some standout work from Burnham behind the camera, Eighth Grade is ultimately an effective-if not exactly revelatory-watch. - Collider EDIT Read More \| Posted Jan 22, 2018
B+	93%	Wildlife (2018)	Wildlife digs into the complexity of these dynamics, buoyed by a powerhouse performance from Carey Mulligan. And along the way it announces Paul Dano as a bona fide filmmaker. - Collider EDIT Read More \| Posted Jan 22, 2018
A	97%	Three Identical Strangers (2018)	Three Identical Strangers is shocking, thrilling, and wildly entertaining, but it's also incredibly moving, leaving a lasting impression that you won't easily shake. I have a feeling this is a film we're going to be talking about for a long time to come. - Collider EDIT Read More \| Posted Jan 22, 2018
B+	94%	Blindspotting (2018)	Blindspotting doesn't have all the answers, and it doesn't even really attempt to give them, but it does provide a road to understanding through empathy. - Collider EDIT Read More \| Posted Jan 19, 2018
B-	35%	Mark Felt: The Man Who Brought Down the White House (2017)	The film's attempts to flesh out Felt's personal life fall flat and the story has a bit of trouble sticking the landing. Regardless, it's a fascinating story with a surprisingly strong tie to what's currently happening in the U.S. government. - Collider EDIT Read More \| Posted Sep 29, 2017
4/5	87%	Professor Marston & The Wonder Women (2017)	Professor Marston and the Wonder Women is a terrific story of finding acceptance, challenging the norm, and debating ideas in an intelligent instead of belligerent manner. - Collider EDIT Read More \| Posted Sep 14, 2017
2.5/5	67%	Breathe (2017)	The film is an incredibly sweet affair, and although it's almost drowning in pleasantries to the point that it lacks much drama, Serkis does an admirable job behind the camera. - Collider EDIT Read More \| Posted Sep 13, 2017
2.5/5	71%	Hostiles (2018)	No doubt Joe and Rose's stories are interesting and compelling, but there persists this nagging feeling that their characters are somewhat co-opting this story... and Hostiles tests the patience of its audience. - Collider EDIT Read More \| Posted Sep 13, 2017
4/5	90%	Stronger (2017)	What's it feel like to be put up on a pedestal for simply surviving a horrific event, with an inability to walk as a permanent reminder of that trauma? That's what Stronger explores and it doesn't shy away from the darker realities of life. - Collider EDIT Read More \| Posted Sep 11, 2017
3.5/5	82%	Molly's Game (2018)	Sorkin approaches his directorial debut confidently and, thankfully, with ambition, juggling complex exposition with a an exciting visual style. Molly's Game is highly entertaining and positively delightful watch. - Collider EDIT Read More \| Posted Sep 11, 2017
4/5	84%	Darkest Hour (2017)	It's a rousing, engaging chronicle of British politics, and also a surprisingly moving story about great leadership. - Collider EDIT Read More \| Posted Sep 11, 2017
3.5/5	49%	Saban's Power Rangers (2017)	It's basically Chronicle meets The Breakfast Club. In order to fully become Power Rangers, these kids must care more about others than themselves. - Collider EDIT Read More \| Posted Mar 23, 2017
4.5/5	97%	Oklahoma City (2017)	As filmmaker Barak Goodman's expertly crafted documentary presents, the Oklahoma City bombing was the climax of a series of events that invigorated white nationalist sentiment across the country, leading McVeigh to take deadly action. - Collider EDIT Read More \| Posted Jan 25, 2017
2.5/5	77%	Crown Heights (2017)	Unfortunately, the film itself-which is based on the true story of a man who was wrongfully imprisoned for over two decades-sticks mainly to the facts, failing to really take advantage of any larger insights or thematic throughlines. - Collider EDIT Read More \| Posted Jan 25, 2017
5/5	94%	Call Me by Your Name (2018)	'Call Me by Your Name' is a triumph in every regard - Collider EDIT Read More \| Posted Jan 24, 2017
4/5	69%	Newness (2017)	'Newness' marks a moving, involving and emotionally charged entry into Doremus' filmography, and whether you're a fan of his other films or not, I think you'll find this one's a pleasure to take in. - Collider EDIT Read More \| Posted Jan 23, 2017
4.5/5	97%	Mudbound (2017)	It's a film brimming with rich characters, incredible performances, nuanced direction, and a pitch-perfect script. - Collider EDIT Read More \| Posted Jan 23, 2017
3/5	45%	The Discovery (2017)	Even if the film doesn't entirely come together as a cohesive piece, its admirable ambition and top-notch craftsmanship make it worthwhile nonetheless. - Collider EDIT Read More \| Posted Jan 22, 2017
2.5/5	44%	The Yellow Birds (2018)	The performances go a long way... but as the narrative becomes tedious, what should be an emotional gutpunch of a conclusion ends up falling flat. - Collider EDIT Read More \| Posted Jan 22, 2017
4.5/5	86%	Ingrid Goes West (2017)	Plaza's tremendous performance shines, and the script thankfully is as interested in these characters as it is in commenting on social media culture. - Collider EDIT Read More \| Posted Jan 22, 2017
2.5/5	74%	Landline (2017)	It's honest and sweet, but one can't help but think that focusing the narrative a tad would have resulted in a more satisfying watch. - Collider EDIT Read More \| Posted Jan 22, 2017
3.5/5	98%	Whose Streets? (2017)	It's a story that needs to be told, and is told passionately with love for all involved. - Collider EDIT Read More \| Posted Jan 20, 2017
4/5	79%	An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth To Power (2017)	An Inconvenient Truth had a pertinent message, but was delivered in the driest of manners. An Inconvenient Sequel has an even more pertinent message, but is thankfully packaged in a more effective, fascinating film. - Collider EDIT Read More \| Posted Jan 20, 2017
4/5	75%	Before the Flood (2016)	Before the Flood isn't simply interested in showing how terrible everything is. It also does a fantastic job of highlighting solutions for climate change, both short-term and long-term. - Collider EDIT Read More \| Posted Sep 16, 2016
4.5/5	100%	Justin Timberlake + The Tennessee Kids (2016)	In less talented hands this could have been one long promo for Justin Timberlake: The Brand. In the hands of Demme, it's pure art. - Collider EDIT Read More \| Posted Sep 15, 2016