Movie Reviews

J-Wire publishes reviews from Roz Tarszisz, Glen Falkenstein and James Berardinelli

Working Woman: a movie review by Toni Susskind

Written by Michal Aviad, Working Women is a powerful movie that highlights gender exploitation, by turning the spotlight on sexual harassment in the office. [Read more]

An Unexpected Love – a movie review by Roz Tarszisz

It seems that folks in Argentina have a fairly relaxed outlook on life. It certainly appears so in this charming romantic comedy from director/writer Juan Vera.

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Tolkien – a movie review by Roz Tarszisz

It is not necessary to have read The Hobbit or The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien to view this offering from director Dome Karukoski (Tom of Finland).   However, for aficionados of the books or movies, clues to the author’s ideas are strewn throughout the production and it is fun to take note of them.

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Red Joan – a movie review by Roz Tarszisz

Even though she has played everything from a spymaster to a queen, it’s hard to believe that Judi Dench can so expertly portray an ordinary elderly woman. But her character proves to be far more complex than she at first appears.

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Pokemon Detective Pikachu – a movie review by Roz Tarszisz

I quite like a fantasy adventure and know little about the craze for Pokemon that engulfed the world a few years back. It is a plus because I came to it with fresh eyes. It’s a minus because I didn’t like this offering very much.

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