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Maria Sciullo

Maria Sciullo's reviews only count toward the Tomatometer® when published at Tomatometer-approved publication(s).
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An American Pickle (2020) 73% EDIT “An American Pickle is a fish-out-of-water tale that fails to have fun with the fish or the water.” – Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Aug 5, 2020 Full Review Hamilton (2020) 98% EDIT “Until now, generally speaking, the transfer of musicals from stage to screen has been unsatisfactory. Hamilton has set a new standard for others to follow.” – Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Jul 1, 2020 Full Review Uncut Gems (2019) 91% 4/4 EDIT “He's (Sandler) the center stone in an exciting chaos of a story that grabs your attention and refuses to let go.” – Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Dec 26, 2019 Full Review Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (2019) 51% 3/4 EDIT “Director J.J. Abrams revisits worlds and echoes events from the saga's more beloved stories. Musical cues from John Williams' iconic scores heighten the moments.” – Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Dec 18, 2019 Full Review A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood (2019) 95% 3.5/4 EDIT “"A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood" is a loving tribute to the essence of Fred Rogers. Coupled with Neville's documentary, it underscores the notion that in ugly times, a legacy of kindness and understanding can indeed be stronger than hate.” – Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Nov 19, 2019 Full Review Jojo Rabbit (2019) 81% EDIT “There is no way this film should work. But it does, and it's brilliant in introducing groan-worthy puns and quips that soften you up before the genuine blows that come later.” – Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Oct 31, 2019 Full Review Joker (2019) 68% 3/4 EDIT “There's much to commend in Phoenix's performance, and the screenplay by Phillips and Scott Silver allows ample room for Arthur's inner fantasy life.” – Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Oct 3, 2019 Full Review Judy (2019) 82% 3/4 EDIT “When Zellweger's Judy finally sings "Somewhere Over the Rainbow," it's not just Dorothy's "I want" song from "The Wizard of Oz," it's a completely heartbreaking performance.” – Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Sep 24, 2019 Full Review The Goldfinch (2019) 24% 2/4 EDIT “"The Goldfinch" is a crazy quilt of scenes that faithfully tells Tartt's story. But while the book unfolds in first-person, mostly linear fashion, the screenplay by Peter Straughan might baffle anyone unfamiliar with the novel.” – Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Sep 13, 2019 Full Review Where'd You Go, Bernadette (2019) 50% 2.5/4 EDIT “The shifting tone and certain absurdities of plot can't be forgiven (including a Microsoft exec's wife working on a MacBook).” – Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Aug 16, 2019 Full Review Toy Story 4 (2019) 96% EDIT “"Toy Story 4" moves along briskly for 100 minutes, with the level of animation excellence you'd expect from Pixar.” – Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Jun 19, 2019 Full Review Mary Poppins Returns (2018) 79% 4.5/5 EDIT “Almost everything in the film is gorgeously rendered: the colors, the costumes, the lovingly retro animation, Emily Blunt's cheeky eye rolls."Mary Poppins Returns" in some ways surpasses the original classic, and that's saying something.” – Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Dec 19, 2018 Full Review Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018) 97% 3.5/4 EDIT “This animated gem is what we hope for when we go to the movies. It's fun and smart and manages to balance the usual Marvel Universe superhero angst against a silly sensibility.” – Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Dec 14, 2018 Full Review First Man (2018) 87% EDIT “It's at its strongest when illuminating the wonders of rockets, modules, science and math.” – Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Oct 13, 2018 Full Review Eighth Grade (2018) 99% 4/4 EDIT “The terrors of Eighth Grade are completely relatable.” – Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Aug 3, 2018 Full Review Grey Gardens (2009) 88% EDIT “Michael Sucsy directs an HBO version that takes a little of this, a little of that, in building toward a (sort-of) happy ending that's hard to swallow.” – Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Jul 25, 2018 Full Review Incredibles 2 (2018) 93% 3.5/4 EDIT “Incredibles 2 seems less exotic and, understandably, less "new" than the 2004 film. It's more Mr. Mom meets Wonder Woman. Yet it's as emotionally fulfilling and definitely a top 10 Pixar production.” – Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Jun 13, 2018 Full Review Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018) 69% 2.5/4 EDIT “Although it strongly embraces a sense of fun and derring-do...Depth of emotion is not its strong suit.” – Pittsburgh Post-Gazette May 23, 2018 Full Review Star Wars: The Last Jedi (2017) 91% 3/4 EDIT “There is a thrilling space opera somewhere in Star Wars: The Last Jedi, if only it could rise above the echoes of its original mythology.” – Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Dec 14, 2017 Full Review The Disaster Artist (2017) 90% 3/4 EDIT “"The Disaster Artist," James Franco's charming love letter to one of the most fabulously awful movies ever, earns "Hi Marks," indeed.” – Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Dec 8, 2017 Full Review Blade Runner 2049 (2017) 88% 3/4 EDIT “The look of Blade Runner 2049 tops the dark chaos of Blade Runner. Roger Deakins' cinematography and Dennis Gassner's production design are beyond stunning. It's hard to imagine anyone topping them for the Oscar.” – Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Oct 5, 2017 Full Review Trainwreck (2015) 84% 3.5/4 EDIT “Trainwreck comes close to running off the rails only in the final act, when fantastical events occur. Even so, viewers can enjoy a great ride.” – Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Sep 6, 2017 Full Review The Visit (2015) 68% 2.5/4 EDIT “The Visit doesn't quite deliver a roundhouse punch. Unlike [M. Night] Shyamalan's early successes, there is no satisfying connection of emotions and events at the end. But it's scary and funny enough, and certainly well-made, to recommend.” – Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Sep 6, 2017 Full Review It (2017) 85% 3/4 EDIT “It's scary and funny but by the time all is said and done, It falls short of being a classic.” – Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Sep 6, 2017 Full Review Beauty and the Beast (2017) 71% 2.5/4 EDIT “It's a lavish and entertaining enough retelling of the "tale as old as time."” – Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Mar 17, 2017 Full Review
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