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The Curvy Film Critic is not a Tomatometer-approved publication. Reviews from this publication only count toward the Tomatometer® when written by the following Tomatometer-approved critic(s): Carla Renata.

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Cirque du Soleil: Without a Net (2022) Carla Renata Watching in awe the athleticism, focus and skill it takes to excel in their routines in eye-opening and heart stopping. Even more compelling is the discovery of how each of the performers and staff find their way to the beloved franchise.
Posted Jul 28, 2024
Dìdi (2024) Carla Renata Will leave audiences nostalgically giddy reminding us all that there is no right or wrong way to grow up.
Posted Jul 28, 2024
I Am: Celine Dion (2024) Carla Renata Celine Dion is not one to be defeated.  Her spirit is too strong, determined and unwavering proving that this diva is more than the sum of her parts - she in invincible.
Posted Jul 26, 2024
Maya Angelou and Still I Rise (2016) Carla Renata Thanks to Rita Coburn Whack and Bob Hercules, we will forever have an archive of the deep, beautiful tones that could only inhabit Maya Angelou
Posted Jul 25, 2024
Chi-Raq (2015) Carla Renata Lee always keeps it real and cast actors who are not only at the top of their game, but physically reflective of the people of color I see when I walk out my front door.  Written in Greek fable prose with ingenious quips - it's well worth the journey
Posted Jul 24, 2024
Lady Macbeth (2016) Carla Renata Florence Pugh will literally annihilate audiences with every fiber of her being giving us a period piece version of The Bad Seed meets Fatal Attraction.
Posted Jul 24, 2024
Frankie & Alice (2010) Carla Renata Frankie and Alice is a buffet of character study for Ms. Berry to sink her teeth into, which is exactly what she does with gusto and conviction
Posted Jul 24, 2024
A Day Late and a Dollar Short (2014) Carla Renata Yes, this film has its melodramatic, serialized moments, but the final scene  is a definite tear jerker and  reminder every family may have their differences, secrets and dramatic moments but love always prevails in the end.
Posted Jul 24, 2024
Ktown Cowboys (2015) Carla Renata It felt like an Asian version of the old HBO series "Entourage",  Based on the wildly successful web-series of the same name, KTOWN COWBOY, the whole journey has each guy emerging as a better version of himself.
Posted Jul 24, 2024
Mountain Queen: The Summits of Lhakpa Sherpa (2023) Carla Renata Lhapka Sherpa is the first and only woman to climb Mt. Everest a record ten times by the age of 48. Mountain Queen is must see so women everywhere can learn the only boundary or limitations one has are the ones placed on yourself.
Posted Jul 24, 2024
Deadpool & Wolverine (2024) Carla Renata Deadpool and Wolverine is a layered, hydraulic energized action comedy that has single-handedly reinvigorated the superhero genre back where it belongs. Corrin, Jackman and Reynolds are a great dynamic trio
Posted Jul 24, 2024
Longlegs (2024) Carla Renata I jumped, gasped, laughed and was mostly intrigued. Even though it reaches back to a story that feels familiar yet different, this flick had me with one eye open and the lights on for a few days
Posted Jul 21, 2024
My Spy the Eternal City (2024) Carla Renata This film feels like a James Bond action adventure comedy for the younger set sprinkled with a little Sister Act action.  Yes, we have seen all of this before, but it won't stop audiences from having  some light fun while enjoying the absurdity of it all.
Posted Jul 20, 2024
Widow Clicquot (2023) Carla Renata Widow Clicquot is an impressively skilled tale of a woman hidden in the shadows of history with stoically powerful and raw performances from Haley Bennett and Tom Sturridge
Posted Jul 20, 2024
Twisters (2024) Carla Renata Not a sequel to the original, this incarnation unequivocally proves that Glen Powell is earning that star power. Those tornados kicking up will keep the audience engaged with action sequences and solid performances. 
Posted Jul 20, 2024
Daddio (2023) Carla Renata Master class from Dakota Johnson and Sean Penn while providing a lesson on self worth and respect.
Posted Jul 10, 2024
A Quiet Place: Day One (2024) Carla Renata Not as "quiet' as the previous versions, this has a little more dialogue and enormously nuanced performances from Oscar winner Lupita Nyong'o and Joseph Quinn
Posted Jul 10, 2024
Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F (2024) Carla Renata If you are a mega fan of the first Beverly Hills Cop, you will be in hog heaven with this one. Not only are there numerous easter egg throwbacks with the soundtrack, locations, famous scenes and dialogue, but we witness Axel become rooted as a Dad
Posted Jul 10, 2024
Power of the Dream (2024) Carla Renata Wonderfully inspiring story of how the WNBA flipped the Senate, got a 83% raise and spoke up and out becoming women activists who no longer would be silent and sit on the sidelines of justice
Posted Jun 20, 2024
Maestra (2023) Carla Renata Contreras grasps the intimacy of her subjects with a nuanced precision leaving my heart was so full a whole new generation of young female musicians will be inspired to come out of the pit and into a spotlight once only reserved for men
Posted Jun 15, 2024
The Imaginary (2023) Carla Renata The Imaginary provides a beautiful lesson for children and adults alike to lean into your creativity.  Even when we are afraid or sad, those are the moments our very best self is heightened and bubbles to the service to be celebrated.
Posted Jun 14, 2024
Touch (2024) Carla Renata This gorgeously crafted and emotional film solidifies the many ways that one simple touch can create joy, heartbreak, hope or just be the thing that opens the portal to the love of a lifetime.
Posted Jun 14, 2024
Firebrand (2023) Carla Renata Alicia Vikander gives Katherine Parr vitality and verve as a period feminist paving the way for women's independence despite the odds
Posted Jun 13, 2024
Robot Dreams (2023) Carla Renata There are not enough words to describe how this film seared and fed my soul and spirit. Pablo Berger's animated love letter to Sara Varon and New York City is more than just a film - it's magic
Posted Jun 12, 2024
Inside Out 2 (2024) Carla Renata Inside Out 2 kicks off the summer of sequels with delightfully joyous animated journey through the pains of adolescence. Maya Hawke rocked!
Posted Jun 12, 2024
Ghostlight (2024) Carla Renata Ghostlight is a film that sheds grief like a onion.  At its core, this film is about the complexities of humanity, family dynamics and how bridging the gap from the past to present with joy and zest for the unknown can be life affirming and changing
Posted Jun 12, 2024
Am I OK? (2022) Carla Renata Witty and emotional look into the courage it take to lean into your authentic self without fear. Dakota Johnson gives a full-bodied performance only enhanced by Tig Notaro and Stephanie Allynne's direction
Posted Jun 06, 2024
Young Woman and the Sea (2024) Carla Renata A shining example of what women can accomplish with the right support to fight sexism while making you dreams come true. Daisy Ridley gives a tour-de-force diamond performance as future Olympian Trudy Ederle
Posted Jun 04, 2024
Bad Boys: Ride or Die (2024) Carla Renata This franchise never gets old! BadBoys is riding and dying with adrenalized humor and action with premium Smith and Lawrence and I'm here for every action filled second
Posted Jun 04, 2024
Ezra (2023) Carla Renata Powerful performances in a moving portrait thorough self-discovery and unfulfilled dreams via autism. William A. Fitzgerald is a shooting star ready to burst! and blaze a trail in cinema
Posted May 30, 2024
MoviePass, MovieCrash (2024) Carla Renata Corporate Greed and mismanagement on full display - not to mention the blatant disrespect to Black men in the business sector. This one will have your head spinning and jaw dropped
Posted May 29, 2024
Jim Henson Idea Man (2024) Carla Renata The most delightful and insightful stroll through the kindness, genius and complexity of Jum Henson. Have those tissues handy - you're gonna need them
Posted May 28, 2024
For Love & Life: No Ordinary Campaign (2022) Carla Renata Turning poison into medicine while making their pain a purpose should make everyone live differently. This is the most uplifting film about a terminal disease you will ever witness
Posted May 28, 2024
Atlas (2024) Carla Renata AI is here to stay whether we like it or not and Atlas proves to be a film more about trust,family and loyalty than a film about AI. It's an action-packed female led flick with impressive talent driving the narrative
Posted May 24, 2024
The Beach Boys (2024) Carla Renata Candid look into the messiness and nostalgia of one of America's most beloved and iconic bands where the wounds still seemed unhealed
Posted May 24, 2024
The Garfield Movie (2024) Carla Renata An undeniable nostalgic trip with one of America's favorite acerbic felines couple with hilarious voice performances from an all-star cast led by Chris Pratt, Samuel L. Jackson and Hannah Waddingham.
Posted May 24, 2024
Back to Black (2024) Carla Renata There's no denying that Amy Winehouse was a troubled tortured artist in an uneven quasi biopic, with a enigmatic performance from Marisa Abela.
Posted May 17, 2024
Babes (2024) Carla Renata Ever wonder what being pregnant is really like? Glazer, Buteau and Adlon let it all hang out - literally and make you howl with laughter along the way
Posted May 16, 2024
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (2024) Carla Renata I live for a good action adventure female protagonist and Anya Taylor-Joy does not disappoint unapologetically bringing female rage and revenge to the screen. Nor does the incomparable Chris Hemsworth
Posted May 16, 2024
IF (2024) Carla Renata Never had an imaginary friend, but #IFmovie made me wish I had one. IF is a whimsical, fun look at a specific aspect of childhood with energetic, emotional performances from Cailey Fleming and Ryan Reynolds
Posted May 16, 2024
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes (2024) Carla Renata A long way from the Charlton Heston version back in the day, but Wes Ball proves this franchise is far from over with intriguing performances, production and cinematography
Posted May 09, 2024
Let It Be (1970) Carla Renata Ever wonder what a history making session looks like in real time? Peter Jackson and Michael Lindsay-Hogg give us a front row seat into the turmoil and joy with the Fab Four while they make history
Posted May 09, 2024
The Idea of You (2024) Carla Renata Welp, this one has me rethinking me dating prospects. Hathaway and Galitzin sizzle in a romantic drama that resonates in more ways than one
Posted May 07, 2024
Unfrosted (2024) Carla Renata Unfrosted is good for a few laughs here and there, but if you are looking for more substance than that, it doesn't exist.
Posted May 07, 2024
The Listener (2022) Carla Renata If you love a good thriller along the lines of the Hitchcock classic SORRY WRONG NUMBER - you are going to love The Listener
Posted May 07, 2024
The Fall Guy (2024) Carla Renata All of the stunts will leave audiences breathless while hanging on cheek on the edge of your set. Gosling is hilarious, charming and thoroughly entertaining, as are his leadlady Emily Blunt and the incomparable Hannah Waddingham
Posted May 01, 2024
Challengers (2024) Carla Renata Challengers will challenge your dedication to verocity, challenge your need for personal and professional desires, yet leave you wanting more on every visceral level.
Posted Apr 27, 2024
Songs from the Hole (2024) Carla Renata Songs From The Hole simultaneously teaches the lesson of how music not only entertains, but literally can save lives and how faith is only as powerfully strong as you allow it to become.
Posted Apr 27, 2024
Civil War (2024) Carla Renata I'm torn on this film, yet can't deny how disturbingly accurate it is for this moment in American history. Cailee Spaeny and Kirsten Dunst provide powerfully understated performances that sear one's soul.
Posted Apr 15, 2024
Girls State (2024) Carla Renata Amamad McBaine and Jesse Moss prove that girls can not only rule Girls State - but run the world if given the chance
Posted Apr 07, 2024
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