After being introduced to Letterboxd in 2017 (thanks, Zac!) I really took a liking to the social film cataloging platform. So much so that I recently logged my 2000th review on it! To celebrate this milestone I decided I’d share a few of my favorite Letterboxd reviews here. Some are multi-paragraph essays, some a just a sentence or two. Some reviews focus on truly abominable flicks, some heap praise upon genuine masterpieces and there’s are few reviews of underrated gems the deserve more love. Without further ado, here are my favorite Letterboxd reviews so far – in no particular order. Spoiler: there’s plenty of Nicolas Cage!
Logan
“Logan really is something special. Bleak, but with an undercurrent of hope and redemption; violent and brutal, but also thoughtful and emotional; a superhero movie, a western, a father/son story and a father/daughter story all perfectly balanced throughout. And it culminates with a final scene that is among the best I’ve seen in any movie. It’s as beautiful and poignant as it is utterly devastating to watch unfold. – 5 stars
Jack Frost (1997)
I have no one to blame but myself. – 1 1/2 stars
Mandy
A visually captivating slow burn that leads to a masterful, artistic grindhouse revenge flick, and it’s all anchored by a phenomenal performance from Nic Cage. It definitely won’t be for everyone, but it will certainly appease the more open-minded of action horror fans and is one of the best movies that has graced the genre in years. – 5 stars
Zack Snyder’s Justice League
Zack Snyder’s Justice League is the most Zack Snyder movie that Zack Snyder ever Zack Snydered in the history of Zack Snyder. Bravo. – 4 stars
The Cloverfield Paradox
Oh man, I’m struggling to decide what upsets me the most. Could it be the massive potential wasted with such a generic story? Or the cardboard characters? Maybe it was the absolutely atrocious ending? Wait I’ve got it: The complete lack of any real explanation for why crazy things are happening aside from “it’s the paradox” is what REALLY makes me mad. It’s only February, but we might already have our worst film of the year… – 1 star
Pig
That’ll do Nic, that’ll do. – 4 1/2 stars
Rurouni Kenshin Part I: Origins
An amazing adaptation of the iconic manga and anime that captures the magic of the source material. Lovable heroes, awesome villains, a great soundtrack, and some of the best swordplay I’ve seen in any film. Virtually everything is top notch. – 4 1/2 stars
Dream Scenario
Wait, do you not all dream about Nicolas Cage? Hahaha, me neither… – 4 stars
Hercules
A witty sense of humor, incredible soundtrack (“I Won’t Say” is the best love song in any Disney film, fight me) one of Disney’s most memorable villains and a heart nearly as strong as its titular demigod earn Hercules a place in the pantheon of the House of Mouse’s greatest hits. – 4 1/2 stars
American Psycho
Kids today have no idea how important it was to return video tapes. – 5 stars
Heretic
“Hi, I’m Brother Benjamin. Do you have a moment to talk about our horror and terror Hugh Grant?” – 4 Stars
Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon – 4 1/2 Stars
Every time I go back to Behind the Mask, I enjoy it even more. A darkly humorous and thrilling deconstruction of slasher flicks that’s also also a heartfelt love letter to the subgenre. The premise is brilliant, Nathan Baesel’s Leslie is a phenomenal villain, and you can tell that everyone involved was having a total blast making this movie, including the legendary horror actors that occasionally drop in. – 4 1/2 stars
Everything Everywhere All at Once
Holy shit… I laughed, I cried, I was awestruck, I laughed and cried some more. Man, I love movies! – 5 stars
And those are my favorite Letterboxd reviews so far! If you liked what you read you can follow me on Letterboxd, Twitter, Bluesky, or keep coming backing here! Until next time, remember: the best sets are in the Middle of the Row!
Middle of the Row 