Symphony Barnes
Symphony Barnes's reviews only count toward the Tomatometer® when published at Tomatometer-approved publication(s).
Biography:
Symphony Barnes is a writer, journalist, and critic based in Southern California. She has a bachelor's degree in journalism and primarily focuses on entertainment and culture, but remains versatile, dabbling in other areas as well.
They Cloned Tyrone (2023)
95%
7/10
EDIT
“A daring genre-blending feature directorial debut from Juel Taylor, They Cloned Tyrone is a worthwhile watch.” –
Cultured Vultures
Jul 27, 2023
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Bird Box Barcelona (2023)
53%
5/10
EDIT
“Bird Box Barcelona is an interesting concept, as we get to see how others around the world are affected by the phenomenon, but the execution isn’t the best.” –
Cultured Vultures
Jul 21, 2023
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Run Rabbit Run (2023)
38%
5/10
EDIT
“While not a complete failure, Run Rabbit Run is ultimately not really worth a watch, unless you’re a Sarah Snook fan or a psychological horror newbie.” –
Cultured Vultures
Jul 4, 2023
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Crater (2023)
67%
6.5/10
EDIT
“Dodgy script moments aside, Crater is a worthwhile space film full of excitement, with a wonderful message at the centre of it.” –
Cultured Vultures
May 19, 2023
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Praise This (2023)
56%
5/10
EDIT
“Praise This may have some laudable performances and funny moments here and there, but its flimsy and formulaic tendencies make it forgettable.” –
Cultured Vultures
Apr 14, 2023
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Chupa (2023)
71%
6.5/10
EDIT
“Chupa is not a perfect or even near-perfect film, but its genuine charm and attempt at being culturally-nuanced make it a film worth watching.” –
Cultured Vultures
Apr 13, 2023
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Tetris (2023)
81%
3/10
EDIT
“With all the many biopics these days, Tetris will likely become another forgotten one amongst them, thanks to its unfocused and exhaustive narrative.” –
Cultured Vultures
Apr 13, 2023
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The Fabelmans (2022)
92%
B-
EDIT
“It’s nice to see a woman in a semi-autobiographical narrative of a male filmmaker who doesn’t appear as just another flat character.” –
Mediaversity Reviews
Feb 27, 2023
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Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery (2022)
91%
A
EDIT
“The men and women of Glass Onion reach equality numbers-wise, but it’s the women who receive more interesting backstories, more satisfying story arcs, and more enviable wardrobes to boot.” –
Mediaversity Reviews
Jan 10, 2023
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Scrooge: A Christmas Carol (2022)
40%
3/10
EDIT
“Scrooge: A Christmas Carol is bound to get lost and forgotten in the sea of countless A Christmas Carol adaptations thanks to its uninspired writing and off-putting animation.” –
Cultured Vultures
Dec 8, 2022
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Mickey: The Story of a Mouse (2022)
89%
7/10
EDIT
“Mickey: The Story of a Mouse may be a bit like a glossy feature-length commercial, but its comprehensiveness and insightful commentary from those who have helped the mouse evolve into the icon we know today makes it a worthwhile watch.” –
Cultured Vultures
Nov 23, 2022
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The Good Nurse (2022)
74%
B-
EDIT
“Tobias Lindholm renders The Good Nurse with more sensitivity than other titles in the true crime genre.” –
Mediaversity Reviews
Nov 15, 2022
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The School for Good and Evil (2022)
38%
6.5/10
EDIT
“At its best, The School For Good and Evil is a decently fun young adult fantasy flick, thanks to its intriguing script and the performances that really give it life.” –
Cultured Vultures
Nov 8, 2022
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My Policeman (2022)
44%
6/10
EDIT
“My Policeman is a fairly unimaginative picture overall, but the little moments carry it through.” –
Cultured Vultures
Nov 8, 2022
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