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Mac the Movie Guy

Mac the Movie Guy is not a Tomatometer-approved publication. Reviews from this publication only count toward the Tomatometer® when written by the following Tomatometer-approved critic(s): John Stark.

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Rating Title | Year Author Quote
66/100
Apex (2026) John Stark Egerton is clearly having a blast here. It’s fun to see him lean into another chaotic performance.Apex is an interesting title though, considering this film is only in the middle of the food chain of cinema.
Posted May 14, 2026  Edit critic review
76/100
LifeHack (2025) John Stark Life Hack proves there’s still room to evolve the format. This may not be a breakthrough, it’s still a pretty good time whether you catch it in theaters or stream it at home.
Posted May 14, 2026  Edit critic review
67/100
The Unforgivable (2021) John Stark The Unforgivable is largely dependent upon the performance of Sandra Bullock, asking the audience to become invested in a fractured protagonist. When it invests in its supporting cast, it takes some of the weight off Bullock.
Posted May 13, 2026  Edit critic review
63/100
Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror (2025) John Stark It’s a step to the left from what I would have preferred, but it embraces enough science non-fiction that, Dammit, Janet, I’d tell any fan to go up to the lab, and see strange journey of the greatest midnight movie ever.
Posted May 13, 2026  Edit critic review
88/100
The Punisher: One Last Kill (2026) John Stark I’m not sure what we did to deserve this, but I’m glad we got it. The Punisher: One Last Kill pulls no punches, takes all the shots, and leaves you wanting so much more. Jon bernthal is simply incredible.
Posted May 13, 2026  Edit critic review
90/100
Blue Film (2025) John Stark Blue Film is unabashedly unafraid to tackle the most difficult conversations, and triumph with tremendous performances from Birney and Moore, this is a sure fire contender for top 10 of 2026, if you can get through it.
Posted May 13, 2026  Edit critic review
78/100
Friday Night Lights (2004) John Stark It’s not just about the big game, it’s about what happens when the lights dim after. If you haven’t seen it in a while, it is worth a rewatch.
Posted May 12, 2026  Edit critic review
65/100
Summer of Sam (1999) John Stark Spike lee directs this less like a serial killer film, and more like a time capsule. The cast does good work, but no one person is a standout.
Posted May 11, 2026  Edit critic review
79/100
Jackpot! (2024) John Stark Don’t go into this expecting a major cinematic achievement, just something to entertain and engage you long enough to make you forget you have a phone. Jackpot brought me fun for a short period of time, and I would watch again, not ashamed in the least.
Posted May 11, 2026  Edit critic review
59/100
An Autumn Summer (2024) John Stark An Autumn summer is a valiant effort in direction. A lovely capture of a moment in time before it is gone forever, but the momentum is non existent and the threadbare plot ultimately makes this a tough film to recommend.
Posted May 11, 2026  Edit critic review
58/100
Federer: Twelve Final Days (2024) John Stark Unlike the tennis star at the center of the film, this played it far too safe, ultimately to the films detriment.
Posted May 09, 2026  Edit critic review
90/100
Fancy Dance (2023) John Stark I liked Gladstone more here than in Killers Of The Flower Moon, because she owns this from start to finish.A commanding performance that shows off her heart and true range. I loved this.
Posted May 09, 2026  Edit critic review
84/100
Much Ado About Dying (2022) John Stark Death comes for us all. Perhaps that is he most sobering truth in much Ado About Dying.
Posted May 09, 2026  Edit critic review
74/100
Eephus (2024) John Stark A gentle whisper of truth that lingers in your soul.It finds the beauty in the mundane.
Posted May 09, 2026  Edit critic review
73/100
Remarkably Bright Creatures (2026) John Stark A drama full of melancholy packing a punch just in time for Mother’s Day.A film for all the mothers out there who have it in them to be emotionally gutted on their day, and put back together.
Posted May 08, 2026  Edit critic review
81/100
Labyrinth (2025) John Stark A modern day Alice Through The Looking Glass, if wonderland was a social media influencer nightmare living inside your smart phone.
Posted May 07, 2026  Edit critic review
80/100
The Devil Wears Prada 2 (2026) John Stark The original was fresh and trendy, with transformative performances. The sequel mostly retains that,pushing these lived in characters into the state of print journalism in 2026. A legacy sequel worth your time, even if it doesn’t top the original.
Posted May 06, 2026  Edit critic review
61/100
The Python Hunt (2025) John Stark The Python Hunt is less for people looking for a thrill ride, and more for people who get a kick out of what Florida Man gets involved in.While not intended to be a comedy, for many audiences, its curiosity will be.
Posted May 05, 2026  Edit critic review
74/100
Espina (2025) John Stark Worth celebrating for its irreverent take on disability,refusing to be trapped in a polite box of inspirational wonder, and instead daring the audience to see Jonathan as more than just a man in a chair.
Posted May 05, 2026  Edit critic review
90/100
Disposable Humanity (2025) John Stark Possibly the least disposable documentary of the year, challenging its audience to reckon with an often forgotten aspect of the Holocaust, and bringing a profound light to lives lost. Am absolute must-see, and devastatingly effective.
Posted May 05, 2026  Edit critic review
88/100
No One Cares About Crazy People (2025) John Stark A wake up call for people who care about crazy people, likely preaching to the choir in an attempt to get the choir to sing louder about a largely still ignored epidemic in this country that affects more than we’d like to admit.
Posted May 04, 2026  Edit critic review
12/100
Tarot (2024) John Stark I’m suggesting your life will be more rewarding if you do not watch this. Staring into space for 90 minutes is more productive. The worst film of 2024.
Posted May 01, 2026  Edit critic review
98/100
Ghostlight (2024) John Stark Ghostlight is my pick for Best Picture of 2024. It stayed with me and never left. Absolutely brilliant.
Posted May 01, 2026  Edit critic review
74/100
Lone Wolves (2025) John Stark Lone Wolves proves that beating your own drum sometimes is the whole point, and approaching things from a unique mindset makes all the difference.A delightful gem with honest representation.
Posted May 01, 2026  Edit critic review
84/100
Swapped (2026) John Stark Get the family together on the couch for Swapped, a delightful new adventure that is heartfelt, hilarious, and pure magic.
Posted May 01, 2026  Edit critic review
62/100
Balls Up (2026) John Stark Mostly this film works, at least on some base level, thanks to the talent involved,and the basic understanding of how to embrace a dumb concept for even dumber laughs. there is something about Balls Up.
Posted May 01, 2026  Edit critic review
59/100
Roommates (2026) John Stark A film that mistakes passive aggressiveness for character development, confuses chaos and comedy, Roommates is unhinged, and not for any particular narrative reward.
Posted Apr 19, 2026  Edit critic review
8.9/10
I Swear (2025) John Stark Do yourself a favor and check out this heartwarming biopic. I swear you won’t regret it.
Posted Apr 19, 2026  Edit critic review
87/100
Everyone Is Lying to You for Money (2025) John Stark McKenzie does his best to streamline and make information on crypto more accessible, while maintaining that this is his opinion, and and he’s not giving you financial advice, nor should any actor.
Posted Apr 15, 2026  Edit critic review
31/100
Thrash (2026) John Stark Just when you thought it was safe to go back into the water, Netflix answers the call with a variation on sharknado that is somehow worse, less fun, and has no bite to it.
Posted Apr 14, 2026  Edit critic review
71/100
Screams From the Tower (2024) John Stark Screams from The Tower sounds like teen spirit, with an engaging fresh ensemble that pays homage to classic 80’s and 90’s teen comedies. However, the lack of needle drops, which teen films thrived on, left me dazed and confused.
Posted Apr 13, 2026  Edit critic review
64/100
Pretty Lethal (2026) John Stark Pretty Lethal might have a killer logline, but it is pretty lame with its character development, leaving the final project stuck in second position. At least the action was on pointe.
Posted Apr 12, 2026  Edit critic review
76/100
The Housemaid (2025) John Stark The Housemaid is energetic, defined by devilishly great lead performances, and a block of twists with a can’t stop won’t stop attitude. If nothing else, it certainly isn’t boring.
Posted Apr 12, 2026  Edit critic review
57/100
One Mile: Chapter Two (2026) John Stark If you liked Chapter One you may still want to see how the story ends. Just don’t expect this to go the extra mile.
Posted Apr 12, 2026  Edit critic review
34/100
Outcome (2026) John Stark Jonah Hill’s Outcome shows that the worst thing about cancel culture may not be the actual cancellation, but rather having to make a film about it.
Posted Apr 12, 2026  Edit critic review
96/100
The Normal Heart (2014) John Stark At your wits end, when there is no end in sight, Mickey’s monologue, while extremely specific is so deeply human that anyone who has ever been in a losing fight, can relate to Mickey’s frustration with the very foundation which his group stands.
Posted Apr 11, 2026  Edit critic review
21/100
Find Me Falling (2024) John Stark An awful film. Truly. Some concepts are so inexcusably terrible, it begs the question of who dared to green light it in the first place.
Posted Apr 11, 2026  Edit critic review
50/100
Crime 101 (2026) John Stark Crime 101 feels less like a masterclass in filmmaking, and more like the entry level class they skipped but should have taken before embarking on the predictable and slow feature.
Posted Apr 11, 2026  Edit critic review
51/100
Faces of Death (2026) John Stark While Faces Of death may think it offers commentary on a world obsessed with violent content, it is unrealistic in its portrayal, leaving the final girl as the only girl and neutering the subtext to avoid chastising the very audience it needs.
Posted Apr 11, 2026  Edit critic review
64/100
Hamlet (2025) John Stark If you are a Shakespeare purist, this is not for you. However,if you can appreciate the perspective at play and allow Riz Ahmed’s stunning turn, it might be. Remember, there is nothing good or bad, but thinking makes it so.
Posted Apr 07, 2026  Edit critic review
79/100
28 Years Later: The Bone Temple (2026) John Stark Da costa delivers a visceral, worthy successor that blazes its own trail, setting the standard on how to continue to world build within franchise extensions.
Posted Apr 06, 2026  Edit critic review
73/100
Sonic the Hedgehog (2020) John Stark It’s actually the desire to avoid the tropes of video game adaptations, instead placing this on earth, with real world rules, that makes it work.
Posted Apr 05, 2026  Edit critic review
64/100
The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023) John Stark A hodgepodge of ideas that was thrown together in the biggest fan service Illumination could give us.
Posted Apr 05, 2026  Edit critic review
90/100
Project Hail Mary (2026) John Stark Project Hail Mary feels like the antithesis of its title.Instead of being a gamble, it plays like the best, most epic, populist title of the year. it is so brashly accessible, it is anything but a Hail Mary. Unforgettable from start to finish.
Posted Apr 04, 2026  Edit critic review
66/100
The Testament of Ann Lee (2025) John Stark I’m willing to testify that this is Seyfried’s best work on film to date. Her maturity, calmness, and determination carry an uneven film worth a watch, but perhaps not a second.
Posted Apr 04, 2026  Edit critic review
68/100
Renner (2025) John Stark Munis clearly showed up with something to prove, and really throws himself into it with this manic energy, for a film with a decent third act twist.
Posted Apr 03, 2026  Edit critic review
73/100
Tank (1984) John Stark this movie is cheesy as hell, like an episode of Dukes Of Hazard and I’m here for it.
Posted Apr 03, 2026  Edit critic review
44/100
Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice (2026) John Stark Stumbling through time and genre, mike & Nick & nick & Alice is half as fun as it wants to be, often trading in snarky gags in place of richer plot and character development.
Posted Apr 03, 2026  Edit critic review
78/100
Primate (2025) John Stark I’m not monkeying around here. Primate is brutal, bananas, and a whole lot of fun.
Posted Apr 03, 2026  Edit critic review
82/100
The Ascent (2026) John Stark Two things can be true. The Ascent can be life affirming,but it can also be shocking, unnerving, and horrifying. Prepare to feel all the emotions.
Posted Apr 03, 2026  Edit critic review
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