jeffreymaulers Reviews

Drugstore June (2024)

Interesting

[6/10 · 28 March 2024]

There is definitely some parody in the first half or so of the movie, June's character especially. It's definitely meant for people of the current TikTok media influencer generation. The only obvious insider thing is Miranda Cosgrove using her favorite curse word a couple times. For me, it's always fun to see Miranda in something, Beverly D'Angelo is great as always, the rest of the cast does well. Laughed out loud often. Esther Povitsky does more stuff hopefully. Kind of movie that people will remember fondly 10 or 15 years from now, maybe not so much now. Product of it's time, genius will be recognized later.

The Flying Nun (1967–1970)

Mixed feelings

[5/10 · 27 February 2022]

Sally Field makes this watchable (I don't think she's failed in anything over 50+ years), otherwise an average at best sitcom. Eventually the writing becomes cringe-worthy at times. Gidget was a good starting point for an actual teenager, but I can see where this was hard to overcome.

Werewolves Within (2021)

Brilliant in my eyes at least

[10/10 · 18 February 2022]

Given my twisted sense of humor and all the horror movies I've seen, most people who know me would assume anything labeled "horror-comedy" would be right up my alley. Thing is most of those movies suck. Setup-punch line jokes with some gore mixed in. Loved Werewolves Within, no over the top nonsense, no stupid jokes. Everyone plays it straight, and the writing is intelligent. Can tell the actors enjoyed making it, which always helps a movie.

Killing Daddy (2014 TV Movie)

Watch it for Liz Gillies

[9/10 · 3 April 2021]

If you're a huge fan of Liz Gillies (as I am), this is a must see movie. Thanks to to her, this rises above the usual blah Lifetime movie. Credit whoever did the casting for this, would have rated a lot lower if one of the usual Lifetime regulars had played the Callie role.

Harold (2008)

Surprisingly good

[7/10 · 27 March 2021]

Just saw this after all these years. Found it to be perfect for light Saturday afternoon entertainment. The cast does well, particularly the adult actors. So much of it reminds me of my school days long ago, while the characters are not complex by any means, they are realistic, except for the Cuba Gooding Jr. Janitor role. Movie was a very pleasant experience overall.

Smiley Face Killers (2020)

One of the worst

[19 March 2021]

This is seriously one of the worst movies I've ever looked at. I've seen many a low low budget picture that doesn't do too well but has charm because of the effort put into it. This film has something of a budget and is worse than Uncle Ernie and Aunt Edna's vacation slides from Yellowstone. Just stay away from it please.

Arizona (2018)

Tedious

[2/10 · 15 March 2021]

Dark comedies are hard to make, and this one really gets old after about 45 minutes. Luke Wilson and Elizabeth Gillies do well with their screen time, if you're a fan of either it's worth a look. Hard not to fast-forward a lot though.

Paranormal Movie (2013)

Not the worst, but not good either

[2/10 · 3 August 2019]

Kevin Farley is no Jim Belushi. Carly Craig is wasted in this, her only job is to look good and she succeeds in that. Very few funny moments, other than the cameos, William Katt in particular. Worth the buck I spent for that at least.