Movie Reviews

Covering everything from major Hollywood to independent films, Cryptic Rock Magazine has it all. Providing thoughtful, well-written reviews of Horror, Sci-Fi, Drama, Comedy, Thriller genres, as well as Documentaries and beyond.

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Wicked (Movie Review)

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The musical Wicked, based on the 1995 book authored by Gregory McGuire, was brought to Broadway in 2003. It was a huge hit, and it was only a matter of time before someone decided to tackle it for a motion picture. after all, many Broadway shows ... Read More
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Crimson Peak (4K Ultra HD Review)

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An important contributor to fantasy and Horror-related cinema, Guillermo del Toro is an artist with a unique vision. Early on, directing films like 1997’s Mimic, as he progressed, del Toro showed he was not only an exceptional director and producer but also a writer with ... Read More
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Elton John: Never Too Late (Documentary Review)

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Rising to Rock superstardom in the 1970s, Elton John became a performer like no other. Recognized for his energized and dynamic voice, piano-playing skills, and one-of-a-kind showmanship, he is easily among the greatest Rock/Pop figures of the last fifty years. An exceptionally hard worker, between ... Read More
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The Silent Hour (Movie Review)

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Imagine being deaf and being the only witness to a double murder. Okay, now, what if those perps ‘happened’ to get wind of the single deaf witness to the murder they committed? And what happens to an investigator when he goes deaf after an accident ... Read More
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Civil War (Movie Review)

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“Those that fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it” – British statesman Winston Churchill A very bold statement to think about. With this in mind, Writer/Director Alex Garland’s Civil War‘s wide release in the USA was on April 12, 2024… 163 years to ... Read More