Rex Reed's scalpel was sharpest in 2024, dissecting 43 films with the kind of brutal precision only he could wield. This was the year he matched it The girls said in “cinematic Covid,” burned Long Legs “like a dumpster fire,” and suggested that Cash Out John Travolta had lost a lot, “someone did an intervention.” For those looking for the unfiltered truth about Hollywood's latest offerings, Reed has delivered—albeit without a few pleasant surprises.
His ratings reveal a hard-to-please critic: 28 percent earned films 1 starwhile 5 percent he received the graves of zero stars. Horror films bore his wrath—Long Legs again A rebel they were sacrificed at the altar of his biting prose. However, in the middle of the crisis, 5 percentage make their way 4 starswith similar dramas One Life again Cabrini to represent their emotional strength. Biopics, historical narratives and character studies fared well in his watch, suggesting that Reed still has a soft spot for films based on strong acting and rich storytelling.
One of the more controversial reviews? Mhlanga's glorious praise Coup de Chancewhich he called “the best Woody Allen movie in years.” In an industry where few dare publicly applaud Allen, Reed's endorsement (“unnecessarily distracted by obvious problems, which warrant a headline”) was as bold as ever. Interestingly, the most read reviews weren't the best—The Ultimate Showgirl readers are not surprised, perhaps more by the spectacle of Pamela Anderson's Vegas than the plot of the film. It seems like Reed's audience appreciates his beautiful take, but they appreciate his cinematic delivery. If Mhlanga likes a movie, he makes sure he knows it—just like he makes sure bad criminals are left gasping for breath.
