Gary Wolcott, TriCityHerald

Gary Wolcott

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Portland, OR, United States

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Past articles by Gary:

Mr. Movie: ‘Spider-Man: Far From Home’ is the most fun you’ve had in a theater this year

There is so much I want to tell you about “Spider-Man: Far From Home” but can’t. Too many spoilers. → Read More

Mr. Movie: ‘Yesterday,’ ‘Annabelle Comes Home’ and ‘The White Crow’

Just — ironically — yesterday I was taking my six-year old and four-year old granddaughters to reconnect with their parents. Along the way we sang a few Beatles songs. → Read More

Mr. Movie: ‘Toy Story 4’, a movie for grownups, not kids

Most of the critics I know are like me. We are a hard-boiled lot and cynical to the core. → Read More

Mr. Movie: ‘Rocketman’ takes off like a rocket and stays there; ‘Godzilla’ totally boring

“Rocketman” takes old, stale songs from an old, stale rocker and makes them and him fresh again. Rarely do I say all mature — emphasis on mature — people ought to take the time to see a film. → Read More

Mr. Movie: ‘Aladdin’ is bloated and overly long

“Aladdin” is Disney’s latest live version of one of its animated classics. → Read More

Mr. Movie: Third in ‘John Wick’ series brims with creative carnage; ‘The Sun is Also a Star” doesn’t shine

Mr. Movie Mr. Movie: Third in ‘John Wick’ series brims with creative carnage; ‘The Sun is Also a Star” doesn’t shine In this third installment of the adrenaline-fueled action franchise, super-assassin John Wick (Keanu Reeves) returns with a $14 million price tag on his head and an army of bounty-hunting killers on his trail. By ‘John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum’ The Parabellum in the “John… → Read More

Mr. Movie: ‘Detective Pikachu’ has lots of potential but zero success; ‘The Hustle’ hustles you

Justice Smith plays Tim Goodman. In the Pokemon universe, most people have a Pokemon pet. Like some people don’t like cats or dogs, Goodman is not comfortable around Pokemon. → Read More

Mr. Movie: Stars’ chemistry makes ‘Long Shot’ a good shot

Charlize Theron and Seth Rogen star. → Read More

‘Avengers: Endgame’ is the most ambitious superhero movie of all time and a must-see film

“Avengers: Infinity War” angered me. I liked the movie but after sitting through 2:30 of every conceivable superhero plot angle possible, it was shocking to discover there would A) be a sequel and B) the sequel would be a year in coming. → Read More

Mr. Movie: ‘The Dirt’ is a fun film, lots of music and laughs

For years I’ve avoided reviewing Netflix movies. While they’re immensely popular, the quality of film isn’t up to theater standards. → Read More

Mr. Movie: Hellboy’s reboot is nothing special

Mr. Movie Mr. Movie: Hellboy’s reboot is nothing special Hellboy is back, and he’s on fire. From the pages of Mike Mignola’s seminal work, this action packed story sees the legendary half-demon superhero called to the English countryside to battle a trio of rampaging giants. By Hellboy Dark Horse Comics means something to comic book collectors. For them it has produced comics and characters… → Read More

Mr. Movie: Laika’s ‘Missing Link’ has great animation but only so-so story

“Missing Link” is stop-motion animated studio Laika’s fifth feature. → Read More

Mr. Movie: ‘Shazam!’ Presto. A really fun movie; ‘Pet Sematary’ is icky

Just say Shazam and — presto — you are instantly zapped into the most fun you’ll have in a movie theater so far this year. In my case — and since this is a film based on a DC comic book character — the belly laughs are a total surprise. → Read More

I, Tonya with Margo Robbie as Tonya Harding and Allison Janney is comic gold

I, Tonya is the Tonya Harding story as a comedy. → Read More

Mr. Movie: Academy blows it again in 2017 nominations

Academy Awards ignores top movies and performances like ‘I, Tonya’ and ‘The Big Sick,’ James Franco and Martin McDonagh, and don’t even bother if you are a super hero movie. → Read More

Mr. Movie review: Maze Runner’s last movie good, but not a-mazing

Mr. Movie is Gary Wolcott, the Tri-City Herald’s longtime film critic, and he reviews 2017’s ‘Maze Runner: The Death Cure’, featuring Dylan O’Brien, Ki Hong Lee, Kaya Scodelario. → Read More

Wonder Wheel is Woody Allen's best work in years, with strong roles by Kate Winslet and Juno Temple

Mr. Movie is Gary Wolcott, the Tri-City Herald’s longtime film critic, and he reviews 2017’s ‘Wonder Wheel’, featuring Jim Belushi, Kate Winslet and Juno Temple. → Read More

Star Wars: The Last Jedi should be the last Jedi

Mr. Movie is Gary Wolcott, the Tri-City Herald’s longtime film critic, and he reviews 2017’s ‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi, featuring Daisy Ridley, Adam Driver, Oscar Isaac. → Read More

Mr. Movie Gary Wolcott gives thumbs up to 'Suburbicon,' a Coen brothers, George Clooney vehicle

Mr. Movie is Gary Wolcott, the Tri-City Herald’s longtime film critic, and he reviews 2017’s ‘Suburbicon,’ featuring Matt Damon, Julianne Moore, and Oscar Isaac. → Read More

Mr. Movie Gary Wolcott says no need to see 'All I See is You'

Mr. Movie is Gary Wolcott, the Tri-City Herald’s longtime film critic, and he reviews 2017’s ‘All I See is You,’ featuring, Blake Lively, Jason Clarke, and Danny Huston. → Read More