5 Star Movies

5 Star Movies: Sandy Wexler, The Great Wall, I Am Not Your Negro, The Comedian, My Scientology Movie

Sandy Wexler: Still pretty stupid, but probably the best Sandler flick in years. Has an actual story that isn’t completely overridden by silly gags, and the cameos are quality. ***

The Great Wall: Witness China throw a bunch of money at Matt Damon and aliens and bullshit. A mess. DUD

I Am Not Your Negro: What a god damn movie, a story of blacks and Hollywood, blacks and America… James Baldwin is essential. ****1/2

The Comedian: Stop making movies about comedians where actors play comedians. De Niro is De Niro, but nothing feels authentic, including De Niro dating Leslie freakin’ Mann. *3/4

My Scientology Movie: Louis Theroux doesn’t get any help from Scientology on his documentary about Scientology, so he casts actors to make his own Scientology movie based on transcripts. Great concept, and a crazy interesting look at Scientologists doing their creepy thing. ****