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Brett Michael Dykes

Brett Michael Dykes's reviews only count toward the Tomatometer® when published at Tomatometer-approved publication(s).
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What Happened, Miss Simone? (2015) 90% EDIT “The alternately revolutionary and dispiriting saga of a combative, unapologetic and astoundingly gifted soul singer.” – Uproxx Dec 29, 2021 Full Review Amanda Knox (2016) 82% EDIT “Prepare to be terrified and infuriated as the filmmakers detail how an overzealous Italian prosecutor and a global tabloid press thirsty for a sensational story joined forces to wreck a young woman's life...” – Uproxx Dec 29, 2021 Full Review Extremis (2016) EDIT “Netflix's first foray into short documentary, it's raw insight that can be rough for anyone who has been in similar shoes or spent any time facing dire choices in a hospital.” – Uproxx Dec 29, 2021 Full Review Icarus (2017) 92% EDIT “The result is this nearly 90-minute film that chronicles Russia's extensive history with doping and Rodchenkov's fight for his life after he blows the whistle on the country's bad practices.” – Uproxx Dec 29, 2021 Full Review Jim & Andy: The Great Beyond - Featuring a Very Special, Contractually Obligated Mention of Tony Clifton (2017) 92% EDIT “What's really interesting about the film is watching the actor's thorough process and how he's approached his colorful careers.” – Uproxx Dec 29, 2021 Full Review The Dawn Wall (2017) 100% EDIT “The two men attempt to scale the impossible 3000ft Dawn Wall of El Capitan, the Everest for free climbers, and if you can stomach over an hour of near-fatal slips, trips, and falls, this is the doc for you.” – Uproxx Dec 29, 2021 Full Review The Bleeding Edge (2018) 100% EDIT “It's a frustrating watch, but a necessary one.” – Uproxx Dec 29, 2021 Full Review Abducted in Plain Sight (2017) 74% EDIT “This saga went on for years and as strange as it sounds, nothing can prepare you for hearing the first-hand account of how this sociopath destroyed this loving family.” – Uproxx Dec 29, 2021 Full Review Knock Down the House (2019) 99% EDIT “It's a feel-good story from Capitol Hill and really, we need more of that.” – Uproxx Dec 29, 2021 Full Review The Great Hack (2019) 85% EDIT “We live in a world connected with most of our interactions happening online. It's great but, as this doc shows, it's also terrifying.” – Uproxx Dec 29, 2021 Full Review EDIT “There are plenty of famous faces littering this homage but it's Boseman - his dedication to his craft, his desire to bring authentic Black experiences to the screen - that shines.” – Uproxx Dec 29, 2021 Full Review The Battered Bastards of Baseball (2014) 100% EDIT “The film charts the Maverick's origins, from underdogs to anti-establishment heroes.” – Uproxx Dec 29, 2021 Full Review Team Foxcatcher (2016) 100% EDIT “It's chilling, bizarre, and all the more riveting because of it...” – Uproxx Dec 29, 2021 Full Review 13TH (2016) 97% EDIT “DuVernay boldly explores how prisons and detention centers are making a profit off of free prison labor, most of it done by black men which begs the question, is slavery really dead?” – Uproxx Dec 29, 2021 Full Review Casting JonBenét (2017) 81% EDIT “Over the course of the film, these thespians are forced to confront the reality of the Ramsey family's situation which in turn helps viewers to take a look under the surface of this tabloid trauma.” – Uproxx Dec 29, 2021 Full Review Chasing Coral (2017) 100% EDIT “There's no denying this one, no looking away, and Orlowski's crew takes full advantage of that.” – Uproxx Dec 29, 2021 Full Review Get Me Roger Stone (2017) 88% EDIT “To understand the enigma that was the Trump campaign, one must first understand the man behind the historic presidential run.” – Uproxx Dec 29, 2021 Full Review One of Us (2017) 96% EDIT “This gripping documentary confronts some hard truths about religion: its power to unite and its power to divide.” – Uproxx Dec 29, 2021 Full Review Shirkers (2018) 99% EDIT “Tan approaches it from a true-crime mystery angle, stripping it of any nostalgia that might tint her lense.” – Uproxx Dec 29, 2021 Full Review Fyre (2019) 93% EDIT “Netflix's Fyre does a better job of placing you in the action, giving you a real feel for the chaos and an understanding of how so many people could've been roped into this doomed venture.” – Uproxx Dec 29, 2021 Full Review American Factory (2019) 95% EDIT “It's a fascinating view of consumerism, the American workforce, culture clashes, and how people can connect with each other despite seemingly insurmountable obstacles.” – Uproxx Dec 29, 2021 Full Review Homecoming: A Film by Beyoncé (2019) 98% EDIT “Are there killer performances, musical mash-ups, and dance routines? Sure. But what really makes this music doc stand-out besides the talent of its star is the intimate look fans are given into Beyoncé's personal life...” – Uproxx Dec 29, 2021 Full Review Taylor Swift: Miss Americana (2020) 91% EDIT “It's bold, brutally honest, and some of Swift's best work yet.” – Uproxx Dec 29, 2021 Full Review Athlete A (2020) 100% EDIT “This revealing investigation into a sinister culture that's hidden behind the success of its top female athletes makes you rethink everything you thought about the Olympic dream.” – Uproxx Dec 29, 2021 Full Review Biggie: I Got a Story to Tell (2021) 78% EDIT “These clips give us an unfiltered look at a man who would become a legend.” – Uproxx Dec 29, 2021 Full Review
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