Zach Pope
Tomatometer-approved critic
Biography:
Zach Pope has been a fan of films since his earliest memory of going to see Toy Story 2… walking into a big building, smelling popcorn, walking down the dark hallway only lit up by movie posters all around, but when he finally sat down scared for what was going to happen in a room filled with darkness… a light shined onto the screen bringing all my nerves down to discover a brand new world. Movies are his life & he finds is the one thing that can bring anyone together.
He reviews all films from indies to big blockbusters and everything in between.
He is a huge believer that film is subjective and will give anything a fair shot. Film is Art & for me him it’s a getaway to so many incredible places.
Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die (2025)
93%
4.5/5
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“One of the most thought provoking sci-fi films of this decade An insane imaginative odyssey that speaks to AI, the issue with Doom scrolling, & where our society is going… but Gore Verbinski never forgets to make this entertaining & funny” –
Zach Pope Reviews
Feb 5, 2026
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The Moment (2026)
60%
3.5/5
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“Dives right into an industry that desperately latches onto anything popular & milks it dry for money until it explodes! This entertaining satire combined with Charli XCX creativity & Vulnerability makes this a good watch” –
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Feb 4, 2026
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Dracula (2025)
55%
3.5/5
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“Dracula is back! And the world is fleshed out pretty well!” –
Zach Pope Reviews
Jan 31, 2026
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Shelter (2026)
63%
3/5
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“The first certified DAD flick of 2026! An FX film delight that contains enough of a badass Jason statham to keep you entertained. Ric Roman Waugh continues to pave his way as the master of these underrated films. Is it perfect no? But I was entertained” –
Zach Pope Reviews
Jan 28, 2026
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The Wrecking Crew (2026)
75%
4/5
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“The Wrecking Crew is Bad Boys in Hawaii with Mortal Kombat Level Violence and I enjoyed it!” –
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Jan 28, 2026
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All You Need Is Kill (2025)
83%
3.5/5
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“A damn good anime movie that will blow you away with its visuals ” –
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Jan 28, 2026
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Send Help (2026)
93%
4/5
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“The Sam Raimi movie may have wanted to see him return to!
Gruesome, nasty, twisted, funny, entertaining & most importantly all the Raimi Stylistic choices you would want McAdams & O’Brien take toxic work relationships to the next level.” –
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Jan 26, 2026
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Mercy (2026)
24%
3/5
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“shockingly solid. Given I didn’t have that big of expectations. There’s plenty of entertainment to be had here & good messages on the usage of AI &
Relying on AI instead of using it as a tool” –
Zach Pope Reviews
Jan 21, 2026
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The Testament of Ann Lee (2025)
87%
3/5
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“You ever watch a movie that has everything that you could possibly want but still walk away unemotionally invested!? That’s this! Not for me but Amanda is incredible” –
Zach Pope Reviews
Jan 19, 2026
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The Rip (2026)
79%
4/5
EDIT
“Highly recommend The Rip this weekend on Netflix. Dirty Cops, Millions of Dollars, Affleck, Damon, & some massive shootouts. What more could you ask for? I wanted a thrilling time and I got it” –
Zach Pope Reviews
Jan 16, 2026
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Dead Man's Wire (2025)
91%
4/5
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“Bill Skarsgard best performance yet!” –
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Jan 15, 2026
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28 Years Later: The Bone Temple (2026)
92%
4.5/5
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“The best one yet! It has evolved to its highest form and Nia DaCosta absolutely nailed it twisting the series into something even weirder more thought provoking and gloriously gory. Ralph Fiennes delivers an incredible performance Need the Finale now” –
Zach Pope Reviews
Jan 13, 2026
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Greenland 2: Migration (2026)
50%
2.5/5
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“A solid sequel even if it doesn’t do much with its concept. What should have been a genre twist from Disaster Flick to Post apocalyptic sadly never makes the full commitment to its ideas. Leaving everything feeling a bit one note & not as developed.” –
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Jan 8, 2026
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Song Sung Blue (2025)
78%
3/5
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“Great Performances but a lack of a second half really took me out of the experience” –
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Dec 23, 2025
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Anaconda (2025)
48%
2/5
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“Anaconda wants to be TROPIC THUNDER with its meta commentary on filmmaking and while it occasionally succeeds with some laughs I never found the film to actually go all out with its concepts. ” –
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Dec 23, 2025
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The Housemaid (2025)
74%
3.5/5
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“A huge surprise. I expected an interesting an slickly made drama with some thrilling moments & maybe one or two twists BUT WTF that was WILD. Twist after twist, I WAS TRYING TO NOT VERBALLY react multiple times. Great movie to watch with a full crowd” –
Zach Pope Reviews
Dec 17, 2025
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Avatar: Fire and Ash (2025)
66%
5/5
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“The perfect closing chapter for the Sully family… and an equally perfect beginning for what comes next. It’s a breathtaking epic that stuns with awe inspiring beauty, through emotional dark storytelling, and expands Pandora in ways that I needed” –
Zach Pope Reviews
Dec 16, 2025
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Five Nights at Freddy's 2 (2025)
16%
3/5
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“Better than the original and Fans of the games are going to scream at some of the surprises packed into this sequel. And while I had a blast with it for what it is and genuinely think it’s a great entry-level horror for kids the script… yeah, it’s rough” –
Zach Pope Reviews
Dec 4, 2025
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Marty Supreme (2025)
94%
5/5
EDIT
“OH MY GOD Marty Supreme is EVERYTHING you want from a movie. A chaotic masterpiece that carries the energy of Catch Me If You Can meets Wolf Of Wall Street & Uncut Gems. Timothee Chalamet gives one of the best performances of this decade” –
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Dec 1, 2025
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Zootopia 2 (2025)
91%
4.5/5
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“Might be better than the original! It’s just as timely if not more thanks to its expanded world building and the incredible introduction of the Reptiles of Zootopia. It’s hilarious, heartfelt, and the chemistry between Judy and Nick is better than ever.” –
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Nov 25, 2025
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Eternity (2025)
77%
4.5/5
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“Wow A24’s Eternity might be one of my favorite romantic comedies ever. It perfectly nails that sweet spot between being a high concept idea about choosing your "forever one"” –
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Nov 25, 2025
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Hamnet (2025)
86%
5/5
EDIT
“An utterly devastating, profoundly emotional, and beautifully sincere tragedy the kind only Chloé Zhao could bring to life with such grace. She effortlessly captures the intimate ways we grieve, reminding us to cherish every moment! ” –
Zach Pope Reviews
Nov 23, 2025
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Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery (2025)
92%
4.5/5
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“BEST knives out film yet (they just get better and better) Rian Johnson crafts the most thematically rich film in the franchise yet that showcases growth for our favorite detective & makes me eager for his next mystery already.” –
Zach Pope Reviews
Nov 23, 2025
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Wicked: For Good (2025)
66%
3.5/5
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“Magical but not as magical as Part One… a good conclusion that will swell fans with emotion and whimsy from the incredible performances from Ervio & Grande. (Grande steals the show) The movie just feels like it needed more for it to warrant being split” –
Zach Pope Reviews
Nov 19, 2025
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The Running Man (2025)
62%
4/5
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“A movie you’ll want to RUN to the theater for. Wright delivers a razor sharp, adrenaline fueled satire that brilliantly attacks our government & obsession with reality TV, all while keeping you on the edge of your seat.” –
Zach Pope Reviews
Nov 12, 2025
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