Theme Week Wrap-Up (Week 12)

Theme Week Wrap-Up

John Leguizamo Week

This was not one of our strongest theme weeks, but it still had good surprises. We found one near mind-blowing highlight, one absolute disaster, and a few films in between that were messy, funny, or unexpectedly informative.

Top Pick of the Week Critical Thinking (2020) - 72/100 A solid biopic directed by and starring John Leguizamo that made us want to dust off the chessboard.

Ranked Board

From best to worst, this is how our five picks landed. The gap between first and last place was huge, but the week still gave us a fun actor-focused ride with one standout and one unforgettable train wreck.

#1 of the Week

Critical Thinking (2020)

Score: 72/100

A motivating true-story drama with Leguizamo in top form as teacher Mario Martinez.

#2 of the Week

Summer of Sam (1999)

Score: 71/100

A chaotic mix with strong ingredients and a standout Leguizamo performance.

#3 of the Week

Latin History for Morons (2018)

Score: 69/100

Not a movie, but an energetic one-man history lesson with strong moments.

#4 of the Week

Spun (2002)

Score: 62/100

Fast, loud and messy fun for viewers who enjoy drug-fueled black comedy energy.

#5 of the Week

The Pest (1997)

Score: 5/100

The clear bottom entry. Some isolated clips are funny, but the full film was painful.

If you are a parent, we leave you with one of our favorite Leguizamo lines: "With kids, the days are long, but the years are short."

SCENE OF THE WEEK - AHAHAH THIS ONE IS REALLY WORTH THE WATCH

SONG OF THE WEEK - (FROM SUMMER OF SAM)

Thanks for stopping by, and have a great week!

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