Carl Gustafson (carlthecritic)

I am a film critic, voice actor, and occasional film actor who use to be on HubPages a long time ago. I decided to return and start writing full articles again to write essays, reviews, and more! I hope you enjoy my content and takes.

In the Spotlight

Carl the Critic Reviews “Dog Man”

When the city is in trouble, this part dog part man is on the double!

In the Spotlight

Carl the Critic Reviews “The Colors Within”

“Can you paint with all the colors of (within)”

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Carl the Critic Talks About the “Dump Months”

“It’s easy to kill a movie, just move it to January” ~Mike Meyers

In the Spotlight

Carl the Critic Reviews “Companion”

Sophie Thatcher falls in love with Jack Quaid and yet something doesn't feel right in this horror comedy.

In the Spotlight

Carl the Critic Ranks the 2025 Best Picture Nominees from Worst to Best

Who will win? Who will lose? And why is [REDACTED] even nominated at all?

In the Spotlight

Carl the Critic Reviews “Valiant One”

"I want to be an Army Ranger, I want to live a life of danger!"

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  Film Critics

  Carl the Critic Reviews “Dog Man”

  6 weeks ago

  When the city is in trouble, this part dog part man is on the double!

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  Film Critics

  Carl the Critic Reviews “Valiant One”

  6 weeks ago

  "I want to be an Army Ranger, I want to live a life of danger!"

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  Academy Awards & Other Awards

  Carl the Critic Ranks the 2025 Best Picture Nominees from Worst to Best

  7 weeks ago

  Who will win? Who will lose? And why is [REDACTED] even nominated at all?

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  Film Critics

  Carl the Critic Reviews “Companion”

  7 weeks ago

  Sophie Thatcher falls in love with Jack Quaid and yet something doesn't feel right in this horror comedy.

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  History of Film

  Carl the Critic Talks About the “Dump Months”

  7 weeks ago

  “It’s easy to kill a movie, just move it to January” ~Mike Meyers

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  Film Critics

  Carl the Critic Reviews “The Colors Within”

  6 weeks ago

  “Can you paint with all the colors of (within)”

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  Film Critics

  Carl the Critic Reviews “Inheritance”

  7 weeks ago

  Oh hey, what else has this filmmaker made? *sees “Voyagers” (2021)* OH NO!

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  Carl the Critic Reviews "Flight Risk"

  8 weeks ago

  At ~3,000 feet, no one can hear you scream!

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  Carl the Critic Reviews "Presence"

  8 weeks ago

  "I Ain't Afraid of No Ghost!"

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  Carl the Critic Reviews "Back In Action"

  8 weeks ago

  What do you get when you make a "Spy Kids" movie, without the Spy Kids?

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  Movie Reviews & Recommendations

  Carl the Critic Reviews “Blue Velvet” (Remembering David Lynch) [WARNING: Contains Spoilers]

  2 months ago

  In honor of one of the greatest filmmakers, Carl the Critic reviews one of his favorite films from Director David Lynch, “Blue Velvet” including exploring themes, production notes, and cultural impact.

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  Carl the Critic Reviews "One of Them Days"

  8 weeks ago

  Two best friends, searching for $1,500 in 8 hours? What could possibly go wrong?

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  Carl the Critic Reviews "Wolf Man" [SPOILER FREE!]

  2 months ago

  “Even a man who’s pure at heart and says his prayers at night, may become a wolf, when the wolfsbane blooms, and the moon is pure and bright.”

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  Carl the Critic Reviews "Peter Pan Neverland Nightmare"

  6 weeks ago

  Second star to the right, and straight on till morning!