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VERDICT It’s exactly what it sets out to be; a big, hot, and loud popcorn movie. Skyscraper does its job admirably. The stakes are surprisingly high, Johnson is as charismatic as he ever is, and the action sequeneces are gripping. This needs to be seen on the big screen to be appreciated, so watch it now or […]
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VERDICT A scathing critique of capitalism and its monopoly over politics, culture, and even one’s sense of self, hidden inside a comedy about being a telemarketer. The sharp dive into the surreal will not appeal to everyone, but it remains a must-see. Buy the ticket. REVIEW More frequent readers will notice that this review does […]
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VERDICT While not as innovative as the first film, Ant-Man and the Wasp carves out its own niche within the MCU. This is a personal story, without the bombastic stakes of the recent films. If you like Rudd, Cera, size-changing goofs, or mindblowing “de-aging” technology, then buy the cheap seat ticket. If not, it will still […]
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VERDICT It does not matter if you’ve ever seen Mr. Rogers show, or even heard of him prior to sitting down in theater – you owe it your own psyche to spend 90 minutes with this beautiful story. See it immediately. REVIEW What Works: Everything. Won’t You be My Neighbor? isn’t really interested in who […]
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VERDICT While the animation is beautiful and the aesthetics are intriguing as always, the themes and story are completely jumbled. It’s not bad – just disappointing. If you’ve got kids, take them. If not, wait for streaming on this one. REVIEW What Works: Nobody pairs animation and aesthetic like Pixar. It’s almost boring to say that […]
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VERDICT Ocean’s 8 continues the legacy of its predecessors – while not a must watch, it’s a fun two hours filled with snappy dialogue from your favorite actors. Catch it at the cheap seats or streaming. REVIEW The Good: The cast chemistry, Anne Hathaway, and that Ocean’s je ne sais quoi. The Ocean’s franchise has […]
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VERDICT The younger folks in your life will like Solo a lot, as will any fans who really like deep lore. Beyond that, it’s just a fun Western-Heist movie. Grab the cheap seats on Tuesday, or wait for streaming. REVIEW The Good: Donald Glover, Joonas Suotamo, and when it is just having fun. This is […]
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VERDICT Weaker than the first and less consistent, but also funnier and with more heart, this sequel is a contradictory gumbo. If you were a fan of the first, go see it. Otherwise, wait for streaming. REVIEW The Good: Even funnier than the first and with a lot more to say, but still carried by the […]
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VERDICT A deceptively deep look into the consequences of crime, youth, or simply boredom, Animals is a little story of naive innocence and queasy brutality. A hidden gem, get your hands on this one ASAP if you can. REVIEW What Works: The unique blend of “dramocumentary” supports ideas brought on by a strong script and direction. […]
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VERDICT An excellent script from Diablo Cody is brought to life by a peak performance form Charlize Theron. Ensure you see this one, either in theaters now or streaming later. REVIEW The Good: One hell of a screenplay and some excellent performances across the board. The conflict in Tully is surprisingly simple: “I am not enough – how […]
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