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Ant-Man and the Wasp
Akron Beacon Journal
George M. Thomas
[Peyton Reed] keeps it all breezy, light and laced with humor.
3/5
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Geostorm
Akron Beacon Journal
George M. Thomas
Geostorm lacks subtlety, is predictable and at times just a thriller without the thrills.
1.5/5
5
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Ad Astra
Akron Beacon Journal
Clint O'Connor
Pitt delivers an endearing performance. So much of the film is his face, his thoughts, his voice-overs. Following his terrific turn as Cliff Booth, the wry, rascally stunt man in Once Upon a Time ... in Hollywood, this has been a banner year for the actor
B
long_letter
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13
18
1
1,028
Aladdin
Akron Beacon Journal
George M. Thomas
Stuffing more than an additional half hour on the original's run time doesn't help in the least.
C
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10
18
1
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Avengers: Endgame
Akron Beacon Journal
Clint O'Connor
It gives us a collection of compelling characters, ties up a lot of loose ends, provides the satisfying pow and wow of a superhero movie, but then takes it all to another level, delivering a poignant drama with relatable human emotions.
A
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1
1,028
Booksmart
Akron Beacon Journal
George M. Thomas
Booksmart could very well end up being the unexpected gem of the summer.
A-
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1
1,028
Captain Marvel
Akron Beacon Journal
Clint O'Connor
Larson... is terrific. She gives Vers a swagger and a smart-alecky veneer.
B+
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18
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Charlie's Angels
Akron Beacon Journal
George M. Thomas
The wings of this particular version of Charlie's Angels need to be clipped.
D
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7
18
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1,028
Coffee & Kareem
Akron Beacon Journal
George M. Thomas
Director Michael Dowse and writer Shane Mack travel a crass, improbable path of ridiculousness where "Coffee & Kareem" crashes before it's halfway through its expectedly brief 88-minute runtime.
D
long_letter
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7
18
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Creed II
Akron Beacon Journal
George M. Thomas
Caple gives us well drawn characters we're invested in all while dealing with the cliché boxing tropes with restraint and maintaining the gritty tone Coogler established in the original.
B
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13
18
1
1,028
Dark Phoenix
Akron Beacon Journal
George M. Thomas
Predictions of the demise of the comic-book movie genre continue to come, despite the continued success of movies such as Avengers: Endgame. X-Men: Dark Phoenix will do little to quell such prognostications
C-
long_letter
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9
18
1
1,028
Dolemite Is My Name
Akron Beacon Journal
George M. Thomas
Murphy balances bravado and vulnerability which includes a mixture of self-doubt and frustration in his portrayal of Moore, creating a funny, but sympathetic character.
B
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13
18
1
1,028
Downton Abbey
Akron Beacon Journal
Clint O'Connor
Fans of the TV show can be assured that rather than reinventing itself for theaters, Downton has remained as steady and starched as Carson's collar. Think of it as an extended episode of the series that plays to its strengths.
B+
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18
1
1,028
Dumbo
Akron Beacon Journal
Clint O'Connor
Parents and kids... want wondrous pachyderm power. Dumbo provides plenty of it.
B
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18
1
1,028
Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald
Akron Beacon Journal
George M. Thomas
Grindelwald is a messy film that builds toward nothing for most of its runtime...
C-
long_letter
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9
18
1
1,028
Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw
Akron Beacon Journal
George M. Thomas
Ultimately, any doubt some may have had about a Fast & Furious spinoff franchise is erased with this outing. Yes, summer will be going out with a bang.
B-
long_letter
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12
18
1
1,028
Frozen II
Akron Beacon Journal
George M. Thomas
Is Frozen II definitively bad? No. It's the equivalent of vanilla with little charm and a heaping dose of predictability.
C
long_letter
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10
18
1
1,028
Gemini Man
Akron Beacon Journal
George M. Thomas
An interesting premise gets wasted in this effort as Gemini Man generally falls flat.
C-
long_letter
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9
18
1
1,028
Green Book
Akron Beacon Journal
George M. Thomas
Much praise for Farrelly, who finds the right tone in "Green Book," not easy for a subject that requires a light and deft touch to have any chance of success.
A-
long_letter
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18
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1,028
Isn't It Romantic
Akron Beacon Journal
Clint O'Connor
If you like your movies light and fluffy, or just want to gawk at a shirtless Liam Hemsworth, your yacht awaits.
B-
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12
18
1
1,028
John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum
Akron Beacon Journal
George M. Thomas
A thrilling popcorn flick worthy of a look.
B
long_letter
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13
18
1
1,028
Long Shot
Akron Beacon Journal
George M. Thomas
The narrative hook is enough to grab an audience's interest, but the film's unlikely romantic leads keep it. Long Shot is one of those projects where even when there aren't laugh-out-loud moments, a smile remains plastered on faces.
B
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13
18
1
1,028
Once Upon a Time In Hollywood
Akron Beacon Journal
Clint O'Connor
Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood" stumbles because it runs out of story before the credits role. But it succeeds, in part, because it is such a loving tribute to the TV and film industries during a beautifully recreated era.
B+
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1,028
Pokémon Detective Pikachu
Akron Beacon Journal
George M. Thomas
A film that plays more like an overlong afternoon cartoon.
C
long_letter
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10
18
1
1,028
Rocketman
Akron Beacon Journal
George M. Thomas
With flourishes of great rock movies such as The Who's Tommy and even Alan Parker's Pink Floyd: The Wall, Rocketman tells John's story stylistically, with emotional depth and has the benefit of possessing a memorable soundtrack from the start.
A-
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1,028
Shaft
Akron Beacon Journal
George M. Thomas
Shaft takes pleasure in its story about the clash between generations and the audience certainly benefits.
B
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18
1
1,028
Shazam!
Akron Beacon Journal
George M. Thomas
Swings further into the goofy abyss than necessary.
C
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10
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1,028
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse
Akron Beacon Journal
George M. Thomas
It's witty, intelligent and makes an emotional connection.
A-
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Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
Akron Beacon Journal
George M. Thomas
A mix of epic filmmaking with stunning special effects that overcome the breakneck pace of a sloppy first hour, Skywalker falls somewhere between the original and Empire with respect to satisfaction.
B+
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Terminator: Dark Fate
Akron Beacon Journal
George M. Thomas
Sorry, folks hoping for the franchise's return to glory. It's not happening here. At best Dark Fate is a mindless diversion aspiring to be something more. At worst: it's just noisy and little more than yet another effort to cash in on a title's cachet.
C-
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1,028
The Dead Don't Die
Akron Beacon Journal
Clint O'Connor
If you're looking for zombie thrills, you'll need to look elsewhere. But if you appreciate the Jarmusch vibe and his casting choices, The Dead Don't Die is like hanging out with old friends for a while.
B
long_letter
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13
18
1
1,028
The Gentlemen
Akron Beacon Journal
George M. Thomas
Like Ritchie's other efforts in this realm, The Gentlemen possesses plenty of twists and turns that ultimately prove to be worth the wait. But the selling point for the movie: its cast, which includes colorful characters in almost every role.
B
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1,028
The Girl in the Spider's Web
Akron Beacon Journal
George M. Thomas
The problem: better material is needed and the audience can almost see the hand of the studio executives tapping [Alvarez] on the back and reminding him to remember for whom he's directing the film.
C-
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18
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1,028
The Hustle
Akron Beacon Journal
George M. Thomas
The Hustle works in a few moments, but unfortunately, they are few. Given the high-powered leads, that's a waste, but Sharp is a minor salvation as he steals nearly every scene he inhabits.
C-
long_letter
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9
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1,028
The Irishman
Akron Beacon Journal
George M. Thomas
Scorsese creates a memorable, gangster epic that will enthrall.
A-
long_letter
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15
18
1
1,028
The Kid Who Would Be King
Akron Beacon Journal
George M. Thomas
If The Kid Who Would Be King appeals to one set, it would be those 10 or younger. For most everyone else, it could be a slog.
C-
long_letter
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9
18
1
1,028
The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part
Akron Beacon Journal
Clint O'Connor
The family friendly film provides smiles for kids and enough pop culture references and inside jokes for adults to laugh along.
B
long_letter
null
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13
18
1
1,028
The Lighthouse
Akron Beacon Journal
George M. Thomas
Director-writer Robert Eggers loves playing mind games in "The Lighthouse," a psychological thriller that could very well be a tantalizing, creepy alternative to a lot of Halloween movie fare.
B+
long_letter
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18
1
1,028
The Lion King
Akron Beacon Journal
Clint O'Connor
The "wows" this time come less from the script by Jeff Nathanson, and more from the this-all-looks-so-realistic-it's-scary factor. (Kudos to visual effects supervisor Rob Legato and legions of artists).
B+
long_letter
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14
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1
1,028
Toy Story 4
Akron Beacon Journal
Clint O'Connor
The folks at Pixar care too much about the beloved Toy Story characters to completely mail it in. And although Toy Story 4 lacks the levels of wit and charm of its predecessors, it does have its winning moments.
B
long_letter
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Us
Akron Beacon Journal
George M. Thomas
What's refreshing about Peele's first two efforts - Get Out being his first - is he doesn't rely on gratuitous violence to provide his thrills.
A-
long_letter
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1,028
Vice
Akron Beacon Journal
Clint O'Connor
Christian Bale is mind-blowingly amazing in the lead role. Let's give him the Oscar right now.
A
long_letter
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16
18
1
1,028
Widows
Akron Beacon Journal
George M. Thomas
There are few actresses who could have pulled off this role with the intelligence, wit and determination Davis provides Veronica.
A-
long_letter
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15
18
1
1,028
Wildlife
Akron Beacon Journal
Clint O'Connor
In a film of stand-out performances, Mulligan's is the most fully realized, unspooling Jeanette's desperation and discovering suppressed, buried pieces of herself from moment to moment.
B+
long_letter
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1,028
Yesterday
Akron Beacon Journal
George M. Thomas
Given the need to totally suspend disbelief, Yesterday will face plenty of detractors. Given the smile that generally stayed plastered on my face, it doesn't matter.
B
long_letter
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18
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1,028
Zombieland: Double Tap
Akron Beacon Journal
George M. Thomas
Give Fleisher credit for being able to tweak the formula and ensure that Zombieland: Double Tap maintains a degree of freshness that includes a near post-credit scene. This is the type of film people should want to see at Halloween.
B
long_letter
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13
18
1
1,028
Ad Astra
Alachia Queen
Alachia Queen
The film tries to tackle the dark side of human ambition but fails short of landing any impact.
D-
long_letter
null
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6
18
1
1,029
Alita: Battle Angel
Alachia Queen
Alachia Queen
This film is probably much more appreciated by fans of the manga but worth watching for the amazing ninjitsu-ninja assassin-martial arts and to see the greatest in visual effects to date.
B
long_letter
null
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13
18
1
1,029
Annihilation
Alachia Queen
Alachia Queen
It's all a metaphor involving a small group of suicidal women who are sent to on the most a critical planet saving mission. The movie like the mission was never going to succeed.
D-
long_letter
null
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6
18
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1,029
Avengers: Endgame
Alachia Queen
Alachia Queen
The entire tone of the film felt like a eulogy to the MCU and relied too heavily on weepy eyed nostalgia and fan service moments to carry it to the end.
C-
long_letter
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9
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Avengers: Infinity War
Alachia Queen
Alachia Queen
While the MCU still hasn't gotten the formula quite right for true villainy, they have certainly mastered the equation for entertaining banter & epic superhero moments.
A-
long_letter
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15
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1
1,029
Black Panther
Alachia Queen
Alachia Queen
Black Panther definitely doesn't do anything outside of the Disney Marvel comfort zone but it's as solid a film as a super hero origin story can be.
A-
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Blade Runner 2049
Alachia Queen
Alachia Queen
If you want to bask in a stylistic expression of the introspective search for self, you won't be disappointed.
A-
long_letter
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15
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Bright
Alachia Queen
Alachia Queen
If you had told me that one day we'd get an R-Rated buddy cop movie with centaur police, orc gang bangers, socialite elves, and dragons flying under the an LA moon, I would never have believed it.
A-
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Call Me by Your Name
Alachia Queen
Alachia Queen
I appreciated the film quality and the acting but the story meandered in superficial courtship for too long without delivering actual connection. It was all foreplay and no action. Perhaps the sequel will make this film more appealing to me in the future.
C
long_letter
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1,029
Captain Marvel
Alachia Queen
Alachia Queen
Marvel gave a pretty mediocre answer to DC's Wonder Woman with this film but at least the cat was cool.
C-
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1,029
Deadpool 2
Alachia Queen
Alachia Queen
Hilarious movie however the jokes overpower every other aspect of the movie so much so that you wonder if Deadpool is getting his own Netflix comedy special.
B
long_letter
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Fifty Shades Freed
Alachia Queen
Alachia Queen
For about a minute into the movie, I thought there was a chance this was going to be an actual film but then the dialogue began and it went straight to fanfic.
F
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Glass
Alachia Queen
Alachia Queen
The obvious limitations of the film's budget for expensive visual effects made the movie focus more on the analytical dissection of what we've come to expect and love about super hero stories. The twist is, it worked.
A-
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Hellboy
Alachia Queen
Alachia Queen
Very poor writing and an inconsistent story tone made this Hellboy reboot too hard to watch.
F
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Hereditary
Alachia Queen
Alachia Queen
Hereditary combines domestic drama and occult horror for a one-two punch that still has me knocked to the ground.
A
long_letter
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I, Tonya
Alachia Queen
Alachia Queen
A great unexpected dark comedy that entertainingly demonstrates how all narratives are biased.
A-
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1,029
It Chapter Two
Alachia Queen
Alachia Queen
Basically a three hour version of the first film but the only change is the characters are adults and less charming. Not really worth a sequel.
C-
long_letter
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Justice League
Alachia Queen
Alachia Queen
The patchwork editing of this film matches the patchwork job Warner Bros is trying to do with the DCEU. While the result is a messy and ugly film, it successfully makes this super hero franchise finally fit right with the fans.
B+
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King Arthur: Legend Of The Sword
Alachia Queen
Alachia Queen
Despite being marketed as historical fiction King Arthur story, this film is actually a high octane full on fantasy film that showcases Excalibur guiding Arthur to his destiny. And it's thrilling!
B
long_letter
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1
1,029
Lady Bird
Alachia Queen
Alachia Queen
Just like its title character, Lady Bird is quirky and sentimental but despite best attempts, never really defines itself into anything meaningful.
C
long_letter
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10
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Logan
Alachia Queen
Alachia Queen
You mean this is the Wolverine we could have always had? Of course this would be the last one. Logan is a fantastically dark and satisfying story ending for this Hugh Jackman's Wolverine.
A
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1
1,029
Mandy
Alachia Queen
Alachia Queen
While Mandy doesn't offer anything new to the vengeance genre in terms of plot, it has an immense amount of visual imagery and symbolism that drives the film beyond your typical revenge porn into a fantastical thesis of psychosis.
B+
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1
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Molly's Game
Alachia Queen
Alachia Queen
While the shell of this movie is a biopic of a conflicted, tenacious woman, the heart of it is an intriguing psychological drama about the game of poker.
B+
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mother!
Alachia Queen
Alachia Queen
It's truly an expressive art piece at a surprise auction. Bidding starts at "intriguing" and is sold at "at least it made you think"
C-
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9
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Once Upon a Time In Hollywood
Alachia Queen
Alachia Queen
The movie is a meh-kay story on the surface but if you look deeper it's also a pretty compelling manifesto by Quentin Tarantino on New Hollywood.
B-
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Rambo: Last Blood
Alachia Queen
Alachia Queen
The film started off as a promising hard R violent rip off of Taken but then took a sharp into dog poop. This is NOT the Rambo we all loved.
D-
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Sicario: Day of the Soldado
Alachia Queen
Alachia Queen
This film comes off more as a spin-off than a sequel to its morally ambiguous, psychological predecessor but offers a high-tension, fast paced action drama thriller that is just as potent.
A-
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15
18
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Spider-Man: Far From Home
Alachia Queen
Alachia Queen
The film takes what it needs from the MCU and then uses the rest as punchlines. It works! This was a great summer comedy.
B+
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Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse
Alachia Queen
Alachia Queen
Sony is asking us to take another leap off yet another Spider-man origin story, this time with Miles Morales. Lucky for Spider-man fans, with a fresh narrative, relationship building, and innovative visual effects, it's definitely a leap worth taking.
A
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16
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Star Wars: The Last Jedi
Alachia Queen
Alachia Queen
Although not worse than the prequels for me, The Last Jedi is its own special kind of meh that demonstrates Disney doesn't have the guts to do this franchise any justice.
C-
long_letter
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9
18
1
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Suspiria
Alachia Queen
Alachia Queen
I was promised a thrilling horror about a coven of witches but ended up with what seemed like a thesis on German culture in the late 1970s.
C-
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The Favourite
Alachia Queen
Alachia Queen
A drastic change from Yargos Lanthimos's usual style of dispassionate commentary of societal transgressions, The Favourite is much more rhythmically paced and emotionally frank as it explores the intimacy of power dynamics in relationships.
B
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The Florida Project
Alachia Queen
Alachia Queen
Another great Sean Baker piece that finds a way to make a heartbreaking story about poverty into a bittersweet adventure as told through through the precocious eyes of a Moonee and her mother Halley.
A-
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The Killing of a Sacred Deer
Alachia Queen
Alachia Queen
Yorgos Lanthimos has once again shown he's a master at metaphorical drama as he explores the abstract moral distinction between guilt and responsibility.
A
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1
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The Predator
Alachia Queen
Alachia Queen
While the violence is solid, the ludicrous science expositions that carry the plot along and unfortunate flat humor had me confused. Is this the Predator film or a joke?
D
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7
18
1
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The Shape of Water
Alachia Queen
Alachia Queen
A unique and original science fiction love story that is sometimes weighed down too heavily by an unoriginal villain plot line.
B
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1
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Thor: Ragnarok
Alachia Queen
Alachia Queen
Thor Ragnarok takes you on a visually psychedelic adventure that sadly goes absolutely nowhere.
C+
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11
18
1
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Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri
Alachia Queen
Alachia Queen
My takeaway from this thesis on anger is that it's okay to be a c-nt but not a dick.
C-
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9
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Venom
Alachia Queen
Alachia Queen
Venom serves up a menu of spicy hard PG-13 action but also includes a well balanced sampling of scrumptiously surprising buddy humor between an unemployed reporter and a flesh eating symbiote. We're ready for the second course.
B
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Wind River
Alachia Queen
Alachia Queen
It is intense, It is amazing. I loved the story. I loved every moment of the film. Taylor Sheridan is 3 for 3.
A
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Mission: Impossible Rogue Nation
Alex Frias Cinemablog
Alejandro Frias
Chistpher McQuarrie has built an exciting and entertaining film full of action: mission accomplished. [Full review in Spanish]
4/5
5
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Phantom Of The Opera
All Movie Guide
Dan Jardine
Chaney is so effective, it is nearly impossible not to root for him
78/100
100
78
100
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100
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1,031
Planet of the Apes
All Movie Guide
Dan Jardine
The inverted relationship of man to apes allows the filmmakers to drive home some rather pointed attacks on racist behavior and intolerant attitudes on our planet
72/100
100
72
100
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71
100
1
1,031
The Postman Always Rings Twice
All Movie Guide
Dan Jardine
The characters are corrupt at a level so basic that no amount of absolution can cleanse them of their sins
81/100
100
81
100
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100
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1,031
Pride and Prejudice
All Movie Guide
Dan Jardine
Sometimes Leonard gets the details wrong -- the costumes and sets seem more at home in a late Victorian setting than in Austen's early 19th century -- but the overall effect is truthful, transporting us to a world different from but related to our own.
77/100
100
77
100
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76
100
1
1,031
The Philadelphia Story
All Movie Guide
Dan Jardine
Essentially a parlor drama with witty, Oscar Wilde-like banter and glib repartee from nearly every actor.
83/100
100
83
100
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100
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The Private Life of Henry VIII
All Movie Guide
Dan Jardine
The sensual gusto in the scenes of Henry's indulgences is enthusiastically presented, and Korda deserves credit for giving us a very human portrait of this controversial figure.
74/100
100
74
100
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73
100
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Captains Courageous
All Movie Guide
Dan Jardine
Well-directed, well-acted coming-of-age tale that may have the most hard-bitten viewer in tears by the end.
4.5/5
5
4.5
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Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
All Movie Guide
Dan Jardine
Unable to explore the disturbingly misogynist undercurrents of the tale, the film is memorable mostly for the fine performances of the leads.
2.5/5
5
2.5
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3
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Pennies From Heaven
All Movie Guide
Dan Jardine
A dazzling downer of a musical
4/5
5
4
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6
9
2
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The Producers
All Movie Guide
Dan Jardine
Hilarious assault on the dubious ethics at work in the business side of the Hollywood movie industry.
4.5/5
5
4.5
5
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7
9
2
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A Raisin in the Sun
All Movie Guide
Dan Jardine
sometimes claustrophic but powerful study of serious generational and racial issues
3.5/5
5
3.5
5
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5
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2
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Scarface
All Movie Guide
Dan Jardine
a potent, uncompromising and de-romanticized portrait of the gangster life
5/5
5
5
5
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8
9
2
1,032
Spartacus
All Movie Guide
Dan Jardine
the liberal message is delivered with a heavy hand, but the film also boasts some stirring action and intelligent dialogue.
3.5/5
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