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Zombieland: Double Tap
Collider Video
Perri Nemiroff
Zombieland: Double Tap is more of the same, but you know what? It's still super effective. As someone who fell hard for Columbus, Tallahassee, Wichita and Little Rock back in 2009, the sequel was well worth the wait.
8/10
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Destroyer
Collider Video
Perri Nemiroff
Kusama's eye and a fantastic performance from Kidman powers this relentless, grimy mystery - almost all the through some pacing and plot issues.
B-
long_letter
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12
18
1
1,299
Mid90s
Collider Video
Perri Nemiroff
A great feature directorial debut for Jonah Hill. The movie rocks an all-consuming slice of life vibe. An extremely charming, raw coming of age story with a strong tinge of sadness.
A-
long_letter
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15
18
1
1,299
Annie
ColoradoParent.com
Christian Toto
This Annie wouldn't survive on 'American Idol' or 'Dancing with the Stars.' She's a charmer all the same.
2.5/4
4
2.5
4
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3
7
2
1,300
Big Hero 6
ColoradoParent.com
Christian Toto
Come for the charming Baymax ... but stay for the film's embrace of very 21st century cultural values.
3/4
4
3
4
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4
7
2
1,300
Black or White
ColoradoParent.com
Christian Toto
Black or White is far from perfect, but it's an ideal way to kick off a healthy discussion on race in America.
3/4
4
3
4
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4
7
2
1,300
Cinderella
ColoradoParent.com
Christian Toto
They didn't turn Cinderella into an action heroine or reboot the story for our cynical age. And thank heavens for that...
3.5/4
4
3.5
4
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5
7
2
1,300
Dolphin Tale 2
ColoradoParent.com
Christian Toto
Prepare to have Dolphin Tale 2 shred your cynicism and feed it to the sharks.
3/4
4
3
4
false
4
7
2
1,300
McFarland USA
ColoradoParent.com
Christian Toto
Kevin Costner is suddenly the go-to star for tackling the country's thorniest problems on screen.
3.5/4
4
3.5
4
false
5
7
2
1,300
Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb
ColoradoParent.com
Christian Toto
It's clear the Museum franchise is running on fumes. Tell that to Ben Stiller and Rebel Wilson.
3/4
4
3
4
false
4
7
2
1,300
Paddington
ColoradoParent.com
Christian Toto
If your children say they don't want to see Paddington send them to their room sans supper.
3.5/4
4
3.5
4
false
5
7
2
1,300
Penguins Of Madagascar
ColoradoParent.com
Christian Toto
Penguins of Madagascar will make you weep with its short attention span pacing, but you'll be laughing too much to care.
3/4
4
3
4
false
4
7
2
1,300
Strange Magic
ColoradoParent.com
Christian Toto
How's this for the movie poster? Strange Magic isn't as awful as its trailer suggests...
2.5/4
4
2.5
4
false
3
7
2
1,300
The Book of Life
ColoradoParent.com
Christian Toto
A welcome celebration of Mexican lore isn't enough to bring this Book to Life.
2.5/4
4
2.5
4
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3
7
2
1,300
The Maze Runner
ColoradoParent.com
Christian Toto
The Maze Runner is clever, absorbing and good for both teens and parents -- until that silly reveal.
3/4
4
3
4
false
4
7
2
1,300
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies
ColoradoParent.com
Christian Toto
Does anyone expect more than a frantic, action-packed finale that still can't measure up to any of the "Rings?"
2/5
5
2
5
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1
5
1
1,301
The Hurt Locker
Columbus Alive
Melissa Starker
The Hurt Locker succeeds where others haven't, putting you in the boots of highly trained Army personnel. And since they're experts at defusing bombs, it's understandable if you shake in them.
A
long_letter
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16
18
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1,302
Where the Wild Things Are
Columbus Alive
Melissa Starker
Spike Jonze's film adaptation of Sendak's beloved 1963 picture book, Where the Wild Things Are, evokes that state of being, of creative and destructive feelings undiluted and sometimes unchecked.
B+
long_letter
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14
18
1
1,302
Black Panther
Columbus Underground
Hope Madden
Not a minute of the film is wasted. Coogler manages to pack each with enough backstory, breathless action, emotional heft and political weight to fill three films.
4.5/10
10
4.5
10
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7
19
2
1,303
Eighth Grade
Columbus Underground
Hope Madden
It's equal parts heartbreaking and sweet, and it miraculously never hits a false note.
4.5/10
10
4.5
10
false
7
19
2
1,303
Mad Max: Fury Road
Columbus Underground
Hope Madden
Miller adorns every scene with the most astonishing, peculiar imagery and the vehicular action is like nothing you've ever seen.
4.5/10
10
4.5
10
false
7
19
2
1,303
Phantom Thread
Columbus Underground
Hope Madden
Namely, it is a meditation on creation and recreation, on the tricky nature of inspiration, on an artist's obsession, on the surprising intimacy between creator and creation.
4.5/10
10
4.5
10
false
7
19
2
1,303
Portrait of a Lady on Fire (Portrait de la jeune fille en feu)
Columbus Underground
Hope Madden
Portrait of a Lady on Fire is a tenderly romantic film of self-discovery that asks a lot of questions.
4.5/10
10
4.5
10
false
7
19
2
1,303
Senior Love Triangle
Columbus Underground
Hope Madden
Co-writer/director Kelly Blatz announces his presence with authority, creating a minor cinematic miracle with his feature debut, Senior Love Triangle.
4.5/10
10
4.5
10
false
7
19
2
1,303
The Irishman
Columbus Underground
Hope Madden
The Irishman stands as a testament to cinematic storytelling, and to how much power four old warhorses can still harness.
4.5/10
10
4.5
10
false
7
19
2
1,303
The Messenger
Combustible Celluloid
Jeffrey M. Anderson
Intelligent, graceful, and touching filmmaking.
4/5
5
4
5
false
6
9
2
1,304
Chloe
Combustible Celluloid
Jeffrey M. Anderson
Overall, the strong characters and Egoyan's patient, thoughtful mood and pacing make it an above average effort.
3/5
5
3
5
false
4
9
2
1,304
Repo Men
Combustible Celluloid
Jeffrey M. Anderson
Ultimately it's too long, and with too few surprises, to make it worthwhile.
2/5
5
2
5
false
2
9
2
1,304
Winter's Bone
Combustible Celluloid
Jeffrey M. Anderson
Director Debra Granik has the grace to approach the film's grim material and run-down, depressing setting with genuine humanity and curiosity, and the movie offers gripping suspense and uniformly excellent performances.
4/5
5
4
5
false
6
9
2
1,304
Dune
Combustible Celluloid
Jeffrey M. Anderson
Anyone looking for a satisfying and coherent science fiction epic will have to look elsewhere.
2/5
5
2
5
false
2
9
2
1,304
The Warriors
Combustible Celluloid
Jeffrey M. Anderson
One of the great cult films of all time.
5/5
5
5
5
false
8
9
2
1,304
The Man in the Iron Mask
Combustible Celluloid
Jeffrey M. Anderson
The Man in the Iron Mask needed more of a jaunty twinkle, more wolfish grins, less thinking and more doing.
2/5
5
2
5
false
2
9
2
1,304
The Reckoning
Combustible Celluloid
Jeffrey M. Anderson
A challenging and thought-provoking film.
3/5
5
3
5
false
4
9
2
1,304
Splice
Combustible Celluloid
Jeffrey M. Anderson
The director balances everything pitch-perfectly, from the performances to the hair-raising sound effects, and all the way down to images of the creepy, snowy woods during the film's tense climax.
4/5
5
4
5
false
6
9
2
1,304
After.Life
Combustible Celluloid
Jeffrey M. Anderson
Doesn't really work either as a scary movie or as a food-for-thought cautionary tale.
2/5
5
2
5
false
2
9
2
1,304
Alexander
Combustible Celluloid
Jeffrey M. Anderson
It's like being in school, pinned down by a monotone teacher; most of the movie gives off an almost irresistible urge to nap.
1/5
5
1
5
false
0
9
2
1,304
Armageddon
Combustible Celluloid
Jeffrey M. Anderson
It's noisy, glossy, and excessive, and more than a tad simplistic -- but it's also nearly irresistible.
3/5
5
3
5
false
4
9
2
1,304
The Back-up Plan
Combustible Celluloid
Jeffrey M. Anderson
The characters are paper-thin and their journey together is entirely routine and totally predictable.
2/5
5
2
5
false
2
9
2
1,304
Brooklyn's Finest
Combustible Celluloid
Jeffrey M. Anderson
The screenplay... is overcooked, with outsized emotions and nary any subtly or breathing room, but director Antoine Fuqua adds some vivid gritty cityscapes and intense performances and mostly pulls it through.
3/5
5
3
5
false
4
9
2
1,304
Clash of the Titans
Combustible Celluloid
Jeffrey M. Anderson
Though Clash of the Titans can hardly be called a good movie, it has a certain quality -- a combination of camp and nostalgia -- that makes it appealing
3/5
5
3
5
false
4
9
2
1,304
Crazy Heart
Combustible Celluloid
Jeffrey M. Anderson
Has an appealing, easygoing vibe for most of its running time.
3/5
5
3
5
false
4
9
2
1,304
Donnie Darko
Combustible Celluloid
Jeffrey M. Anderson
Donnie Darko ranks among Gattaca, Pi and Dark City for pure imagination -- and surpasses them for astonishing execution.
5/5
5
5
5
false
8
9
2
1,304
Edge of Darkness
Combustible Celluloid
Jeffrey M. Anderson
Feels condensed and convoluted, with too many cheap shortcuts to tie things together.
2/5
5
2
5
false
2
9
2
1,304
The Fourth Kind
Combustible Celluloid
Jeffrey M. Anderson
Frankly, without the "based on true events" framing and the video footage of the supposedly real incidents, there's not much here.
2/5
5
2
5
false
2
9
2
1,304
Ghost in the Shell 2 - Innocence
Combustible Celluloid
Jeffrey M. Anderson
Never less than spectacular. It seamlessly combines sophisticated hand-drawn animation with computer-rendered backgrounds.
3.5/5
5
3.5
5
false
5
9
2
1,304
Godzilla (Gojira)
Combustible Celluloid
Jeffrey M. Anderson
Godzilla's rampages are still intact, but they now have new meaning. The film builds to them and pays off after them, unlike in the American version.
5/5
5
5
5
false
8
9
2
1,304
Hour of the Wolf (Vargtimmen)
Combustible Celluloid
Jeffrey M. Anderson
Some of the images, such as one of a young boy staring at Von Sydow as he's fishing, will haunt you long afterwards.
3.5/5
5
3.5
5
false
5
9
2
1,304
Imagine Me & You
Combustible Celluloid
Jeffrey M. Anderson
It's not hard to like these people and to empathize with their romantic plight.
3/5
5
3
5
false
4
9
2
1,304
Jonah Hex
Combustible Celluloid
Jeffrey M. Anderson
Despite all the state-of-the-art weaponry, it's a total misfire.
1/5
5
1
5
false
0
9
2
1,304
Legion
Combustible Celluloid
Jeffrey M. Anderson
It's something of a mess, unsuccessfully combining elements of Night of the Living Dead with The Terminator.
2/5
5
2
5
false
2
9
2
1,304
Looking for Comedy in the Muslim World
Combustible Celluloid
Jeffrey M. Anderson
This Albert is tired and burnt-out. He drags along as if he has the flu. He still fusses and nitpicks, but the life has gone out of it.
2/5
5
2
5
false
2
9
2
1,304
The Lost Skeleton of Cadavra
Combustible Celluloid
Jeffrey M. Anderson
Blamire tires to re-create [Ed] Wood's stilted dialogue, but just because Wood was bad, it doesn't mean this is an easy job.
2/5
5
2
5
false
2
9
2
1,304
Maria Full of Grace
Combustible Celluloid
Jeffrey M. Anderson
[Marston] allows the extraordinary Moreno, also making her debut, to carry all the uncertainty, terror and pain on her own young, striking shoulders.
4/5
5
4
5
false
6
9
2
1,304
Metallica: Some Kind of Monster
Combustible Celluloid
Jeffrey M. Anderson
This extraordinary film deserves mention alongside such great rock movies as Gimme Shelter and Stop Making Sense.
4.5/5
5
4.5
5
false
7
9
2
1,304
More Than a Game
Combustible Celluloid
Jeffrey M. Anderson
The skilled editing eventually brings out the personalities of all five players, adding an emotional stake to the footage of key games.
3/5
5
3
5
false
4
9
2
1,304
Pandorum
Combustible Celluloid
Jeffrey M. Anderson
Provides some very intense, memorable chills.
3/5
5
3
5
false
4
9
2
1,304
Pirate Radio (The Boat That Rocked)
Combustible Celluloid
Jeffrey M. Anderson
The film's good-natured rebellion and genuine enthusiasm for the power of rock 'n' roll can be infectious and enjoyable.
3/5
5
3
5
false
4
9
2
1,304
Red Cliff (Chi Bi)
Combustible Celluloid
Jeffrey M. Anderson
As impressively mounted as Braveheart and Gladiator, but as directed by Hong Kong action master John Woo, it easily surpasses them in terms of style and grace, action and cinematography
5/5
5
5
5
false
8
9
2
1,304
Red Trousers: The Life of the Hong Kong Stuntmen
Combustible Celluloid
Jeffrey M. Anderson
The documentary's few stunt sequences, both successful and failed, carry more weight than anything else.
2.5/5
5
2.5
5
false
3
9
2
1,304
Saved!
Combustible Celluloid
Jeffrey M. Anderson
It wants to savagely poke fun at its characters but also wants us to love them for who they are.
2.5/5
5
2.5
5
false
3
9
2
1,304
Shall We Dance
Combustible Celluloid
Jeffrey M. Anderson
A sugarcoated American remake with all the same charms, but also the same flaws.
2.5/5
5
2.5
5
false
3
9
2
1,304
She's Out of My League
Combustible Celluloid
Jeffrey M. Anderson
It's a little rushed, and a little rough around the edges, but She's Out of My League is genuinely nutty and funny, and with some likeable characters at its center.
3/5
5
3
5
false
4
9
2
1,304
Suspect Zero
Combustible Celluloid
Jeffrey M. Anderson
Merhige gets plenty of mileage out of these visions and the creepy, metallic sound design and score, almost managing to snuff out the film's more ordinary attributes.
3/5
5
3
5
false
4
9
2
1,304
The Book of Eli
Combustible Celluloid
Jeffrey M. Anderson
The action is exceedingly well directed, exciting, and sometimes surprising, even if the storytelling relies on some tried-and-true chestnuts.
3/5
5
3
5
false
4
9
2
1,304
The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus
Combustible Celluloid
Jeffrey M. Anderson
Gilliam is incapable of telling a story casually, and his personal obsessions often come along as a bonus.
4/5
5
4
5
false
6
9
2
1,304
The Killer Inside Me
Combustible Celluloid
Jeffrey M. Anderson
Affleck's Lou Ford is a fascinating character, and it's interesting to watch his mental and emotional journey.
3/5
5
3
5
false
4
9
2
1,304
Transylmania
Combustible Celluloid
Jeffrey M. Anderson
It has no artistic or social value, and it contains not one genuine laugh.
1/5
5
1
5
false
0
9
2
1,304
The Village
Combustible Celluloid
Jeffrey M. Anderson
[Shyamalan] looks only to sideswipe the audience with twists, even if they don't hold up to close scrutiny.
3/5
5
3
5
false
4
9
2
1,304
Wall Street
Combustible Celluloid
Jeffrey M. Anderson
Some of the 1980s-era details may seem a bit dated, and the movie's attitude toward women is slightly despicable, but the overall story arc, echoing the "Faust" tale, is timeless.
3/5
5
3
5
false
4
9
2
1,304
White Chicks
Combustible Celluloid
Jeffrey M. Anderson
The worst part is those fake blue contact lenses, making their eyes chilling, lifeless orbs. More than anything, it's those dead eyes that make White Chicks so horrible.
1/5
5
1
5
false
0
9
2
1,304
Win a Date With Tad Hamilton!
Combustible Celluloid
Jeffrey M. Anderson
The film's overall arc eventually gets precisely where it appears to be going, but refreshingly, the road it takes is not entirely familiar.
3.5/5
5
3.5
5
false
5
9
2
1,304
1917
ComicBook Debate
Sheraz Farooqi
1917 has established itself as one of the best war films of all time. The incredible cinematography by Deakins & strong performance by George MacKay combine to create a beautiful experience.
4.5/5
5
4.5
5
false
7
9
2
1,305
Alita: Battle Angel
ComicBook Debate
Sheraz Farooqi
Alita: Battle Angel is a solid sci-fi manga adaptation that respects the source material while delivering on a streamlined action-packed experience.
3.5/5
5
3.5
5
false
5
9
2
1,305
Ant-Man and the Wasp
ComicBook Debate
Sheraz Farooqi
Ant-Man And The Wasp is simply a fun summer family film, but does not reach the heights or standard that Marvel has built over Phase 3.
2.5/5
5
2.5
5
false
3
9
2
1,305
Avengers: Endgame
ComicBook Debate
Sheraz Farooqi
Avengers: Endgame culminates the MCU with a swan song that celebrates its rich history and provides a heartfelt conclusion 22 films in the making.
4.5/5
5
4.5
5
false
7
9
2
1,305
Avengers: Infinity War
ComicBook Debate
Sheraz Farooqi
Filled with emotion, thrilling action, great character dynamics, dark themes, and an incredible ending, Avengers: Infinity War is simply one of the best Marvel films to date.
5/5
5
5
5
false
8
9
2
1,305
Bad Boys for Life
ComicBook Debate
Sheraz Farooqi
Bad Boys For Life is a hilarious and heartwarming return to the franchise with strong performances by Smith and Lawrence leading the way.
4/5
5
4
5
false
6
9
2
1,305
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice
ComicBook Debate
Sheraz Farooqi
Snyder's Superman is the most universally relatable version of the character yet and the social, political and cultural significance of BvS will be appreciated over time
5/5
5
5
5
false
8
9
2
1,305
Birds of Prey (And the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn)
ComicBook Debate
Sheraz Farooqi
Birds of Prey is a thrill ride with non-stop action, strong cinematography, bombastic score, and the ever charismatic Margot Robbie leading the way as Harley Quinn.
3.5/5
5
3.5
5
false
5
9
2
1,305
Black Panther
ComicBook Debate
Sheraz Farooqi
Impressive story, great actors, an amazing director and a powerful message culminate to create a truly beautiful experience
4.5/5
5
4.5
5
false
7
9
2
1,305
BlacKkKlansman
ComicBook Debate
Sheraz Farooqi
With a great narrative, stunning visuals, compelling leads and sobering themes, BlacKkKlansman is a uniquely powerful experience, perfect for today's socio-political climate.
5/5
5
5
5
false
8
9
2
1,305
Blade Runner 2049
ComicBook Debate
Sheraz Farooqi
Blade Runner 2049 is a beautiful, visually stunning film that captures philosophical themes and everything that made 1982's Blade Runner so special.
5/5
5
5
5
false
8
9
2
1,305
Bumblebee
ComicBook Debate
Sheraz Farooqi
Bumblebee is one of the strongest films in the franchise and a rebirth for the series going forward.
3.5/5
5
3.5
5
false
5
9
2
1,305
Captain Marvel
ComicBook Debate
Sheraz Farooqi
While a solid film, Captain Marvel seems more intent on setting Carol Danvers up for future appearances than making her first film truly great.
3/5
5
3
5
false
4
9
2
1,305
Dark Phoenix
ComicBook Debate
Sheraz Farooqi
A darker tone & grounded focus amplify great moments. While a longer runtime & better villain would have elevated it further, Dark Phoenix honors the X-Franchise & neatly closes the First Class arc.
3.5/5
5
3.5
5
false
5
9
2
1,305
Dolittle
ComicBook Debate
Sheraz Farooqi
Plagued by forced-in reshoots, suffering from a paper-thin plot and out of touch childish jokes, it seems not even Robert Downey Jr. is able to carry this film to a watchable status.
1/5
5
1
5
false
0
9
2
1,305
Dragon Ball Super: Broly
ComicBook Debate
Sheraz Farooqi
Dragon Ball Super: Broly is a rollercoaster of fluid animation, spectacular action sequences and strong voice acting that will satisfy new and longtime fans.
4/5
5
4
5
false
6
9
2
1,305
Dunkirk
ComicBook Debate
Sheraz Farooqi
Dunkirk is a intense film with beautiful visuals, an equally beautiful score by Hans Zimmer and director in Christopher Nolan that is at the top of his game both narratively and visually.
4.5/5
5
4.5
5
false
7
9
2
1,305
Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw
ComicBook Debate
Sheraz Farooqi
Hobbs & Shaw is a solid spin-off of the Fast & Furious franchise with familiar faces delivering fine performances in an action-packed, fast-paced, at times generic, summer blockbuster.
3/5
5
3
5
false
4
9
2
1,305
Gemini Man
ComicBook Debate
Sheraz Farooqi
Gemini Man stumbles as its half-baked story and poor dialogue hinders solid performances and strong visuals.
2/5
5
2
5
false
2
9
2
1,305
Glass
ComicBook Debate
Sheraz Farooqi
A uniquely structured film for the genre, Shyamalan's Glass deconstructs society's infatuation with superheroes and delivers with a thrilling conclusion to a trilogy that began 19 years ago.
4/5
5
4
5
false
6
9
2
1,305
Godzilla: King of the Monsters
ComicBook Debate
Sheraz Farooqi
While not as thematically rich as its predecessor, King of the Monsters dials up the Kaiju action as it delivers stunning visual action sequences that will please most fans.
3.5/5
5
3.5
5
false
5
9
2
1,305
John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum
ComicBook Debate
Sheraz Farooqi
Keanu Reeves shines as Chapter 3: Parabellum adds stunning martial arts choreography to its patented Gun-Fu combat, bringing a worthy new chapter to a near flawless franchise.
4.5/5
5
4.5
5
false
7
9
2
1,305
Joker
ComicBook Debate
Sheraz Farooqi
Headlined by Joaquin Phoenix's spellbinding performance, Joker is uncomfortable, visceral and raw; setting a new standard of quality for all comic book-based films.
5/5
5
5
5
false
8
9
2
1,305
Justice League
ComicBook Debate
Sheraz Farooqi
I think it's safe to say releasing Zack Snyder's Cut of this film will give audiences the better product
1.5/5
5
1.5
5
false
1
9
2
1,305
Justice League vs the Fatal Five
ComicBook Debate
Sheraz Farooqi
Justice League vs The Fatal Five brings audiences back to Bruce Timm's DCAU with a classic animation style, nostalgic instrumentals but couldn't quite capture the magic of the series.
2.5/5
5
2.5
5
false
3
9
2
1,305
Knives Out
ComicBook Debate
Sheraz Farooqi
Knives Out is an engaging and fun whodunit story, complete with excellent writing and a stellar ensemble cast.
4/5
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Men in Black International
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Sheraz Farooqi
Unable to capture the magic of the original, Men in Black: International finds itself paper thin, with only solid acting by the leads keeping it alive.
2/5
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Parasite (Gisaengchung)
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Sheraz Farooqi
Parasite provides a potential turning point for international films in America. Bong Joon-Ho's mystery drama will capture the hearts and minds of audiences worldwide
5/5
5
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8
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Pokémon Detective Pikachu
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Sheraz Farooqi
Pokémon: Detective Pikachu impresses with stunning VFX and a charismatic performance by Ryan Reynolds. While choppy, there is high potential for it to launch the next super film franchise.
3.5/5
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