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The Greatest Showman
Geek
Bob Chipman
I'm not sure how you read the room badly enough to think "Woke P.T. Barnum" is a great idea for your big holiday musical - it's like doing a version where chickens keep singing about how awesome Colonel Sanders is.
1.5/5
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The Hitman's Bodyguard
Geek
Bob Chipman
It's briefly amusing, in an absurd sense, to see standard American action-movie pyrotechnics playing out on the streets of Holland, but the film doesn't seem aware enough that this is it's best gag.
1.5/5
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The Lego Batman Movie
Geek
Bob Chipman
Without question the best movie to emerge from under the DC Comics umbrella since 2008.
3.5/5
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11
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1,557
The Magnificent Seven
Geek
Bob Chipman
The main comparative takeaway I can give is that neither one is precisely as good as Seven Samurai, but you already knew that.
3.5/5
5
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1,557
The Shape of Water
Geek
Bob Chipman
[Hawkins is] utterly mesmerizing to watch even in scenes where she's not attempting to seduce a man-phibian.
3.5/5
5
3.5
5
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7
11
2
1,557
Thor: Ragnarok
Geek
Bob Chipman
Instead, the theme and character arc becomes about what "saving Asgard" actually means and what Thor's role as that savior could conceivably entail.
3.5/5
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3.5
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Tomb Raider
Geek
Bob Chipman
Selling only that aforementioned "iconic" action-figure version of [Lara] is what the poster is supposed to do; not the first movie in what is blatantly aiming to become a name-above-the-title franchise for Vikander to bank on between prestige-projects.
1.5/5
5
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3
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War for the Planet of the Apes
Geek
Bob Chipman
Prove[s] emphatically that you can make a big FX-driven blockbuster that will entertain crowds but also tell a smart, compelling story full of complex characters and interesting, thoughtful ideas.
3.5/5
5
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Always Be My Maybe
Geek Girl Riot
Sherin Nicole
There's a lot I want to say about Always Be My Maybe but it's mostly squealing and giggling in glee. Neither predictable or clichéd, instead ABMM hits all the tropes--which makes it an enjoyable character driven rom-com that I, personally, loved.
B
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1,558
Spider-Man: Far From Home
Geek Girl Riot
Sherin Nicole
Tom Holland encapsulates both Spider-Man and Peter Parker better than anyone I've seen.
B+
long_letter
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1,558
Carrie
GeekNation
Matt Patches
Carrie feels timid in today's climate.
6/10
10
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91
10
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Need For Speed
GeekNation
Matt Patches
Now that Fast & Furious has gone the way of the superhero blockbusters, Need for Speed rides alongside as a ridiculous spectacle of practical, vehicular mayhem.
6.7/10
10
6.7
10
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57
91
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1,559
Oldboy
GeekNation
Matt Patches
Lee tosses in tones of every color, over-the-top gags coupled with acts of horrific moments of violence. It's occasionally jarring, but the cultural stew cooks too long.
5/10
10
5
10
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40
91
10
1,559
Transcendence
GeekNation
Matt Patches
The film will either grip or bore one to tears, depending on a tolerance for speculative babble.
7/10
10
7
10
false
60
91
10
1,559
Django Unchained
GeekNation
Scott Weinberg
It's always so much fun to see something familiar turned into something fresh right before your eyes. Few can do it like Tarantino.
4.5/5
5
4.5
5
false
7
9
2
1,560
Elysium
GeekNation
James Rocchi
THX-1138 filtered through Halo for the Xbox, Brave New World with more effects and less affect for a timid time of bloated blockbusters, Elysium squanders potential greatness, instead attaining costly mediocrity.
2/5
5
2
5
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2
9
2
1,560
Gangster Squad
GeekNation
James Rocchi
Guns n' Poses in a cover-band version of 'The Untouchables,' a wax museum with a pulse.
2.5/5
5
2.5
5
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3
9
2
1,560
Iron Man 3
GeekNation
James Rocchi
Iron Man 3 isn't a Blockbuster, it's a Blandbuster -- boring and safe and riddled with plot holes and filled with product placement.
2/5
5
2
5
false
2
9
2
1,560
Looper
GeekNation
Scott Weinberg
"Works on so many levels" is sort of an inside joke among film critics. No joke here; Looper really does.
4.5/5
5
4.5
5
false
7
9
2
1,560
Oblivion
GeekNation
James Rocchi
Some things borrowed, some things Cruise, some things old and nothing new; 'Oblivion' is pretty as a picture, but dumb and pointless as a bag of hammers made of meth.
1/5
5
1
5
false
0
9
2
1,560
Pacific Rim
GeekNation
Matt Patches
'Pacific Rim' delivers the goods without firing on all cylinders
2.5/5
5
2.5
5
false
3
9
2
1,560
Pain & Gain
GeekNation
James Rocchi
"Pain and Gain" is Bay's best film, but we're judging on a curve that includes a talking big rig lecturing audiences about human rights and two Miami cops invading Cuba, so that's ultimately not saying much.
2.5/5
5
2.5
5
false
3
9
2
1,560
Red Dawn
GeekNation
Scott Weinberg
Equally as stupid as the original, but it runs about 30 minutes shorter, which is nice.
2.5/5
5
2.5
5
false
3
9
2
1,560
Runner Runner
GeekNation
James Rocchi
It's easy to imagine how much better Runner Runner would be if it had a little more grit and a little less gloss, a little less humidity and a little more humanity; as the film stands, it's a losing bet for all concerned.
2/5
5
2
5
false
2
9
2
1,560
Skyfall
GeekNation
Scott Weinberg
An espionage thriller mixed with a revenge story wrapped in a character study about the world's favorite secret agent.
4.5/5
5
4.5
5
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7
9
2
1,560
Star Trek Into Darkness
GeekNation
James Rocchi
"Star Trek Into Darkness" kind of slumps back into the franchise's own canon, which is why it feels a bit less fun, fresh and funky than its predecessor; It's still a good time.
3.5/5
5
3.5
5
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5
9
2
1,560
The Bourne Legacy
GeekNation
Kevin McCarthy
The Bourne Legacy needs Matt Damon, better action and an ending. The best part about this flick is James Newton Howards incredible score!
2.5/5
5
2.5
5
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3
9
2
1,560
The Dark Knight Rises
GeekNation
Scott Weinberg
One of the best marriages we've ever seen between the art of superhero storytelling and the "evil" of large-scale commerce.
4.5/5
5
4.5
5
false
7
9
2
1,560
The Expendables 2
GeekNation
Kevin McCarthy
The Expendables 2 has roundhouse kicks, cheesy one-liners, Chuck Norris jokes and Schwarzenegger/Stallone/Willis action scenes! It's the perfect flick to help you let off some steam!
4/5
5
4
5
false
6
9
2
1,560
The Fifth Estate
GeekNation
James Rocchi
This may be the greatest failing of The Fifth Estate: It takes place in a world of dirty (non-)secrets our tax dollars pay for and sells it back to us as low-grade Soap Opera.
2/5
5
2
5
false
2
9
2
1,560
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
GeekNation
Scott Weinberg
Precisely what an adventure epic should be: huge, long, and lots of fun.
4/5
5
4
5
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6
9
2
1,560
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
GeekNation
Matt Patches
'Desolation of Smaug' is Tolkien fantasy unleashed, keeping up with the 'Avengers'-inspired Hollywood that wants its blockbusters bigger and bigger and bigger.
2.5/5
5
2.5
5
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3
9
2
1,560
The Man With the Iron Fists
GeekNation
Scott Weinberg
It's Russell Crowe's unhinged performance that's the crown jewel of weirdness in this joyously bizarre little action movie.
3.5/5
5
3.5
5
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5
9
2
1,560
The Wolverine
GeekNation
Matt Patches
The Wolverine marks Jackman's sixth time playing his iconic superhero role. It feels like the first.
4/5
5
4
5
false
6
9
2
1,560
Total Recall
GeekNation
Scott Weinberg
Not as smart as the previous Total Recall, but slicker, sexier, and a lot more energetic.
3.5/5
5
3.5
5
false
5
9
2
1,560
Wreck-it Ralph
GeekNation
Scott Weinberg
One of the best animated movies of a year full of them. Sweet, silly, nostalgic, and very geeky fun.
4.5/5
5
4.5
5
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7
9
2
1,560
'71
GeekNation
Eric D. Snider
A tense, nerve-racking drama set primarily over the course of one night in Belfast.
B+
long_letter
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14
18
1
1,561
Cop Car
GeekNation
Eric D. Snider
A surprisingly rich comedy, with an unexpected dash of tension and Coen Bros.-style crime fiction.
B+
long_letter
null
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14
18
1
1,561
The D Train
GeekNation
Eric D. Snider
Just another raunchy bromantic comedy that earns a few laughs before petering out.
C
long_letter
null
null
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10
18
1
1,561
Drunk Stoned Brilliant Dead: The Story of the National Lampoon
GeekNation
Eric D. Snider
Whether you're familiar with the Lampoon magazine or just a fan of comedy in general, this is a thoroughly enlightening and entertaining homework assignment.
B+
long_letter
null
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14
18
1
1,561
Exodus: Gods and Kings
GeekNation
Eric D. Snider
This big dud isn't blasphemous enough to be outrageous, emotional enough to be inspiring, or interesting enough to be good.
C-
long_letter
null
null
false
9
18
1
1,561
Experimenter
GeekNation
Eric D. Snider
Despite the alarming questions the study raised about human nature, the film is enjoyably relaxed, a humorous and upbeat account of a fascinating phenomenon.
B+
long_letter
null
null
false
14
18
1
1,561
I Am Michael
GeekNation
Eric D. Snider
The first section meanders dully, but once Michael's spiritual side kicks in, the story is compelling, aided by Franco's sincere performance.
B-
long_letter
null
null
false
12
18
1
1,561
Knock Knock
GeekNation
Eric D. Snider
Takes a titillating setup and turns it into hot, wet garbage that doesn't even work as exploitation, much less as psychological horror or social commentary.
D+
long_letter
null
null
false
8
18
1
1,561
Strangerland
GeekNation
Eric D. Snider
Overlong, ambiguous, and unsatisfying, yet marked by beautiful cinematography and a few terrific performances.
C
long_letter
null
null
false
10
18
1
1,561
The Bronze
GeekNation
Eric D. Snider
It's a so-so comedy that feels like a first draft, an opportunity wasted.
C+
long_letter
null
null
false
11
18
1
1,561
The Overnight
GeekNation
Eric D. Snider
Even as sex comedies go, this one is slight, but it's funny.
B
long_letter
null
null
false
13
18
1
1,561
The Stanford Prison Experiment
GeekNation
Eric D. Snider
Just like the real experiment, the film starts out well, then gets progressively out of control before dissolving into chaos.
C
long_letter
null
null
false
10
18
1
1,561
Ben-Hur
Geeks Under Grace
Colby Bryant
(It) shares a message needed deeply ... With solid action sequences and a great performance from Jack Huston, the film's issues should be forgiven, in comparison.
7.9/10
10
7.9
10
false
69
91
10
1,562
Finding Dory
Geeks Under Grace
Colby Bryant
Feels more than a little familiar ... the similarities between this and its predecessor will likely make many see it as an inferior Pixar film, if there is such a thing.
8.9/10
10
8.9
10
false
79
91
10
1,562
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
Geeks Under Grace
Colby Bryant
An engrossing tale of war showing the hearts of those who fight it, fans of all ages are likely to find a resonant story worth telling.
9/10
10
9
10
false
80
91
10
1,562
The Angry Birds Movie
Geeks Under Grace
Colby Bryant
If you want to pay money for Angry Birds, see what iteration of the game you don't have, and buy that.
5/10
10
5
10
false
40
91
10
1,562
The BFG
Geeks Under Grace
Colby Bryant
There is a uniqueness on display ... In a world of franchise-building ... it's refreshing to see a ... tale that is simple at its core and fully appropriate for all ages.
8.7/10
10
8.7
10
false
77
91
10
1,562
The Good Dinosaur
Geeks Under Grace
Colby Bryant
A unique film with a simple story that I feel will be enjoyed by most, but not loved and remembered over time like other PIXAR films.
7.8/10
10
7.8
10
false
68
91
10
1,562
The Lego Batman Movie
Geeks Under Grace
Colby Bryant
(A) delightful send-up ... amidst the well-known mythos of the Dark Knight ... if you don't take it too seriously (the film sure didn't), you'll have a great time.
8.9/10
10
8.9
10
false
79
91
10
1,562
The Resurrection of Gavin Stone
Geeks Under Grace
Colby Bryant
Just like the character, while definitely flawed, there is a lot to like about 'Gavin Stone' ... it remains to be seen how well it will last beyond a single watch.
7/10
10
7
10
false
60
91
10
1,562
The Secret Life of Pets
Geeks Under Grace
Colby Bryant
While there isn't anything "bad" about the film ... overall, the film feels half-baked with the best scenes in the trailers.
7.3/10
10
7.3
10
false
63
91
10
1,562
Zootopia
Geeks Under Grace
Colby Bryant
Zootopia works masterfully on multiple levels: an enjoyable comedy, a competent detective story, and a reflection of our world with its various complicated problems.
9.5/10
10
9.5
10
false
85
91
10
1,562
Ad Astra
Geeks of Color
Britany Murphy
Visually, it is stunning and while it attempts to bring some new elements into the space-thriller genre, there were still some elements that proved to be generic.
6/10
10
6
10
false
10
19
2
1,563
It Chapter Two
Geeks of Color
Dorian Parks
Andy Muschietti did a great job of not only staying faithful to the source material, but also adding fresh spins and ideas to this adaptation of a Stephen King classic. If you're a fan of the first movie (like me), you'll love this sequel.
8.5/10
10
8.5
10
false
15
19
2
1,563
Joker
Geeks of Color
Dorian Parks
Todd Phillips delivered a game changing comic book film, and I cannot wait to see it again.
9/10
10
9
10
false
16
19
2
1,563
Saban's Power Rangers
Geeks of Color
Dorian Parks
I definitely see this Power Rangers cinematic universe becoming a definite franchise.
7.5/10
10
7.5
10
false
13
19
2
1,563
The Invisible Man
Geeks of Color
Sabrina Ramirez
Whannell delivers a refreshingly modern take on H.G. Wells' story by incorporating technology, twisting the origin of the classic villain.
9.5/10
10
9.5
10
false
17
19
2
1,563
Critical Thinking
Geeks of Color
Andrew J. Salazar
Leguizamo goes with the flow and pokes fun at the "corniness" of it all. He immerses the viewer into being a member of the class - fully aware that he could lose your interest at any slip.
4/5
5
4
5
false
6
9
2
1,564
Inside the Rain
Geeks of Color
Andrew J. Salazar
The film invokes a certain level of inspiration, further proving that no marginalized voice is less capable of excelling in the vast majority of genres in film.
3/5
5
3
5
false
4
9
2
1,564
Maze Runner: The Death Cure
Geeks of Color
Steven Zamora
Its stylish filming and great action sequences make the film worth watching. However, it's the emotionally driven characters that give this series a satisfying conclusion.
3.5/5
5
3.5
5
false
5
9
2
1,564
Paddington 2
Geeks of Color
Qamar Shafiq
Paddington 2 joins the ever-exclusive club of sequels that are as good as or better than their predecessors.
5/5
5
5
5
false
8
9
2
1,564
Parasite (Gisaengchung)
Geeks of Color
Andrew J. Salazar
The fact that it manages to blend dark comedy and suspense while also being accompanied by unforgettable crisp visuals makes it stand out from most films released within years.
5/5
5
5
5
false
8
9
2
1,564
War Machine
Geeks of Color
Qamar Shafiq
Wildly absurdist, it works well as a satire of militaristic bureaucracy, but it's very inconsistent in its voice. It's surprising that it was written and directed by the same person because it feels like it was crowdsourced.
2/5
5
2
5
false
2
9
2
1,564
Pee-wee's Big Adventure
Geekweek
Luke Y. Thompson
...the movie retains its innocence without being bland, which is a tough balance to pull off.
5/5
5
5
5
false
4
5
1
1,565
Angelfish
GhMovieFreak
Tony Asankomah
Angelfish is a simple story presented in a very modest way, however it is moving in a way that makes you respect it.
7/10
10
7
10
false
60
91
10
1,566
Black Panther
GhMovieFreak
Tony Asankomah
The entire feeling of this film kind of gives you a sneak peek at what it would feel like seeing big screen interpretations of actual African heroes and heroines from our stories and folktales.
8.5/10
10
8.5
10
false
75
91
10
1,566
Capone
GhMovieFreak
Tony Asankomah
Capone is is grotesque, mildly disturbing and disorienting but requires a lot of patience to sit through to appreciate.
6.3/10
10
6.3
10
false
53
91
10
1,566
I See You
GhMovieFreak
Tony Asankomah
It is technically and aesthetically flawless for an indie film delivering a good dose of family drama, crime, mystery and the occasional decent jump scare.
7.5/10
10
7.5
10
false
65
91
10
1,566
My Hindu Friend (Meu amigo Hindu)
GhMovieFreak
Tony Asankomah
This is a good film if you are looking for something easy going to kill some time without the struggle of mentally unlocking complex twists and story arches.
6.3/10
10
6.3
10
false
53
91
10
1,566
Philophobia: Or the Fear of Falling in Love
GhMovieFreak
Tony Asankomah
What's more amusing... is how you can almost predict its ending right from the start, but you are still kept engaged and curious to see how it is going to reach that climax. It manages to stay adequately entertaining and pleasurable to sit through.
6.8/10
10
6.8
10
false
58
91
10
1,566
Reality Queen!
GhMovieFreak
Tony Asankomah
Reality Queen is not trying to be smart of provide any solutions to a problem. It is just trying to make you laugh and it does that at least.
4/10
10
4
10
false
30
91
10
1,566
Soundwave
GhMovieFreak
Tony Asankomah
Soundwave is clearly small budget film but was very well shot and edited to give you a close enough look and feel to what you would usually get from a big budget Sci-fi film.
6.8/10
10
6.8
10
false
58
91
10
1,566
Spider-Man: Homecoming
GhMovieFreak
Tony Asankomah
If you loved seeing Tom Holland as Spider-Man in Civil War then you would love him even more in this film. The film puts an entirely new twist to the Spiderman franchise we know.
8/10
10
8
10
false
70
91
10
1,566
The Accompanist
GhMovieFreak
Tony Asankomah
A wrong mix of ballet and magic!
4/10
10
4
10
false
30
91
10
1,566
Predators
Giant Freakin Robot
Joshua Tyler
Predators sets out to pay homage to the original movie by echoing it, but instead it mostly ends up duplicating it.
3/5
5
3
5
false
4
9
2
1,567
Battleship
Giant Freakin Robot
Joshua Tyler
It's everything that's wrong with modern science fiction and also a lot of fun.
2.5/5
5
2.5
5
false
3
9
2
1,567
Bill & Ted Face the Music
Giant Freakin Robot
Drew Dietsch
Face the Music isn't going to save the world, but it will remind you that the world is worth saving.
4/5
5
4
5
false
6
9
2
1,567
Bloodshot
Giant Freakin Robot
Drew Dietsch
Full of tired clichés, cardboard characters, and a lack of filmmaking panache, Bloodshot never delivers anything that makes it stand out from the crowd.
1.5/5
5
1.5
5
false
1
9
2
1,567
Capone
Giant Freakin Robot
Drew Dietsch
Thanks to a confident take and assured execution from Josh Trank, this is a movie that will likely be remembered as one of the more unique entries in the gangster sub-genre.
3/5
5
3
5
false
4
9
2
1,567
Cloud Atlas
Giant Freakin Robot
Joshua Tyler
It doesn't matter if Cloud Atlas ends up being more than the sum of its parts when the parts are this good.
4/5
5
4
5
false
6
9
2
1,567
Dredd
Giant Freakin Robot
Joshua Tyler
Karl Urban is the Judge Dredd you've been waiting for.
3.5/5
5
3.5
5
false
5
9
2
1,567
John Carter
Giant Freakin Robot
Joshua Tyler
Go for the spectacle, go for the fun, just don't expect anything as significant as the impact made by Burroughs' books.
3.5/5
5
3.5
5
false
5
9
2
1,567
Lockout
Giant Freakin Robot
Joshua Tyler
Guy Pearce creates one of the most memorable action heroes since John McClane.
3.5/5
5
3.5
5
false
5
9
2
1,567
Looper
Giant Freakin Robot
Joshua Tyler
One of the best movies of the year.
4.5/5
5
4.5
5
false
7
9
2
1,567
Men in Black III
Giant Freakin Robot
Joshua Tyler
Men in Black III is far better than we had any right to expect.
4/5
5
4
5
false
6
9
2
1,567
Prometheus
Giant Freakin Robot
Joshua Tyler
The fact that the movie was able to recycle the plot of Star Trek V will likely never get the level of praise it deserves.
4/5
5
4
5
false
6
9
2
1,567
Resident Evil: Retribution
Giant Freakin Robot
Joshua Tyler
Most franchises which make it to 5 movies start to run out of ideas by then, but if Retribution has one glaring problem it's that it has far too many of them.
2/5
5
2
5
false
2
9
2
1,567
Scoob!
Giant Freakin Robot
Drew Dietsch
Scoob! is good as a kids flick and not bad as a Scooby-Doo vehicle.
3/5
5
3
5
false
4
9
2
1,567
Seeking a Friend for the End of the World
Giant Freakin Robot
Joshua Tyler
Funny, haunting and thought-provoking.
4/5
5
4
5
false
6
9
2
1,567
Terminator Salvation
Giant Freakin Robot
Joshua Tyler
It's the script. It's the entire premise on which the film is built that's at fault and there's really nothing the movie's one-named director McG could have done to fix that.
3/5
5
3
5
false
4
9
2
1,567
The Hunger Games
Giant Freakin Robot
Joshua Tyler
Katniss is the girl hero we've been waiting for.
4/5
5
4
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The Hunt
Giant Freakin Robot
Drew Dietsch
The Hunt has very little to recommend outside of a few good gore gags and Betty Gilpin delivering the goods.
2/5
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The Thing
Giant Freakin Robot
Joshua Tyler
If ever anyone needed evidence that Carpenter's 1982 movie is the definitive take on this story, the only one we'll ever need, this provides it.
2.5/5
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The Watch
Giant Freakin Robot
Joshua Tyler
Seeing Richard Ayoade in this film is like watching someone confronted by a T-Rex and hoping that if he holds really still it won't eat him.
1.5/5
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