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Twelfth Night
Hartford Courant
Malcolm Johnson
Staring sardonically into the camera, Kingsley's cool fool gives this Victorian fantasy a modern edge, as a bitter commentator who dimly views romantic love as quite absurd.
5/5
5
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Walking Tall
Hartford Courant
Deborah Hornblow
``Walking Tall'' is a mixed bag, an inspiring story that almost gets it right.
3/5
5
3
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4
9
2
1,601
The Way of the Gun
Hartford Courant
Deborah Hornblow
The new director's pacing runs slack sometimes and never quite achieves the quality of taut suspense, but there is so much promise and the script is so much better than most that it's a pleasure to watch.
3/5
5
3
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1,601
The Wedding Date
Hartford Courant
Deborah Hornblow
If you can manage all that, and the chemistry between the leads will conspire to help you, then you might find "The Wedding Date'' an amusing take on the strange ways of modern matchmaking, served up with a side dish of self-help for the single gal.
3/5
5
3
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4
9
2
1,601
Zeus and Roxanne
Hartford Courant
Malcolm Johnson
Though this picture neither hurls lightning bolts nor melts you heart, it adds up to a pleasant enough Florida vacation.
2.5/5
5
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5
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3
9
2
1,601
Before Midnight
Hearst Newspapers
Mick LaSalle
Before Midnight is fascinating to watch, and so long as Celine and Jesse are communicating, there's still hope.
4/4
4
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3
4
1
1,602
Fill the Void
Hearst Newspapers
Walter V. Addiego
"Fill the Void," a compelling and skillfully made domestic drama, is a rarity, a film that's both set within, and emerges from, a devoutly religious world.
3/4
4
3
4
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2
4
1
1,602
Love Is All You Need
Hearst Newspapers
Mick LaSalle
The middle-aged romance between the central characters is a lovely thing, and that makes up for everything.
3/4
4
3
4
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2
4
1
1,602
Love the Coopers
Hearst Newspapers
Walter V. Addiego
It's part sitcom and part soap opera that pokes mild fun at the season but has a wide sentimental streak.
3/4
4
3
4
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2
4
1
1,602
Sightseers
Hearst Newspapers
Walter V. Addiego
A British black comedy made in the spirit of "let's run with this demented premise till the tank is empty."
3/4
4
3
4
false
2
4
1
1,602
Star Trek Into Darkness
Hearst Newspapers
Mick LaSalle
The film is, for whatever else it might be, one of the funniest of the Star Trek entries.
3/4
4
3
4
false
2
4
1
1,602
Man of Steel
Hearst Newspapers
Mick LaSalle
If Man of Steel is Snyder at his most conventional, he's still more inspired and innovative than his competition.
3/4
4
3
4
false
2
4
1
1,602
The East
Hearst Newspapers
Mick LaSalle
As is often the case with people who become major stars, [Marling] seems as if she has always been there. She's new and yet familiar, as if we've known her all along.
4/4
4
4
4
false
3
4
1
1,602
The Kings of Summer
Hearst Newspapers
Mick LaSalle
Once they go into the woods, the movie becomes as interesting as watching kids hang around and play with sticks.
2/4
4
2
4
false
1
4
1
1,602
The Purge
Hearst Newspapers
Peter Hartlaub
The blunt instrument plot allows for a few sneaky moments of satire and social commentary lite.
2/4
4
2
4
false
1
4
1
1,602
This Is the End
Hearst Newspapers
Mick LaSalle
Though This Is the End drags slightly here and there, the filmmakers keep it interesting by making the personal relationships dynamic, and the movie redeems all that is self-referential and self-congratulatory about it with a warmth of spirit.
3/4
4
3
4
false
2
4
1
1,602
Wish You Were Here
Hearst Newspapers
Peter Hartlaub
Wish You Were Here is an excellent idea for a State Department video, to remind travelers the obvious things not to do when visiting an unfamiliar country. As a drama, it feels a little empty.
2/4
4
2
4
false
1
4
1
1,602
Raging Bull
Heckler Spray
Chris Laverty
Interesting, rewarding and, at times, surprisingly episodic.
4/5
5
4
5
false
3
5
1
1,603
Analyze That
Henderson Home News (Henderson, NV)
Kevin Fiddler
Fuggetabout It, 'Analyze That' A Fitting Sequel
B-
long_letter
null
null
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12
18
1
1,604
Daredevil
Henderson Home News (Henderson, NV)
Kevin Fiddler
Marvel's 'DareDevil' falters, fails to meet high expectations
C-
long_letter
null
null
false
9
18
1
1,604
Gangs of New York
Henderson Home News (Henderson, NV)
Kevin Fiddler
Visually stunning, 'Gangs' one of the year's hottest tickets. Scorsese's years of vision will become etched in our hearts and minds for all time.
A
long_letter
null
null
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16
18
1
1,604
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
Henderson Home News (Henderson, NV)
Kevin Fiddler
The Two Towers stands tall among year's best.
A
long_letter
null
null
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16
18
1
1,604
Albert Nobbs
Herald Sun (Australia)
Leigh Paatsch
This ripping period drama is led with distinction by Glenn Close in an unorthodox part she has been developing for three decades.
3.5/4
4
3.5
4
false
5
7
2
1,605
Blue Is The Warmest Color
Herald Sun (Australia)
Leigh Paatsch
Viewed independently of the argy-bargy surrounding it, Blue Is the Warmest Colour is simply a remarkable work of cinema.
4/4
4
4
4
false
6
7
2
1,605
Godzilla
Herald Sun (Australia)
Leigh Paatsch
Anyone who has loved or admired Godzilla in any of his many guises are going to get a major rush from how the majestic mega-lizard handles the mayhem depicted here.
3/4
4
3
4
false
4
7
2
1,605
Mr. Turner
Herald Sun (Australia)
Leigh Paatsch
Unusually, a long running time is a positive factor here, especially as Turner's painting style begins to change radically in sync with his advancing age.
4/4
4
4
4
false
6
7
2
1,605
Non-Stop
Herald Sun (Australia)
Leigh Paatsch
Yep, this might be nothing more than a D-list Die Hard, but it is a hefty chunk of big, dumb fun nonetheless.
3/4
4
3
4
false
4
7
2
1,605
Son of Rambow
Herald Sun (Australia)
Leigh Paatsch
Though the film is primarily designed to appeal to viewers in the early-teen demographic, a maturity and intelligence is at work here that will connect with many adults also.
3.5/4
4
3.5
4
false
5
7
2
1,605
The Wind Rises
Herald Sun (Australia)
Leigh Paatsch
The Wind Rises becomes all the more engrossing in its final act, where the refined beauty of Horikoshi's designs is exploited by a Japanese military at the start of World War II.
4/4
4
4
4
false
6
7
2
1,605
Wolf Creek 2
Herald Sun (Australia)
Leigh Paatsch
After this cruddy display, all the bonus points Jarratt has racked up from Quentin Tarantino's misplaced man-crush on him are gone.
1/4
4
1
4
false
0
7
2
1,605
Miami Vice
Heritage Konpa Magazine
Kam Williams
No chemistry, no cool, no compelling characters, no air of urgency. Just a very average crime caper which fails to entertain the viewer on a gut, cerebral or superficial level. Not exactly your father's Miami Vice.
1/4
4
1
4
false
0
4
1
1,606
Alita: Battle Angel
Hero Collector
Matthew Turner
The film's biggest achievement is the way it makes Alita feel completely real, despite her enormous eyes and robo-limbs.
3/5
5
3
5
false
4
9
2
1,607
Anti Matter
Hero Collector
Matthew Turner
An intelligent, thought-provoking and suspenseful slice of sci-fi that's richly deserving of your time and space.
4/5
5
4
5
false
6
9
2
1,607
Apollo 11
Hero Collector
Matthew Turner
An awe-inspiring film that does full justice to the extraordinary technical achievement of the moon mission.
5/5
5
5
5
false
8
9
2
1,607
Avengers: Endgame
Hero Collector
Matthew Turner
Just about the best send-off imaginable, a stunning achievement in blockbuster cinema and a satisfying resolution to a phenomenal run of films.
5/5
5
5
5
false
8
9
2
1,607
Bill & Ted Face the Music
Hero Collector
Matthew Turner
Goofy and good-natured, the film captures the spirit of the original movies and the chemistry between the loveable San Dimas doofuses remains undimmed.
3.5/5
5
3.5
5
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5
9
2
1,607
Captain Marvel
Hero Collector
Matthew Turner
A fun '90s-set adventure that delivers action, emotion and humour in the mighty Marvel manner.
4/5
5
4
5
false
6
9
2
1,607
Dark Phoenix
Hero Collector
Matthew Turner
[This] feels like a fitting end to the X-Men saga, delivering both exciting action sequences and powerful emotion that's strongly rooted in character.
3.5/5
5
3.5
5
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5
9
2
1,607
Escape Room
Hero Collector
Matthew Turner
There's enough here to suggest that a sequel would not be entirely unwelcome. More Escape Rooms, please.
3/5
5
3
5
false
4
9
2
1,607
Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald
Hero Collector
Matthew Turner
[The sequel] can't quite capture the magic of the first and gets bogged down in trying to set up future instalments, rather than concentrating on its own plot and characters.
2.5/5
5
2.5
5
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3
9
2
1,607
Glass
Hero Collector
Matthew Turner
As a conclusion to the trilogy, it's as frustrating as it is satisfying.
2/5
5
2
5
false
2
9
2
1,607
Godzilla: King of the Monsters
Hero Collector
Matthew Turner
Godzilla: King of the Monsters has plenty of flaws, but it delivers where it counts, thanks to stunning creature designs and spectacular fight sequences.
3/5
5
3
5
false
4
9
2
1,607
Greta
Hero Collector
Matthew Turner
Director Neil Jordan evidently has a nostalgic hankering for the Fill-in-the-blank From Hell genre, because Greta is a delightful throwback that pushes all the right buttons.
4/5
5
4
5
false
6
9
2
1,607
Hellboy
Hero Collector
Matthew Turner
It occasionally feels as if Daniel Dae Kim, Sasha Lane and Milla Jovovich had a secret competition to see who could get away with the worst British accent.
2/5
5
2
5
false
2
9
2
1,607
John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum
Hero Collector
Matthew Turner
A thrilling, inventive and beautifully directed action threequel that doesn't drag for moment of its 130-minute running time.
4/5
5
4
5
false
6
9
2
1,607
Knives Out
Hero Collector
Matthew Turner
A beautifully written, superbly directed and deliciously acted thriller that's alive to the pleasures of the mystery genre.
5/5
5
5
5
false
8
9
2
1,607
Men in Black International
Hero Collector
Matthew Turner
Perhaps the biggest disappointment is that the expected magic just isn't there between Hemsworth and Thompson, largely because the script gives them nothing to work with.
2/5
5
2
5
false
2
9
2
1,607
Midsommar
Hero Collector
Matthew Turner
A deeply disturbing and powerfully atmospheric slice of horror that laces its ever-sickening sense of dread with a jet-black streak of humour.
4/5
5
4
5
false
6
9
2
1,607
Mortal Engines
Hero Collector
Matthew Turner
A thrilling, original and beautifully designed steampunk fantasy adventure that does justice to the source material.
4/5
5
4
5
false
6
9
2
1,607
Once Upon a Time In Hollywood
Hero Collector
Matthew Turner
An elegiac, beautifully made and surprisingly moving tribute to 1960s Hollywood that is sure to reward multiple viewings.
5/5
5
5
5
false
8
9
2
1,607
Outlaw King
Hero Collector
Matthew Turner
A rousing and thoroughly entertaining historical romp, enlivened by thrilling battle sequences, an emotionally engaging script and terrific performances from Pine and Pugh.
4/5
5
4
5
false
6
9
2
1,607
Overlord
Hero Collector
Matthew Turner
Mainstream schlock cinema at its finest.
4/5
5
4
5
false
6
9
2
1,607
Pet Sematary
Hero Collector
Matthew Turner
Unlikely to give you nightmares, unless you have a cat who seems a little grumpier than usual.
3/5
5
3
5
false
4
9
2
1,607
Pokémon Detective Pikachu
Hero Collector
Matthew Turner
Non-Pokémon fans lured in by Reynolds' involvement would do well to note the film's PG rating.
2.5/5
5
2.5
5
false
3
9
2
1,607
Ralph Breaks the Internet
Hero Collector
Matthew Turner
Inventive, funny and fast-paced, it's the rare example of a sequel that improves upon the original.
4/5
5
4
5
false
6
9
2
1,607
Shazam!
Hero Collector
Matthew Turner
An unabashed triumph for the DC Universe, delivering charming characters, laugh-out-loud humour and pleasingly goofy comic-book action in crowd-pleasing quantities.
4/5
5
4
5
false
6
9
2
1,607
Spider-Man: Far From Home
Hero Collector
Matthew Turner
A comics-savvy adventure that delivers action, humour and emotion in the mighty Marvel manner.
4/5
5
4
5
false
6
9
2
1,607
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse
Hero Collector
Matthew Turner
An utterly exhilarating and brilliantly animated adventure whose imminent success opens up an exciting new direction for superhero movies.
5/5
5
5
5
false
8
9
2
1,607
Star Wars: The Last Jedi
Hero Collector
Matthew Turner
[The film] not only delivers everything fans could want from the sequel but also gives them a whole load of other stuff they never knew they wanted into the bargain.
4/5
5
4
5
false
6
9
2
1,607
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
Hero Collector
Matthew Turner
A thrilling conclusion to the Skywalker Saga that offers action, emotion and humour, while finding the right balance in appealing to both old and new audiences.
4/5
5
4
5
false
6
9
2
1,607
Suspiria
Hero Collector
Matthew Turner
A stylishly directed and superbly acted slow-burner that gets under your skin and delivers genuine chills.
4/5
5
4
5
false
6
9
2
1,607
Terminator: Dark Fate
Hero Collector
Matthew Turner
Easily the best Terminator sequel since T2, although, in fairness, that's a pretty low bar to clear.
4/5
5
4
5
false
6
9
2
1,607
The Dead Don't Die
Hero Collector
Matthew Turner
The deadpan performances and laid-back aesthetic are just as Jarmuschian as you might hope, but the writing feels lazy and the film lacks the necessary bite.
2.5/5
5
2.5
5
false
3
9
2
1,607
The Hunt
Hero Collector
Matthew Turner
Another winner for Blumhouse, thanks to exciting genre thrills, a sharply satirical, frequently funny script and a powerhouse central performance from Gilpin.
4/5
5
4
5
false
6
9
2
1,607
The Kid Who Would Be King
Hero Collector
Matthew Turner
[This] should play well with very young audience members, but dragged-along adults are likely to be disappointed.
2/5
5
2
5
false
2
9
2
1,607
The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part
Hero Collector
Matthew Turner
Pretty decent, as sequels go, and devotees of the first film (ages 4 to 45+) are unlikely to be disappointed.
3/5
5
3
5
false
4
9
2
1,607
Us
Hero Collector
Matthew Turner
Nyong'o is simply terrific...in a dual role that requires her to be both terrified and terrifying.
5/5
5
5
5
false
8
9
2
1,607
Velvet Buzzsaw
Hero Collector
Matthew Turner
A stylish and entertaining horror enlivened by fun performances, superb production design work and confident direction.
4/5
5
4
5
false
6
9
2
1,607
What Keeps You Alive
Hero Collector
Matthew Turner
Taut, thrilling and packed with delicious twists and turns, this is a terrific indie horror that marks out Minihan as a serious talent to watch.
5/5
5
5
5
false
8
9
2
1,607
Zombieland: Double Tap
Hero Collector
Matthew Turner
If you were a fan of the first film, then the sequel delivers everything you could possibly hope for, thanks to terrific gags, exciting zombie moments and off-the-scale comic chemistry between the four leads.
4/5
5
4
5
false
6
9
2
1,607
Bird Box
Hidden Remote
Sara Clements
Netflix's latest original film Bird Box, directed by Susanne Bier, falls short of being the next A Quiet Place with its drawn-out narrative and a timeline that causes the film to lose its impact.
3/5
5
3
5
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4
9
2
1,608
Happy Death Day 2U
Hidden Remote
Sara Clements
Happy Death Day Groundhog Day's itself in a sequel that's just as nuts as the first, but adds a new sci-fi twist.
3.5/5
5
3.5
5
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5
9
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1,608
Adrift
HighDef Digest
Jason Gorber
The film adroitly navigates between romance and catastrophe, drawing audiences into a satisfying story of seafaring survival.
B-
long_letter
null
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12
18
1
1,609
Amazing Grace
HighDef Digest
Jason Gorber
Amazing Grace is amazing....A film that exudes love, bathes us in sounds of sanctity, and lifts up the spirit in everyone save the most hardened.
A
long_letter
null
null
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16
18
1
1,609
Ant-Man and the Wasp
HighDef Digest
Jason Gorber
Adequate to sate the audience between the major tentpoles.
B-
long_letter
null
null
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12
18
1
1,609
Apollo 11
HighDef Digest
Jason Gorber
The images astound, the audio soundtrack is a master class in montage, and the events captured are herculean in scope.
A
long_letter
null
null
false
16
18
1
1,609
Avengers: Endgame
HighDef Digest
Jason Gorber
Spectacle gives way to heroic journeys fulfilled, quests finally culminating and closure finally reached.
B+
long_letter
null
null
false
14
18
1
1,609
Avengers: Infinity War
HighDef Digest
Jason Gorber
This is 'Avengers: Disassemble', a dark but deliberate film that, despite some flaws, is easily the best group flick that Marvel has yet produced.
B+
long_letter
null
null
false
14
18
1
1,609
Blinded by the Light
HighDef Digest
Jason Gorber
Blinded by the Light is an absolute bit of magic. It's a rare film whose joy is infectious and storyline inspiring, an instant classic that will leave audiences dancing in the dark.
A
long_letter
null
null
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16
18
1
1,609
Domino
HighDef Digest
Jason Gorber
Domino falls down hard.
F
long_letter
null
null
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1
18
1
1,609
Everybody Knows (Todos lo saben)
HighDef Digest
Jason Gorber
Don't be fooled. Everybody knows that 'Everybody Knows' is a dud, even if they can't admit it to themselves.
D-
long_letter
null
null
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6
18
1
1,609
Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile
HighDef Digest
Jason Gorber
Berlinger's film, like few others, refuses to shy away from the hidden horror that lies beneath the smiling face of Ted Bundy.
B+
long_letter
null
null
false
14
18
1
1,609
Incredibles 2
HighDef Digest
Jason Gorber
'Incredibles 2' proves to be a credible follow-up, offering an assemblage of avenging superheroes who manage to entertain and exhilarate if never quite surprise.
B
long_letter
null
null
false
13
18
1
1,609
Joker
HighDef Digest
Jason Gorber
Joker is no joke. The film challenges our emotions and prods at some fundamental ideas and biases. It's a complex tale told with sophistication and nuance, far quieter and more precise than the rhetoric will surely be.
A-
long_letter
null
null
false
15
18
1
1,609
Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom
HighDef Digest
Jason Gorber
Bully for the filmmakers for trying to have their cake and have a dinosaur eat it too.
B
long_letter
null
null
false
13
18
1
1,609
Leave No Trace
HighDef Digest
Jason Gorber
A powerful, sensitive film that looks at those stuck between the obligations of society and the invisible scars that conflict leaves behind.
A-
long_letter
null
null
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15
18
1
1,609
Rodents of Unusual Size
HighDef Digest
Jason Gorber
An unusually effective film about these very unusual nutria, 'Rodents of Unusual Size' is an exceptional work of non-fiction that illuminates as much as it entertains.
B+
long_letter
null
null
false
14
18
1
1,609
Rolling Thunder Revue: A Bob Dylan Story By Martin Scorsese
HighDef Digest
Jason Gorber
Rolling Thunder Revue is an anti-documentary about an anti-tour, while crazy twists of fate and truth lie at the heart of Scorsese's lies.
A
long_letter
null
null
false
16
18
1
1,609
Sicario: Day of the Soldado
HighDef Digest
Jason Gorber
We still have the original 'Sicario' to love nearly unconditionally, and this movie does nothing to get in the way of that feeling.
B
long_letter
null
null
false
13
18
1
1,609
Sorry to Bother You
HighDef Digest
Jason Gorber
I'm sorry that I didn't love you, 'Sorry to Bother You'.
C-
long_letter
null
null
false
9
18
1
1,609
The Farewell
HighDef Digest
Jason Gorber
A breakout role for a star on the rise, The Farewell goes well beyond its simple narrative and presents us with something profound and entertaining at the same time.
A-
long_letter
null
null
false
15
18
1
1,609
The Inventor: Out for Blood in Silicon Valley
HighDef Digest
Jason Gorber
Eschewing some of his worst proclivities, The Inventor sees Alex Gibney at his best, using his gifts to tell a complicated story in a coherent yet provocative way, while avoiding his usual polemical drives.
B+
long_letter
null
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14
18
1
1,609
The Irishman
HighDef Digest
Jason Gorber
The dream scenario where a legendary director and his retinue of iconic performers manage to keep their flames of talent alive and make something that's both steeped in the past but, in its own way, also brilliantly, bravely new.
A
long_letter
null
null
false
16
18
1
1,609
The Last Black Man in San Francisco
HighDef Digest
Jason Gorber
his truly is a love story, between friends and a broken city in need of repair. It's a film that challenges expectations, demands attention, and proves unequivocally that Joe Talbot and his collaborators are talents to watch.
B+
long_letter
null
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14
18
1
1,609
The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part
HighDef Digest
Jason Gorber
Maybe not everything's awesome, but perhaps it's OK to be pretty good, especially when coming back for a second time.
B-
long_letter
null
null
false
12
18
1
1,609
The Man Who Killed Hitler and Then The Bigfoot
HighDef Digest
Jason Gorber
For a few open to its surreal, somber, silly greatness, this film is a towering achievement.
A
long_letter
null
null
false
16
18
1
1,609
Three Identical Strangers
HighDef Digest
Jason Gorber
Does justice to this odd, haunting tale.
B
long_letter
null
null
false
13
18
1
1,609
Toy Story 4
HighDef Digest
Jason Gorber
We take this magic for granted these days, just as we take for granted how hard to it must be to pull off a film as well as Toy Story 4 does.
A-
long_letter
null
null
false
15
18
1
1,609
Waves
HighDef Digest
Jason Gorber
A film of astonishing elegance, bracing impact, and exquisite subtlety, a poetic and profound work that shapes conversation both intimate and grand
A
long_letter
null
null
false
16
18
1
1,609
Paddington 2
Hindustan Times
Rashid Irani
A rare sequel that lives up to (and even improves on) the original, Paddington 2 finds the beloved bear of children's literature off on another wondrous adventure.
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