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Inside Job
The Baltic Times
Laurence Boyce
This is a powerful and coherent work that will explain where the money has gone. It just can't help get restitution against those who did it.
4/5
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2,292
The Karate Kid
The Baltic Times
Laurence Boyce
At two hours + the film is much too long (do we really need that many montages of seeing Smith train?), but it just manages to provide enough watchable entertainment to keep less demanding members of the audience happy.
3/5
5
3
5
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2
5
1
2,292
Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides
The Baltic Times
Laurence Boyce
If it had been cut to about 90 minutes, this could have been a bright and breezy adventure that zipped along at a cracking pace. As it is, it's a rather bloated actioner that has one or two great moments.
3/5
5
3
5
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2
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1
2,292
Red
The Baltic Times
Laurence Boyce
All the stars seem to be having great fun playing goodies and baddies and running around shooting things. But they could do the same thing paintballing, sparing us from having to watch them and avoiding having to spend 60 million dollars in the process.
2/5
5
2
5
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1
5
1
2,292
Rio
The Baltic Times
Laurence Boyce
There is nothing wrong with this film - the voice cast are all good, the animation is colorful and the script peppered with one-liners. But it all seems so formulaic.
2/5
5
2
5
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1
5
1
2,292
Rise of the Planet of the Apes
The Baltic Times
Laurence Boyce
Whilst it sometimes suffers from feeling like the first chapter in a much longer story, this is a fun and intelligent re-imagining of a classic movie.
3/5
5
3
5
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2
5
1
2,292
Scott Pilgrim vs. the World
The Baltic Times
Laurence Boyce
The entire film works on just how much you are willing to accept its premise: if you're fine with people developing amazing powers, characters talking directly to the camera and almost every other trick in the cinematic book, then you'll do fine
3/5
5
3
5
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2
5
1
2,292
The Eagle
The Baltic Times
Laurence Boyce
Fighting isn't big and it isn't clever. But, in the case of "The Eagle," it's the most interesting part of the movie.
2/5
5
2
5
false
1
5
1
2,292
The Social Network
The Baltic Times
Laurence Boyce
Even if you've never touched a computer in your life, you'll find plenty to be fascinated by in this movie, as it shows that, whilst technology may be moving fast, the human capacity for hubris will always remain the same.
4/5
5
4
5
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3
5
1
2,292
The Adventures of Tintin
The Baltic Times
Laurence Boyce
Fans of the original may find a few of their memories spoiled but most should find this a great interpretation and a riotously entertaining film in its own righ
4/5
5
4
5
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3
5
1
2,292
The Expendables
The Baltic Times
Laurence Boyce
This has been clearly aimed at - pardon the pun - diehard action film fans. Anyone else, who might expect a vague sense of irony, will be sorely disappointed.
2/5
5
2
5
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1
5
1
2,292
The Hangover Part II
The Baltic Times
Laurence Boyce
There are one or two good jokes and the cast is mainly likeable but the rest of the material is so predictable and tawdry that the entire film becomes something of a chore
2/5
5
2
5
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1
5
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2,292
The King's Speech
The Baltic Times
Laurence Boyce
The story is consistently fascinating (though it certainly plays rather fast and loose with historical facts) whilst Hooper manages to wring dramatic tension out of some of the most seemingly mundane incidents.y.
4/5
5
4
5
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3
5
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2,292
The Switch
The Baltic Times
Laurence Boyce
Bateman and Aniston are fine but don't have any real chemistry together, whilst the direction is flat and rather uninteresting. It has the occasional good moment, but "The Switch" fails to push any buttons. Or, indeed, pull any switches.
2/5
5
2
5
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5
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2,292
Thor
The Baltic Times
Laurence Boyce
It does nothing to stand out from the other comic book adaptations of the past few years, but it's an adequate and enjoyable slice of hokum.
3/5
5
3
5
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2
5
1
2,292
Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps
The Baltic Times
Laurence Boyce
As a comment on the recession it's a spineless failure, but as a piece of entertaining fluff it does its job well.
3/5
5
3
5
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2
5
1
2,292
Water for Elephants
The Baltic Times
Laurence Boyce
The film is certainly striking to look at but the story is hackneyed with too much exposition
2/5
5
2
5
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1
5
1
2,292
Black Panther
The Baltimore Beat
Dominic Griffin
...people are so thirsty for representation and so ready for this movie to be the end-all-be all-of blackness on screen that they'd likely twist themselves into pretzels defending it as such even if it wound up being low-key trash.
7.5/10
10
7.5
10
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13
19
2
2,293
Phantom Thread
The Baltimore Beat
Dominic Griffin
...a testament both to the brilliant performances at its core, from Day-Lewis in his final bow and Krieps in a breakout role, and to Anderson's continued growth as one of our greatest filmmakers.
9.5/10
10
9.5
10
false
17
19
2
2,293
The Shape of Water
The Baltimore Beat
Dominic Griffin
Passive furries may have helped The Beauty & The Beast become a global smash this year, but it's The Shape of Water" that uses its interspecies, star-crossed lovers to actually say something.
8.5/10
10
8.5
10
false
15
19
2
2,293
3 from Hell
The Beat
Edward Douglas
Easily, the worst movie of the year.
2/10
10
2
10
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2
19
2
2,294
Anna
The Beat
Edward Douglas
As empowering as the story might be at times, it's confounding how the movie drags on for long periods of time, taking away from the more entertaining moments.
6/10
10
6
10
false
10
19
2
2,294
Annabelle Comes Home
The Beat
Edward Douglas
If you're a fan of these movies, there's enough new ideas to keep you invested in this outshoot of the Warrens' world and get you excited for next year's inevitable The Conjuring 3.
6.5/10
10
6.5
10
false
11
19
2
2,294
Black Christmas
The Beat
Edward Douglas
The sad fact is that Black Christmas isn't a very good horror movie more due to its lack of actual horror than the message it may have been trying to convey.
4.5/10
10
4.5
10
false
7
19
2
2,294
Cats
The Beat
Edward Douglas
Cats is the worst thing to happen to cats since dogs.
4/10
10
4
10
false
6
19
2
2,294
Child's Play
The Beat
Edward Douglas
An unnecessary throwback that never really needed to be revived. We were truly spoiled by last year's Halloween.
5.5/10
10
5.5
10
false
9
19
2
2,294
Crawl
The Beat
Edward Douglas
The type of movie that tends to be appreciated in the summer when you're looking for some excuse to get out of the heat and humidity, and no one should feel even remotely guilty about enjoying it for that reason alone.
7/10
10
7
10
false
12
19
2
2,294
Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw
The Beat
Edward Douglas
Hella fun, offering a promising new direction for the "Fast and Furious" franchise with lots of potential most will want to see them expand upon.
7.5/10
10
7.5
10
false
13
19
2
2,294
Fast Color
The Beat
Edward Douglas
There's nothing particularly flashy or memorable (or fast) about Fast Color.
6/10
10
6
10
false
10
19
2
2,294
Hellboy
The Beat
Edward Douglas
Hellboy might not be 'Uwe Boll bad,' but it's pretty damn close. A complete embarrassment.
3/10
10
3
10
false
4
19
2
2,294
John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum
The Beat
Edward Douglas
Reeves has finally made another action movie on par with The Matrix.
8/10
10
8
10
false
14
19
2
2,294
Jumanji: The Next Level
The Beat
Edward Douglas
Those who enjoyed the first movie probably won't feel like their time was completely wasted. There's no question that the first movie was far better, and the sequel lacks its magic and flair.
6.5/10
10
6.5
10
false
11
19
2
2,294
Parasite (Gisaengchung)
The Beat
Edward Douglas
Another fantastically outrageous and weird film ... that continues to show the glory of [Korean] cinema and Director Bong as its master.
8/10
10
8
10
false
14
19
2
2,294
Rambo: Last Blood
The Beat
Edward Douglas
Rambo: Last Blood doesn't just feel dated and quite tone-deaf but also stuck in an era that's long gone with no need for nostalgia to remind us of it.
5/10
10
5
10
false
8
19
2
2,294
Ready or Not
The Beat
Edward Douglas
It's hard to recommend Ready or Not whole-heartedly as some might love the film's darkly comedic nature more than others ... I can totally see how this might be deemed a cult classic over time.
6.5/10
10
6.5
10
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11
19
2
2,294
Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark
The Beat
Edward Douglas
The perfect throwback to old school horror and the nostalgia of sitting around a campfire and telling stories to freak each other out.
8/10
10
8
10
false
14
19
2
2,294
Shazam!
The Beat
Edward Douglas
If you've been a lifelong Shazam fan, you'll be pleased to see that [the filmmakers] found a way to make this often-neglected DC character fun and even cool at the same time.
8/10
10
8
10
false
14
19
2
2,294
Spies in Disguise
The Beat
Edward Douglas
A perfectly fine family film ... with an entertaining premise that won't bore or disappoint anyone forced to sit through it with kids.
7/10
10
7
10
false
12
19
2
2,294
Terminator: Dark Fate
The Beat
Edward Douglas
Maybe no one needs to try to make another Terminator movie so soon now that we have another halfway decent one?
6.5/10
10
6.5
10
false
11
19
2
2,294
The Addams Family
The Beat
Edward Douglas
It's perfectly okay, but it could and should have been better.
6/10
10
6
10
false
10
19
2
2,294
The Dead Don't Die
The Beat
Edward Douglas
It's a perfectly fine Jarmusch film but not a great zombie movie, and the viewer's mileage may vary depending on which one they would prefer.
7/10
10
7
10
false
12
19
2
2,294
The Grudge
The Beat
Edward Douglas
A perfectly fine and faithful rendition of the J-horror premise... but what a grim way to start the New Year!
6/10
10
6
10
false
10
19
2
2,294
The Irishman
The Beat
Edward Douglas
It's hard to imagine not wanting see the movie a second or third time to marvel at the craft on display by Scorsese, his cast and crew.
8.5/10
10
8.5
10
false
15
19
2
2,294
The Kitchen
The Beat
Edward Douglas
For what it's worth, it's a daring and risky effort ... just one that doesn't necessarily deliver.
5.5/10
10
5.5
10
false
9
19
2
2,294
Zombieland: Double Tap
The Beat
Edward Douglas
A worthy successor to Zombieland, offering much more of what you liked originally and lots of original fun stuff.
8/10
10
8
10
false
14
19
2
2,294
Ben is Back
The Big Issue
Cath Clarke
This is one of those rare Hollywood movies that keeps you guessing, where you don't see the ending coming 20 minutes in.
3/5
5
3
5
false
2
5
1
2,295
Eighth Grade
The Big Issue
Cath Clarke
This is a film that gets under the skin of Generation X with humour and heartfelt emotion that makes it a genuinely great coming-of-age movie that hooks you by the heart.
4/5
5
4
5
false
3
5
1
2,295
Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy
The Big Issue
Edward Lawrenson
It's quite cheering to encounter such narrative complexity in a mainstream movie.
4/5
5
4
5
false
3
5
1
2,295
Widows
The Big Issue
Cath Clarke
What makes a McQueen film so distinctive is that he does everything for real. There's nothing fake or polite about his style - he doesn't look away however ugly it gets.
4/5
5
4
5
false
3
5
1
2,295
Yesterday
The Big Issue
Cath Clarke
Feelgood has become a dirty word, but when it's pulled off with this much energy and actual feeling, it really is fab.
4/5
5
4
5
false
3
5
1
2,295
Cosmopolis
The Big Issue (Australia)
Anthony Morris
[Robert] Pattinson is enthralling as a man who never quite adds up.
4/5
5
4
5
false
6
9
2
2,296
Frankenweenie
The Big Issue (Australia)
Alice Tynan
Frankenweenie might have been better off remaining a short.
3/5
5
3
5
false
4
9
2
2,296
Liberal Arts
The Big Issue (Australia)
Rochelle Siemienowicz
There's nothing predictable about the way the romance unfolds.
4.5/5
5
4.5
5
false
7
9
2
2,296
Life of Pi
The Big Issue (Australia)
Alice Tynan
Stunning visuals and a bravura performance from newcomer Suraj Sharma as the young protagonist make Life of Pi a quest destined to impress.
4.5/5
5
4.5
5
false
7
9
2
2,296
Lincoln
The Big Issue (Australia)
Alice Tynan
Lincoln is a history lesson you'll not want to miss.
4/5
5
4
5
false
6
9
2
2,296
Loving
The Big Issue (Australia)
Rochelle Siemienowicz
True love is written into every scene, like a simple black-and-white fact that can't be denied.
4/5
5
4
5
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6
9
2
2,296
Selma
The Big Issue (Australia)
Glenn Dunks
This story is powerful and inspiring stuff. The skill used to tell it should be witnessed by all.
4.5/5
5
4.5
5
false
7
9
2
2,296
Snow White and the Huntsman
The Big Issue (Australia)
Anthony Morris
It's not a classic telling of a classic tale, but it sure is pretty to look at.
3.5/5
5
3.5
5
false
5
9
2
2,296
The Look of Love
The Big Issue (Australia)
Rochelle Siemienowicz
If [Michael Winterbottom] wanted to drain the Soho smut industry of all nostalgic glamour and fun, then he's succeeded.
3/5
5
3
5
false
4
9
2
2,296
The Master
The Big Issue (Australia)
Anthony Morris
The results [are] haunting.
4.5/5
5
4.5
5
false
7
9
2
2,296
The Trip To Italy
The Big Issue (Australia)
Anthony Morris
The food and sightseeing is fun, but the relationship is the core here.
4/5
5
4
5
false
6
9
2
2,296
American Son
The Black Cape
Jonita Davis
'American Son' is a film that will leave parents with questions about their own effectiveness, and also with an uncontrollable urge to find out where the teenagers are right now.
4/5
5
4
5
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6
9
2
2,297
Arkansas
The Black Cape
Jonita Davis
Like most dark comedies in the same vein as Fargo, trouble in 'Arkansas' starts with one body and goes downhill until Frog himself has to step in to deal with things. And, no one wants that.
4/5
5
4
5
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6
9
2
2,297
Atlantics
The Black Cape
Jonita Davis
'Atlantics' a haunting story that takes place on the other side of the globe and in a culture that the western world often ignores.
4.5/5
5
4.5
5
false
7
9
2
2,297
Beats
The Black Cape
Jonita Davis
Beats is a Netflix film that should be a part of any conversation about gun violence in America.
5/5
5
5
5
false
8
9
2
2,297
Bill & Ted Face the Music
The Black Cape
Jonita Davis
The nostalgia of the Bill and Ted series may save 'Bill and Ted Face the Music'.
2/5
5
2
5
false
2
9
2
2,297
Clemency
The Black Cape
Jonita Davis
'Clemency' presents us with not just a film, but a look into a system that is so rotten it must be dismantled.
5/5
5
5
5
false
8
9
2
2,297
Frozen II
The Black Cape
Jonita Davis
'Frozen 2' is one more Disney film this year that has taken on some huge social topics and masked them in a story that rivets audiences.
4/5
5
4
5
false
6
9
2
2,297
Girl on the Third Floor
The Black Cape
Jonita Davis
Girl on the Third Floor is so much more than a haunting film.
3.5/5
5
3.5
5
false
5
9
2
2,297
Joker
The Black Cape
Jonita Davis
'Joker' is a slow-burn psychological thriller that often feels like it's hitting a little too close to home.
5/5
5
5
5
false
8
9
2
2,297
Like a Boss
The Black Cape
Jonita Davis
While it's not an award-winning film, 'Like a Boss' is good entertainment for anyone looking for a funny movie that you don't have to think really hard about.
3/5
5
3
5
false
4
9
2
2,297
Mighty Oak
The Black Cape
Jonita Davis
'A Mighty Oak' is a light and entertaining family film that is mature enough for older kids. It will not bore the adults who are used to family content.
2.5/5
5
2.5
5
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3
9
2
2,297
Once Upon a Time In Hollywood
The Black Cape
Jonita Davis
Let Once Upon a Time in Hollywood be a reminder that Hollywood is still a playground for white men and their fantasies. The rest of us can only get in where we fit in or keep on fighting that good fight.
1/5
5
1
5
false
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9
2
2,297
Premature
The Black Cape
Jonita Davis
In 'Premature', Green weaves the city, the summer atmosphere, and the urgency of young love into a story that will remind you of your first love.
4.5/5
5
4.5
5
false
7
9
2
2,297
Queen & Slim
The Black Cape
Jonita Davis
'Queen and Slim' tells how two good people have one bad date and end up legendary symbols for the rage urban Black America feels toward police brutality.
4/5
5
4
5
false
6
9
2
2,297
Spider-Man: Far From Home
The Black Cape
Jonita Davis
The MCU and director Jon Watts did an excellent job reminding the audience of Peter's humanity and boyhood without sacrificing the thrills and action scenes.
3.5/5
5
3.5
5
false
5
9
2
2,297
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
The Black Cape
Jonita Davis
'Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker' made a lot of strange turns overlooked details in order to force this narrative to a predetermined ending
2.5/5
5
2.5
5
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3
9
2
2,297
The Garden Left Behind
The Black Cape
Jonita Davis
"The Garden Left Behind" is the cinematic embodiment of the protest slogan "Trans Rights are Human Rights".
5/5
5
5
5
false
8
9
2
2,297
The Infiltrators
The Black Cape
Jonita Davis
There are real people involved and 'The Infiltrators' is a film that never lets that the viewers forget.
4.5/5
5
4.5
5
false
7
9
2
2,297
The Invisible Man
The Black Cape
Jonita Davis
The Invisible Man forces us to ask if we are so quick to type #believewomen, if held to those words in a real-life Cece v. Adrian situation?
4.5/5
5
4.5
5
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7
9
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2,297
The Kitchen
The Black Cape
Jonita Davis
'The Kitchen' is not awful onscreen, and the actresses were not terrible. They are just too feminine for the 70s mobster genre, that is according to most mainstream critics today.
3.5/5
5
3.5
5
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5
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2,297
The Lion King
The Black Cape
Jonita Davis
Despite its flaws, the film is one that parents should see with their kids (maybe over the age of 3). This is Lion King for their generation, one that is more diverse, more Black, and more authentic than ours ever was.
4/5
5
4
5
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6
9
2
2,297
The Photograph
The Black Cape
Jonita Davis
'The Photograph' is unapologetic, unproblematic, and imperfect in all the ways that Black folk were often not allowed to be.
4/5
5
4
5
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6
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2,297
The Swerve
The Black Cape
Jonita Davis
After watching 'The Swerve,' you will have a whole new reason to remember Azura Skye and by her real name, not the character she plays.
4.5/5
5
4.5
5
false
7
9
2
2,297
Toy Story 4
The Black Cape
Jonita Davis
These big themes and rich ideas are perfect for the transition to wherever Disney Pixar intends to go after Toy Story 4.
5/5
5
5
5
false
8
9
2
2,297
Trolls World Tour
The Black Cape
Jonita Davis
'Trolls World Tour' shows kids that coming together as a community does NOT mean making everyone look and act like alike. And, it's all done with colorful dance numbers and some great music.
4.5/5
5
4.5
5
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Yesterday
The Black Cape
Jonita Davis
Yesterday blends comedy, romance, and science fiction to create a fun time that Beatles fans and rom-com aficionados will enjoy.
4/5
5
4
5
false
6
9
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2,297
Ant-Man and the Wasp
The Blu Spot
Jeff Beck
Ant-Man and the Wasp may be light fare when compared to the other Marvel films, but just like its predecessor, it still manages to pack a pretty big punch where it counts.
3/4
4
3
4
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4
7
2
2,298
Atomic Blonde
The Blu Spot
Jeff Beck
Taking the good with the bad, Atomic Blonde balances out to a decent entertainment. If you go into it just looking to have fun and don't try to examine the muddled plot too much, then you'll probably have a good time.
3/4
4
3
4
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4
7
2
2,298
Avengers: Age of Ultron
The Blu Spot
Jeff Beck
Avengers: Age of Ultron may be very similar to the original film, but that's ok, for it still results in an equally thrilling ride.
3/4
4
3
4
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4
7
2
2,298
Avengers: Endgame
The Blu Spot
Jeff Beck
This is an emotionally-satisfying conclusion to this grand venture, featuring many moments that tug at the heartstrings, plenty of chuckles, and, of course, more action than anyone could ever want in a film.
3/4
4
3
4
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4
7
2
2,298
Avengers: Infinity War
The Blu Spot
Jeff Beck
All-in-all, Avengers: Infinity War is a pretty big success. It's rather incredible that these guys were able to cram so much into one epic-sized film and have it turn out this well.
3/4
4
3
4
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4
7
2
2,298
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice
The Blu Spot
Jeff Beck
It's a terrible shame that what we ended up with was a meandering mishmash of garbled storylines and action sequences.
1.5/4
4
1.5
4
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7
2
2,298
Black Panther
The Blu Spot
Jeff Beck
Black Panther was certainly an intriguing idea, but with its fundamental defects, it just isn't able to achieve the heights it desperately tries to reach.
2.5/4
4
2.5
4
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3
7
2
2,298
Captain Marvel
The Blu Spot
Jeff Beck
It really all comes down to the ho-hum writing. It's far from the worst film in the MCU, but don't be surprised if you find yourself not getting as invested as usual, or if the film ends up fading from memory faster than others.
2.5/4
4
2.5
4
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3
7
2
2,298
Dark Phoenix
The Blu Spot
Jeff Beck
Even with its more likable qualities, it's not nearly enough to stop the film from being another disappointment in the series.
2/4
4
2
4
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2
7
2
2,298
Doctor Strange
The Blu Spot
Jeff Beck
No doubt there will be many who enjoy Doctor Strange simply because there's a plethora of action, but for those looking for the satisfying narrative foundation that these films are usually set upon, unfortunately you'll find it just a little lacking.
2.5/4
4
2.5
4
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3
7
2
2,298
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
The Blu Spot
Jeff Beck
The resulting film is rather forgettable and ends up feeling like more of a set up for the sequels that we'll be seeing in a few years.
2.5/4
4
2.5
4
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7
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Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald
The Blu Spot
Jeff Beck
As a sequel, this latest entry is even more forgettable and will leave Potter fans scratching their heads as to what could have possibly gone so wrong.
1.5/4
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First Reformed
The Blu Spot
Jeff Beck
First Reformed ends up feeling like a film that needed another draft or two to help iron out the wrinkles in its main character's arc.
2.5/4
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