Everything Everywhere All At Once Review: Multiversal Majesty
A picture about life and love and generational trauma and familial ties and the cosmos and somehow also kung-fu and bagels and ... it's a lot.
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The Wonder Review: A Thrillingly Wonderful Period Piece
Sebastián Lelio's The Wonder is very self-aware of the fact that it's more insightful as an allegory for the modern day, rather than as a window into the past
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Minari Review: An Act Of Remembrance, Fueled By Love
"Minari" is a film about remembrance and the sour taste which can sometimes be in our mouths during the moments we'll later recall with fondness.
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Slumberland Review: Dream On, Film Off
Netflix's new family film Slumberland has a touching depth to its lead character and her odd companion, but it doesn't quite stick the landing with visuals
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The Son Review: Falls Short Of The Father's Triumph
Florian Zeller had a triumphant release with The Father, but The Son, starring Hugh Jackman, does not live up to its predecessor in any discernable way
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The Swimmers Review: A Mixture Of Sports Underdog And Wartime Drama
The Swimmers on Netflix tells the powerful story of two swimmers, played by real-life sisters, who overcome war and strife in Syria to compete in the Olympics
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White Noise Review: A Doomsday Dramedy
Noah Baumbach's White Noise is an intriguing film featuring Adam Driver, but the third part leaves a little something to be desired as compared to the first two
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Women Talking Review: A Potent Portrayal Of Protest
Sarah Polley's Women Talking features an excellent ensemble of female actresses who are generous and given a lot to say, but it is also tense and rewarding
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Pinocchio Review: A Hand Crafted Work Of Art
Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio is a triumph of stop animation, bringing the classic tale to the screen with renewed relatability and emotional and visual depth
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Matilda The Musical Review: A Sickly Sweet Twist On The Classic
Matilda the Musical on Netflix loses some of the edge that made Roald Dahl's original story so compelling, and it doesn't live up to the Danny DeVito version
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Empire Of Light Review: The Power Of Cinema Shines Dim
Sam Mendes' ambitiously cast Empire of Light has a powerhouse cast but doesn't know how to make good use of Olivia Colman, Colin Firth, and Micheal Ward
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Avatar: The Way Of Water Review: A Visually Stunning Yet Unsatisfying Splash Into Pandora
James Cameron's Avatar: The Way of Water is a visually dynamic return to the world of Pandora and beyond, but it's weighed down by a weak revenge plot
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Bardo Review: Extreme Beauty Meets Exhausting Boredom
Alejandro G. Iñárritu's Bardo, False Chronicle of a Handful of Truths is reminiscent of some of his more successful works of the past, but it's lacking over all
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Babylon Review: Sex, Drugs, And Hollywood
Damien Chazelle takes on another element of the ephemeral with Babylon, a star-studded take on the transition of films from silent movies into the talkies
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Silk Road Review: A True Crime Story With Some Colorful Turns
Slippery ethics and the dark underbelly of the internet collide with a cat-and-mouse true crime story in "Silk Road." Is it worth your time and money?
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Watcher Review: A Must-See Thriller
Okuno maximizes tension with every frame of her feature directorial debut, delivering one of the most tense movie experiences you're likely to have this year.
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Samaritan Review: Sylvester Stallone's Not-So-Super Hero
Sylvester Stallone's "Samaritan" is an ordinary tale of good versus evil that's even more formulaic than the franchise films it thinks it's an antidote to.
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Hellraiser Review: Such Sights To Show You
The new Hellraiser reboot on Hulu is a fierce new take on a property that's produced many sequels since Clive Barker's original horror masterpiece debuted
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My Policeman Review: Tender But Hollow
My Policeman is a muddled, disappointingly uneven production featuring lackluster performances from all three of its main stars, including Harry Styles
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Halloween Ends Review: Plot Coherence Dies Tonight
Halloween Ends brings the latest Jamie Lee Curtis-led trilogy to an end, but it isn't the all-out thrill ride fans might be hoping for from Michael Myers
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Bloodshot Review: Solid Action And A Big Missed Opportunity
With "Bloodshot," Vin Diesel is looking to launch yet another successful comics-inspired film franchise. Should audiences bother showing up?
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Wendell & Wild Review: Animated Demons Tackle Real-World Issues
Wendell & Wild, from Henry Selick and Jordan Peele, entertains with outstanding animation and music backing up powerful themes and a satisfying storyline
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The People We Hate At The Wedding Review: Here Comes The Dysfunction
Amazon Prime Video's new film release Here Comes the Wedding is a showcase of great talent, but it doesn't quite come together to be the comedy it promises
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Strange World Review: Disney Delivers A Solarpunk Spectacle
Disney's newest animated release, Strange World, is a touching and impressive action-adventure story with some great science-fiction elements and visuals
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Emancipation Review: Will Smith's Latest Biopic Bores
Antoine Fuqua's Emancipation features Will Smith in an Oscar bait role that doesn't do justice to the true tale or captivate audiences enough for his comeback
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The Invisible Man Review: See It If You Can
You might've seen an Invisible Man movie before, but you've never seen one quite like this. We review "Invisible Man" to talk about Blumhouse's latest hit.
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