Off-Target, Annoying ‘NEXT GOAL WINS’ Misses Wide
‘Next Goal Wins’ is a cliche-driven, pop-culture-reference-drenched, empty collection of underdog sports dramas with a side of sedated comedy. It’s Taika Waititi’s worst effort to date.
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Bittersweet Symphony ‘THE HOLDOVERS’ Waxes on Holiday Loneliness
A testament to the simple power of an outstanding script, strong direction, and standout performances, ‘The Holdover’’s is a delightfully bittersweet return to form for Alexander Payne. Paul Giamatti is…
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Scorsese’s Osage Nation Crime Opus ‘KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON’ is a Sprawling Tragedy of American Indifference
Martin Scorsese's 208-minute epic about murderous greed in early 20th Century Oklahoma, 'Killers of the Flower Moon', is a continuation of his crime epics, this time framing the story against…
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‘THE EXORCIST: BELIEVER’ Fails to Resurrect the Terror
Despite a strong lead in Leslie Odoms Jr. and a somewhat promising start, 'The Exorcist: Believer' crumbles when it leans heavily into its franchise heritage, dimming in comparison to the…
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‘THE CREATOR’ Updates Humanity With Technically Brilliant Original Sci-Fi
'The Creator' stands as a testament to technical production mastery, featuring exceptional performances from its entire cast, with John David Washington and young Madeleine Yuna Voyles shining especially bright. Gareth…
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‘DUMB MONEY’ A Meme Movie With Moderate Returns
Dumb Money has a lot going for it, including one of the more compelling ensemble casts of 2023, and Gillespie finds broad mainstream appeal in his approach, but it's hard…
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Take a Delightful Sojourn Into Thespian Hilarity at ‘THEATER CAMP’
Fueled by a script that absolutely sings and the thespian talent and improvisational ingenuity to back it up, ‘Theater Camp’ is a hysterical and delightful trip to mockumentary perfection that stands…
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Nolan’s Three-Hour Biopic Opus ‘Oppenheimer’ is Not Da Bomb
In his latest endeavor, ‘Oppenheimer’, Christopher Nolan presents a dense, sprawling, and isolating biopic that, unfortunately, veers towards excessive tedium, often obscuring moments of true magnificence within its labyrinthine narrative.
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Pastel-Plastered ‘BARBIE’ A Hilarious and Incisive Indictment of Modernity, Gender Roles
Barbie is a one-of-a-kind hit that bombastically celebrates uniqueness and creativity, with writer-director Greta Gerwig once again proving herself as a top talent with endless stores of filmmaking ingenuity. It’s…
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Only Tom Cruise Can Stop Dastardly A.I. in ‘MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE – DEAD RECKONING PART ONE’
'Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One' showcases the franchise’s penchant for wowing practical set pieces while featuring its killer ensemble of super spies, but it’s a notable step down…