Grizzly ‘COCAINE BEAR’ Is Barely Even a Movie
Even for a movie called 'Cocaine Bear', Elizabeth Banks' lazy action-comedy is a grizzly comedown. There's moments where it fulfills the zany B-movie promise of its title but ultimately it's…
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Derelict ‘ANT-MAN AND THE WASP: QUANTUMANIA’ Is Marvel’s Worst Yet
'Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania' is bereft of plot, humor, and meaning: a cloying journey into teeny tiny stakes that only amplifies how rudderless the MCU has become in its…
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Shyamalan Does Apocalyptic Thriller as Morality Test in ‘KNOCK AT THE CABIN’
A middle-of-the-road effort for twist-master M. Night Shyamalan, 'Knock at the Cabin' asks a family if they would sacrifice one of their own for the good of humanity. It doesn’t…
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INFINITY POOL is a Hedonistic Descent into Vacation Goblin Mode
Not for the faint of heart, 'Infinity Pool' continues writer-director Brandon Cronenberg's familial fascination with humanity's obsession with their own impermanence. In oft sickening fashion. Brash and bold and overindulgent,…
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‘RYE LANE’ Is A Black, English, Gen-Z ‘Before’ Movie
Rye Lane is a playful romantic comedy that celebrates the ups and downs of starting and ending relationships. Jonsson and Oparah's natural chemistry and performances are the highlight of the…
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‘MISSING’ Effectively Uses In-Screen Gimmick for Taut Family Thriller
‘Missing' is a technically sharp, twisty mystery anchored by strong performances. The in-screen gimmick (used before in 'Searching') may get varying mileage from viewers but credit to directors Nicholas D.…
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You Don’t Want To Miss ‘M3GAN’ The Doll’s Killer Debut
‘M3gan' sets the stage for a strong 2023 with a horror-comedy that actually brings the laughs. And plenty of them. Though its never very scary, this never-dull camp-fest serves up…
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Soggy ‘AVATAR: THE WAY OF WATER’ A Gateway Drug for the Return of 3D
‘Avatar: The Way of Water' propels certain directorial methodologies forward but forgets to also tell a compelling standalone story. The not-wet effects are often iffy and the characters are largely…
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Brendan Fraser Offers the Performance of His Career in Devastating ‘THE WHALE’
You’ve surely already heard that Brendan Fraser is a knock-out in ‘The Whale.’ The rumors are true. He’s simply astounding. Darren Aronofsky’s work is less subtle (per usual) but serves…
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‘THE INSPECTION’ An Understated Reckoning With Militant Homophobia
Jeremy Pope shines as a gay, black man wrestling through the 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell" era of Marines boot camp in this autobiographical queer drama from Elegance Bratton.