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FILM REVIEWS

In-depth film reviews, rated A through F, from someone who definitely thinks he knows more about movies than you.

REVIEW
Out in Theaters: ‘ROGUE ONE: A STAR WARS STORY’

Out in Theaters: ‘ROGUE ONE: A STAR WARS STORY’

There's no getting around it, 'Rogue One'’s clunky script leaves something to be desired but  wowing visual glamor, classic Star Wars feel, a darker nature and that killer third act…

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Out in Theaters: ‘NOCTURNAL ANIMALS’

Out in Theaters: ‘NOCTURNAL ANIMALS’

Not for the faint of heart, Tom Ford's 'Nocturnal Animals' is a drearily pitch-black and distinctly American psychosexual thriller that painfully explores the worst sides of humanity - from the…

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Out in Theaters: ‘RULES DON’T APPLY’

Out in Theaters: ‘RULES DON’T APPLY’

Often overwhelmingly funny and intermittently sweet and salty, peppered with refreshing performances from a stellar cast and three overpoweringly enticing leads in Alden Ehrenreich, Lily Collins and Warren Beatty, 'Rules…

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Out in Theaters: ‘MOANA’

Out in Theaters: ‘MOANA’

'Moana' doesn’t really break new narrative ground for Disney - though the lack of a romantic angle is refreshing - but its hypnotic visuals, winning voice cast and catchy tunes…

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Out in Theaters: ‘BLEED FOR THIS’

Out in Theaters: ‘BLEED FOR THIS’

It may not quite float like a butterfly or sting like a bee but 'Bleed for This' rides on the greatness of Miles Teller and Aaron Eckhart’s killer performances to…

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Out in Theaters: ‘DOCTOR STRANGE’

Out in Theaters: ‘DOCTOR STRANGE’



CONCLUSION: 'Doctor Strange' sparkles with inebriating visual pop but suffers the issues common to Marvel formula: a weak villain, over-reliance on ill-fitting witticisms and a third act universe-aggressive threat complete…

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Out in Theaters: ‘HACKSAW RIDGE’

Out in Theaters: ‘HACKSAW RIDGE’

Mel Gibson’s latest is a flawed but nonetheless stirring tribute to an uncommon war hero in Desmond Doss. Though Gibson’s vampiric need for blood seems an odd fit to sing…

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Out in Theaters: ‘CHRISTINE’

Out in Theaters: ‘CHRISTINE’

'Christine' shines a bright spotlight on Rebecca Hall's considerable talent; a dark, impactful and overwhelming tragedy if never quite superb.

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Out in Theaters: ‘THE HANDMAIDEN’

Out in Theaters: ‘THE HANDMAIDEN’

Chan-wook Park’s ‘The Handmaiden’ smartly blends a historical thriller with a sultry lesbian romance, making for a film that’s as difficult to categorize as it is utterly entrancing. Devious, dark…

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Out in Theaters: ‘OUIJA: ORIGIN OF EVIL’

Out in Theaters: ‘OUIJA: ORIGIN OF EVIL’

‘Ouija: Origin of Evil’ is an awesome rarity in that it’s an excellent sequel to a truly horrible original film. Mike Flanagan (Hush, Oculus) mixes uncomfortable comedy with legitimate scares…