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Probably hates your favorite movie. Since 2012.

FILM REVIEWS

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

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Out in Theaters: PHILOMENA

Out in Theaters: PHILOMENA

Stephen Frears' effort is good at twisting our emotions but it's not always clear which way he wants to twist them. Whether or not he's intended to leave his audience…

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Out in Theaters: FROZEN

Out in Theaters: FROZEN

Adapting to a new generation of tech-savvy, open-minded youngsters, the House of Mouse also gives some much-needed wiggle room for Frozen to step away from Disney's legacy of antiquated sexual…

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Out in Theaters: THOR: THE DARK WORLD

Out in Theaters: THOR: THE DARK WORLD

Many amongst the critical community have cried foul play of late, knocking Marvel for a lack of originality and constant adherence to formula, but they seem to forget that the…

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Out in Theaters: ABOUT TIME

Out in Theaters: ABOUT TIME

Regardless of its breezy premise and total lack of a bad bone in its body, this is the sparse romantic drama that totally works. Brushing off the sleazy staples of…

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Out in Theaters: BAD GRANDPA

Out in Theaters: BAD GRANDPA

Jackass has never pretended seriousness. They consistently play the buffoon and perform painful and self-deprecating stunts to shock bystanders and get belly laughs from audiences. Bad Grandpa is an evolution…

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Out in Theaters: THE COUNSELOR

Out in Theaters: THE COUNSELOR

Stepped in the tradition of the Old West, The Counselor leaves you wanting to know more, curious if you'd missed anything, and thirsty for another viewing. With the magic of…

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Out in Theaters: WADJDA

Out in Theaters: WADJDA

Sure to be a healthy contender at this year's Oscars for Best Foreign Language film, Wadjda earns its place on the roster with strong storytelling and historical significance. Giving us…

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Out in Theaters: MACHETE KILLS

Out in Theaters: MACHETE KILLS

Machete Kills is not for everyone. There are plenty of things about this film that, if taken in anything less than a humorous and accommodating mood will offend many outright,…

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Out in Theaters: ENOUGH SAID

Out in Theaters: ENOUGH SAID

By putting these reasonably challenging questions on display, Enough Said feels like it has a sense of purpose. It's abundantly evident that no one here is in it for the…

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Out in Theaters: RUSH

Out in Theaters: RUSH

As for the man behind the enterprise, Howard deserves high praise. Coming off his utterly inexcusable interlude of cinematic smudge that is The Dilemna, Howard is back on top, making…