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FILM REVIEWS

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

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Out in Theaters: MAD MAX: FURY ROAD

Out in Theaters: MAD MAX: FURY ROAD

With as many twists and turns and reversals and goliath eruptions as Mad Max has, it’s hard to believe how it’s feasible to make a film this air-tight, undying and…

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Out in Theaters: PITCH PERFECT 2

Out in Theaters: PITCH PERFECT 2

When all the solos has been spilled, the bass lines and trembly whimpers intoned and the proverbial dirt soiled with the vocal blood of defeated acapelists, Pitch Perfect 2 finishes…

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Out in Theaters: FAR FROM THE MADDING CROWD

Out in Theaters: FAR FROM THE MADDING CROWD

Vinterburg delivered a picture of staggering depth with The Hunt and unfortunately his vibrantly nuanced tendencies have all but disappeared here, like a children hiding beneath his mother’s dress. Though…

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Out in Theaters: THE D TRAIN

Out in Theaters: THE D TRAIN

When it finally comes to a halt, The D Train arrives in the station a thinly veiled assault allegory poorly masquerading as a comedy; a stupid and ugly mess that…

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Out in Theaters: THE AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON

Out in Theaters: THE AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON

The Avengers: Age of Ultron, though single-serving entertainment sure to delight the masses, is a clumsy effort to consolidate stories that prove irreconcilable. With the MCU amoeba-ing into larger, stranger…

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Out in Theaters: THE WATER DIVINER

Out in Theaters: THE WATER DIVINER

Don't let its multiple AACTA Award wins and nominations fool you, the only thing The Water Diviner can divine is a good siesta.

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Out in Theaters: UNFRIENDED

Out in Theaters: UNFRIENDED

Director Levan Gabriadze works within some very risky restraints - like an orator with a ball gag - by limiting all onscreen action to the computer screen and the result…

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Out in Theaters: TRUE STORY

Out in Theaters: TRUE STORY

You would think that the casting of such comedic icons would demand us to reinvent our perspective on the two high-profile jesters. That is just not the case. For a…

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Out in Theaters: EX MACHINA

Out in Theaters: EX MACHINA

Brilliant tech work aligns with Garland's beautifully sour/smartly subversive writing/directing and Gleeson, Isaac and Vikander's low-broiling performances to create what can only be described as a neo sci-fi noir near-masterpiece.…

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Out in Theaters: WHILE WE’RE YOUNG

Out in Theaters: WHILE WE’RE YOUNG

Much of the success of the performances though rest with Baumbach's writing. While We're Young being a direct follow-up to Frances Ha, Baumbach has expanded on existing themes of unchecked…