‘KNIVES OUT’ Boasts Killer Ensemble Cast, Mediocre Mystery
Those wanting a taste of throwback whodunnit murder mystery will find much to enjoy within Rian Johnson’s star-studded ‘Knives Out’, just know that you very well might figure it all…
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Fearlessly Silly Nazi Satire ‘JOJO RABBIT’ is Soul-Cleansing and Good-Spirited
The very prospect of a Nazi satire is risky business but Taika Waititi pulls it off like a pro, guiding a great cast and more-than-meets-the-eye characters to a heartfelt, deeply…
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Imperfect ‘TERMINATOR: DARK FATE’ a Welcome Return to Franchise Fun
A head and shoulders improvement over 'Genisys' and easily the best 'Terminator' since the 90s, 'Dark Fate' celebrates the reunion of Linda Hamilton, Arnold Schwarzenegger and producer James Cameron in…
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Body Cam Cop Thriller ‘BLACK AND BLUE’ Doesn’t Capture Greatness
Director Deon Taylor delivers his second almost-good-but-not-quite-there-yet motion picture of 2019, resting too much weight on his completely competent actors' shoulders to elevate shlocky, lowbrow material. And once again, it…
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Incisive ‘PARASITE’ a Boundary-Smashing Stroke of Genius
Like a rival organism depleting its host, ‘Parasite’ may lay waste to the mind but it nests in the soul, lingering with the viewer long after its conclusion. Bong Joon-ho’s…
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‘GREENER GRASS’ a WTF Explosion of Boundless Weirdness and Creativity
‘Greener Grass’ uses dream logic and ontological sloppiness to create a singularly bizarro sendup of modern person as social media package. The twisted, random, and bogus plot will alienate viewers…
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‘ZOMBIELAND: DOUBLE TAP’ Is Mindless Zom-Com with Neither Bite Nor a Point
‘Zombieland: Double Tap’ may want for brains but the undeniably talented cast make it a decent, if dated and totally unnecessary, watch. Too bad the effects are lame and the…
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‘DOLEMITE IS MY NAME ‘ Puts Eddie Murphy Back in the Spotlight, Right Where He Belongs
See ‘Dolemite is My Name’ for the Eddie Murphy performance that has everyone talking but don’t expect the somewhat uninspired film to be all that much more than a strong…
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Expect Double the Will Smith, Half the Fun in ‘GEMINI MAN’ Dud
Will Smith continues his epic streak of terrible movies in the simple-minded and often poorly-staged wanna-be-cerebral thriller. Ang Lee’s talents as a director are incredibly misused as this flop-in-the-making just kind…
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Roommates are Awful, Especially in Eggers’ Brilliant ‘THE LIGHTHOUSE’
A24's unsettling ‘The Lighthouse’ is like a message in a bottle from a far off time, one that signals writer-director Robert Eggers established brilliance. Willem Dafoe and Robert Pattinson are…