Shallow, Campy ‘NIGHT SWIM’ Mostly Treads Water
Though Bryce McGuire’s horror debut sinks a bit more than it swims, strong performances from Wyatt Russell and Kerry Condon almost keep this domestic haunted pool movie afloat. 'Night Swim'…
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‘AQUAMAN AND THE LOST KINGDOM’ a Juvenile Underwater Hootenanny
Jason Momoa's tenure as the titular Aquaman comes to a close as the DCEU reaches its end amidst waning interest. I can’t say that I’ll miss this wildly inconsistent franchise…
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Old-Timey Underdog Sports Drama ‘THE BOYS IN THE BOAT’ Lacks Personality, Punch
In his attempt to adapt Daniel James Brown’s inspiring account of the 1936 University of Washington junior varsity rowing team, George Clooney fails to navigate the true depths of the…
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‘WONKA’ Delights in Making the Roald Dahl-Verse Dreamy Again
Timothée Chalamet plays a bubbly young version of Willy Wonka in Paul King’s magically musical prequel that exceeds any reasonable expectation. A true delight for the whole family, King’s extension…
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Bureaucracy of Evil: ‘THE ZONE OF INTEREST’
Holocaust movies rarely inspire faith in humanity but Jonathan Glazer’s subtle examination of barren decency and bureaucratic evil is a startling reminder that mass scale horror requires meticulous detail and…
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Off-Target, Annoying ‘NEXT GOAL WINS’ Misses Wide
‘Next Goal Wins’ is a cliche-driven, pop-culture-reference-drenched, empty collection of underdog sports dramas with a side of sedated comedy. It’s Taika Waititi’s worst effort to date.
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Bittersweet Symphony ‘THE HOLDOVERS’ Waxes on Holiday Loneliness
A testament to the simple power of an outstanding script, strong direction, and standout performances, ‘The Holdover’’s is a delightfully bittersweet return to form for Alexander Payne. Paul Giamatti is…
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Scorsese’s Osage Nation Crime Opus ‘KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON’ is a Sprawling Tragedy of American Indifference
Martin Scorsese's 208-minute epic about murderous greed in early 20th Century Oklahoma, 'Killers of the Flower Moon', is a continuation of his crime epics, this time framing the story against…
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‘THE CREATOR’ Updates Humanity With Technically Brilliant Original Sci-Fi
'The Creator' stands as a testament to technical production mastery, featuring exceptional performances from its entire cast, with John David Washington and young Madeleine Yuna Voyles shining especially bright. Gareth…
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‘DUMB MONEY’ A Meme Movie With Moderate Returns
Dumb Money has a lot going for it, including one of the more compelling ensemble casts of 2023, and Gillespie finds broad mainstream appeal in his approach, but it's hard…