Category: Reviews
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HEART OF THE BEAST an unexpected soul-filler
Director David Ayer is a veteran of the trade who knows how to plant seeds along the way in order to maximize the audience’s experience.
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Hawke stellar in THE WEIGHT
This film transports the audience to The Great Depression and is a riveting story with relatable characters. That’s all great but Ethan Hawke is the feather in THE WEIGHT’s cap.
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MAN OF WAR surprises as heart-pounding military flick
Too often in this genre, the flow of action feels contrived and scripted. Director William Kaufman provides the opposite here and it’s a welcome change.
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OCCUPATIONAL HAZARD doc an insightful look at Jimmy Buffett, 70’s era
Director John H. Cunningham could’ve rested on the hits but, thankfully, OCCUPATIONAL HAZARD provides an interesting look at Jimmy Buffett far beyond the singles.
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MUTINY just a run-of-the-mill action flick
Directed by Jean-François Richet, MUTINY offers very few enhancements over the usual genre offering. Anybody could’ve directed this movie and it would’ve turned out exactly the same.
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THE MAGIC FARAWAY TREE an instant family classic
Elementary at times but clever overall, this is a must-see for all families with young children.
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McConaughey stellar, LookingGlass a discovery in AMZIAH KING
McConaughey should be applauded for his strong return, LookingGlass should be applauded for bursting onto the scene with an unforgettable performance and Patterson should be applauded for sticking to his vision.
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ONE NIGHT ONLY completely carried by Barbaro
A fun flight of fancy but clumsily executed, ONE NIGHT ONLY is saved by Monica Barbaro, plain and simple.
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COOKIE QUEENS should make parents furious, proud
There is no denying the determination, resourcefulness, creativity and drive of these amazing young girls and COOKIE QUEENS allows us to witness that on-screen.
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SPIDER MAN: BRAND NEW DAY a departure from MCU style
A faithful continuation of the Spider-Man (and Marvel) saga but, more than that, it may be the best movie in the history of Spider-Man films.
