Havoc Review: Tom Hardy's Action Movie Doesn't Live Up To The Promised Chaos Of The Title
Although it's a generic crime tale, "Havoc" is still a fun watch thanks to Tom Hardy's dedication to his role.
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Devil May Cry Review: Netflix's Anime Delivers Bold, Character-Driven Storytelling
Netflix's "Devil May Cry" blends 2000s nostalgia with bold political themes, resulting in a chaotic story that may not be for everyone.
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The Electric State Review: A Sorry State Of A Sci-Fi Blockbuster
The Russo Brothers took the source material for "The Electric State" and flattened it into a soulless mess.
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Last Breath Review: A Deep-Sea Disaster Movie That Won't Leave You Breathless
Alex Parkinson's "Last Breath" doesn't do anything to improve upon the story he already told in the 2019 documentary of the same name.
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Mickey 17 Review: Robert Pattinson's Space Satire Plays It Too Safe
"Mickey 17" explores themes often touched on in Bong Joon Ho films, but it doesn't do as well with the messaging as his previous efforts.
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Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy Review - The Best Diary Entry Yet
"Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy" balances middle-aged women's anxieties with well-deserved escapism.
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On Call Review: Less Fun Than Getting Arrested
In an era oversaturated with police procedurals, "On Call" doesn't do anything exciting to stand out.
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Mufasa: The Lion King Review - Disney's Prequel Roars With Promise But Stumbles
"Mufasa: The Lion King" has some great characters and a story with heart, but it falls short when it comes to the music.
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Dream Productions Review: Inside Out Spin-Off Isn't A Nightmare - But It's Not Essential Either
If "Dream Productions" were to stick to its guns as a workplace sitcom, it would have been a welcome addition to the "Inside Out" franchise.
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Moana 2 Review: Disney's Sequel Fails To Recapture The Magic Of The Original
"Moana 2" mostly feels like retread of the first movie, but it will likely make a billion dollars regardless.
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Smile 2 Review: A Delightfully Nihilistic Sequel That'll Leave You Grinning
If "Smile 2" feels just as good as its predecessor, then it's entirely thanks to Naomi Scott, who helps anchor the twisty plot with her captivating performance.
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Terrifier 3 Review: The Biggest, Grossest Art Attack Yet
Thanks to some rushed pacing in the third act, "Terrifier 3" surprisingly ends up needing more of what Art would never give his victims: some room to breathe.
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Transformers One Review: The Best Transformers Movie Ever (Which Isn't Saying Much)
"Transformers One" is elevated by great performances from Brian Tyree Henry and Chris Hemsworth, but the self-referential nods kill the momentum.
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Blink Twice Review: Zoë Kravitz's Directorial Debut Will Leave You Wide-Eyed
"Blink Twice" is a scathing eat-the-rich satire that tackles the subject more successfully than similar recent releases.
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Pachinko Season 2 Review: The Acclaimed Drama Is Back - But Disappointing
Although "Pachinko" Season 2 does not stick the landing like Season 1, it still has many similarly affecting moments that made fans first fall in love with it.
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Longlegs Review: Overhyped Horror That's Hard To Take Seriously
While it's gotten plenty of hype, Osgood Perkins' serial killer film "Longlegs" disappoints with a flat protagonist and some predictable beats.
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The Bikeriders Review: Stylish Drama That Will Tire You Out Quickly
Although "The Bikeriders" is based on Danny Lyons' photo book, it doesn't necessarily do the source material justice.
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The Garfield Movie Review: As Entertaining As A Monday Without Lasagna
"The Garfield Movie" filmmakers have lost track of the comedic tone that has helped these simple, gag-driven comics endure for decades.
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IF Review: These Imaginary Friends Should Have Stayed In John Krasinski's Head
John Krasinski's imaginary friend fable "IF" stars Ryan Reynolds, Cailey Fleming, and a whole host of deeply irritating animated characters.
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Knuckles Review: A Shameless Sonic Cash-In
"Knuckles" isn't great, but it works well as a spin-off, offering an independent adventure apart from the main franchise.
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The Sympathizer Review: Apocalypse Wow!
There's an intoxicating messiness to "The Sympathizer," but the nihilistic worldview makes it all coalesce into a coherent character study by its close.
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Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire Review - Bustin' Made Me Feel... Meh
It's hard to care about the Spengler family saving the day when "Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire" aims to quickly brush off whatever growth they have.
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Avatar: The Last Airbender Review - Lame Live-Action Remake Will Annoy Fans And Bore Newcomers
Netflix's "Avatar: The Last Airbender" is overall an unsatisfying series, regardless of your prior familiarity with the franchise.
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Madame Web Review: A Campy Good Time Tangled In A Tired Franchise Web
With great power comes great camp, as "Madame Web" - starring Dakota Johnson as the titular Marvel character - continues Sony's Spider Man-less Spider-Verse.
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Echo Review: The Latest Victim Of Superhero Fatigue
"Echo" is made with more care than any Marvel project of late, but at this point in the ongoing saga, that alone is not enough to get us back on board.
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Aquaman And The Lost Kingdom Review: Soggy Sequel That Sinks Without A Trace
"Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom" is far from the disaster that some predicted, but James Wan's DC superhero sequel still sinks more than it swims.
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Rebel Moon: Part One Review - Zack Snyder's Take On Star Wars Is Fun, But Not Perfect
Zack Snyder's Netflix space western "Rebel Moon" might be imitating "Star Wars" and "Seven Samurai," but it's so bold that it has to be seen to be believed.
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