Category: Film Reviews
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Falling to pieces
If “Puzzle” were an actual puzzle, it wouldn’t take very long to solve—because it’s so predictable.
This article was published on 08.23.18
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Under eastern skies
Jon M. Chu presents an enticing opportunity to escape the dregs of American capitalism and enjoy the fabulous splendor of insanely wealthy Asians.
This article was published on 08.16.18
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Shark weak
Think twice before dipping your toes into Turteltaub’s latest sea-faring escapade.
This article was published on 08.09.18
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Fallout buoy
It’s as polished, precision-tuned and effective a piece of filmmaking as you’re likely to see all year long.
This article was published on 07.26.18
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McCall it a day, already
What started out in the TV series—and to a lesser degree in the first movie—as a sort of modern-day “Have Gun, Will Travel” is reduced this time to a simple revenge fantasy.
This article was published on 07.19.18
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Separated at birth
An unbelievable true-life tale that’s insane, disturbing and irresistible enough to overwhelm any formal banality you’d normally find in a documentary.
This article was published on 07.12.18
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Rise and fall
Director Kevin Macdonald traces Whitney Houston’s career with compassion and sensitivity.
This article was published on 07.05.18
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Dinosaur act
I don’t mind if these movies are stupid, but they should never be so dull.
This article was published on 06.28.18
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