Loey Lockerby
Tomatometer-approved critic
Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets (2017)
47%
2.5/4
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“Besson creates wondrous creatures and settings, dropping viewers into a far-future adventure teeming with alien life. If only he'd left out the humans.” –
Kansas City Star
Jul 20, 2017
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Wish Upon (2017)
20%
1.5/4
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“Leonetti offers no suspense or surprises and can't get a decent performance out of anyone.” –
Kansas City Star
Jul 13, 2017
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Cars 3 (2017)
70%
3/4
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“By returning to its roots, the series rediscovers its sense of purpose - and its heart.” –
Kansas City Star
Jun 15, 2017
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The Lost City of Z (2016)
85%
2.5/4
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“For a film about risk and death, "The Lost City of Z" is remarkably safe.” –
Kansas City Star
Apr 20, 2017
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Live by Night (2016)
35%
2.5/4
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“Like "Mystic River" and "Gone Baby Gone," this is an adaptation of a Dennis Lehane novel, which means great atmosphere and way too many ridiculous plot twists. Like the author, Affleck doesn't know when to hold back.” –
Kansas City Star
Jan 12, 2017
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Hidden Figures (2016)
93%
3/4
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“"Hidden Figures" is more than just an inspirational history lesson. It does the vital service of bringing long-ignored figures out of hiding and making their case to the world.” –
Kansas City Star
Jan 5, 2017
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Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (2016)
74%
2.5/4
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“Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them does exactly what it needs to do, introducing new characters and setting up ongoing plot threads. It's certainly more nimble and entertaining than the first couple of Potter movies.” –
Kansas City Star
Nov 16, 2016
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Keeping Up With the Joneses (2016)
20%
2/4
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“Michael LeSieur's screenplay doesn't do anyone any favors, filled as it is with cliches that got old in the '90s, but Hamm can make any dialogue dryly funny. Maybe he should be the new James Bond.” –
Kansas City Star
Oct 21, 2016
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Queen of Katwe (2016)
94%
3/4
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“Chess isn't the most cinematic of pastimes, yet Nair finds ways to make each match as exciting as any soccer or basketball game.” –
Kansas City Star
Sep 29, 2016
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Bridget Jones's Baby (2016)
78%
3/4
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“Fifteen years after she first stumbled onto our movie screens, Bridget Jones hasn't changed too much. Thank goodness.” –
Kansas City Star
Sep 15, 2016
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Pete's Dragon (2016)
88%
2.5/4
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“The goofy, cartoonish elements are gone, as are the musical numbers. But no one can quite settle on what should replace them.” –
Kansas City Star
Aug 11, 2016
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Star Trek Beyond (2016)
86%
3/4
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“The actors had their roles down by the end of the first film, and it's a pleasure watching them play the familiar crew with just enough of a twist to fit the new timeline.” –
Kansas City Star
Jul 21, 2016
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Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates (2016)
38%
2/4
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“Most of its humor is as clumsy and generic as the title.” –
Kansas City Star
Jul 7, 2016
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The Conjuring 2 (2016)
80%
3/4
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“Its otherworldly threats are as gruesome and scary as they should be.” –
Kansas City Star
Jun 9, 2016
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Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising (2016)
65%
2.5/4
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“There is still plenty to enjoy in the antics of these multigenerational goofballs. The premise is already running out of steam, though, so it's probably time to move on.” –
Kansas City Star
May 19, 2016
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The Jungle Book (2016)
94%
2.5/4
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“Although its stumbles are odd and baffling, "The Jungle Book" approaches greatness often enough to be worthwhile.” –
Kansas City Star
Apr 14, 2016
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Midnight Special (2016)
83%
3/4
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“Midnight Special is odd enough to keep you guessing and exciting enough to keep you engaged. If it's confusing at times, that's all right. The uniquely gifted usually are.” –
Kansas City Star
Apr 7, 2016
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The Boss (2016)
21%
3/4
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“There's no question that "The Boss" is McCarthy's show, and her ability to be lovable while playing a foul-mouthed narcissist is a wonder to behold.” –
Kansas City Star
Apr 7, 2016
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The Divergent Series: Allegiant (2016)
11%
2/4
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“"Allegiant" may share a title with the last book in Veronica Roth's "Divergent" trilogy, but, unfortunately for all of us, it is not the final movie.” –
Kansas City Star
Mar 17, 2016
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Zootopia (2016)
98%
2.5/4
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“Disney's latest is clever and endearing, but it's the animated equivalent of a pro-diversity pep rally.” –
Kansas City Star
Mar 3, 2016
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Zoolander No. 2 (2016)
21%
2/4
EDIT
“These characters were worn out by the end of the first film - now, they're just exhausted. It's time to retire and let some fresh faces pose for the camera.” –
Kansas City Star
Feb 11, 2016
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Pride and Prejudice and Zombies (2016)
47%
2.5/4
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“"Pride and Prejudice and Zombies" is two good movies spliced together into one pretty decent one. Considering the gimmick that inspired it, that's more than anyone could have expected.” –
Kansas City Star
Feb 4, 2016
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The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 2 (2015)
70%
3/4
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“Wraps up the story in spectacular, deeply satisfying fashion.” –
Kansas City Star
Nov 19, 2015
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Shaun the Sheep Movie (2015)
99%
3/4
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“Shaun the Sheep Movie never quite reaches the heights of the Wallace & Gromit canon, but its joyous energy makes up for whatever the storyline lacks.” –
Kansas City Star
Aug 5, 2015
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Rich Hill (2014)
84%
3.5/4
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“Palermo and Tragos make it impossible to judge these kids or their parents. There is no glossing over of anyone's failings -- just a straightforward acknowledgment that this is how life has turned out. All that matters now is moving forward.” –
Kansas City Star
Aug 19, 2014
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