Fico Cangiano
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Tetris (2023) |
A fast-paced, wildly entertaining film. It's The Social Network meets Bride of Spies. An insane globe-trotting ride through copyright lega ping pong, corruption, politics and the Cold War. [Full review in Spanish] - CineXpress
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| Posted Mar 31, 2023
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Murder Mystery 2 (2023) |
Better than the original. Jennifer Aniston and Adam Sandler continue to be the main reason to watch these films. Their chemistry and charming banter complement a more action-oriented story this time around. [Full review in Spanish] - CineXpress
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| Posted Mar 31, 2023
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Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves (2023) |
A great times at the movies. An awesome, quippy fantasy romp that goes surprisingly hard on action, magic, heart and laughs. Definitely a win for the genre. [Full review in Spanish] - CineXpress
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| Posted Mar 27, 2023
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John Wick: Chapter 4 (2023) |
The best of the series. Just when you think Keane Reeves and company can't surpass what they've already done, they go right ahead and do it. [Full review in Spanish] - CineXpress
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| Posted Mar 26, 2023
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Shazam! Fury of the Gods (2023) |
A bland, generic sequel, that’s missing the charm and sense of wonder of the original. Bigger & louder, yet messy & unmemorable. [Full review in Spanish] - CineXpress
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| Posted Mar 17, 2023
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Scream VI (2023) |
The franchise's best since the original. The NYC setting & atmosphere does wonders for the story, while Melissa Barrera & Jenna Ortega continue to kick ass. Fans will appreciate Ghostface's more aggressive & violent ways. [Full review in Spanish] - CineXpress
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| Posted Mar 09, 2023
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Creed III (2023) |
A great directorial debut by Michael B. Jordan, with an amazing/fierce turn by Jonathan Majors - one of the best opponents in the franchise's history. Great intense story for Adonis, with some elements of past Rocky films. [Full review in Spanish] - CineXpress
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| Posted Mar 09, 2023
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The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003) |
A glorious and satisfactory close to one of the best film trilogies of all time. Peter Jackson's third entry is his biggest in scope, and also his most emotional. For Frodo! [Full review in Spanish] - CineXpress Podcast
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| Posted Mar 04, 2023
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At Midnight (2023) |
A sweet, charming and sexy rom-com (with 90s vibes), led by solid performances and chemistry between Diego Boneta and Monica Barbaro. [Full review in Spanish] - CineXpress
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| Posted Feb 20, 2023
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Magic Mike's Last Dance (2023) |
An underwhelming story and lack of chemistry between the leads results in a disappointing finale for the trilogy. [Full review in Spanish] - CineXpress
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| Posted Feb 20, 2023
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80 for Brady (2023) |
A funny, super charming ride with four amazing talented women. A feel-good sports comedy that you won't be able to resist. [Full review in Spanish] - CineXpress
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| Posted Feb 20, 2023
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Rain Man (1988) |
Hoffman delivers a top-notch performance, while Cruise is right there behind him, in this emotional, delightful, road-trip that explores human connection and the power of empathy. [Full review in Spanish] - CineXpress Podcast
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| Posted Feb 19, 2023
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Seven Samurai (1954) |
Kurosawa's epic adventure masterpiece, is one of the best films ever made. [Full review in Spanish] - CineXpress Podcast
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| Posted Feb 19, 2023
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Jeanne Dielman, 23 Quai du Commerce, 1080 Bruxelles (1975) |
Without a doubt, an important achievement in cinema storytelling, that will reward patient audiences and most likely drive away the rest. [Full review in Spanish] - CineXpress Podcast
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| Posted Feb 19, 2023
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Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania (2023) |
The best entry of the trilogy. Higher stakes, dangers and repercussions within the trippy Quantum Realm and for the rest of the MCU. Jonathan Majors is fantastic as Kang, the next big villain for Marvel. [Full review in Spanish] - CineXpress
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| Posted Feb 14, 2023
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Knock at the Cabin (2023) |
It finds M. Night Shyamalan in fine form delivering a tightly focused, intimate thriller that plays with the audience's beliefs and expectations from start to end. It includes Dave Bautista's best performance to date. [Full review in Spanish] - CineXpress
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| Posted Feb 03, 2023
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Al Revés (2023) |
A breezy, fun romantic comedy that plays perfectly to Angelique Burgo's strengths. [Full review in Spanish] - CineXpress
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| Posted Feb 03, 2023
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Shotgun Wedding (2023) |
Rushed, unfunny and predictable, Shotgun Wedding results in a complete "action rom-com" disappointment. [Full review in Spanish] - CineXpress
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| Posted Feb 02, 2023
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You People (2023) |
A disappointing comedy that never fully commits to its own potential. Should've been funnier and memorable, when having proven comedians like Eddie Murphy, Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Jonah Hill at your disposal. (Full review in Spanish) - CineXpress
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| Posted Feb 02, 2023
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Missing (2023) |
Tense, twisty and clever, Missing is an entertaining, solid follow-up to 2018's Searching. [Full review in Spanish] - CineXpress
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| Posted Jan 20, 2023
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Los Mecánicos (2023) |
Osvaldo Friger shines in this wacky, good-hearted comedy that offers laughs and romance, while shining a light on the racing world in Puerto Rico. [Full review in Spanish] - CineXpress
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| Posted Jan 20, 2023
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Plane (2023) |
Gerard Butler's latest action thriller is simple and silly, yet entertaining and pretty cool throwback to 90's action films. [Full review in Spanish] - CineXpress
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| Posted Jan 15, 2023
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A Man Called Otto (2022) |
Wonderful performances by Tom Hanks and Mariana Treviño keep the film from succumbing into saccharine territory. [Full review in Spanish] - CineXpress
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| Posted Jan 15, 2023
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The Passion of Joan of Arc (1928) |
Carl Theodore Dreyer's seminal film stands the test of time for its exploration of universal and historical themes, and groundbreaking filmmaking work. [Full review in Spanish] - CineXpress Podcast
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| Posted Jan 09, 2023
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The Darjeeling Limited (2007) |
Far from Anderson's best work, The Darjeeling Limited offers enough dysfunctional family antics and care-free adventure to keep things interesting. [Full review in Spanish] - CineXpress Podcast
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| Posted Jan 09, 2023
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Get Out (2017) |
One of the most original and refreshing films to hit the cinema in years. Jordan Peele's feature debut works as a smart dark comedy, satire and psychological thriller, touching on very relevant issues today. [Full review in Spanish] - CineXpress Podcast
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| Posted Jan 08, 2023
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Avatar (2009) |
A groundbreaking technical achievement in filmmaking. The impressive visual effects and amazing world building more than make up for one of Cameron's weaker stories. [Full review in Spanish] - CineXpress Podcast
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| Posted Jan 08, 2023
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The Abyss (1989) |
Blew my mind way back when it came out, and it blew it again in my recent revisit. James Cameron had already left his mark in water-related films, even before Titanic and Avatar. [Full review in Spanish] - CineXpress Podcast
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| Posted Jan 08, 2023
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Empire of Light (2022) |
An okay, tender tribute to the magic of cinema, that’s beautiful to look at and listen to. That said, the exploration of mental health and racism is quite muddled and thin, leaving the film far from Sam Mendes’ best work. [Full review in Spanish] - CineXpress
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| Posted Jan 08, 2023
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Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody (2022) |
Results in a rather generic and light musical biopic, that's also too long. Relying on a trite script, the film does not do justice to the figure of Whitney Houston, beyond her hits and performances. [Full review in Spanish] - CineXpress
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| Posted Jan 08, 2023
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Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (2022) |
One of the best animated films of the year. Better than the original, and one of the better entries in the Shrek Universe. [Full review in Spanish] - CineXpress
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| Posted Dec 22, 2022
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The Whale (2022) |
Brendan Fraser is fantastic, and does what he can with a thin/double-edged script/story. By far, one of Darren Aronofsky's weakest outings. [Full review in Spanish] - CineXpress
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| Posted Dec 22, 2022
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Babylon (2022) |
One helluva cinema high! Costumes, characters, music, movie-making - all in excess & pleasure. Entertainingly messy, about the wonder & ugly of Hollywood. [Full review in Spanish] - CineXpress
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| Posted Dec 21, 2022
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Avatar: The Way of Water (2022) |
James Cameron has done it again! A staggering audiovisual spectacle and technical achievement that leaves its mark as a memorable cinematic experience. It outdoes the original in every way, including story and heart. [Full review in Spanish] - CineXpress
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| Posted Dec 13, 2022
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The Fabelmans (2022) |
Steven Spielberg's partial biopic is a warm, sweet coming-of-age story that navigates dreams, family, struggles and the power of movies. An elegant and lovely tribute to cinema and his family. [Full review in Spanish] - CineXpress
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| Posted Nov 21, 2022
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Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery (2022) |
One of the most entertaining and pleasing films of the year. Rian Johnson's newest whodunit entry delivers in every filmmaking department. It's funny, ambitious, timely and so much fun. Somehow even better than the original. [Full review in Spanish] - CineXpress
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| Posted Nov 21, 2022
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Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio (2022) |
Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio is movie magic for the soul. A masterful, dark retelling of the classic tale, brimming with passion and love. Del Toro is at the top of his game, delivering amazing craftsmanship and unique vision. {Full review in Spanish] - CineXpress
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| Posted Nov 21, 2022
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Disenchanted (2022) |
Not even Amy Adam's lovely return can save this disappointing sequel. Mostly devoid of the original's magic and charm. [Full review in Spanish] - CineXpress
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| Posted Nov 21, 2022
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The Menu (2022) |
Ralph Fiennes delivers one of the most memorable characters of the year in this solid culinary dark comedy. [Full review in Spanish] - CineXpress
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| Posted Nov 21, 2022
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Tár (2022) |
Intelligent, intense and demanding, Tár is a finely crafted piece of work. Includes (probably) Cate Blanchett's best performance to date. [Full review in Spanish] - CineXpress
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| Posted Nov 21, 2022
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Spirited (2022) |
A charming, heartfelt & witty modern take on the holiday classic with some cool twists & turns. Ryan Reynolds and Will Ferrell, both singing & dancing here, are great. In my book, a new Christmas classic. [Full review in Spanish] - CineXpress
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| Posted Nov 21, 2022
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Enola Holmes 2 (2022) |
This sequel outshines its predecessor in almost every department. From more interaction with Henry Cavill's Sherlock, to a more interesting and moving story, this installment strengthens the popular franchise for Netflix. [Full review in Spanish] - CineXpress
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| Posted Nov 21, 2022
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Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022) |
Fantastic! Coogler delivers a soulful, wondrous sequel that packs an emotional punch and effectively explores relevant world themes. A beautiful tribute to Boseman's legacy, and the best offering from MCU's phase four. (Full review in Spanish) - CineXpress
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| Posted Nov 08, 2022
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The Good Nurse (2022) |
Jessica Chastain and Eddie Redmayne deliver fine performances in this solid, slow-burn criminal drama, based on true events. [Full review in Spanish] - CineXpress
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| Posted Oct 29, 2022
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The Banshees of Inisherin (2022) |
A superb dark comedy that wickedly explores friendship, legacy and the duality of kindness. The McDonagh, Farrell and Gleeson trio strikes gold again. [Full review in Spanish] - CineXpress
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| Posted Oct 22, 2022
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Black Adam (2022) |
Fast-paced, full of non-stop action, sweet visuals and cool mythology, Black Adam results in a blast! Dwayne Johnson's badass antihero packs enough punches to shake things up in the DCEU and satisfy fans. [Full review in Spanish] - CineXpress
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| Posted Oct 21, 2022
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Werewolf by Night (2022) |
Ends up being a tasty MCU Halloween treat. Michael Giacchino's solid tribute to classic black & white monster features, is fun, stylish and surprisingly violent. [Full review in Spanish] - CineXpress
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| Posted Oct 07, 2022
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Hellraiser (2022) |
By far the best entry of the horror franchise since the original 1987 film. Fans will have a blast with the visual effects, nasty makeup and costumes, and Jamie Clayton's Pinhead. [Full review in Spanish] - CineXpress
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| Posted Oct 07, 2022
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Amsterdam (2022) |
David O. Russell's latest film is notably far from his best work, yet manages to be mostly enjoyable thanks to its incredible cast, high production value and quirky tone. [Full review in Spanish] - CineXpress
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| Posted Oct 07, 2022
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Hocus Pocus 2 (2022) |
The original trio of loony witches (Midler, Jessica Parker and Najimy) doesn't miss a beat in this nostalgic sequel that manages to be campy fun for the whole family. [Full review in Spanish] - CineXpress
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| Posted Oct 01, 2022
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