Jeffrey Lyles
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The Dutchman (2025)
57%
7/10
EDIT
“Bringing more subtlety and nuance to the issues of race throughout the film would have helped give The Dutchman a stronger final act, but this is still a ride worth taking.” –
Lyles' Movie Files
Jan 26, 2026
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Mercy (2026)
24%
9.5/10
EDIT
“Mercy is a fun AI thriller that doesn't advocate or condemn the use of the technology but tackles the topic in a dynamic race against the clock fashion that should entertain audiences willing to give the concept a shot. ” –
Lyles' Movie Files
Jan 23, 2026
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People We Meet on Vacation (2026)
75%
9.5/10
EDIT
“A thoroughly enjoyable rom com that proves the genre might not thrive in theaters but can still produce must-see films that will make viewers laugh, cry, smile and cheer on a couple having that dramatic final kiss as the credits roll.” –
Lyles' Movie Files
Jan 21, 2026
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The Rip (2026)
80%
9.5/10
EDIT
“The year is barely a few weeks old, but The Rip will likely stay a favorite as it delivers on all fronts to make for a very satisfying cop drama.” –
Lyles' Movie Files
Jan 17, 2026
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The Mannequin (2025)
56%
3/10
EDIT
“With some significant tweaks to the script, the film could have been so much stronger, but as is, The Mannequin feels like a very hollow horror experience.” –
Lyles' Movie Files
Jan 11, 2026
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The Kiss of a Vampire (2025)
4/10
EDIT
“It’s almost like director/screenwriter Richard Douglas Jensen was aiming at creating a modern campy horror classic and doesn’t care how goofy the film is so long as it’s fun for viewers willing to give it a shot. ” –
Lyles' Movie Files
Dec 29, 2025
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The Great Flood (2025)
56%
8/10
EDIT
“Likely going to prove a divisive film. Some viewers are going to love the fact that the film isn’t exactly what’s teased in the trailer while others will bemoan the twist and drastic tonal shift. ” –
Lyles' Movie Files
Dec 27, 2025
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Marty Supreme (2025)
93%
8/10
EDIT
“While it makes for a mostly engaging film, the final act speeds through a woefully unwarranted and unearned redemption that invites far too many questions than Marty Supreme is positioned to answer.” –
Lyles' Movie Files
Dec 25, 2025
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A Make or Break Holiday (2025)
8/10
EDIT
“King and Roderick have such a believable chemistry that the script doesn’t have to resort to goofy shenanigans. They make it seem like Liv and Daniel really should be together.” –
Lyles' Movie Files
Dec 22, 2025
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David (2025)
76%
8.5/10
EDIT
“Despite some gentle liberties taken with the source material and a borderline lengthy run time, David is a very enjoyable animated outing that actually should satisfy the entire family.” –
Lyles' Movie Files
Dec 20, 2025
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Deck the Hallways (2025)
7/10
EDIT
“Deck the Hallways is an enjoyable Christmas movie that skillfully avoids feeling like the (Christmas) cookie cutter holiday romance film.” –
Lyles' Movie Files
Dec 16, 2025
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Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery (2025)
92%
9/10
EDIT
“This was another sharp installment in the Knives Out saga and with Johnson still delivering quality efforts like Wake Up Dead Man, there’s no reason that this should be the last entry in the series.” –
Lyles' Movie Files
Dec 13, 2025
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My Secret Santa (2025)
73%
6/10
EDIT
“The film is at its best when the focus is on their road to romance, which makes My Secret Santa seem like the one Christmas movie this year that would have benefitted from being less unique and creative.” –
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Dec 11, 2025
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Zootopia 2 (2025)
91%
9/10
EDIT
“A confident sequel that shows a fox and a rabbit don’t need to learn any new tricks when the formula works this well.” –
Lyles' Movie Files
Dec 8, 2025
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One Battle After Another (2025)
94%
7.5/10
EDIT
“One Battle After Another offers plenty of greatness on display, but a lack of key character development and an extended run time hold it back.” –
Lyles' Movie Files
Dec 5, 2025
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Jingle Bell Heist (2025)
75%
6.5/10
EDIT
“Jingle Bell Heist doesn’t need a lot of pomp and circumstances. It’s an enjoyable enough film for viewers seeking something different from the norm with their Christmas movies.” –
Lyles' Movie Files
Dec 4, 2025
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F1 The Movie (2025)
82%
9/10
EDIT
“Easily the best sports film of the year and firmly establishes Joseph Kosinski is one of the most consistent and skilled filmmakers of his generation.” –
Lyles' Movie Files
Dec 2, 2025
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After the Hunt (2025)
37%
3/10
EDIT
“A well-acted laborious pretentious extended game of "he said, she said" that doesn’t feel nearly as monumental as its filmmakers intend. ” –
Lyles' Movie Files
Dec 1, 2025
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Materialists (2025)
77%
5/10
EDIT
“The opposite of a feel-good, rom com or romantic drama. Right from the start, the film signals true love is an illusion and is more of a business transaction. Materialists is seriously deficient in heart or charm.” –
Lyles' Movie Files
Nov 30, 2025
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KPop Demon Hunters (2025)
92%
10/10
EDIT
“Few films this year have been so complete in telling its story with fully developed characters, fresh action sequences, a positive uplifting message and ridiculously catchy songs making for easily one of the best films of 2025.” –
Lyles' Movie Files
Nov 29, 2025
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Exterritorial (2025)
80%
8/10
EDIT
“Exterritorial might not hold up to a prolonged logic check, but its action scenes more than make up for any questionable plot holes.” –
Lyles' Movie Files
Nov 28, 2025
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Champagne Problems (2025)
72%
9/10
EDIT
“Champagne Problems goes down smooth thanks to its entertaining cast, strong script and its dazzling presentation.” –
Lyles' Movie Files
Nov 25, 2025
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A Savage Art: The Life & Cartoons of Pat Oliphant (2025)
83%
8.5/10
EDIT
“The timing of the documentary is ironic as free speech continues to be threatened or cancelled if it goes against the easily offended in power.” –
Lyles' Movie Files
Nov 23, 2025
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Good Fortune (2025)
78%
7.5/10
EDIT
“When the comedy is on point, Good Fortune is divine. It just needed a bit more emphasis on laughs instead of lessons to be heavenly. ” –
Lyles' Movie Files
Nov 22, 2025
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Playdate (2025)
23%
2/10
EDIT
“Ironically, the post credit gag reels show James and Ritchson having better chemistry just spontaneously playing off each other than most of the actual scripted segments. Maybe Playdate would have been better without a script?” –
Lyles' Movie Files
Nov 22, 2025
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