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Joey Morona

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Life and culture reporter at cleveland.com/The Plain Dealer

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Avatar: Fire and Ash (2025) 66% EDIT “No matter how well intentioned the effort, "Avatar: Fire and Ash" can’t change the reality that for all its cinematic bluster, the franchise has become overstuffed and exhausting, forcing you into submission until you’re… wait for it… blue in the face.” – Cleveland Plain Dealer Dec 16, 2025 Full Review Wicked: For Good (2025) 66% EDIT “Despite all its detours, "Wicked: For Good" ends up exactly where it needs to be. It might not defy gravity in quite the same way, but it still soars.” – Cleveland Plain Dealer Nov 19, 2025 Full Review Lost & Found in Cleveland (2024) EDIT “The film’s sincerity and sentimentality go a long way, giving it a warmth that feels like your favorite sweater. ” – Cleveland Plain Dealer Nov 4, 2025 Full Review TRON: Ares (2025) 53% EDIT “The tone can be all over the map — from neon-drenched sci-fi parable to winking camp. But when it focuses on spectacle, it hums. ” – Cleveland Plain Dealer Oct 8, 2025 Full Review Eenie Meanie (2025) 43% EDIT “Too often, Eenie Meanie's pulpy, B-movie flourishes feel performative, as if the movie is trying to convince itself that it’s edgier than it actually is.” – Cleveland Plain Dealer Aug 22, 2025 Full Review Freakier Friday (2025) 73% EDIT “An unabashedly sweet sequel that earns the laughs and the lump in your throat — and might even... wait for it... help you make good choices.” – Cleveland Plain Dealer Aug 6, 2025 Full Review The Naked Gun (2025) 87% EDIT “In a time when “The Bear” and “Happy Gilmore 2″ are sold as comedies, “The Naked Gun” actually delivers what it’s supposed to: laughs.” – Cleveland Plain Dealer Jul 30, 2025 Full Review The Fantastic Four: First Steps (2025) 86% EDIT “A refreshingly intimate tale of parenthood, sacrifice and legacy — all wrapped in the world-ending stakes of a classic Marvel showdown. ” – Cleveland Plain Dealer Jul 24, 2025 Full Review Superman (2025) 83% EDIT “Rooted in the spirit of a hero dreamed up by a pair of Clevelanders nearly a century ago, Superman reintroduces the Man of Steel for a new generation. And with Gunn leading the way, things in the DCU are... wait for it… looking up. ” – Cleveland Plain Dealer Jul 8, 2025 Full Review F1 The Movie (2025) 82% EDIT “Doesn’t matter if you don’t know Lewis Hamilton from Alexander Hamilton. 'F1' delivers edge-of-your-seat action and genuine emotion that works for newcomers and super fans alike.” – Cleveland Plain Dealer Jun 24, 2025 Full Review How to Train Your Dragon (2025) 77% EDIT “How to Train Your Dragon is a reminder that art and commerce can, on occasion, breathe the same fire.” – Cleveland Plain Dealer Jun 10, 2025 Full Review Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning (2025) 80% EDIT “At this point, you may start to wonder if the over-the-top set pieces serve the story, or fulfill Cruise’s desire to play stuntman fantasy camp. Probably a little of both.” – Cleveland Plain Dealer May 22, 2025 Full Review The Electric State (2025) 14% EDIT “If "The Electric State" is a misfire (it is), at least it's an interesting one.” – Cleveland Plain Dealer Mar 11, 2025 Full Review Captain America: Brave New World (2025) 46% EDIT “'Captain America: Brave New World' is like a Mad Libs where all the answers are wrong.” – Cleveland Plain Dealer Feb 12, 2025 Full Review Mufasa: The Lion King (2024) 56% EDIT “Nobody, except perhaps Disney shareholders, asked for this prequel. Still, director Barry Jenkins has crafted something unexpectedly meaningful: a film that earns its place in... wait for it... the Circle of Life.” – Cleveland Plain Dealer Dec 17, 2024 Full Review Wicked (2024) 88% EDIT “If you can come to terms with the fact that it's an incomplete story, the joy of experiencing this grand cinematic spectacle is... wait for it... unlimited.” – Cleveland Plain Dealer Nov 19, 2024 Full Review Gladiator II (2024) 70% EDIT “In such a spectacle, corny dialogue, campy performances, ridiculous scenarios and liberties with historical fact aren’t bugs, they’re features. ” – Cleveland Plain Dealer Nov 18, 2024 Full Review Here (2024) 36% EDIT “High-concept, yet relatable; manipulative and deeply moving, "Here" will drive you mad and bring you to tears. ” – Cleveland Plain Dealer Oct 30, 2024 Full Review Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (2024) 75% EDIT “The "long-awaited" sequel to "Beetlejuice" is nothing more than a series of forced memory pops designed to conjure up feelings of nostalgia. But what happens when you realize the original may not have been as good as you remember? ” – Cleveland Plain Dealer Sep 4, 2024 Full Review Alien: Romulus (2024) 80% EDIT “The scariest Alien movie in decades: a chaotic, no-holds-barred ride that won’t make you smarter but might keep you up at night.” – Cleveland Plain Dealer Aug 14, 2024 Full Review Deadpool & Wolverine (2024) 78% EDIT “Deadpool & Wolverine is an absolute blast: an action-packed, hilarious, heartfelt and inventive love letter to Marvel fans 25+ years in the making. ” – Cleveland Plain Dealer Jul 23, 2024 Full Review Twisters (2024) 75% EDIT “'Twisters' generally goes down smoothly thanks in large part to Glen Powell, the reigning 'Rizz King of Hollywood.'” – Cleveland Plain Dealer Jul 17, 2024 Full Review Inside Out 2 (2024) 91% EDIT “Though not as personal or interesting as Turning Red, Pixar's latest is still a smart, entertaining and engaging coming-of-age story. ” – Cleveland Plain Dealer Jun 12, 2024 Full Review Challengers (2024) 88% EDIT “Subversive, provocative and playful, Challengers is ultimately undermined by a bonkers ending.” – Cleveland Plain Dealer Apr 24, 2024 Full Review Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire (2024) 42% EDIT “'Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire' is dragged down by its obsession with the past. If the franchise is to continue, its caretakers could learn something from another 'Frozen' and let it go.” – Cleveland Plain Dealer Mar 20, 2024 Full Review
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