
Mike Reyes
Movies reviews only
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Gran Turismo: Based on a True Story (2023) |
While never straying from the story of Jann and his driving ambitions, the filmmakers find a way to also pay fitting tribute to the Playstation game series that made it all possible. - CinemaBlend
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| Posted Aug 09, 2023
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Oppenheimer (2023) |
A studious examination of history, shown via a reverent lens of Hollywood spectacle, Oppenheimer is a chilling biopic that could be Christopher Nolan’s best picture yet. - CinemaBlend
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| Posted Aug 03, 2023
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Tetris (2023) |
Tetris is a well-played game of historical fact and amusing fictional touches. - CinemaBlend
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| Posted Apr 04, 2023
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Renfield (2023) |
[T]he acting dance that Cage and Nicholas Hoult do on screen provides a strong core that allows Renfield to take all of the swings audiences could want. - CinemaBlend
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| Posted Apr 04, 2023
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Operation Fortune: Ruse de guerre (2023) |
Operation Fortune is a rich spy caper that cashes in every chip it has with such glee that it’s only further evidence as to why Ritchie should continue to play the spy game on a regular basis. - CinemaBlend
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| Posted Mar 01, 2023
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Cocaine Bear (2023) |
Cinemas need and deserve movies that are pure and uncut bundles of nasty fun like Cocaine Bear. - CinemaBlend
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| Posted Feb 23, 2023
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Magic Mike's Last Dance (2023) |
Big swings are taken throughout [Magic Mike's Last Dance], but they are in line with the spirit of the character that brought us to the party. - CinemaBlend
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| Posted Feb 09, 2023
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80 for Brady (2023) |
The only play that this movie knows how to run is playing it safe, and that deserves quite the penalty when working with such potential. - CinemaBlend
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| Posted Feb 09, 2023
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Disenchanted (2022) |
There’s love for the characters, and the Disney legacy felt from start to finish. - CinemaBlend
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| Posted Nov 18, 2022
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Halloween Ends (2022) |
If I had gotten the movie I’d expected walking into this screening, I don’t think I would have liked it as much as I did. - CinemaBlend
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| Posted Oct 13, 2022
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Clerks III (2022) |
By time Clerks III ends, fans of the series are going to be stunned while wanting to enjoy the entire trilogy again for the first time. - CinemaBlend
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| Posted Sep 29, 2022
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Everybody's Talking About Jamie (2021) |
While it may not dive too deep into its subject matter, Everybody’s Talking About Jamie still explores issues of identity and acceptance in an entertaining and heartfelt way. - CinemaBlend
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| Posted Jun 28, 2022
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Memory (2022) |
It's not a pulse pounding, thrill-a-minute adventure, but Martin Campbell's film uses moments like those to enhance the slower, more methodical story at play. - CinemaBlend
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| Posted Apr 27, 2022
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Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore (2022) |
Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore enhances the past, twists and all, and adds new wrinkles to the fabric of this in-process universe. - CinemaBlend
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| Posted Apr 05, 2022
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Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (2022) |
Sonic the Hedgehog was just the beginning, and anyone who had a fun time with the previous outing shouldnt hesitate to press start on this new quest. - CinemaBlend
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| Posted Mar 29, 2022
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The Outfit (2022) |
A good old fashioned mole hunt with compelling figures that dare you to pick a side, this is an absolute knockout to behold. - CinemaBlend
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| Posted Mar 16, 2022
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X (2022) |
The joy of X comes from the unexpected, which fits so wonderfully into the stuff youd definitely expect from the sexy tin this film is packaged in. - CinemaBlend
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| Posted Mar 16, 2022
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Moonfall (2022) |
Moonfall still has quite a bit of fun to offer those who want to just jump into a familiar tale of destruction and resilience. - CinemaBlend
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| Posted Feb 03, 2022
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Nightmare Alley (2021) |
Weaving his legendary magic as a storyteller, del Toro doesn't deliver a missed opportunity, but instead seizes the moment in deliciously dark victory. - CinemaBlend
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| Posted Dec 02, 2021
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Finch (2021) |
While it doesn't shy away from darkness, tragedy, and heartbreak, Finch is still a hopeful film that wants its audience to believe in a better tomorrow. - CinemaBlend
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| Posted Nov 03, 2021
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Army of Thieves (2021) |
Playing more like The Italian Job than Day of the Dead, Army of Thieves gives us more of Matthias Schweigöfer's fan-favorite character, but in a new and exciting genre playground. - CinemaBlend
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| Posted Oct 26, 2021
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No Time to Die (2021) |
Put your fears to rest, because Daniel Craig and Cary Joji Fukunaga make their shot count... - CinemaBlend
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| Posted Sep 28, 2021
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Old (2021) |
While the film does start off a little uneven, it flies fast and fierce once the plot kicks in, turning into a fun and frightening thrill ride. - CinemaBlend
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| Posted Aug 20, 2021
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Reminiscence (2021) |
Action, romance, and corruption mix together in a blend that allows Reminiscence to wow as an original movie that indulges in the comforts of a very familiar sort of story. - CinemaBlend
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| Posted Aug 20, 2021
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Free Guy (2021) |
Punchlines and emotional beats coexist in this universe, and Ryan Reynolds is clearly having fun playing the optimistic and naïve Guy - CinemaBlend
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| Posted Aug 05, 2021
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Fear Street Part One: 1994 (2021) |
Promising "the movie event of the summer," Fear Street Part 1: 1994 is a strong opener that shows the odds are in the favor of that claim being proven absolutely accurate. - CinemaBlend
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| Posted Jun 30, 2021
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Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway (2021) |
[D]elivers the same level of adventure and commentary that those who enjoyed James Corden's first outing will expect. - CinemaBlend
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| Posted Jun 11, 2021
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In the Heights (2021) |
[I]t's an absolute joy to say that director Jon M. Chu's magic touch has made the musical one of the year's best films. - CinemaBlend
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| Posted May 21, 2021
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Songbird (2020) |
The blunt delivery of its message avoids being crass, but it also skips over being interesting. - CinemaBlend
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| Posted Dec 11, 2020
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The Christmas Chronicles 2 (2020) |
Chris Columbus and his talented cast of actors have put together something really heartfelt, and it deserves to continue as a Christmas tradition for years to come. - CinemaBlend
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| Posted Nov 19, 2020
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Let Him Go (2020) |
[O]ne of the standout films of 2020. - CinemaBlend
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| Posted Nov 05, 2020
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Love and Monsters (2020) |
Love and Monsters is one of the best surprises of 2020, as it delivers a unique and exciting world and cares about its characters and beasts equally. - CinemaBlend
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| Posted Oct 14, 2020
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Honest Thief (2020) |
[I]t looks like even Neeson is exhausted performing in the shadow of Frank Mills' destructive legacy. - CinemaBlend
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| Posted Oct 14, 2020
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The Devil All the Time (2020) |
The Devil All The Time slips through the cracks and into the lukewarm waters of mediocrity. - CinemaBlend
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| Posted Sep 16, 2020
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Greed (2019) |
Even if you happen to disagree with its extremely relevant core message, you have to admit that Greed is an ambitious skewering of the ills of modern society that doesn't forget to tell the very real story it's sending up. - CinemaBlend
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| Posted Mar 06, 2020
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Burden (2018) |
While the drama doesn't always work in Andrew Heckler's narrative, the cast of the film helps to move the story to a certain extent. - CinemaBlend
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| Posted Mar 06, 2020
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The Way Back (2020) |
Some of the tropes you'd expect to see play out in either a story of personal redemption or sporting triumph are missing, and in their place are well earned events that better serve... a familiar narrative. - CinemaBlend
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| Posted Mar 06, 2020
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The Burnt Orange Heresy (2019) |
An adult thriller that skimps on the details, but still piles on enough flash to entertain in its relatively brief run, The Burnt Orange Heresy is more of a pleasing distraction than a deep and meaningful work of art. - CinemaBlend
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| Posted Mar 06, 2020
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Sonic the Hedgehog (2020) |
[P]retty much any time Carrey's on screen he inspires huge bouts of laughter with his trademark brand of schtick and shenanigans. - CinemaBlend
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| Posted Feb 13, 2020
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Come to Daddy (2019) |
Should you be ready for a quick and twisty thriller that isn't afraid to make you laugh with an occasional moment of gross content and bodily harm, then Come To Daddy. - CinemaBlend
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| Posted Feb 12, 2020
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The Rhythm Section (2020) |
The Rhythm Section is Blake Lively's movie, and she owns every frame of it. - CinemaBlend
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| Posted Jan 29, 2020
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The Gentlemen (2020) |
Once the film finds its groove, it doesn't take long for Guy Ritchie's charm to sink in, as The Gentlemen finds its rhythm and proceeds to conduct its own symphony of action, comedy, and choice swearing. - CinemaBlend
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| Posted Jan 24, 2020
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Like a Boss (2020) |
This is a movie built around hashtags, rather than plot points, and it's just as disposable. - CinemaBlend
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| Posted Jan 09, 2020
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Spies in Disguise (2019) |
With fast-paced action, light and witty comedy, and some weighty drama added into the recipe, Spies In Disguise is a high flying cocktail of family friendly fun. - CinemaBlend
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| Posted Jan 07, 2020
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Toy Story 4 (2019) |
Not only is Toy Story 4 is the sequel I never knew I needed, it's quite possibly, the best Toy Story to ever be told. - CinemaBlend
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| Posted Dec 10, 2019
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In Fabric (2018) |
Peter Strickland's vision of offbeat horror in the modern age makes for not only a movie that needs to be seen, but an experience that needs to be enjoyed with a crowd. - CinemaBlend
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| Posted Dec 05, 2019
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Dark Waters (2019) |
The most important factor that separates Dark Waters from other true stories involving legal procedure, is that it doesn't forget to tell the very human story that inspired it in the first place. - CinemaBlend
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| Posted Nov 14, 2019
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Playing With Fire (2019) |
[A] standard formula is met with the expert timing and performances of the entire cast - CinemaBlend
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| Posted Nov 07, 2019
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Harriet (2019) |
[W]ith the stylistic flourishes and over-dramatized moments that are typical of a more routine cinematic experiences, the film weighs itself down to an unfortunate degree that hampers pieces of the entire movie. - CinemaBlend
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| Posted Oct 29, 2019
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Abominable (2019) |
Kids may sit with rapt attention watching the adventure unfold before their eyes in beautifully colored detail, but adults will see the deep flaws that separate this story from greatness. - CinemaBlend
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| Posted Oct 25, 2019
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