3.5/5
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Cassandro
(2023)
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Fico Cangiano
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A solid, entertaining drama biopic, that's elevated from beginning to end by Gael García Bernal's subtle, moving performance. Includes a wonderful score by brazilian composer Marcelo Zarvos. [Full review in Spanish]
Posted Sep 12, 2023
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2.5/5
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A Haunting in Venice
(2023)
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Fico Cangiano
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Kenneth Branagh continues to shine as the iconic detective, but this newest entry is the weakest and least interesting so far. [Full review in Spanish]
Posted Sep 12, 2023
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3/5
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The Equalizer 3
(2023)
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Fico Cangiano
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The best entry in the trilogy. Denzel Washington is once again great, in what becomes a satisfying close to Antoine Fuqua's vigilante action series. [Full review in Spanish]
Posted Aug 31, 2023
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4/5
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The Fishbowl
(2023)
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Fico Cangiano
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One of Puerto Rico's finest offerings in recent years. Led by Isel Rodríguez's wonderful subtle performance, the compelling, somber drama touches on death, conviction, pain & family. An impressive directorial debut by Glorimar Marrero Sánchez.
Posted Aug 24, 2023
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3/5
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Gran Turismo: Based on a True Story
(2023)
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Fico Cangiano
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The film is entertaining, and gets the job done. The "gamer into professional racer" premise holds thanks to David Harbour's excellent performance. By far, Neill Blomkamp's best offering since District 9. [Full review in Spanish]
Posted Aug 24, 2023
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3/5
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Blue Beetle
(2023)
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Fico Cangiano
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A great time at the movies. A fantastic introduction to Jaime Reyes, and a love letter to the Latino culture - focusing on family as its foundation. A win for longtime fans of the superhero, and for the future of the new DCU. [Full review in Spanish]
Posted Aug 16, 2023
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2/5
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Heart of Stone
(2023)
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Fico Cangiano
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A spy action thriller that lacks thrills, and any real sense of fun or charm. A bland, unmemorable "franchise starter" wannabe. [Full review in Spanish]
Posted Aug 11, 2023
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3.5/5
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem
(2023)
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Fico Cangiano
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Mutant Mayhem is the best Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles film ever. This new refreshing, modern take manages to capture the very essence of the fun, lovable characters and their wacky world. A total delight. Cowabunga! [Full review in Spanish]
Posted Jul 30, 2023
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2/5
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Haunted Mansion
(2023)
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Fico Cangiano
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A hollow, by-the-numbers, family flick that doesn't deliver on laughs, nor scares. [Full review in Spanish]
Posted Jul 27, 2023
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5/5
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Oppenheimer
(2023)
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Fico Cangiano
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Christopher Nolan's crowning achievement. One of the best films I've ever seen on the big screen. At three hours, it does so much and at such an impeccable level, that it results in one of the most immersive, epic biopics ever. [Full review in Spanish]
Posted Jul 22, 2023
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4/5
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Barbie
(2023)
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Fico Cangiano
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The funniest film of the year! Its also very clever in the way it celebrates & critiques the whole idea & concept of Barbie. Such a wonderful satire, led by a heartfelt performance by Margot Robbie and a hilarious Ryan Gosling. [Full review in Spanish]
Posted Jul 19, 2023
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4/5
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Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning, Part One
(2023)
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Fico Cangiano
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Another banger! Tom Cruise and company keep upping the ante with exciting/tense action, great performances and well-crafted, timely storytelling. Its everything you want and need from a summer blockbuster popcorn movie. [Full review in Spanish]
Posted Jul 13, 2023
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3/5
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No Hard Feelings
(2023)
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Fico Cangiano
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A nice and effective mix between sweet rom-com and raunchy comedy, led by Oscar winner Jennifer Lawrence, who's great in "all-in" mode. Fun stuff. [Full review in Spanish]
Posted Jul 04, 2023
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2.5/5
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Asteroid City
(2023)
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Fico Cangiano
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Amazing production work and a dream team cast can't salvage this unfunny, joyless smugfest comedy-drama. For worse, it's Wes Anderson's most Wes Anderson film yet. [Full review in Spanish]
Posted Jul 04, 2023
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5/5
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Past Lives
(2023)
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Fico Cangiano
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Celine Song's impressive debut film is so beautiful, and so heartbreaking. Its quite the achievement. The pace, writing, cinematography, music, acting, and what it explores: simply gorgeous. [Full review in Spanish]
Posted Jul 04, 2023
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3/5
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Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny
(2023)
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Fico Cangiano
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Another entertaining Indy adventure, that also nicely works as a better, emotional sendoff to the iconic character, again beautifully played by the great Harrison Ford. Better than Crystal Skull, yet below the original trilogy. [Full review in Spanish]
Posted Jul 01, 2023
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3.5/5
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Elemental
(2023)
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Fico Cangiano
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A sweet, charming little rom-com that touches on family, legacy and dreams. Fantastic world design, clever play with the elements and great chemistry between leads. One of the better Pixar offerings in recent memory {Full review in Spanish]
Posted Jul 01, 2023
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3.5/5
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Extraction 2
(2023)
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Fico Cangiano
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Pure action bliss. It levels up on everything the original did. Bigger, louder, better. Sam Hargrave, Chris Hemsworth and team deliver insane, beautifully choreographed action sequences, sweet camera work and a tight/tense story. [Full review in Spanish]
Posted Jun 15, 2023
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3/5
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The Flash
(2023)
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Fico Cangiano
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The Flash is undeniably entertaining. Full of humor, great action sequences, good dose of nostalgia and with a sweet (emotional) story at its core. It's messy, but still very fun. [Full review in Spanish]
Posted Jun 10, 2023
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3/5
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Transformers: Rise of the Beasts
(2023)
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Fico Cangiano
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Pure popcorn summer blockbuster fun. Delivers on cool action you can appreciate, characters you can root for, cheeky humor and heart. It's now up there with Bumblebee (2018) and Transformers (2007), as the best of the franchise. [Full review in Spanish]
Posted Jun 06, 2023
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5/5
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Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
(2023)
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Fico Cangiano
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Pure imagination at its best! A masterpiece within the animation and superhero/comics genre. It surpasses the original in everything. A huge victory for its creators and for fans everywhere. [Full review in Spanish]
Posted Jun 02, 2023
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2.5/5
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The Boogeyman
(2023)
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Fico Cangiano
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Starts off strong with its creepy exploration of trauma and grief, but then turns away to do more of the same, generic modern horror exercises. [Full review in Spanish]
Posted Jun 02, 2023
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3/5
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Reality
(2023)
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Fico Cangiano
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Sydney Sweeney is excellent in this gripping drama about a complex situation, full of alarming questions and escalating results. An impressive debut for writer/director Tina Satter. [Full review in Spanish]
Posted May 25, 2023
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2.5/5
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Kandahar
(2023)
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Fico Cangiano
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Another solid, decent action thriller led by Mr. Gerard Butler. Cinematography and sound elevate some nifty action sequences, while actor Navid Negahban stands out. [Full review in Spanish]
Posted May 25, 2023
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3.5/5
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The Little Mermaid
(2023)
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Fico Cangiano
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The Little Mermaid is actually quite wonderful. It definitely captures the magic & essence of the original animated classic, while resulting in one of the better Disney live-action adaptations. [Full review in Spanish]
Posted May 22, 2023
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2/5
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Fast X
(2023)
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Fico Cangiano
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A tad better than the previous film, yet still one of the weakest entries of the whole franchise. Come for more absurd, silly action hijinks, stay for Jason Momoa's flashy, bonkers Dante Reyes - best villain of the series. [Full review in Spanish]
Posted May 19, 2023
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1.5/5
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White Men Can't Jump
(2023)
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Fico Cangiano
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Not even the "basketball" in White Men Can't Jump can save this airball of a remake. Devoid of any of the charm, jokes or performances that made the original work. Pass. [Full review in Spanish]
Posted May 19, 2023
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2.5/5
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The Mother
(2023)
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Fico Cangiano
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Exempt of any real action thrills, The Mother ends up being too serious for its own good. A generic and uninspired action drama. [Full review in Spanish]
Posted May 12, 2023
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2.5/5
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Hypnotic
(2023)
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Fico Cangiano
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A cool premise on paper ends up being a disappointing, hollow misfire on screen. [Full review in Spanish]
Posted May 12, 2023
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4/5
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Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
(2023)
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Fico Cangiano
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Mr. James Gunn delivers once again. A solid, "all out" farewell for this lovable band of misfits. The most emotional entry of the trilogy - full of laughs, great music and nifty action. Also, the darker and weirdest of the series. [Full review in Spanish]
Posted May 01, 2023
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3/5
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Peter Pan & Wendy
(2023)
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Fico Cangiano
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One of the better live-action adaptations of the fantasy classic. David Lowery injects enough visual splendor within the world and interesting dynamics between the characters to warrant a view. [Full review in Spanish]
Posted May 01, 2023
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2/5
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Ghosted
(2023)
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Fico Cangiano
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One big clunker of a film. Generic, bland and at times cringe, not even some cool action and funny cameos can help it. Oh, and the chemistry between the leads is nonexistent. Really disappointing. [Full review in Spanish]
Posted Apr 24, 2023
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3.5/5
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Evil Dead Rise
(2023)
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Fico Cangiano
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A nasty, blood-soaked rollercoaster ride that will make you twist and turn in your seat from start to end. On par with the 2013 film in tone, gore and tension. Another solid entry for the horror franchise, that fans will enjoy. [Full review in Spanish]
Posted Apr 24, 2023
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2.5/5
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Los reyes de la salsa
(2023)
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Fico Cangiano
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Great production values aside, Los Reyes de la Salsa ends up being another generic, too safe and by the book, musical biopic on auto-pilot. [Full review in Spanish]
Posted Apr 24, 2023
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3/5
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Renfield
(2023)
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Fico Cangiano
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A bloody good time! Nicolas Cage devours the screen as the egocentric madman Dracula. Full of gore, action and laughs, Renfield entertains with its gothic study of toxic relationships. [Full review in Spanish]
Posted Apr 13, 2023
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4/5
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Air
(2023)
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Fico Cangiano
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Absolutely fantastic! A throwback crowd-pleaser about risks, rewards and legacy. Inspiring and engaging, the screenplay flows like water. Cast is amazing, soundtrack is awesome and Affleck's direction is strong. A big W. [Full review in Spanish]
Posted Apr 07, 2023
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2.5/5
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The Super Mario Bros. Movie
(2023)
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Fico Cangiano
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A light, fun-filled nostalgia trip, with enough charm and cool animation visuals to carry it across the finish line. That said, its also too safe for its own good. [Full review in Spanish]
Posted Apr 07, 2023
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3/5
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Tetris
(2023)
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Fico Cangiano
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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]
Posted Mar 31, 2023
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3/5
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Murder Mystery 2
(2023)
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Fico Cangiano
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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]
Posted Mar 31, 2023
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3.5/5
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Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves
(2023)
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Fico Cangiano
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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]
Posted Mar 27, 2023
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4.5/5
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John Wick: Chapter 4
(2023)
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Fico Cangiano
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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]
Posted Mar 26, 2023
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2.5/5
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Shazam! Fury of the Gods
(2023)
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Fico Cangiano
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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]
Posted Mar 17, 2023
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3.5/5
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Scream VI
(2023)
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Fico Cangiano
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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]
Posted Mar 09, 2023
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3.5/5
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Creed III
(2023)
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Fico Cangiano
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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]
Posted Mar 09, 2023
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3/5
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At Midnight
(2023)
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Fico Cangiano
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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]
Posted Feb 20, 2023
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2.5/5
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Magic Mike's Last Dance
(2023)
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Fico Cangiano
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An underwhelming story and lack of chemistry between the leads results in a disappointing finale for the trilogy. [Full review in Spanish]
Posted Feb 20, 2023
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3/5
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80 for Brady
(2023)
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Fico Cangiano
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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]
Posted Feb 20, 2023
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3.5/5
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Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania
(2023)
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Fico Cangiano
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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]
Posted Feb 14, 2023
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3.5/5
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Knock at the Cabin
(2023)
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Fico Cangiano
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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]
Posted Feb 03, 2023
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3/5
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Al Revés
(2023)
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Fico Cangiano
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A breezy, fun romantic comedy that plays perfectly to Angelique Burgo's strengths. [Full review in Spanish]
Posted Feb 03, 2023
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