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3/4
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Bridget Jones's Baby
(2016)
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George M. Thomas
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... a bundle of joy.
Posted Sep 19, 2017
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3.5/4
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Hell or High Water
(2016)
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George M. Thomas
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The cast and crew craft a modern Western, and as with many films in that genre, plenty of challenges faced those involved. They, however, always ended with some semblance of hope.
Posted Sep 19, 2017
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3/4
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Star Trek Beyond
(2016)
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George M. Thomas
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... straight forward, thrilling action adventure featuring gorgeous visuals and very little of what made original fans of the Trek series geek out.
Posted Sep 19, 2017
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3/4
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Jason Bourne
(2016)
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George M. Thomas
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... Jason Bourne proves to be a worthy entry into the Bourne saga.
Posted Sep 19, 2017
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1.5/4
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Suicide Squad
(2016)
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George M. Thomas
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Somewhere in that mess is a film, possibly a good one. As presented, however, Suicide Squad is a wasted opportunity.
Posted Sep 19, 2017
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3/4
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Snowden
(2016)
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George M. Thomas
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Stone combines the personal with thrills to create a satisfying experience with Snowden.
Posted Sep 19, 2017
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2.5/4
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Sully
(2016)
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George M. Thomas
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Competent adequately describes it. Go for the acting, the contrived drama is nothing to cheer.
Posted Sep 19, 2017
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2.5/4
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Batman: The Killing Joke
(2016)
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George M. Thomas
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For anyone who's not a die-hard fan when it comes to these DC animated films, no one could blame them for taking a pass.
Posted Sep 19, 2017
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3/4
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Deepwater Horizon
(2016)
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George M. Thomas
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... takes the audience through a harrowing experience with top notch performances, thrilling moments and memorable visuals.
Posted Sep 19, 2017
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2.5/4
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The Magnificent Seven
(2016)
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George M. Thomas
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Magnificent? No. But still a worthwhile trip to the theater.
Posted Sep 19, 2017
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2.5/4
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Ghostbusters
(2016)
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George M. Thomas
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The cast milks every laugh from the material given, but ultimately it isn't enough.
Posted Sep 19, 2017
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2.5/4
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The Accountant
(2016)
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George M. Thomas
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Affleck is suitably awkward as Wolff, bringing a hint of innocence to the character's danger.
Posted Sep 19, 2017
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2.5/4
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The Birth of a Nation
(2016)
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George M. Thomas
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Although the story of Nat Turner's slave rebellion in Virginia is a formidable one worth telling, it probably could have been told better than presented by Nate Parker's version.
Posted Sep 19, 2017
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2.5/4
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Inferno
(2016)
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George M. Thomas
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Does it entertain? Mostly. If you're not in the mood for an escapist piece of mind candy, don't bother.
Posted Sep 19, 2017
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2.5/4
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Jack Reacher: Never Go Back
(2016)
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George M. Thomas
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For a weekend night away, however, don't overthink it.
Posted Sep 19, 2017
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3/4
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Hacksaw Ridge
(2016)
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George M. Thomas
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It's a story that's tough to fathom given what's at stake, but Gibson skillfully of pulls it off...
Posted Sep 19, 2017
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3.5/4
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Loving
(2016)
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George M. Thomas
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The beauty in the film comes from its simplicity. Wisely director-writer Jeff Nichols allows everything related to film to flow from that concept.
Posted Sep 19, 2017
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3.5/4
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Arrival
(2016)
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George M. Thomas
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... sometimes it's good when a film leaves you with more questions than answers when it's capable of doing so. That fact alone makes Arrival one of the best films of the year.
Posted Sep 19, 2017
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1.5/4
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Bad Santa 2
(2016)
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George M. Thomas
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Ultimately, Bad Santa 2 proves to be the equivalent of a kid getting a board game for Christmas when they wanted a Xbox One.
Posted Sep 19, 2017
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3/4
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Rules Don't Apply
(2016)
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George M. Thomas
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... a little gem from an actor-writer-filmmaker who hasn't lost anything despite not having made a film in almost 20 years.
Posted Sep 19, 2017
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3/4
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Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
(2016)
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George M. Thomas
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... a reason to hit theaters this holiday season.
Posted Sep 19, 2017
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3/4
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Nocturnal Animals
(2016)
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George M. Thomas
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a deft, intelligent, and twisty rumination on relationships and the expectations that come with them.
Posted Sep 19, 2017
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1.5/4
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Why Him?
(2016)
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George M. Thomas
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As for the overall premise? Treating women like property? Not. Feeling. It.
Posted Sep 19, 2017
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2.54
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Collateral Beauty
(2016)
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George M. Thomas
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Collateral Beauty isn't perfect, but its heart is in the right place. And with this cast, it's well worth a look.
Posted Sep 19, 2017
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4/4
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La La Land
(2016)
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George M. Thomas
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There is a reason that La La Land is the best film of the year.
Posted Sep 19, 2017
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2.5/4
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Live by Night
(2016)
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George M. Thomas
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It's an old fashioned morality tale trussed up with some modern trappings.
Posted Sep 19, 2017
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3/4
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Hidden Figures
(2016)
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George M. Thomas
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It strikes a careful balance in showing how things were, and what they could be.
Posted Sep 19, 2017
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3.5/4
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Fences
(2016)
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George M. Thomas
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That may be Washington's greatest accomplishment in bringing it to the screen - allowing hope to rise from circumstances that are less than hopeful.
Posted Sep 19, 2017
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3/4
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The Founder
(2016)
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George M. Thomas
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It's an enjoyable dramedy with outstanding, nuanced performances.
Posted Sep 19, 2017
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2.5/4
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The LEGO Batman Movie
(2017)
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George M. Thomas
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A word of advice: lower your expectations and take the children anyway.
Posted Sep 19, 2017
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1/4
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Fist Fight
(2017)
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George M. Thomas
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Lowbrow? That they can do. Serious satire? That escapes them.
Posted Sep 19, 2017
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3/4
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Kong: Skull Island
(2017)
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George M. Thomas
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Kong: Skull Island revives the monster flick with humor, a decent story, and modern effects without sacrificing any fun.
Posted Sep 19, 2017
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3/4
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Beauty and the Beast
(2017)
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George M. Thomas
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... the story still possesses the power to charm and teach on a subtle level.
Posted Sep 19, 2017
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Going in Style
(2017)
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George M. Thomas
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... an enjoyable comedy.
Posted Sep 19, 2017
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3/4
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The Fate of the Furious
(2017)
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George M. Thomas
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The result: a film that concentrates on the action, which includes several spectacular scenes filmed in downtown Cleveland, and the easy interplay between the characters.
Posted Sep 19, 2017
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3.5/4
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Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2
(2017)
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George M. Thomas
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... glides right along in its galactic groove. Just move with it.
Posted Sep 19, 2017
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2.5/4
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King Arthur: Legend of the Sword
(2017)
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George M. Thomas
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... possesses the flourishes fans come to expect from a Guy Ritchie film.
Posted Sep 19, 2017
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3/4
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Wonder Woman
(2017)
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George M. Thomas
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... stands on its own as an action-packed, enjoyable piece of escapism.
Posted Sep 19, 2017
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4/4
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Dunkirk
(2017)
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George M. Thomas
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Dunkirk sticks with you long after leaving the theater.
Posted Sep 19, 2017
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1.5/4
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Baywatch
(2017)
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George M. Thomas
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There are more than a few instances of jokes falling with a thud or succumbing to pervasive predictability over the course of its nearly two hours on the screen, leaving Baywatch awash in a sea of mediocrity.
Posted Sep 19, 2017
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