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2.5/5
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65
(2023)
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Ruth Maramis
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A terribly underwhelming, suspense-free sci-fi, but still watchable thanks to Adam Driver’s commanding presence.
Posted Mar 16, 2023
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3.5/5
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Emily
(2022)
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Ruth Maramis
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A well-researched & atmospheric speculative biopic of Emily Brontë with the exquisite Emma Mackey in the title role. There's certainly an eerie gothic touch that's in line with 'Wuthering Heights.'
Posted Mar 07, 2023
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1.5/5
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San Andreas
(2015)
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Ruth Maramis
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Everything about this is so clichéd and simply ludicrous it’s not even worth watching on a plane. It’s another drivel featuring Dwayne Johnson as another stolid, banal hero.
Posted Mar 03, 2023
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3.5/5
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Corsage
(2022)
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Ruth Maramis
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Vicky Krieps shines in this fictionalized account of a rebellious, defiant Austrian Empress. The anachronistic elements are amusing but never take away from the protagonist's struggle under the stifling patriarchy of the time.
Posted Mar 03, 2023
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2.5/5
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Luxor
(2020)
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Ruth Maramis
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The reunion story set in the ancient Egyptian city is promising, alas Andrea Riseborough's immense talent is pretty much wasted in this meandering and tedious movie.
Posted Mar 03, 2023
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4/5
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The Phantom of the Open
(2021)
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Ruth Maramis
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A delightful and thoroughly enjoyable golf Cinderella story. The ever-so-versatile Mark Rylance's portrayal of Maurice is instantly likable, it was effortless to be fully invested in his journey.
Posted Feb 26, 2023
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3/5
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Birds of Paradise
(2021)
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Ruth Maramis
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The visual flair + bizarre dance sequences are quite fun to watch, and the two young leads are terrific, but the film further perpetuates the notion that ballet is creepy and filled with terror.
Posted Feb 23, 2023
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2.5/5
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Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania
(2023)
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Ruth Maramis
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Despite strong performances from the cast, 'Quantumania' is dull and exhausting to sit through. Marvel’s glory days might be behind us and I’m really not looking forward to the rest of Phase Five.
Posted Feb 18, 2023
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3.5/5
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India Sweets and Spices
(2021)
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Ruth Maramis
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Headlined by the spirited Sophia Ali, this vibrant romance/family drama has a lively pacing. There are unexpected twists thrown in that made this one quite memorable.
Posted Feb 14, 2023
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4/5
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Sophie and the Rising Sun
(2016)
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Ruth Maramis
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A beautifully-acted love story during wartime that goes beyond romance. It's also a tale of friendship and overcoming the bigotry and racism of the time.
Posted Feb 14, 2023
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3.5/5
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Triangle of Sadness
(2022)
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Ruth Maramis
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Watching this brazen satire is quite a singular experience. Hilarious and well-acted but also overlong and as indulgent as the filthy rich aboard the yacht.
Posted Feb 11, 2023
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2.5/5
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She Is Love
(2022)
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Ruth Maramis
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For a title as enchanting as She Is Love, I expected to be swept off my feet by a love story. Alas, it was not to be, everything feels too random and aimless despite the actors’ best efforts.
Posted Feb 09, 2023
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4/5
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A Man Called Ove
(2015)
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Ruth Maramis
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What a funny and heartwarming story! Rolf Lassgård is immediately likable despite his gruff exterior. Such a beautiful celebration of life and friendship, but glad that it doesn’t shy away from showing the darker moments in Ove’s life.
Posted Feb 03, 2023
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3/5
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All the Beauty and the Bloodshed
(2022)
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Ruth Maramis
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The most intriguing aspect of the film is when it focuses on the pharmaceutical dynasty that’s greatly responsible for the devastating opioid epidemic.
Posted Feb 03, 2023
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4.5/5
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Decision to Leave
(2022)
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Ruth Maramis
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It’s got everything one would want in a neo-noir… gloriously-shot, stylish, romantic, and mysterious, with a shocking finale I didn’t see coming. Certainly one of the best of 2022.
Posted Feb 01, 2023
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4/5
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Living
(2022)
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Ruth Maramis
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There’s a refined elegance about Nighy’s performance here, peppered by his amusing frankness and sense of humor. Living proves not every remake is bad, on the contrary, this one is exquisite.
Posted Jan 23, 2023
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4/5
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Saint Omer
(2022)
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Ruth Maramis
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An absorbing and beautifully-poignant legal drama that's hard to shake thanks to Alice Diop's restrained, no-frills approach.
Posted Jan 17, 2023
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3/5
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Plane
(2023)
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Ruth Maramis
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Plane swoops in to deliver a surprisingly enjoyable ride for a January release. Butler + Colter combo makes for a fun action duo and at just 1 hr and 47 minutes, it’s as efficient as it is thrilling.
Posted Jan 14, 2023
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4.5/5
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Women Talking
(2022)
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Ruth Maramis
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The special effects of Sarah Polley's drama are the shrewd script and tremendous ensemble performances. There’s something magnetic in the power of dialog, delivered with such honesty and emotional convictions.
Posted Jan 07, 2023
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2.5/5
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Babylon
(2022)
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Ruth Maramis
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Bloated with extraneous scenes that double down on the debauchery shock and awe instead of giving the characters more depth. It's too bad as the talented cast is committed and did their best to keep it engaging.
Posted Dec 27, 2022
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3.5/5
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Spirited
(2022)
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Ruth Maramis
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A big-hearted albeit goofy reimagining of Charles Dickens's Christmas classic, filled with lively and entertaining musical numbers.
Posted Dec 26, 2022
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4.5/5
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Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery
(2022)
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Ruth Maramis
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Rian Johnson takes jabs at excess wealth + toxic influencer culture while keeping the tone facetious and lively. The script fires on all cylinders, delivering a fun whodunit as shrewd as the first movie.
Posted Dec 23, 2022
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4/5
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Avatar: The Way of Water
(2022)
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Ruth Maramis
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Visually even more glorious than the first Avatar movie, but not much improvement narratively. The underwater scenes are so amazing it’s worth putting up with those pesky 3D glasses once again.
Posted Dec 19, 2022
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2/5
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Empire of Light
(2022)
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Ruth Maramis
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Well-acted with gorgeous visuals, but no amount of beauty shots can camouflage an unwieldy and clichéd-ridden script. Sam Mendes' 'power of cinema' theme just feels artificial.
Posted Dec 12, 2022
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3/5
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Causeway
(2022)
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Ruth Maramis
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Lawrence and Henry are excellent and the tentative friendship feels believable. Alas, the script is not gripping enough to make the slow pace thoroughly engaging.
Posted Dec 08, 2022
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3.5/5
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Lady Chatterley's Lover
(2022)
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Ruth Maramis
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A handsomely mounted period piece with a committed cast. The leads have feverish chemistry and the copious amount of sex scenes doesn't feel sleazy thanks to the sensitive female lens from director Laure de Clermont-Tonnerre.
Posted Dec 06, 2022
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3/5
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Father of the Bride
(2022)
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Ruth Maramis
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Seeing this story from a Latin perspective offers a fresh spin on a well-worn story. Andy Garcia is perfect as the uptight dad and the pairing with Gloria Estefan is more than amusing.
Posted Dec 05, 2022
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3.5/5
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Confess, Fletch
(2022)
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Ruth Maramis
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Not familiar with the previous Chevy Chase Fletch movie, but Jon Hamm is a hoot as a hapless, wisecracking investigator.
Posted Dec 05, 2022
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4/5
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Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio
(2022)
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Ruth Maramis
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Guillermo del Toro's animated masterpiece is visually resplendent but much more than a technical marvel. Dark, haunting, soulful as well as comical, thanks to Ewan McGregor's amusing take as Pinocchio's friend and guide.
Posted Dec 02, 2022
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3.5/5
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The Fabelmans
(2022)
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Ruth Maramis
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While it's wonderful to get a glimpse of Spielberg's journey to become a master storyteller, his earnest origin story lacks a certain kind of magic. Still, it's enjoyable and essential viewing for fans of his work.
Posted Nov 28, 2022
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4/5
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Good Night Oppy
(2022)
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Ruth Maramis
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I didn't expect to tear up watching this but I did. Good Night Oppy is a rare scientific documentary that's as heartfelt and uplifting as it is insightful.
Posted Nov 25, 2022
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3.5/5
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Don't Make Me Go
(2022)
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Ruth Maramis
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A solid and well-acted father-daughter road trip drama. Nice to see John Cho showcasing his dramatic as well as comic side. The ending throws a curveball I did not see coming, a rare feat for a drama.
Posted Nov 22, 2022
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4/5
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She Said
(2022)
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Ruth Maramis
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An engrossing journalism drama that’s handled with care and sensitivity. Mulligan and Kazan's roles aren't flashy but they deliver solid committed performances.
Posted Nov 18, 2022
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3.5/5
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The Banshees of Inisherin
(2022)
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Ruth Maramis
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Beautifully shot & superbly acted but the film emanates such bleakness that’s hard to shake. Ultimately I come away not being as enamored with it as I thought I would. It’s a film I appreciate, even admire, but not love.
Posted Nov 15, 2022
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4/5
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Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
(2022)
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Ruth Maramis
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Wakanda Forever doesn't reach the first Black Panther's greatness but it succeeds as a beautiful, emotional tribute to Chadwick Boseman, while honoring the powerful women of Wakanda.
Posted Nov 12, 2022
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3.5/5
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Rosaline
(2022)
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Ruth Maramis
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A fun spoof and homage to Shakespeare's oft-told tragic romance. Kaitlyn Dever is immensely watchable as a spunky heroine and Minnie Driver is quite hilarious!
Posted Nov 10, 2022
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3/5
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A Chance Encounter
(2022)
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Ruth Maramis
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Enchanting premise but the interaction between the two leads lack sparks and warmth. In the end, the Sicilian town of Taormina remains the best thing about this movie.
Posted Nov 10, 2022
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2.5/5
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Minions: The Rise of Gru
(2022)
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Ruth Maramis
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While the pill-shaped yellow minions still generate some laughs, the novelty’s quickly wearing thin. Overall it’s just sensory overload with too much bombastic animated action.
Posted Nov 03, 2022
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3/5
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The Greatest Beer Run Ever
(2022)
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Ruth Maramis
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What an unbelievable story, but truth can sometimes be stranger than fiction. Efron displays such an earnest quality that makes the character’s inherent foolishness endearing.
Posted Nov 03, 2022
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2.5/5
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Ticket to Paradise
(2022)
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Ruth Maramis
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Overly reliant on the charm of the lead stars, this rom-com is frothy and frivolous but completely devoid of any narrative substance.
Posted Nov 01, 2022
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3.5/5
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Tár
(2022)
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Ruth Maramis
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Tár is equally beguiling and frustrating at times, but Cate Blanchett's exquisite performance is simply flawless and utterly captivating. A showpiece among her acting repertoire.
Posted Oct 20, 2022
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4.5/5
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Marcel the Shell with Shoes On
(2021)
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Ruth Maramis
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Love Jenny Slate’s raspy voice that gives the animated character its soul. What Marcel lacks in body mass, he more than makes up for it in irresistible charm and spunk.
Posted Oct 11, 2022
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2.5/5
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Amsterdam
(2022)
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Ruth Maramis
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Perhaps O. Russell should start resharpening his storytelling craft instead of just casting big stars. At the end of the day, it's the story that ought to be the star of the movie.
Posted Oct 07, 2022
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3.5/5
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The Infernal Machine
(2022)
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Ruth Maramis
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An intriguing slo-burn psychological thriller with multi-layered narrative. A must-see for Guy Pearce’s fans and anyone up for a thought-provoking mystery.
Posted Oct 05, 2022
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3/5
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The 355
(2022)
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Ruth Maramis
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The 355 could've been a much better spy thriller under a more capable director, but the kick-ass, highly-capable female cast saves the movie and made this an enjoyable action movie.
Posted Oct 03, 2022
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3.5/5
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See How They Run
(2022)
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Ruth Maramis
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A farcical whodunit that doesn’t take itself too seriously, boosted by the delightful pairing of Rockwell and Ronan. Saoirse Ronan is particularly fun to watch in a rare comic role.
Posted Sep 29, 2022
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3.5/5
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Greenland
(2020)
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Ruth Maramis
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A surprisingly grounded disaster movie featuring Gerard Butler’s best performance in years. The thought-provoking premise and emotional focus elevate this above other movies in this popular subgenre.
Posted Sep 27, 2022
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2.5/5
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Don't Worry Darling
(2022)
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Ruth Maramis
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This utopian thriller is filled with intriguing concepts that are never fully developed. Florence Pugh's performance makes the movie bearable, but all the off-screen drama seem to be more fascinating than what's been concocted in the movie.
Posted Sep 23, 2022
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4.5/5
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The Woman King
(2022)
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Ruth Maramis
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In a sea of soulless blockbuster action movies, it’s nice to see one with equal grit and soul. This is a triumphant historical epic where the quieter moments are as memorable as the rousing battle scenes. Viola Davis' magnum opus indeed.
Posted Sep 16, 2022
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3.5/5
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A Royal Night Out
(2015)
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Ruth Maramis
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A sweet and charming dramedy with a shade of Roman Holiday. Sarah Gadon is terrific as young Elizabeth, able to capture the future queen’s calm countenance and earthy spirit.
Posted Sep 12, 2022
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