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5/5
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John Wick: Chapter 4
(2023)
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Dave Lee
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A balls-to-the-wall nail-biter... an over-load of everything we've come to expect from the Wick movies, hopped-up on some extra adrenaline. With two of the best action scenes ever, it's a defining action film and one of the best in recent memory.
Posted Mar 23, 2023
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2.5/5
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Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania
(2023)
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Dave Lee
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A big, dumb blockbuster that can't decide whether it's a crazy comedy or a gritty drama. A huge contrast between tone and narrative leaves this one feeling far too uneven... Tired of being continuously introduced to the Multiverse. Time to get on with it.
Posted Feb 14, 2023
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5/5
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Babylon
(2022)
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Dave Lee
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This is an absolutely repugnant masterpiece. It is a romantic nightmare. It is bat-shit crazy. And I loved every last second of it.
Posted Jan 30, 2023
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5/5
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The Fabelmans
(2022)
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Dave Lee
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'The Fabelmans' is spectacular... Like most of Spielberg's works it reminded me just how much I love cinema.
Posted Jan 06, 2023
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3.5/5
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Puss in Boots: The Last Wish
(2022)
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Dave Lee
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Despite a formulaic approach, it's a fun action / adventure pulp absolutely bursting with comedy, charm, and terrific characters; and sporting gorgeous animation. An incredibly strong start to DreamWorks’ revived 'Shrek' universe.
Posted Dec 07, 2022
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3/5
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Disenchanted
(2022)
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Dave Lee
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An entertaining flick with fun, energetic performances and great, nostalgic Disney music... However a tedious length and an over-all 'glorified telemovie' feel make this one an incredibly mixed bag.
Posted Nov 18, 2022
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3.5/5
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Pinocchio
(2022)
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Dave Lee
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A sweet and charming retelling which breathes new life into this iconic tale and expands its narrative, often with bizarre choices. While it never manages to even touch the magic of the classic, it is a reasonably enjoyable Disney remake.
Posted Sep 08, 2022
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3.5/5
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Lightyear
(2022)
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Dave Lee
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Lightyear is fun, charming and innocent - Offering great nostalgia, fantastic action, and stunning animation. But sadly, it never reaches the heights promised or expected, ending up a paint-by-numbers sci-fi adventure that doesn’t do much new.
Posted Jun 19, 2022
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4/5
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Jurassic World Dominion
(2022)
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Dave Lee
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The big, bombastic, action-fuelled finale this trilogy - and overall franchise deserves. There’s great throw-backs to past films, but the more fan-servicey elements are never too on-the-nose or overstay their welcome. File me under those who LOVED it.
Posted Jun 08, 2022
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4.5/5
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Chip 'n' Dale: Rescue Rangers
(2022)
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Dave Lee
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Crafted beautifully for long time fans and newcomers Chip n Dale #RescueRangers offers up plenty of huge laughs, organic fanservice, a great action-filled story, and a heartfelt core. Possibly Disney’s best reboot so far.
Posted May 18, 2022
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3.5/5
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Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore
(2022)
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Dave Lee
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An exciting and enjoyable Wizarding World journey. Thankfully, leagues above the previous, its probably the best Fantastic Beasts so far. Great character work, fun adventure, and amazing duels... Mads Mikkelsen delivers a terrifying Grindelwald.
Posted Apr 05, 2022
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4.5/5
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The Bad Guys
(2022)
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Dave Lee
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A charming love letter to the heist genre and Tarantino films. With a wealth of excellent action, terrific visual gags, a gorgeously unique animation style, and a soulful story, it's an insanely enjoyable romp and easily DreamWorks coolest film ever!
Posted Mar 30, 2022
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4/5
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Turning Red
(2022)
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Dave Lee
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A film unlike anything Pixar has done before. A beautiful ode to growing up and finding yourself... a universal story we can all relate to in our own special, and messy ways - and it's a great monster-comedy for the kids. Yet another Pixar winner!
Posted Mar 08, 2022
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3/5
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Hotel Transylvania: Transformania
(2022)
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Dave Lee
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A welcome, fresh entry in the franchise - taking the story in new, exciting directions, with plenty of opportunities for original gagpieces. However, I feel like it may have squeezed the last drop of fresh blood from this ailing franchise.
Posted Jan 10, 2022
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2.5/5
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The Addams Family 2
(2021)
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Dave Lee
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While it does have the audiences best interest at heart, but unfortunatley it falls apart by taking the characters too far away from their roots.
Posted Jan 07, 2022
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3.5/5
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Sing 2
(2021)
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Dave Lee
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A gorgeous, life-affirming animated adventure filled with incredible themes and messages and a stage-ful of fun, entertaining and relatable characters.
Posted Dec 16, 2021
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3/5
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Encanto
(2021)
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Dave Lee
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A bright, lively and heart-felt slice of Disney Magic. The studio delivers another fantastic cultural exploration, with great messages morals and themes.
Posted Nov 30, 2021
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4.5/5
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Last Night in Soho
(2021)
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Dave Lee
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An insane thrill ride told through a neon 60s lens... With a killer soundtrack, incredible performances and legitimately surprising twists and turns, this is one of my favorite flicks of 2021.
Posted Nov 15, 2021
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3/5
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Home Sweet Home Alone
(2021)
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Dave Lee
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Disney's remake/reboot/sequel is quite simply, a modern-age carbon-copy of the original, but is easily the franchise's best entry since the 1990s, offering some surprisingly decent laughs and enjoyable moments.
Posted Nov 11, 2021
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4.5/5
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No Time to Die
(2021)
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Dave Lee
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A terrific send off for Daniel Craig and his era. A huge, bombastic blockbuster of the best kind... Despite slightly muddled pacing in parts, it's easily the single best Craig-era bond, and perhaps my favourite ever!
Posted Nov 06, 2021
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3.5/5
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Eternals
(2021)
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Dave Lee
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The single most unique and visually stunning Marvel movie ever... a return to the Grand Hollywood Epic on the biggest scale possible. While it, understandably, may not work for some, this behemoth of a picture is a hugely welcome and refreshing entry
Posted Nov 02, 2021
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3.5/5
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The Many Saints of Newark
(2021)
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Dave Lee
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It works to tie up small threads from the series, but falls short of being an ESSENTIAL installment, or even a truly memorable mob / crime flick... One would argue that the demystification of characters potentially takes away from the series.
Posted Nov 01, 2021
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3/5
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Ron's Gone Wrong
(2021)
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Dave Lee
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A delightful buddy comedy for the whole family. A charming story about friendship, acceptance and individuality... Plenty of hilarious moments for the kids, and deeper meaning for the adults, LOCKSMITH nails a terrific formula on their first outing.
Posted Oct 23, 2021
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3.5/5
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Muppets Haunted Mansion
(2021)
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Dave Lee
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The closest thing we've had to classic Muppets for at least a decade, as Disney finally inches closer to finding a way to successfully handle this fledgling franchise in the modern era. It'll live a long life alongside other Muppets favourites.
Posted Oct 05, 2021
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2.5/5
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Cinderella
(2021)
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Dave Lee
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An uninspired, slap-dash musical built directly from the Pitch Perfect mold, designed specifically to cash in on the popularity of Disney's live action remakes and make a film star out of its lead. Cabello does her best... but has some way to go.
Posted Sep 01, 2021
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4/5
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Free Guy
(2021)
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Dave Lee
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Filled with hilarious moments, a super fun cast, enormous heart and pure joy, Free Guy is an incredibly welcome surprise and an instant action-comedy classic! Ryan Reynolds absolutely KILLS and the supporting cast are all on top form
Posted Aug 14, 2021
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4.5/5
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Jungle Cruise
(2021)
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Dave Lee
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(It's) filled the PIRATES sized hole in my life... A good old fashioned fun and exciting pulpy romp, with charismatic leads and electric high fantasy action adventure, that fits right alongside the classic Disney adventures we all grew up with!
Posted Jul 27, 2021
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4/5
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Space Jam: A New Legacy
(2021)
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Dave Lee
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An absolute SLAM DUNK! Loaded with Easter eggs, classic Tune gags and a punch of nostalgia, fans of the original will have a blast - while new audiences will be blown away by the modern spectacle (as it moves) in bigger and bolder directions.
Posted Jul 07, 2021
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4/5
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Black Widow
(2021)
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Dave Lee
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An explosive return to cinematic Marvel! Filled with exhilarating action sequences and enormously touching franchise defining moments, it's the Marvel movie we all need right now! Johansson shines, finally getting the spotlight she's always deserved.
Posted Jun 29, 2021
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4.5/5
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Luca
(2021)
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Dave Lee
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A gorgeously life-affirming cinematic adventure with stunning imagination and a totally heartwarming exploration of friendship... It's loaded with important messages and packs an incredibly powerful punch. Bright, lively and exciting.
Posted Jun 16, 2021
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4/5
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F9 The Fast Saga
(2021)
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Dave Lee
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Just when you think the films couldn't get any crazier, the franchise hits its most bonkers chapter yet. However, with Justin Lin back behind the wheel, heart and soul is back at the forefront, making for an exciting but meaningful installment!
Posted Jun 16, 2021
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4/5
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The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It
(2021)
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Dave Lee
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A terrific return to the franchise... Breaking away from the tried and tested haunted house formula, Conjuring 3 is a unique and refreshing installment proving it still has plenty of life... or soul... left in it...
Posted Jun 01, 2021
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4.5/5
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Cruella
(2021)
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Dave Lee
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The most stylish and extravagant Disney live-action re-imagining to date! (With) unique charm and flair... wicked style, bombastic fun and sickly twisted humor. Emma Stone is absolutely devilish and delivers the powerhouse performance of her career.
Posted May 26, 2021
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4.5/5
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A Quiet Place Part II
(2021)
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Dave Lee
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A stellar piece of filmmaking from Krasinski, who proves himself a master of storytelling, again delivering an intense, gripping and truly frightening film, with a wonderfully heartfelt story... Lives up to the original in almost every way possible.
Posted May 20, 2021
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4/5
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Those Who Wish Me Dead
(2021)
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Dave Lee
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A gritty boiler-pot, filled with non-stop thrills and genuine heart. It beautifully balances character work with bubbling suspense, and houses terrific performances from its leads.
Posted May 12, 2021
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3/5
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Mortal Kombat
(2021)
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Dave Lee
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An insanely brutal martial arts action flick that pulls absolutely no punches. With an R rating, the graphic fight scenes truly live up to those of the game, and the film will leave fans of the series entirely satisfied and clamoring for more.
Posted Apr 20, 2021
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4/5
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Godzilla vs. Kong
(2021)
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Dave Lee
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A totally bombastic, insanely ridiculous monster flick and easily one of the most impressive ever put on the screen. It delivers exactly what it promises... those looking for an extravagantly brainless popcorn spectacle will have an absolute blast!
Posted Mar 24, 2021
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3.5/5
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Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway
(2021)
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Dave Lee
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A cute family flick with fun characters and a charming story with lots of heart and great messages. A little generic? - yes. But this is a kid's film after all - and there's a LOT to offer for its core audience.
Posted Mar 23, 2021
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3.5/5
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Tom & Jerry
(2021)
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Dave Lee
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A simple, yet enjoyable family flick! Despite less than expected screen time for the star duo, they absolutely deliver... An absolute nostalgia blast for longtime fans and a crowd-pleasure for the younger audience.
Posted Mar 23, 2021
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4/5
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Coming 2 America
(2021)
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Dave Lee
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Not just a terrific follow-up to the 33 year old classic, but it's a wonderful standalone film with plenty of heart and great laughs (some old, some new). It's a film that has something for everybody, and it's amazing to see Eddie back on top form.
Posted Mar 04, 2021
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4/5
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Raya and the Last Dragon
(2021)
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Dave Lee
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A true epic Disney Action-Adventure, cut straight from the mould of Renaissance-era favourites. With dazzling, breathtaking animation and an incredible cast of eclectic characters, Raya is an instant Disney classic!
Posted Mar 01, 2021
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4/5
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Judas and the Black Messiah
(2021)
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Dave Lee
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Raw, unflinching and powerful! Bolstered by stellar performances, it's a truly must-see event that's not only entertaining and exciting as a piece of cinema, but also as an important starting point for further learning and discussion.
Posted Feb 28, 2021
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3.5/5
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Flora and Ulysses
(2020)
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Dave Lee
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A wonderfully charming flick for the kids - but with its deeply existential nature, brimming with heart, super heroics and Disney Magic it's one that has so much to offer for even the oldest in the family.
Posted Feb 20, 2021
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3.5/5
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The Little Things
(2021)
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Dave Lee
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A haunting, bone-chilling atmospheric thriller that sports terrific performances from its three leads. While the narrative is a little derivative at times, it's engaging and enjoyable and there are some surprises in here.
Posted Feb 09, 2021
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5/5
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Soul
(2020)
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Dave Lee
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Pure genius and an absolute masterwork. A true, transcendental and euphoric experience for the eyes, ears and... yes... soul. A deep dive into the human psyche in the most meaningful way possible. It's one of Pixar's best of ALL TIME.
Posted Dec 20, 2020
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4.5/5
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Wonder Woman 1984
(2020)
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Dave Lee
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With the chance to step out of the Snyder Shadow, Patty Jenkins delivers a big, booming spectacle of a comic book flick that is as fun and exciting as it is meaningful and timely. A true, organic sequel while also being its own unique beast.
Posted Dec 09, 2020
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4/5
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Safety
(2020)
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Dave Lee
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One of the best Disney sports flicks in recent memory, and perhaps one of the best, period. Not only does it capture the electrifying nature of college football, but infuses the heart and soul of the human spirit into this truly inspirational story.
Posted Dec 09, 2020
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3.5/5
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Godmothered
(2020)
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Dave Lee
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A delightfully charming Christmas flick that throws back to Disney classics, with a tonne of heart, great humor and enchanting performances. Without a doubt (it) will become a Christmas favourite for years to come.
Posted Dec 02, 2020
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3/5
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Black Beauty
(2020)
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Dave Lee
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A sweeping epic with an enormous heart... incredibly moving and whimsically charming... A slightly slow narrative keep this one from reaching its full potential, but its gorgeous cinematography and engaging performances make it a joy to watch.
Posted Nov 23, 2020
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4/5
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Clouds
(2020)
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Dave Lee
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An incredibly touching story, told through the lense of a talented and authentic filmmaker. It's harrowing, raw and emotional - but also full of life, love and heart. Make sure to keep the tissues nearby because this one is an absolute rollercoaster.
Posted Oct 12, 2020
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