Category: -Movie Review
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Movie Review – The Long Walk
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I read Steven King’s novella (Under the name Richard Bachman) that this is adapted from, but that was decades ago. I remember nothing more than the general premise: in some dystopian future, some boys go for a walk and get shot if they fall below three miles/hour. I’ve thought for a long time that this…
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Movie Review – Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale
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I missed the first two Downton Abbey movies, and I haven’t watched Downton Abbey since the series ended so many years ago. So this was a real treat to be drawn back into the Downton-verse, but so many years later, both for me and the show. I certainly wasn’t disappointed, and I don’t think any…
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Movie Review – The Conjuring: Last Rites
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The Conjuring: Last Rites was awesome! I can’t get enough of Vera Farmiga as Lorraine Warren. She has brought such passion and intensity to this universe that it leaves me speechless. What strikes me most is how Farmiga and Wilson have grown into these roles over the years. They’re not just acting as the Warrens…
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Movie Review – Light of the World
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Light of the World offers a charming and accessible retelling of biblical history, from creation through the life of Jesus Christ. This animated feature takes young viewers on a spiritual journey through some of the most foundational stories of the Christian faith. The animation style creates a warm, inviting atmosphere that draws children into these…
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Movie Review – The Roses
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The Roses captivated me in such a way that I’ll be giving it an A unquestionably. This modern take on the classic divorce comedy premise brings fresh energy to familiar territory, though it faces the inevitable comparison to Danny DeVito’s 1989 War of the Roses. While Benedict Cumberbatch and Olivia Colman make a formidable pair,…
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Movie Review – Caught Stealing
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Caught Stealing is one of those very good movies that I find hard to enjoy, mostly because of some torture scenes. The movie feels real. There’s no glamor or exceptional heroism typical of so many Hollywood movies. The acting is superb, by everyone across the board, from the minor characters to the star, Austin Butler. This…
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Movie Review – Shin Godzilla
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If you’re thinking about seeing this movie, the first thing you need to know is that this isn’t a typical Godzilla movie. It isn’t about the monster; it’s about the government ineptitude. If you want to see a fantastic A+ monster movie with Godzilla, then watch Godzilla Minus One. Well, then what is it about?…
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Movie Review – Nobody 2
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You know, it is what it is… Not much. There’s no action that makes me go, “Wow.” They tried to be situationally funny, but I never laughed and didn’t hear anyone else in the theater laugh. There’s zero drama. We know that the good guys are going to survive. That’s never in doubt. And there’s…
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Movie Review – Freakier Friday
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Freakier Friday didn’t quite meet the expectations I’d built up in my head. I absolutely loved the original, and Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan had such incredible chemistry that I figured lightning would strike twice. Well, I was wrong. The biggest disappointment was watching that magical mother-daughter dynamic from the first film just… disappear.…
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Movie Review – Weapons
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OK, I’ll admit it — I’m a sucker for a good horror flick. That may come as a surprise to those who know me, but it’s true. That said, I tend to be a tough critic when it comes to the genre. Too many horror films lean on tired tropes and predictable formulas. So, when…
