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ON THE CASE — The character Detective Pikachu, voiced by Ryan Reynolds, in a scene from “Pokemon Detective Pikachu.” “Reynolds, as a cute coffee-guzzling detective with a Sherlock Holmes’ deerstalker cap, ping-pongs from heartfelt to caustic uneasily and tries to mimic his best-known, fourth-wall breaking “Deadpool” movie character.”
'Pokémon' a bit predictable
Only children and major Pokémon fans are going to find something to enjoy in the lightweight but innovative “Detective Pikachu”. The film has the depth of a straight-to-DVD kiddie cartoon, but … more
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ROM COM — Seth Rogen, left, and Charlize Theron in a scene from "Long Shot."
'Long Shot' is a sure bet for movie fun
If you’re looking for some counter-programming to escape the "Avengers: Endgame" hype, then the new romantic comedy "Long Shot" is pretty charming. “Long Shot” doesn’t break the mold or … more
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ON AN ADVENTURE — Sir Lionel Frost, Mr.Link, and Adeline Fortnight in a scene from “Missing Link.”
Meticulous effort pays off in stop-motion ‘Missing Link’
Stop-motion animation might be a lost art form, but “Missing Link” from Laika studios proves the style is still very fun to watch. Laika has been putting out small, under-appreciated stop-motion … more
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Iron Man — Robert Downey Jr. in a scene from “Avengers: Endgame.”
'Avengers: Endgame' is a spectacular tour de force
“Avengers: Endgame” is the real deal. It’s the grand finale that lives up to all of the hype and excitement, and then delivers even more. As the final chapter in a decade’s worth of Marvel … more
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REBOOT — David Harbour as Hellboy, and Sasha Lane as Alice Monaghan in a scene from “Hellboy.” “They largely pull it off, with solid action, quippy banter and good enough CGI and practical special effects.”
‘Hellboy’ is pretty fun supernatural action film
Even though it’s a comic book movie reboot that nobody was really asking for, the new “Hellboy” is still a pretty fun supernatural action film with an entertaining lead character. Just don’t … more
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HEROIC — Zachary Levi, right, and Jack Dylan Grazer in a scene from “Shazam!”
‘Shazam!’ is ton of cinematic fun
“Shazam!” is good, old-fashioned superhero moviemaking that revels in the childlike glee of what it would be like to actually get super-powers. In a movie market crowded with superhero films, … more
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This image released by Disney shows a scene from "Dumbo." (Disney via AP)
‘Dumbo’ fails to soar in reboot of beloved Disney classic
As the first of Disney’s parade of live action adaptations to come out this year, “Dumbo” is a sour sign of what’s to come. Dark, off-putting and poorly written, “Dumbo” is torn between … more
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This image released by Universal Pictures shows Lupita Nyong'o in a scene from "Us," written, produced and directed by Jordan Peele. (Claudette Barius/Universal Pictures via AP)
‘Us’ is thrilling, thought-provoking film
The hotly anticipated horror film “Us” has arrived in theaters to deliver a creepy, unsettling and wickedly creative thriller. “Us” is the second film from new horror mastermind Jordan Peele, … more
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‘Captive State’ fails to entertain
“Captive State” is a dour, unfocused film that has a lot of really neat sci-fi ideas, but ultimately fails to execute them all that well. I don’t know enough about the film to blame it on the … more
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This image released by Disney-Marvel Studios shows Brie Larson in a scene from "Captain Marvel." (Disney-Marvel Studios via AP)
‘Captain Marvel’ delivers on the big screen
The Marvel superhero movies are practically a dynasty at this point, and “Captain Marvel” is another high-flying feather in their cap. It may not have the emotional impact of an Avengers film, … more
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ENTERTAINING — This image released by Metro Goldwyn Mayer Pictures shows Lena Headey, left, and Nick Frost in a scene from “Fighting with My Family.”
‘Fighting with my Family’ is fun, entertaining flick
So the WWE is making movies about itself now? “Fighting with my Family” could either be the start of a new get-rich-quick scheme by the infamous Vince McMahon, or it could just be a nice little … more
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This image released by Twentieth Century Fox shows the character Alita, voiced by Rosa Salazar, in a scene from "Alita: Battle Angel." (Twentieth Century Fox via AP)
‘Alita’ is fun, action-packed
Don’t let the big cartoon eyes fool you, “Alita: Battle Angel” is a legitimately entertaining and action-packed flick worthy of braving the winter cold to take in. This time of year is normally … more
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IN ACTION — This image released by Universal Pictures shows the character Hiccup, voiced by Jay Baruchel, in a scene from DreamWorks Animation’s “How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World.”
‘How to Train Your Dragon 3’ is heart-warming conclusion
“How to Train Your Dragon 3: The Hidden World” brings the series to a satisfying and heart-warming conclusion. Opening day for the new threequel was packed at Rome Cinemas 8, with parents and … more
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This image released by Warner Bros. Pictures shows the characters Emmet, left, and Rex Dangervest, center, both voiced by Chris Pratt, in a scene from "The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part." (Warner Bros. Pictures via AP)
‘The LEGO Movie 2’ is a true feast for the senses
“The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part” doesn’t quite reach the surprising magic of the first film in the franchise, but it comes really close to the humor, music and heart. The first “LEGO … more
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The Favourite — Rachel Weisz as Sarah Churchill, Duchess of Marlborough, in a scene from “The Favourite.”
Review: ‘The Favourite’ is ‘artsy’ but clever
With 10 Oscar nominations to its credit, “The Favourite” finally arrived at Rome Cinemas 8 this month to prove that the Academy really loves weird, artsy movies. “The Favourite” is not … more
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This image released by Universal Pictures shows Samuel L. Jackson in a scene from M. Night Shyamalan's "Glass." (Jessica Kourkounis/Universal Pictures via AP)
‘Glass’ worth the wait
“Glass” is a weird film, but it works well as a sequel to writer and director M. Night Shyamalan’s earlier hit films, “Unbreakable” and “Split”. Superhero movies are all the rage these … more
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This image released by Annapurna Pictures shows Christian Bale as Dick Cheney, left, and Amy Adams as Lynne Cheney in a scene from "Vice." (Matt Kennedy/Annapurna Pictures via AP)
Don’t believe the hype when it comes to biopic ‘Vice’
With a deft hand and an earnest attempt to entertain, the Dick Cheney biopic “Vice” ultimately fails to be a movie worth subjecting yourself to. How much do you really want to sit through two … more
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BUMBLEBEE — This image released by Paramount Pictures shows Bumblebee in a scene from “Bumblebee.”
‘Bumblebee’ is a delightful new take on an old favorite
Did somebody say “soft reboot”? Luckily for the aging and much-maligned Transformers movie franchise, their new flick, “Bumblebee”, is actually a rather pleasant little film and could lead to … more
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SHE’S BACK — Jack (lin-Manuel Miranda), Annabel (Pixie Davies), Georgie (Joel Dawson), John (Nathanael Saleh) and Mary Poppins (Emily Blunt) are shown in a scene from Disney’s original musical “Mary Poppins Returns”, a sequel to the 1964 Mary Poppins which takes audiences on an entirely new adventure with the practically perfect nanny and the Banks family.
‘Mary Poppins Returns’ lacks luster, magic of 1964 original
More than 50 years after the beloved original, “Mary Poppins Returns” is a largely forgettable, overly saccharine and utterly unnecessary sequel. It’s all style and little substance. A spoonful … more
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This image released by Warner Bros. Pictures shows Jason Momoa, left, and Amber Heard in a scene from "Aquaman." (Warner Bros. Pictures via AP)
Aquaman is a ‘big, crazy, bombastic superhero movie’
“Aquaman” is pure delightful madness. It’s scale and spectacle is unmatched by any other movie in recent memory. But it’s also weirdly obsessed with reciting all the complicated little … more
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