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Weird, artsy film — Nicolas Cage in a scene from “Prisoners of the Ghostland.”
‘Ghostland’ is another notch in Cage’s weird filmography
If you decide to watch a crazy, stylized Nicolas Cage film, you best prepare to watch a crazy, stylized Nicolas Cage film, which is exactly what one gets with “Prisoners of the Ghostland.” There … more
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TWISTED — Annabelle Wallis in a scene from “Malignant.” “I can all but guarantee that you haven’t seen anything like the shocks in “Malignant” this year.”
Review: ‘Malignant’ is a crazy, clever film
“Malignant” is crazy. I’ve seen a lot in my years watching and now reviewing movies, and even I was taken by surprise with the twists of this new horror movie. I can all but guarantee that you … more
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Martial arts action flick — Meng'er Zhang, Simu Liu and Awkwafina in a scene from "Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings."
'Shang-Chi' exciting, emotionally strong
Marvel superheroes meet Chinese martial arts mastery in “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings,” yet another feather in the cap of a moviestudio that can seemingly do no wrong. The … more
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GOOD HORROR FILM — Rodney L. Jones III as Billy in a scene from “Candyman.” “It definitely has the style and spooks of a good horror film; there’s just not much else to recommend as most of it is pretty forgettable.”
Review: In ‘Candyman,’ the message minimizes the horror
Just in time for the end of summer comes a “Candyman” movie revival, a horror film that leans too hard into its message instead of its scares. In yet another case of a sequel coming decades … more
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Arthouse film — Dev Patel in a scene from "The Green Knight."
Arthouse over action in ‘The Green Knight’
The weird and esoteric Oscar race kicked off this summer with “The Green Knight,” an artsy and poetic take on a classic King Arthur legend. Don’t go into “The Green Knight” expecting a big … more
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DELIGHTFUL — Ryan Reynolds as Guy in a scene from “Free Guy.” “Free Guy’ is a delightful and adventurous flick with a really enjoyable cast.”
"Free Guy" is a feel good action movie
The star power of actor Ryan Reynolds is on full display with his new vanity project “Free Guy,” a big, fun, charming summer treat. Delayed from last year due to the pandemic, “Free Guy” … more
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Madcap — Joel Kinnaman, from left, John Cena, Margot Robbie, Peter Capaldi and Idris Elba in a scene from "The Suicide Squad."
Review: ‘Suicide Squad’ a madcap, entertaining thrill ride
The R-rated, darkly comedic superhero party of our dreams has arrived in the gruesome and hilarious “The Suicide Squad.” The new film is a loose sequel to the similarly named “Suicide Squad” … more
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Family-friendly adventure — Dwayne Johnson as Frank Wolff and Emily Blunt as Lily Houghton in a scene from “Jungle Cruise.”
‘Jungle Cruise’ is a fun, entertaining adventure
Disney returns to the big, family-friendly adventure movie based on a theme park ride with “Jungle Cruise,” a pleasant movie-going experience with The Rock. The Disney theme parks have a lot of … more
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Martial arts film — Henry Golding plays Snake Eyes in a scene from "Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins"
'Snake Eyes' is a decent action movie
“Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins” is a decent action movie that nonetheless makes some baffling story and filmmaking choices. But as a revival of the G.I. Joe film franchise, it falls pretty flat. … more
ALWAYS A HOOT — LeBron James in a scene from "Space Jam: A New Legacy." "There's enough of a storyline between LeBron James and his son that there's something to watch. And the Looney Tunes are always a hoot."
New ‘Space Jam’ a mess, but watchable
Despite being made as commercialized as a movie can possibly be, “Space Jam: A New Legacy” isn’t half bad. It’s not good, but it is watchable. Arriving nearly 30 years after the original, the … more
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‘Black Widow’ has plenty of bite, excitement
The Marvel superhero movie machine is back in theaters after a two-year absence, and they haven’t missed a beat. “Black Widow” is an engaging, exciting and all-around enjoyable action … more
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SERIOUS BUSINESS — Chris Pratt, from second left, Edwin Hodge and Sam Richardson in a scene from “The Tomorrow War.” “Pratt isn’t even allowed to be charming. Known for his wit and smile, Pratt plays his role completely straight, to the point of being pretty boring for a lead character.”
‘The Tomorrow War’ has action but little else
“The Tomorrow War” is the sort of film that will help you understand whether or not you care about plot holes. Because this film is lousy with them. No wonder it went straight to streaming. … more
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This image released by Universal Pictures shows Jordana Brewster, from left, Anna Sawai and Sung Kang in a scene from "F9: The Fast Saga." (Universal Pictures via AP)
Latest ‘Fast and Furious’ flick spins its wheels
This week’s Daily Sentinel movie review is a bit of a film-going experiment. I have never seen any of the main “Fast and Furious” movies before, but that did not stop me from watching and now … more
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This image released by Disney shows characters Alberto, voiced by Jack Dylan Grazer, left, and Luca, voiced by Jacob Tremblay in a scene from the animated film "Luca." (Disney via AP)
Pixar’s ‘Luca’ a charming, fun film
Pixar films have been hit or miss for me over the past few years, but they get it just right with the charming and colorful “Luca”. The days of Pixar greatness are long behind us at this point. … more
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This image released by Warner Bros. Entertainment shows Corey Hawkins, left, and Leslie Grace in a scene from "In the Heights." (Macall Polay/Warner Bros. Entertainment via AP)
‘In the Heights’ shares the fun, energy of summer
Summer is right around the corner and there’s no better reminder of the energy, the excitement and the heat of the season than the new movie musical “In the Heights”. Based on another hit play … more
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HORROR SEQUEL— From left, Millicent Simmonds as Regan, Emily Blunt as Evelyn and Noah Jupe as Marcus in a scene from “A Quiet Place Part II.”
Review: ‘A Quiet Place Part II’ is creative, entertaining
Sometimes a sequel doesn’t have to be bigger and better than the previous film. “A Quiet Place Part II” is just an enjoyable continuation of the first movie, still telling the same silent … more
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origin story — Emma Stone in a scene from “Cruella.”
‘Cruella’ origin story stylish, fun
Disney decided to go in a different direction with “Cruella,” its latest live action cartoon adaptation. It has made a long, lightweight film with just enough style and energy to be enjoyable. … more
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Emotionless slugfest — Dave Bautista as Scott Ward in a scene from "Army of the Dead."
‘Army of the Dead’ is a straight forward, emotionless slugfest
Zombies and Las Vegas don’t mix as well as they should in the bloated and empty “Army of the Dead”. Infamous director Zack Snyder has returned to the zombie roots that brought him to Hollywood … more
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'Limbo' is bleak, but rewarding, film
Say what you will about the very dry refugee comedy "Limbo," but at least it lives up to its name. The refugee crisis is probably not something most people would joke about. But if you can't find the … more
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This image released by Metro Goldwyn Mayer Pictures shows Jason Statham in a scene from "Wrath of Man," a film by Guy Ritchie. (Metro Goldwyn Mayer Pictures via AP)
‘Wrath of Man’ falls apart in end
Director Guy Ritchie and actor Jason Statham have teamed up for another action movie, but this one falls apart in the end in “Wrath of Man.” Ritchie has made a pretty solid name for himself … more
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