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SOLID PERFORMANCE— Charles Lott Jr., left, Ben Affleck and Al Madrigal in a scene from “The Way Back.”
Affleck gives solid performance in 'The Way Back'
Before all the movie theaters across the state were closed down for the coronavirus, I managed to catch one final viewing of “The Way Back”, an emotional and mostly entertaining movie about Ben … more
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STANDARD ACTION FLICK — Vin Diesel as Ray Garrison in a scene from “Bloodshot.”
‘Bloodshot’ is a little more than a standard action film
The last major Hollywood release for the foreseeable future is “Bloodshot”, a would-be superhero movie that ended up being little more than a standard action film starring a standard Vin Diesel. … more
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OH BROTHERS — Tom Holland as the voice of Ian Lightfoot, and Chris Pratt as the voice of Ian’s older brother, Barley in a scene from “Onward.”
‘Onward’ is a take on classic Dungeons and Dragons fantasy
The Pixar animation studio has earned their reputation as the best of the best, and while their latest feature — “Onward” — is another gem, it does not reach the lofty heights of Pixar of … more
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SPELLBOUND — In Disney and Pixar’s “Onward,” mom Laurel (Julia Louis-Dreyfus) shares a gift with sons Ian (Tom Holland) and Barley (Chris Pratt) from their late father that gives them an opportunity to spend one magical day with him.
'Onward' is a classic take on Dungeons and Dragons
The Pixar animation studio has earned their reputation as the best of the best, and while their latest feature — “Onward” — is another gem, it does not reach the lofty heights of Pixar of … more
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THE INVISIBLE MAN — Released by Universal Pictures Aldis Hodge, from left, Elisabeth Moss and Sam Smith in a scene from the film. (Mark Rogers/Universal Pictures via AP)
'The Invisible Man’ is solid and straight forward
Packed with thrills, chills and a good use of the classic movie monster, it is not hard to see why “The invisible Man” is a success. The new horror film with the classic baddie takes the idea … more
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TRAVEL COMPANION — Harrison Ford as John Thornton with Buck in a scene from the film “Call of the Wild.”
Ford takes a back seat in "The Call of the Wild"
Your enjoyment of the new “The Call of the Wild” movie will depend on how much you enjoy watching silly dog antics, and on how much you can ignore that the dog is entirely computer animated. The … more
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unoriginal — Sonic, voiced by Ben Schwartz, in a scene from “Sonic the Hedgehog .”
Sonic the Hedgehog deserves better
If you’re desperate and don’t care about the logic or the details, the “Sonic the Hedgehog” movie will probably entertain your children. Based around the popular video game character, … more
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TAKING FLIGHT — From left, Rosie Perez, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Margot Robbie, Ella Jay Basco and Jurnee Smollett-Bell in a scene from “Birds of Prey.”
‘Birds of Prey,’ a rock n’ rolling good time
The first superhero movie of 2020 has arrived in the form of “Birds of Prey”, a rock n’ rolling good time of color, energy, bone-crunches and girl power. “Birds of Prey” is an unofficial … more
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Dull and ponderous— Blake Lively stars in Paramount Pictures’ “The Rhythm Section.”
Bad rhythm in 'The Rhythm Section'
After a couple really good crime and action movies this January, “The Rhythm Section” arrived in theaters to remind us that the dead of winter is when bad movies get dumped into theaters. Dull … more
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ALL STAR CAST — From left, Henry Golding, Matthew McConaughey and Charlie Hunnam in a scene from “The Gentlemen.”
'The Gentlemen,’ a rather entertaining film
Director Guy Ritchie returns to the mobster genre that made him famous with “The Gentlemen,” a pretty fun gangster flick with an exceptional cast of characters. Ritchie got famous with films like … more
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BAD BOYS ARE BACK — Will Smith and Martin Lawrence star in Columbia Pictures' "Bad Boys for Life."
'Bad Boys for Life' is a suprisingly solid and entertaining movie
More than 15 years since the previous film, “Bad Boys for Life” makes a good effort in its attempt to revive the franchise. Reviving franchises both on TV and in theaters has become a lot more … more
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HEAT OF BATTLE — George MacKay as Schofield, center, in a scene from “1917,” directed by Sam Mendes.
Film follows trek through enemy territory
The new war film “1917” is unlike any war movie you’ve ever seen before due to one unique filming technique. It’s also earning a lot of awards season buzz. Director Sam Mendes has filmed the … more
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literary classic — Clockwise from top left, Saoirse Ronan, Laura Dern, Emma Watson, Florence Pugh and Eliza Scanlen in Greta Gerwig’s “Little Women.”
Phenomenal job of literary classic
“Little Women” is an exceptional film. It’s rich, it’s emotional, and everyone on screen is just perfect. Though the sudden appearance of comedian Bob Odenkirk halfway through the film threw … more
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Sandler in a different role
Adam Sandler is no longer just that weird, loutish comedian making silly movies. He still is all of that, but after a stellar turn in the anxiety-inducing “Uncut Gems”, he’s also a potential … more
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HEROES — Joonas Suotamo is Chewbacca, Oscar Isaac is Poe Dameron, Daisy Ridley is Rey and John Boyega is Finn in “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.”
Episode 9 is ‘safe, fan-friendly’ Star Wars film
This isn’t the end. There will be more Star Wars movies in the future. But for now, “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” is an entertaining and adventurous end to the current trilogy of films. … more
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New adventure — Kevin Hart, from left, Dwayne Johnson, Karen Gillan and Jack Black in a scene from “Jumanji: The Next Level.”
‘Jumanji: The Next Level’ movie revived
“Jumanji” is officially a franchise now, with a new sequel that is just as much fun, if not more so, than the previous film. Reviving the “Jumanji” movie decades later with a new cast and a … more
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MURDER MYSTERY MASTERPIECE — From left, Daniel Craig, Chris Evans, and Noah Segan in a scene from “Knives Out.”
Review: ‘Knives Out’ is a ‘murder mystery masterpiece’
“Knives Out” is a rarity in Hollywood these days. It’s not adapted from a comic or a book. It’s not a remake or a reboot. “Knives Out” is an original story, and it’s a murder mystery … more
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TRANSFORMATION — Tom Hanks as Mister Rogers in a scene from “A Beautiful Day In the Neighborhood,” in theaters now.
Mister Rogers remembrance tour continues
The Mister Rogers remembrance tour continues this holiday season with the touching and heartfelt “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood”. Last year, audiences were treated to a documentary about … more
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NEW ADVENTURE — From left, Elsa, voiced by Idina Menzel, Anna, voiced by Kristen Bell, Kristoff, voiced by Jonathan Groff and Sven in a scene from "Frozen 2."
'Frozen II’ is better than the original
Winter has arrived in the city, so why not celebrate the new icy temperatures with a long-awaited Disney sequel that holds up to the original? Personally, I liked “Frozen II” more than the first … more
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COMPETITORS — Christian Bale, right, and Matt Damon in a scene from the film, “Ford v. Ferrari.”
Bale is terrific in ‘Ford v Ferrari’
It’s off to the races with “Ford v Ferrari”, a solid and enjoyable racing movie with a truly spectacular lead performance by Christian Bale. Ever a chameleon, Bale transforms into … more
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