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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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“Worthwhile return” — Ewan McGregor as Danny Torrance in a scene from “Doctor Sleep.”
‘Doctor Sleep’ has been worth the wait
For once, a sequel released several decades after the original is actually worth your while. “Doctor Sleep” is a fine continuation of “The Shining.” Whereas “The Shining” is one of the … more
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RETURN — Linda Hamilton in “Terminator: Dark Fate.”
Film review: Terminator ‘Dark Fate’ fails to impress
The third time is not the charm. For the third time in 10 years, Hollywood is once again trying to revive the Terminator franchise with “Dark Fate”. They do not succeed. Like its ceaseless … more
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This image released by Sony Pictures shows Naomie Harris, left, and Tyrese Gibson in a scene from "Black and Blue," in theaters on Oct. 25. (Alan Markfield/Sony Pictures via AP)
‘Black and Blue’ has action, heroism
Nestled between the Halloween horror season and the end-of-the-year awards season comes “Black and Blue”, an OK cop movie that believes it has something to say about race relations. It doesn’t … more
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BACK AGAIN — From left, Columbus (Jesse Eisenberg), Tallahassee (Woody Harrelson), Little Rock (Abigail Breslin) and Wichita (Emma Stone) in a scene from “Zombieland: Double Tap.”
‘Zombieland’ is mindless fun
There was no need for a sequel to the original “Zombieland” a whole decade after the fact, but “Double Tap” is nonetheless an enjoyable return to this flippant franchise. Just don’t go in … more
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‘Addams Family’ continues to delight
The new animated “Addams Family” movie proves you can’t keep a good franchise down. This creepy, kooky clan is as charming as ever. “The Addams Family” doesn’t reach the heights of a … more
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This image released by Warner Bros. Pictures shows Joaquin Phoenix in a scene from "Joker," in theaters on Oct. 4. (Niko Tavernise/Warner Bros. Pictures via AP)
‘Joker’ is a dark and grotesque movie
This is not your typical comic book movie. “Joker” is a bleak and misanthropic film that says what it wants to say — you just might not want to listen. “Joker” is an attempt to break out of … more
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ON AN ADVENTURE — Characters, from left, Peng, voiced by Albert Tsai, Everest the Yeti, Yi, voiced by Chloe Bennet and Jin, voiced by Tenzing Norgay Trainor, in a scene from “Abominable.”
‘Abominable’ is familiar kids flick
“Abominable” is a perfectly adequate kids movie that you’ve probably seen dozens of times before. The new animated Dreamworks movie doesn’t have anything new to say or to add to the already … more
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This image released by 20th Century Fox shows Brad Pitt in a scene from "Ad Astra," in theaters on Sept. 20. (Francois Duhamel/20th Century Fox via AP)
‘Ad Astra’ slow-moving but not without its charms
If you like quiet, somber, contemplative films about Brad Pitt looking off into space, then “Ad Astra” is exactly what you’re looking for. Movies don’t get much more quiet and contemplative … more
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‘Peanut Butter Falcon’ is uplifting
“The Peanut Butter Falcon” is one of those sweet, feel-good indie movies that rarely gets a wide release in theaters, but should. Odd name aside, “The Peanut Butter Falcon” finally came to … more
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This image released by Warner Bros. Pictures shows Bill Skarsgard as Pennywise in New Line Cinema’s horror thriller "It: Chapter 2." (Brooke Palmer/Warner Bros. Pictures via AP)
‘It Chapter Two’ enjoyable
While not as truly terrifying as the first movie, “It Chapter Two” is still an enjoyable follow up that closes the story for good. “Chapter Two” is heavily reliant on the first film in … more
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TOUCHING MOMENT — Awkwafina as Billi and Zhao Shuzhen as Nai Nai in “The Farewell”
‘The Farewell’ is a quiet, somber story
“The Farewell” is a small, indie flick that is generating a lot of early awards buzz with it’s quiet, somber story about family and grief. But in that grief, “The Farewell” tells a really … more
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THE GAME — Samara Weaving in the film “Ready or Not.”
Get 'Ready' for laughs, squirms
An end-of-summer surprise treat has arrived in the form of “Ready or Not”, a horror comedy that delivers both laughs and squirms. Despite not getting much attention, “Ready or Not” is an … more
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RATED R— Jacob Tremblay, from left, as Max, Keith L. Williams as Lucas, Brady Noon as Thor and Molly Gordon as Hannah in the film, "Good Boys."
Review: ‘Good Boys’ has good amount of heart
The new raunchy comedy “Good Boys” is better than it has any right to be. It’s a weak film overall, but it can be funny at times, and it has a good amount of heart. Just imagine a racy, R-rated … more
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