Film Reviews
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‘Twisters’ Review: Glen Powell and Daisy Edgar-Jones Sequel Is Fun and Fast-Paced Whirlwind
August 10, 2024 — The Hudsucker
‘Twisters’ recaptures the excitement and wonder of the original through plenty of heart.
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'The Instigators' Review: Matt Damon and Casey Affleck Get Their Own 'Midnight Run'
August 1, 2024 — Collider
The Matt Damon and Casey Affleck heist comedy is a must-see this season.
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'Despicable Me 4' Review: There Goes the Neighborhood
July 3, 2024 — Collider
The suburbs will never be the same.
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'A Family Affair' Review: Nicole Kidman and Zac Efron Can’t Heat up This Netflix Rom-Com
June 27, 2024 — Collider
Even Kidman and Efron are unable to save this heartbreak of a film.
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'Atlas' Review: Jennifer Lopez’s Netflix A.I. Sci-Fi Thriller Short Circuits
May 24, 2024 — Collider
The ambitious Jennifer Lopez sci-fi action thriller can’t handle its own bandwidth.
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'In Flames' Review: Zarrar Kahn’s Eerie Slow-Burn Horror Is a Deeply Affecting Psychological Thriller
April 12, 2024 — Collider
'In Flames' isn't an easy watch, but it's an important discussion that needs to be addressed.
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'The Beautiful Game' Review: Netflix’s Spirited Sports Drama Is Lifted up by Bill Nighy
March 28, 2024 — Collider
The Netflix sports dramedy is a feel-good, charming flick that brings strong, well-deserved attention to a social problem.
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'This Is Me…Now: A Love Story' Review: J.Lo's 'Lemonade' Is Bonkers Enough to Mostly Work
February 14, 2024 — Collider
Jennifer Lopez sings her heart’s song in the tender visual album despite some disconnective tissue.
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'Migration' Review: Kumail Nanjiani & Elizabeth Banks Serve Big Duck Energy in Vibrant Family Comedy
December 20, 2023 — Collider
Vibrant and fun visuals with an entertaining story make this Illumination feature stand out from its usual fare.
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'Waitress: The Musical' Review: Sara Bareilles Revitalizes Acclaimed Show
December 7, 2023 — Collider
With a dash of laughter, heart, and beautiful music, the pro-shot Broadway show offers the right ingredients for a decadent treat.
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'Family Switch' Review: Jennifer Garner Gifts a Stocking of Laughs to Predictable Comedy
November 30, 2023 — Collider
This new riff on the body swap comedy is more than a little familiar, but a charming cast makes it a breezy watch.
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'North Star' Review: Kristin Scott Thomas’ Directorial Debut Loses Its Way | TIFF 2023
September 17, 2023 — Collider
Though it has some big names, there is a fundamental lack of chemistry between this star-studded cast.
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'Quiz Lady' Review: Awkwafina & Sandra Oh Bring Heart to Laugh-out-Loud Comedy | TIFF 2023
September 17, 2023 — Collider
Road trip, anyone?
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'Poolman' Review: Chris Pine’s Directorial Debut Sinks Before It Can Swim | TIFF 2023
September 13, 2023 — Collider
This misfire of a movie never makes it above the surface.
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'The Queen of My Dreams' Review: Fawzia Mirza's Vibrant, Heartfelt Love Letter to Mothers and Daughters | TIFF 2023
September 9, 2023 — Collider
This vibrant debut feature is a sweet story about how the messiness of family is what matters most.
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'Heart of Stone' Review: Gal Gadot Fights to Escape Netflix Oblivion
August 11, 2023 — Collider
While this thriller could get lost amongst other action offerings on the streamer, it has a leading performance that helps it stand out.
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'The Out-Laws' Review: Netflix's Action-Comedy Is the Latest to Trap Good Actors in Bad Movie Purgatory
July 7, 2023 — Collider
Adam Devine, Ellen Barkin, and Pierce Brosnan do all they can to steal your hearts, but this movie will only rob you of your time.
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‘The Mother’ Review: Jennifer Lopez Kicks Ass in Bumpy Action-Packed Revenge Movie
May 12, 2023 — Collider
Though Jennifer Lopez is fun to watch, this Netflix film falls short of being truly great.
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‘Your Place or Mine’ Review: Ashton Kutcher and Reese Witherspoon’s Digital Romance Is a Missed Connection
February 10, 2023 — Collider
‘Your Place or Mine’ is a modern romance set in the digital era that finds its signals dropping more than once between its two leads.
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‘Shotgun Wedding’ Review: Jennifer Lopez Brings Fun to Matrimonial Chaos With Action-Packed Rom-Com
January 19, 2023 — Collider
'Shotgun Wedding' might be a bit formulaic and have some pacing issues, but Jennifer Lopez, Josh Duhamel, and a great supporting cast make it work.
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'I Want You Back' Adds Dimension to Romantic Comedy Genre With Realism and Heart
February 10, 2022 — PopCulture
Equal parts funny and heartwarming, the film might look like your usual rom-com, but it elevates the genre with a charismatic charm and warmth.
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'The Many Saints of Newark' Plays up 'Sopranos' Nostalgia But Holds Its Own
September 29, 2021 — PopCulture
Smoothly harmonizing edge with heart for a cohesive story, ‘The Many Saints of Newark’ is entertaining and works to open doors for more thanks to compelling direction and writing.
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'Yes Day' Brings a Burst of Family Fun With Jennifer Garner and Edgar Ramirez Netflix Comedy
March 12, 2021 — PopCulture
Netflix's ‘Yes Day’ is a charmingly wholesome and sweet family movie, but it's also not entirely inventive.
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'Tom & Jerry' Misses the Mark With Live-Action Animated Comedy
March 6, 2021 — PopCulture
While the movie has its moments between the silent-feuding rivals and an all-star cast of funny actors, it's not enough to hold up the entire movie.
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'Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar' Finds Its Shimmer With Comedy Masterpiece of Culottes and Music
February 22, 2021 — PopCulture
‘Barb & Star Go to Vista Del Mar’ is an instant comedy classic thanks to offbeat writing, musical numbers and sidesplitting performances.
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Rafe Spall Shines With Award-Worthy Ticket in 'One Way to Denmark'
July 22, 2020 — PopCulture
With medium camera shots blended with contemporaneous cinematography, ‘One Way to Denmark’ is a feel-good, warmhearted film beaming with nuanced performances.
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'Ford v Ferrari' Revs up Oscars Engine in High-Octane Ride With Matt Damon and Christian Bale
November 15, 2019 — PopCulture
Equally engaging and radiating charm from start to finish, Damon and Bale really help make this film a winner with their beautifully nuanced performances and charisma.
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'Last Christmas' Serves up Festive Holiday Treat With Emilia Clarke
November 8, 2019 — PopCulture
Sincerely funny and playful with a plethora of tender moments lighting up every nook of the film's frames, ‘Last Christmas’ is a luminous holiday movie that serves more modernity than schmaltz.
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‘A Quiet Place’ Proves Silence Is Golden, Yet Terrifying
April 4, 2018 — The Hudsucker
John Krasinski’s rich and eerie directorial feature, ‘A Quiet Place’ is a triumph that proves the genre is best crafted as an experience that draws on basic sensory and fears to tell a story.
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Matt Damon Is Reborn in ‘Jason Bourne’
August 8, 2016 — The Hudsucker
Matt Damon returns to the silver screen as the titular rogue CIA agent in the fourth installment of the popular spy series.
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It's an Impressive Battle Royale in ‘Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice’
March 31, 2016 — The Hudsucker
‘Batman v Superman’ is a smart re-imagining of the DC Universe and a stirring one too. Shady and raw, the film conjures up sentiments and fear from a world post-9/11.
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‘Testament of Youth’ Serves a Bold and Defining Tale of Love and War
July 2, 2015 — The Hudsucker
‘Testament of Youth’ remains a beautiful expression of Vera Brittain’s message against war with the film portraying a heartwrenching message about the realities and true grief of war.
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Julianne Moore Is Unforgettable in Frighteningly Poignant 'Still Alice'
January 16, 2015 — The Hudsucker
‘Still Alice’ is a modernized and crisp melodrama that is bound to not just have you catch a glimpse of the severity of this disease, but leave you in deep reflection and tears.
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'The Grand Budapest Hotel' Will Have You Want to Check Into Charming, Mysterious World
April 7, 2014 — westlifebunny
There’s no denying, Wes Anderson’s latest is pure cinematic gold.
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Superman Is Reborn With Humanity in 'Man of Steel'
June 28, 2013 — The Hudsucker
Zack Snyder proves with ‘Man of Steel’ that he can push the envelope in film-making and handle an original superhero film with interest and genuine precision.
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'Silver Linings Playbook' Will Have You Following the Signs With Charming Drama-Comedy
January 31, 2013 — The Hudsucker
David O’Russell’s adaptation illustrates a heartwarming and hilariously realistic tale that has complications, but creates an overall admiration for the film and its characters.
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'The Dark Knight' Puts a Twist on Charles Dickens With Its Gotham City Tale
August 12, 2012 — The Hudsucker
Christopher Nolan definitely sets a new tone and precedant to the overall superhero creation on screen with ‘The Dark Knight Rises.’