Author: coolpapae
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Nope (****1/2) – Yep
Peele has the whole world in his hands, and it is up to him and his precisely articulate and interesting vision how we are allowed to view it.
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Shark Bait (*1/2) Ooh Ha Ha
If you ever wanted to see a more scenic and less intelligent version of Jaws, here ya go.
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Umma (***1/2) – Sins of the Mother
The scares in Umma are not so prevalent as they are insinuated.
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The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent (****) has the hook
It’s a beacon of acting light that could only be ruined by making a sequel.
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Thor: Love and Thunder (*****) – Not everybody gets a hammer
Natalie Portman was the least appealing aspect of the first two Thor films. When she was not in on the third film, the series completely hit its stride for the first time. Now she’s back. Will it kill the vibe in the room that Taika Waititi brought with him for Ragnorok?
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The Black Phone (****) Please be real…
One will definitely feel like they’ve gone through hell in the seventies when they come out of this movie.
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Jurassic World Dominion (**1/2) Wilting under the shoulders of giants
The film is at its best when the original Jurassic Park crew are onscreen.
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The Amityville Horror theatrical films reviewed
Is this series worthwhile or is it just one big Golden Sombrero?
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Men (****1/2) Eve bit the Apple
The effectiveness of a film like this is it even has this viewer questioning the nature of his relationship with his own wife. Is there a partnership there, or is it a threat?
Ebert Did It Better: Gasbag Reviews 