Category: CPE
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Nobody 2 takes the easy route
There are moments of inspiration here…not enough of that to make up for the predictable pabulum.
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Weapons is one of the year’s best
Weapons – 2025 Written and Directed by Zach CreggerStarring Josh Brolin, Julia Garner, Cary Christopher, Alden Ehrenreich, Austin Abrams, Benedict Wong, Amy Madigan, Cary Christopher Weapons starts off with the disappearance of all but one of the children in a second grade class. We get to see each of them run through the night (at…
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The Naked Gun (2025) is competently unnecessary
The Naked Gun – 2025 offers a remake of the classic series, featuring Liam Neeson as Frank Drebin, Jr. The film embraces absurdist humor, though it lacks the sharpness of its predecessors. While some moments entertain, it fails to achieve the same iconic status, making rewatchability questionable. Overall, reactions vary among viewers.
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The Fantastic Four: First Steps Review & Analysis
The Fantastic Four: First Steps – 2025 Director Matt ShakmanScreenplay Josh Friedman, Eric Pearson, Jeff Kaplan, Ian SpringerStarring Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Joseph Quinn, Julia Garner, Sarah Niles, Mark Gatiss, Natasha Lyonne, Paul Walter Hauser, Ralph Ineson The cinematic history of The Fantastic Four is checkered, to say the least. When Roger Corman…
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Superman: Chaos reigns
Gunn’s Superman starts mid-stream for a universe beginning. It depends on if one can enjoy the chaos of a Gunn film, filled with more references than even the staunchest Superman fan can follow to whether or not one will like this film.
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F1 is eye candy for big people
F1 – 2025 showcases Brad Pitt as Sonny Hayes, a nomadic driver joining a struggling team to reclaim victory. Directed by Joseph Kosinski, the film combines stunning racing visuals with internal team conflicts. While the plot features familiar F1 names and solid character dynamics, it could benefit from tighter pacing.
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28 Years Later – Memento Mortuorum
28 Years Later – 2025 Director Danny BoyleWriter Alex GarlandStarring Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Alfie Williams, Jack O’Connell, Ralph Fiennes For a zombie film, 28 Years later is strangely contemplative. The film is beautifully shot over Northumberland, U.K. and the soundtrack is equally propulsive and effective. The story centers around the Island of Lindisfarne. It…
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Beekeeper goes right to the top
Beekeeper – 2024Director David AyerScreenplay Kurt WimmerStarring Jason Statham, Jeremy Irons, Josh Hutcherson, Emmy Raver-Lampman, Bobby Naderi, Minnie Driver, Phycilia Rashad, Jemma Redgrave Jason Statham movies have the range of late Charles Bronson. The difference is that Statham is more fluid and finds more creative ways to take out the bad guys. Still, if you’ve…
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Ballerina 2025: A New Chapter in the John Wick Universe
“Ballerina,” directed by Len Wiseman, is a John Wick side quest featuring Ana de Armas as Eve, a skilled assassin driven by vengeance after her father’s murder. She trains with the secret group Kikimora while grappling with her identity. The film excels in combat scenes, particularly in its explosive last act, despite some character weaknesses.
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