Category: Ratings
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Sound of Freedom (****) rings a clarion call
The portrayal that we are granted by Monteverde and his writing partner Barr give those in bondage a light. Let’s hope it’s a light that never goes out.
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Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny (**): Living in Dreamtime, baby
As a character, Indiana Jones is fine. As an adventurer, the results are diminishing.
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The Flash (****1/2) is great spaghetti
Anyone who has ever seen a D.C. film should find something to enjoy in The Flash.
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Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (****1/2) – Finds a home inside
The Guardians of the Galaxy series is a gift that keeps on giving to the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
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Beau is Afraid (**1/2) – When weird isn’t enough
…requisite talent is in abundance but Beau is Afraid feels more like a vanity project aping his auteur heroes.
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Evil Dead Rise (****) above the maggots
If one is a fan of creative gore, Evil Dead Rise has it in spades.
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The Pope’s Exorcist (***) shows Crowe still has the ability
If not for Crowe’s performance, this film is considerably unerwhelming.
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Shazam! Fury of the Gods (*1/2) is a last gasp
If there’s nothing else – and here there really isn’t – the film is worth viewing just for Levi alone.
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