Tag: movies
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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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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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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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Novocaine Film Analysis: Is It Worth Watching?
Novocaine, directed by Dan Berk and Robert Olsen, features Jack Quaid as Nathan “Novocaine” Caine, a pain-free man whose life turns chaotic after a bank robbery where his date, Sherry (Amber Midthunder), is taken hostage. Despite some engaging moments, the film suffers from weak writing, predictability, and underdeveloped characters, failing to maintain viewer engagement.
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Hellboy: The Crooked Man is tame compared to earlier entries
Hellboy: The Crooked Man – 2024Director Brian TaylorScreenplay Christopher Golden, Mike Mignola, Brian TaylorStarring Jack Kesey, Jefferson White, Adeline Rudolph, Martin Bassindale, Joseph Marcell, Leah McNamara, Hannah Margetson The Hellboy franchise has bounced around plenty since Guillermo Del Toro first had the reigns 2004. The protagonist went from an unforgettable (Perlman) to memorable (Harbor) to…
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Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning Review
“Mission Impossible – The Final Reckoning” features Tom Cruise as Ethan Hunt in a story intertwining previous narratives while facing an AI threat. Although the initial pacing is sluggish, the film delivers exhilarating action sequences in the second half. Despite being the weakest entry, it offers engaging moments for long-time fans.
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2025’s Black Bag: Uncovering Secrets in a Spy Drama
Black Bag, directed by Steven Soderbergh, is a modern spy thriller starring Michael Fassbender and Cate Blanchett. The plot centers on George Woodhouse, tasked with uncovering a leaker of a top-secret software within a week. As tensions rise during two dinner gatherings, suspicions shift among five suspects, culminating in a dramatic reveal.
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Why Another Simple Favor Fails to Impress
Another Simple Favor – 2025 Director Paul FeigScreenplay Jessica Sharzer, Laeta KalagridisStarring Anna Kendrick, Blake Lively, Andrew Rannells, Bashir Salahuddin, Elizabeth Perkins, Michele Morrone, Elena Sofia Ricci, Henry Golding, Allison Janney A sequel to A Simple Favor was something to which this viewer looked forward. Anna Kendrick plays one of her more memorable characters in…
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