Tag: The Conjuring Universe
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The Nun 2 (*) has no hold
That there hasn’t been a really good film since 2017’s Annabelle: Creation should tell Wan to put more creative forces into future efforts or just give up these ghosts.
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The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It (**1/2) diminishing returns
It’s doubtful anyone will dislike this entry, beyond the afore-mentioned lack of lighting, but it’s also no sure bet that it will be nearly revisited as the first two films. Subtract half of a point for sadly wasting John Noble.
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Annabelle Comes Home (***) – Time to close the case
Annabelle Comes Home is a fun film. It’s not an essential one.
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The Curse of La Llorona (***1/2) is a nice add to the Conjuring Universe
Director Michael ChavesScreenplay Mikki Daughtry, Tobias IaconisStarring Linda Cardellini, Raymond Cruz, Patricia Velásquez, Jaynee-Lynn Kinchen, Roman Christou, Marisol Ramirez, Sean Patrick Thomas, Tony Amendola The Curse of La Llorona is the kind of film that has merit for being solid, if not spectacular. Though there are no scenes in the film that stand out for…
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The NuN (***): Can’t quite live up to its incredible promise.
There are some good moments here, but in general, this film doesn’t measure up to any of the previous efforts of Hardy or the Conjuring films. It feels like a placeholder, when it is clear the crowds that are going to swarm to this film expected a tentpole.
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