The Smallbone family has a story tailor-made for the big screen. Scratch that. It’s almost too remarkable to fit on any screen.
The Australian clan came to America with little more than a dream to...
Alex Garland wasn’t kidding.
The writer/director of “Civil War” said his dystopian thriller didn’t take political sides. The film bears that out, focusing entirely on journalists scrambling to...
"Beautiful Tale of Friendship, Family and Faith"
Content: -1 Caution advised for older children, including teenagers, and sensitive adults.
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Horror and dumb go together like peas and cah-rots, to paraphrase Forrest Gump.
Think: There’s a serial killer on the loose … let’s split up!
The monster sure looks like it’s dead. Let’s...
"Ripsnorting Movie About Brave British Commandos and Spies"
Content: -2 Extreme caution for older teenagers and adults.
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"Tepid, Abhorrent Second Half"
Content: -4 Intentional blasphemy, evil, gross immorality, and/or worldview problems. (To be avoided)
"These Sinners Never Really Become Saints"
Content: -3 Excessive sex, violence, immorality, and/or worldview problems. (Sometimes excessive content such as violence is in otherwise redemptive movies.)
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"Violent, Depressing, Monotonous, and Facile, Full of Sound and Fury"
Content: -3 Excessive sex, violence, immorality, and/or worldview problems. (Sometimes excessive content such as violence is in otherwise...
The Coens. The Russos. The Farrellys. The Duplasses. The Safdies.
The Chinas?
No, Paul and Benjamin China aren’t in the rarified air of those famous directorial duos. Not even close.
Still, the...
Confession: This critic loves movies where innocents scramble in the woods while something or someone hunts them down.
Think of thrillers like “Backcountry” or the sublime “Alone” as prime examples.
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StarringKirsten Dunst, Wagner Moura, Cailee SpaenyDirectorAlex GarlandRatingRGenreActionRelease dateApril 12, 2024
Civil War has almost no story, little meaningful character growth, and virtually...
"Fun and Inspirational"
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What You Need To Know:THE LONG GAME follows a group of Mexican American teenagers...
The worst thing that could have happened to Warner Brothers over the last few months was the release of the film ‘Godzilla: Minus One.’ A movie that was made on a 12 million dollar production budget...
"Riveting, Redemptive Creature Feature"
What You Need To Know:ARCADIAN is a surprisingly good horror movie...
Every kid deserves a pet, but the young heroine in “Sting” gets more than she bargained for.
The latest arachnid thriller spins from a familiar premise but turns into a family affair.
Sound confusing?...
"Love Conquers Selfishness"
Content: +1 Moderately questionable elements. (Discernment required for young children.)
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"Graphic Horror Prequel, Slightly Rebooted"
No movie franchise is safe from revival.
Now, it’s “The Omen’s” turn despite a weak 2006 attempt to give the devil his due. Again.
“The First Omen” craves a do-over.
The prequel follows...
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