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fromPortland Mercury
1 month ago
Film

Film Review: Dinosaurs Deserve So Much Better Than 'Jurassic World Rebirth'

Jurassic World Rebirth is expected to make a billion dollars despite negative reviews.
Film
fromInverse
5 months ago

30 Years Later, The Most Chaotic Jurassic Park Movie Forgot To Check The Source Material

Jurassic World: Dominion, hyped as a grand conclusion, ultimately falls short due to its convoluted plot and lackluster execution.
Film
fromInverse
5 months ago

30 Years Later, The Most Chaotic Jurassic Park Movie Forgot To Check The Source Material

Jurassic World: Dominion, hyped as a grand conclusion, ultimately falls short due to its convoluted plot and lackluster execution.
Film
fromSlate Magazine
4 weeks ago

The New Jurassic Movie Is So Bad You Might Wish an Asteroid Would Make the Franchise Extinct

Dinosaurs in Jurassic World Rebirth lack the wonder and majesty seen in previous films, reflecting a broader societal indifference toward them.
fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago

Review | 'Jurassic World Rebirth' gets back to basics: Hungry dinosaurs

The Jurassic Park franchise has become generic, and 'Jurassic World Rebirth' underwhelms despite its dinosaur appeal.
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

"M3GAN 2.0" Is a Victim of Inflation

M3GAN 2.0 suffers from sequelitis but retains a compelling narrative about the dark intersections of A.I. and family dynamics.
Independent films
fromConsequence
1 month ago

28 Years Later Review: Danny Boyle and Alex Garland Explode the Zombie Genre

The newest installment in the series explores survival and chaos in a post-apocalyptic UK 28 years after catastrophe.
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

'Succession' creator's new moguls are tech gods gazing down from 'Mountainhead'

Jesse Armstrong's film 'Mountainhead' critiques the moral responsibility of billionaires amidst global chaos they've caused.
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

Wes Anderson's 'Phoenician Scheme' is so bad it got booed at Cannes

Wes Anderson's latest film, 'The Phoenician Scheme', received a mixed reception at Cannes, seen by some as parodic rather than a fresh take.
Independent films
fromVulture
2 months ago

Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning Is a Huge Mess. But It's a Fun Mess.

Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning suffers from self-importance, compromising the series' fun and spontaneous action with excessive solemnity and narrative weight.
#thriller
fromDefector
3 months ago
Independent films

'Drop' Is Not A '90s Thriller Because The '90s Are Unfortunately Over | Defector

fromDefector
3 months ago
Independent films

'Drop' Is Not A '90s Thriller Because The '90s Are Unfortunately Over | Defector

#marvel
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fromNew York Post
2 months ago

'Thunderbolts*' post-credits sequence explained: What's the group's real name?

'Thunderbolts' shows promise with strong reviews and potential for franchise growth under a new title, 'The New Avengers.'
fromThe Verge
3 months ago

Thunderbolts* is Marvel's latest attempt at clawing out of an existential void

The MCU's recent crossover features have generally resulted in dangling threads, almost feeling like previews for the next big blockbuster.
Independent films
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

There can only be one pope in the delightfully preposterous 'Conclave'

Conclave tells a very fun and fictional story of the secretive process by which a pope is replaced, blending elements of political thriller and jury drama.
Arts
fromInverse
3 months ago

Steven Soderbergh's Most Underrated Caper Just Got A Huge Upgrade

The Informant! uniquely blends heist film elements with corporate corruption, illustrating the complexity of real-life narratives against Hollywood's glamorized storytelling.
fromKotaku
3 months ago

A Minecraft Movie Sounds Like A Mess That Might Not Be Terrible

A Minecraft Movie garners mixed reviews but offers a fun diversion for parents according to some critics.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

'A Minecraft Movie' review: Idiotic video game film stomps on your brain

"This place makes no sense!" one character yells, capturing the sentiment of the audience regarding the confusing and nonsensical plot of 'A Minecraft Movie.'
Video games
Film
fromPolygon
4 months ago

Everything wrong with the live-action Snow White can be summed up in one jacket

Snow White's costume design distracts from the movie's overall narrative, with character outfits undermining the film's tone and cohesiveness.
#disney
Film
fromPolygon
4 months ago

The Electric State should have been a video game

The Russo brothers' adaptation of The Electric State is visually ambitious but ultimately lacks substance and emotional depth.
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

'The Electric State' review: Netflix spent $320M on a movie you'll hate

The Russo brothers' 'The Electric State' turns out to be a costly disappointment and a derivative sci-fi film, failing to impress audiences.
fromPolygon
4 months ago

The Power Rangers movie, now on Netflix, shows a better path forward for big franchises

The 2017 Power Rangers reboot is unexpectedly charming and fun, embracing its silliness rather than taking a darker approach.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Why Dune: Part Two should win the best picture Oscar

Dune: Part Two is an ambitious sequel that maintains complexity and otherworldliness, defying conventional storytelling to deliver a unique cinematic experience.
fromThe Verge
5 months ago

Captain America: Brave New World is trying twice as hard to be half as good

The latest Captain America film struggles with muddled political messaging and fails to effectively differentiate its protagonist from previous iterations.
fromWashington Post
5 months ago

Review | 'Captain America' is a brave new world of Marvel cinematic gobbledygook

The film is confusing and underwhelming, struggling to connect with audiences unfamiliar with its complicated backstory.
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago

You're Cordially Invited review Reese Witherspoon and Will Ferrell carry fun comedy

Despite low expectations, "You're Cordially Invited" offers unexpected enjoyment with a blend of charm and humor, anchored by its lead actors' performances.
Miscellaneous
fromNew York Post
6 months ago

This is one of the worst movies I've ever seen at Sundance

Sundance festival film "Bubble & Squeak" fails to deliver humor, relying on a singular joke about cabbage for its entire duration.
fromDatebook | San Francisco Arts & Entertainment Guide
6 months ago

Review: 'One of Them Days' will convince you Keke Palmer is a star

Horror, not comedy, has been the go-to movie genre in recent years, but "One of Them Days," starring Keke Palmer and SZA, is a good reminder of what we've been missing. This buddy comedy arrives while Los Angeles has been decimated by wildfires, reminding audiences that the communal joys of big-screen comedy suit dark days just as much as light ones.
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fromNew York Post
7 months ago

'The Brutalist' review: Adrien Brody is perfect in this riveting, mammoth epic

"The Brutalist" is a monumental period drama focused on a Jewish architect overcoming personal struggles in post-WWII America.
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago

Sonic the Hedgehog 3 review Jim Carrey doubles up in frenetically empty sequel

In this frenetically empty sequel, the most cartoonish performance comes from Jim Carrey, who reprises his role as Doctor Robotnik and transforms every line into extravagant pantomime.
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fromNew York Post
8 months ago

'Red One' review: Chris Evans and The Rock kill Christmas with 0-star, $250 million turd

'Red One' fails to deliver the holiday magic intended, leaving audiences regretting their viewing choice.
fromThe Ringer
8 months ago

The Clint Eastwood Mt. Rushmore, and the Curious Case of 'Juror No. 2.' Plus: 'Heretic'!

"The film Juror No. 2 presents a convoluted narrative that seems to challenge the viewer's understanding of justice, revealing both Clint Eastwood's strengths and flaws as a filmmaker. The discussion between Sean and Adam sheds light on varying interpretations and the complexities embedded within the plot."
Miscellaneous
fromBuzzFeed
8 months ago

11 Terrible Performances People Think Ruined Great Movies

The writing quality is baffling as the character’s lines feel completely flat, as if they were written with little thought or creativity, making it hard to engage.
Miscellaneous
#joker-folie-a-deux
#joker
Writing
fromwww.theguardian.com
10 months ago

Joker: Folie a Deux review Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga musical spirals out of tune

The sequel improves with musical elements, adding structure and flavor absent in the first film.
Writing
fromwww.theguardian.com
10 months ago

Never Let Go review Halle Berry shoulders the mother lode in sinuous survivalist horror

Never Let Go presents a mother's fight to protect her children from an ambiguous external threat while raising questions about safety close to home.
#transformers
#beetlejuice
fromThe Verge
11 months ago

The Borderlands movie hides its best ideas under painful jokes

"Despite its shortcomings, Borderlands deserves recognition for its moments of creativity. It's visually impressive and offers a fresh take on the chosen one trope, making it entertaining."
Film
fromPolygon
11 months ago

Alien: Romulus is Ready Player One for the Alien universe

"Fede Álvarez may have been the perfect director to refresh the Alien film franchise. His movie Alien: Romulus is incredibly well shot, with the camera slinking like a predator down each beautiful hallway in the failing Romulus space station, building tension with each step the characters take. Problem is, he just happened to be the worst possible writer for the job, too."
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