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6.5/10
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Hedda
(2025)
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Samuel Leggett Jr.
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Tessa Thompson is a force of nature in this reimagining of Hedda Gabler. Visually beautiful with great acting, but the pacing drags and it’s hard to connect with the characters emotionally. A film that feels cold and distant.
Posted Feb 26, 2026
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7.5/10
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Wasteman
(2025)
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Samuel Leggett Jr.
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David Jonsson and Tom Blyth are incredible in this prison thriller. Blyth is unrecognizable as a terrifying inmate. It’s tense, gritty, and keeps you guessing until the end. A shocking, well-acted film that floors you.
Posted Feb 26, 2026
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7.5/10
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Train Dreams
(2025)
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Samuel Leggett Jr.
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A visceral, period survival drama starring Joel Edgerton. It feels like an eyewitness account of the 20th century, tackling life, death, and work. It’s heavy and lacks levity, but the performances and cinematography are top-notch.
Posted Feb 26, 2026
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8/10
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Eternity
(2025)
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Samuel Leggett Jr.
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Elizabeth Olsen, Miles Teller, and Callum Turner star in this unique rom-com about the afterlife. It asks impossible questions about love and choice. Funny, heartwarming, and occasionally heartbreaking. A solid concept.
Posted Feb 26, 2026
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9/10
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Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle
(2025)
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Samuel Leggett Jr.
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High-octane craziness. This movie feels like four episodes of pure spectacle. The 3D animation of the castle is immaculate, and the fights are aura-farming at its finest. A start to the final arc that delivers on every front.
Posted Feb 26, 2026
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9.5/10
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David
(2025)
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Samuel Leggett Jr.
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An animated triumph from Angel Studios. It captures the rise of King David with Prince of Egypt quality. The David vs. Saul dynamic is perfectly handled. Emotional, beautiful, and inspiring!
Posted Feb 20, 2026
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10/10
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Hamnet
(2025)
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Samuel Leggett Jr.
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The best film of the year. Chloé Zhao’s poetic direction pairs with devastating performances from Paul Mescal and Jessie Buckley. A heartbreaking, beautiful look at grief and family.
Posted Feb 20, 2026
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9/10
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Chainsaw Man - The Movie: Reze Arc
(2025)
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Samuel Leggett Jr.
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Visually insane and hyper-violent. This film covers the Reze arc with stunning animation that needs to be seen in IMAX. It’s bloody, emotional, and pushes Denji’s character forward. A high-octane that fans cannot miss.
Posted Feb 20, 2026
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A
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One Last Adventure: The Making of Stranger Things 5
(2025)
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Samuel Leggett Jr.
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An emotional farewell to the series. This documentary highlights the blood, sweat, and tears of the crew. While it doesn't fix all the finale's plot holes, seeing the passion behind the scenes provides closure. A good tribute.
Posted Feb 20, 2026
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9.5/10
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No Other Choice
(2025)
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Samuel Leggett Jr.
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Park Chan-wook delivers another masterpiece. Lee Byung-hun stars in this dark, violent satire about a desperate man killing his competition for a job. It’s bloody, twisted, and morally complex. A thriller you won't forget.
Posted Feb 20, 2026
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10/10
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Rental Family
(2025)
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Samuel Leggett Jr.
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Brendan Fraser gives a heartwarming performance as a down-on-his-luck actor working for a Japanese 'rental family' service. It’s funny, touching, and captures Japanese culture beautifully. A unique, feel-good gem.
Posted Feb 20, 2026
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A-
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Scarlet
(2025)
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Samuel Leggett Jr.
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An unmissable anime Hamlet reimagining. Mamoru Hosoda blends 2D and photo-real visuals in a violent, bloody, yet deeply emotional story about rage and forgiveness. A stunning experience.
Posted Feb 20, 2026
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8.5/10
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Pillion
(2025)
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Samuel Leggett Jr.
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It's a well-done film that thrives by breakdown the different dichotomy and thresholds of relational interaction. Alexander SkarsgĂĄrd and Harry Melling are amazing and fully committed.
Posted Feb 20, 2026
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A-
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All You Need Is Kill
(2025)
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Samuel Leggett Jr.
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It's a beautiful story that flows seamlessly with top-tier animation and a great sound design. They handle both sides of humanity in a specific, poignant way. It’s an insane journey and an easy recommendation.
Posted Feb 20, 2026
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8.5/10
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Crime 101
(2026)
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Samuel Leggett Jr.
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It's engaging cinema that hasn't been touched in a while. It builds to a very precise thriller with excellent cinematography, editing, and choreography. It's a very entertaining film that I'd definitely recommend.
Posted Feb 20, 2026
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8.5/10
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How to Make a Killing
(2026)
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Samuel Leggett Jr.
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Glenn Powell is doing a really good job... it's witty enough and engaging enough, and when it needs to be emotional, it is. Even though interesting things happened in the climax, I really enjoyed this and I recommend you go check it out.
Posted Feb 20, 2026
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B+
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The Choral
(2025)
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Samuel Leggett Jr.
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Ralph Fiennes leads this beautiful WWI drama about a choir in a small British town. It captures the community's despair and hope perfectly. With great humor and a strong ensemble, it’s a touching film about resilience.
Posted Jan 28, 2026
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7.5/10
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Heart Eyes
(2025)
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Samuel Leggett Jr.
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I had low expectations but was won over. The chemistry between Olivia Holt and Mason Gooding is great, and it balances insane gore with self-aware humor perfectly. It’s a fun, entertaining slasher.
Posted Jan 26, 2026
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8/10
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Wolf Man
(2025)
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Samuel Leggett Jr.
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Visually stunning with incredible tension. Christopher Abbott and Julia Garner are amazing, grounding the story in human tragedy rather than typical horror. It’s violent and gory but functions more as a great drama.
Posted Jan 26, 2026
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A
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Good News
(2025)
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Samuel Leggett Jr.
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Good News is a dark, satirical gem on Netflix. The lead, 'Mr. Nobody,' is brilliant—playing the fool while outsmarting everyone. It balances violence with genuine hilarity perfectly, even in a confined plane setting. An engaging film you shouldn't miss.
Posted Jan 26, 2026
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9.3/10
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Bugonia
(2025)
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Samuel Leggett Jr.
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I found Bugonia to be a visceral, psychological masterclass. Plemons steals the show as a conspiracy theorist in a story that brilliantly blurs reality. It’s violent, deplorable, yet utterly engaging—one of Lanthimos’s best.
Posted Jan 26, 2026
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B-
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Your Host
(2025)
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Lucas Moore
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Your Host pulls off some of the most creative stunts you'll see in horror this year and has an amazing third act that brings the film to a satisfying conclusion. Just don't expect to care for most of the characters on screen.
Posted Oct 17, 2025
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C
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Black Phone 2
(2025)
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Lucas Moore
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While Black Phone 2 drags for most of the film and borrows heavily from A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dreams Warriors it's still enough good parts to make this a decent follow up to the original.
Posted Oct 17, 2025
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F
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HIM
(2025)
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Lucas Moore
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Him is one of the worst movies of the year. At just above 95 minute runtime this films feels much longer because of its poor pacing and shock as you go action.
Posted Sep 23, 2025
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B+
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A Big Bold Beautiful Journey
(2025)
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Samuel Leggett Jr.
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Kogonada has created a film that feels like a Broadway stage play brought to life. With its stunning colors, choreographed moments, and amazing song cues, this is a truly unique cinematic ride. Robbie & Farrell are absolutely captivating. Enjoyed!
Posted Sep 17, 2025
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C+
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The Conjuring: Last Rites
(2025)
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Lucas Moore
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While the heights of the first two Conjuring films are never reached by Last Rites this is still a solid, entertaining bounce back from the disappointing third installment. This film gives a satisfying ending to the Conjuring Universe
Posted Sep 15, 2025
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D
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The Fantastic Four: First Steps
(2025)
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Lucas Moore
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Some of the best visuals Marvel has produced in years can't make up for this slow paced, talkative, action deficient movie that feels more like a Star Trek episode than a big budget movie. This Fantastic Four adventure is far from fantastic.
Posted Jul 22, 2025
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C+
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Smurfs
(2025)
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Lucas Moore
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Despite the overall weakness of the leads Rihanna and James Corden, the remaining cast manages to bring that Smurf magic to this wholesome, entertaining adventure the whole family can enjoy.
Posted Jul 16, 2025
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C
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Madea's Destination Wedding
(2025)
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Lucas Moore
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This is the most entertaining version of the Madea crew Tyler has produced. While it doesn't reach the heights of some of Tyler's past work with Madea, its still a joyful, silly, entertaining watch for his core audience.
Posted Jul 16, 2025
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A
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Superman
(2025)
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Lucas Moore
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Superman leaves you feeling so good that it becomes infectious. This will be the best comicbook movie of the year, the most hopeful movie you'll see in theaters and the best iteration of Superman anyone could hope for.
Posted Jul 10, 2025
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9/10
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Heads of State
(2025)
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Samuel Leggett Jr.
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It's a fun, action-packed, and hilarious action-comedy with great chemistry between Cena and Elba. Priyanka Chopra steals the show! The action is well-choreographed, and the story is engaging. I highly recommend it!
Posted Jul 09, 2025
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10/10
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KPop Demon Hunters
(2025)
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Samuel Leggett Jr.
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I loved the high-quality, "Spider-Verse"-like animation and the catchy K-pop soundtrack. The characters were well-developed, and the story explored themes of responsibility. It was a fun, engaging watch with sequel potential! Best film soundtrack of 2025!
Posted Jul 09, 2025
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10/10
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Superman
(2025)
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Samuel Leggett Jr.
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Gunn has done something that I only thought possible in Animated form, he not only made us believe a man could fly but made us believe a person could TRULY care about preservation of ALL LIFE. Hoult is the best film adapted Lex. An unmissable experience!
Posted Jul 08, 2025
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9.5/10
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F1 The Movie
(2025)
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Samuel Leggett Jr.
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It has it all, amazing camera work, astonishing racing scenes and locations, a great cast, & electric chemistry from Idris and Pitt! This film is truly one of the best films this year & one of the best racing films of all time. Will leave you breathless!
Posted Jun 21, 2025
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C
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28 Years Later
(2025)
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Lucas Moore
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As long as you're not expecting an action packed zombie film you'll enjoy this coming of age, grief driven entry in this franchise. The film isn't as entertaining as the past films were but this is still a solid film that gives hope for this new trilogy.
Posted Jun 18, 2025
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D
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Birthright
(2025)
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Lucas Moore
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Birthright has some interesting ideas on what housing and privilege looks like for the new generation but these ideas are never fully flesh out which leaves you feeling the movie is incomplete.
Posted Jun 18, 2025
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B
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Ballerina
(2025)
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Lucas Moore
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Some of the best choreographed action scenes you'll see this year leads to the best entry in the John Wick universe since John Wick 2.
Posted Jun 18, 2025
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F
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STRAW
(2025)
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Lucas Moore
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Straw is one of the worst written movies of the year. This talented cast is left with nothing to work with in this generic, contrived, trauma filled mess of a movie. At this point the writer Tyler Perry is hurting the director Tyler Perry.
Posted Jun 09, 2025
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7.5/10
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Thunderbolts*
(2025)
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Samuel Leggett Jr.
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Initially, I wasn't sure about Thunderbolts, but I ended up truly enjoying the film. I enjoy Lewis Pullman's performance as Sentry and the tonal shift of the film exploring mental health and human connection in second half of the film. It's a good one!
Posted May 19, 2025
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9/10
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The Accountant 2
(2025)
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Samuel Leggett Jr.
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As a dad with a autistic son, I'm connected. Loved the first one, and this sequel delivers more action with a body-cop twist with brothers. Affleck handles autism with great care. Bernthal's portrayal is key as the neurotypical brother trying to connect.
Posted May 19, 2025
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5.5/10
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Havoc
(2025)
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Samuel Leggett Jr.
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Evans is a master of action, he delivers in action here, but the story lacks depth. Characters are forgettable, though the fight scenes are top-notch. Not his best, but still a fun watch. Gangs of London & The Raid films are still his masterpieces.
Posted May 19, 2025
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7.5/10
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Hurry Up Tomorrow
(2025)
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Samuel Leggett Jr.
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Stunning visuals & great performance by Ortega & The Weeknd elevating this artsy exploration of an artists life and suffering/sacrificed required along the way. Not for everyone, but I do this film truly
Posted May 19, 2025
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C-
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Thunderbolts*
(2025)
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Lucas Moore
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While the attempt at something different from Marvel is welcoming after 30 plus films and should be applauded, the execution of the film can't be ignored. This surface level, filler entry in the MCU leaves too much to be desired to be a must watch.
Posted May 05, 2025
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10/10
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Warfare
(2025)
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Samuel Leggett Jr.
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WARFARE is one of the most intense and yet essential pieces of war cinema you’ll ever witness. Sound design, camera work, acting, all there! With a trusted sense of devotion to those who serve & a precision to cinematic immersion never seen. GREAT!
Posted Apr 20, 2025
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10/10
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Sinners
(2025)
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Samuel Leggett Jr.
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Top-tier cinematic achievement! Best seen in IMAX, the music & storytelling from Coogler/Ludwig is so well interwoven one cannot exist without the other. Powerful performances especially Jordan's dual roles. Even end epilogue is next level. A Masterpiece!
Posted Apr 20, 2025
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D
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Captain America: Brave New World
(2025)
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Lucas Moore
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Captain America: Brand New World feels like a movie that was just thrown together out of random pieces of better movies. Too many scenes feel too chopped together to actually work and the emotional weight the movie should have never comes to fruition.
Posted Feb 12, 2025
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A
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The Shadow Strays
(2024)
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Samuel Leggett Jr.
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The Shadow Strays is a high octane action, bone crushing violence, & yet emotionally resonant with characters & the world Timo Tjahjanto has created! Only regret is not all will see on big screen. This is a must see action film for 2024!
Posted Oct 19, 2024
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10/10
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Exhibiting Forgiveness
(2024)
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Samuel Leggett Jr.
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This is a emotionally resonant masterpiece! The scenes, transitions, & imagery are seamless. Yet the actors are giving award worthy performances across the board, all the while Titus Kaphar's raw direction in his film debut is amazing! AN UNMISSABLE FILM!
Posted Oct 17, 2024
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B+
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Push
(2024)
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Samuel Leggett Jr.
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Justin & David take the home invasion horror concept & add dimensions to tension. Elevating the audiences concern with a great performance from Alicia & a silent yet unrelenting performance from Raul. Great score, well filmed, & pure horror entertainment!
Posted Oct 17, 2024
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8/10
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Maria
(2024)
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Samuel Leggett Jr.
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Angelina gives an Oscar worthy performance, and with Pablo at the directors chair we feel the power and resilience of a human legend through her ups and downs. Emotionally charged, great character stuff, and is very well shot film. A must watch!
Posted Oct 17, 2024
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