Category: Reviews
I Struggled To Find The Message Or Deeper Meaning Inside This New Danish Thriller
I Struggled To Find The Message Or Deeper Meaning Inside This New Danish Thriller

The Quiet Ones is based on the true story of a Danish heist in 2008, but the characters and their struggles never transcend the movie to become real. Directed by Frederik Louis Hviid, The Quiet Ones makes strides to distinguish…

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A Bloody Misfire of Romance and Horror
A Bloody Misfire of Romance and Horror

Josh Ruben’s Heart Eyes ambitiously blends romantic comedy with slasher horror, an enticing premise that, on paper, promises a thrilling and hilarious ride. With a script penned by Phillip Murphy, Christopher Landon, and Michael Kennedy—who have each dabbled in genre…

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Kinda Pregnant Review: A Huge Comedy Misfire
Kinda Pregnant Review: A Huge Comedy Misfire

Comedy is often built on the foundation of absurdity, but there’s a fine line between outlandish fun and misguided buffoonery. Kinda Pregnant, the latest Netflix comedy directed by Tyler Spindel and co-written by Julie Paiva and Amy Schumer, attempts to…

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Robert De Niro Excels in Netflix’s Uneven Political Thriller
Robert De Niro Excels in Netflix’s Uneven Political Thriller

At the age of 81, and with a career that's lasted over half a century, Robert De Niro has played just about every type of character there is, from the good to the outright villainous. In Netflix's new six-episode limited…

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Shrek Night Makes Us All Believers
Shrek Night Makes Us All Believers

Editor's Note: The following contains spoilers for The Masked Singer Season 13, Episode 2.Once upon a time, a timeless intellectual property made its way to Season 13 of The Masked Singer. Not only did the celebrities tucked away inside their…

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Action, Laughs, and Questionable Romance
Action, Laughs, and Questionable Romance

Love Hurts Review: A Wild Mix of Action, Comedy, and Corny Romance Action comedies are a tricky balance. Too much action, and it forgets to be funny. Too many jokes, and it loses the thrills. Love Hurts walks that line…

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Romanian Iconoclast Radu Jude Sands Down His Edge [Berlin]
Romanian Iconoclast Radu Jude Sands Down His Edge [Berlin]

The work of irreverent, boundary-breaking Romanian director Radu Jude has not traditionally lent itself to easy explanations. It might have been possible to describe his newest film “Kontinental ‘25” without making mention of his overt influence, Roberto Rossellini’s “Europe ’51,”…

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You’re Cordially Invited Review: It’s Nothing to Celebrate
You’re Cordially Invited Review: It’s Nothing to Celebrate

Romantic comedies thrive on charm, chemistry, and a balance of heartfelt moments and humor. You’re Cordially Invited, written and directed by Nicholas Stoller, aims to deliver all of these elements but ultimately stumbles under the weight of its overstuffed plot,…

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Christoph Waltz and Lucy Liu Fail to Elevate This Stale Hitman Action-Comedy
Christoph Waltz and Lucy Liu Fail to Elevate This Stale Hitman Action-Comedy

Old-guy hitman movies have been on a roll lately with Liam Neeson's In the Land of Saints and Sinners and Ian McShane's American Star (both released last year) proving to be strong recent entries in the genre. It's too bad…

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A Wild Horror Comedy That Hits the Mark
A Wild Horror Comedy That Hits the Mark

A Horror Comedy That Knows Exactly What It Is Horror and comedy are a tricky mix, but Heart Eyes makes it work. This film embraces its absurdity while delivering solid scares, fun kills, and a plot that plays out like…

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Alan Ritchson’s Action Series Stumbles in Story — Despite the Extra Muscle
Alan Ritchson’s Action Series Stumbles in Story — Despite the Extra Muscle

It doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure out why a show like Reacher works so well. Based on Lee Child's popular and expansive book series, the Prime Video original features a magnetic leading man in the form of Alan…

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Pixar’s First Original Series Is More Than Meets the Eye
Pixar’s First Original Series Is More Than Meets the Eye

Ever since the creation of Disney+, it seems as though Disney has often struggled to figure out how their major brands can best utilize the streaming service. Just last year, Walt Disney Animation Studios decided to shift Moana 2 from…

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