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Annihilation (2018)
Natalie Portman’s trek into The Shimmer feels like a Conradian journey into the heart of darkness
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Big Nothing (2006)
David Schwimmer and Simon Pegg in a not-too-squeamish dark comedy. What could go wrong?
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Destination Wedding (2018)
Keanu Reeves and Winona Ryder: A perfect pairing of oddball characters (and actors)
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Sunshine Cleaning (2008)
Amy Adams and Emily Blunt clean up their lives in this mirthful tale of redemption
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Passengers (2016)
Sadly, the distasteful cliche they chose is worse than the cliches they avoided
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Victoria and Abdul (2017)
Judi Dench is the only beacon of light in this dark and joyless tale
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The Last Word (2017)
Prepare to be pleasantly surprised by this superbly acted, if slightly cliched, comedy
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The Lobster (2015)
Fine performances by Farrell and Weisz can’t make you overlook the relentless dreariness
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Cafe Society (2016)
Despite a few surprises, ‘Cafe Society’ is more of a bland snack than a satisfying meal
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The Magnificent Seven (2016)
Denzel Washington and Chris Pratt at their most engaging. And still you couldn’t care less
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Jin Goo and Jung Seo-yeon make an unlikely family in this unexpectedly touching tale of redemption
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The Man Behind The Curtain
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