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The Accidental Husband (2008)

This chaotic tale of revenge and romance is too convoluted to follow and too silly to tolerate

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Act of Valor (2012)

The well staged action sequences can't make us overlook the stilted dialog and cardboard characterizations

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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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Aloha (2015)

Fast-forward to the final scene with Danielle Rose Russell, then say goodbye to ‘Aloha’

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Alien Outpost (2014)

Another tired "advanced beings from outer space invade with WWII-level tactics." OK battle scenes, zero plot

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Albert Nobbs (2011)

A refreshingly unique tale, splendidly acted, that still leaves you unaffected and a bit adrift at the end

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The Angels’ Share (2012)

A feel-good comedy that strains a little too much to be cute and cuddly

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A Brand New Life (2009)

Kim Sae-ron brings light into ‘A Brand New Life’

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After.Life (2009)

‘After.Life’ makes you wish it was just all over

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