Recent Reviews

The Man Standing Next (2020)
Despite fine turns by Lee Byung-hun and Lee Sung-min, this languid, somber historical drama is hard to stick with
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Run All Night (2015)
More output from the Liam Neeson action assembly line, with a chilling supporting turn by Ed Harris
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Gladiator II (2024)
Laughable CGI undercuts the impact, but Denzel Washington saves Gladiator II (though not Rome)
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Gladiator (2000)
Russell Crowe and Joaquin Phoenix make this tale of betrayal and revenge a memorable spectacle
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Jules (2023)
This quirky tale of three elders helping an endearing alien has something to say about life’s regrets and growing older
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Predestination (2014)
Have a look at this Ethan Hawke, Sarah Snook brain-bender. If you can figure it out, let me know
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Night of the Assassin (2023)
An ailing assassin with a price on his head slices through innumerable badguys and a predictable plot
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Megalopolis (2024)
Even if this isn't your type of movie, see it anyway. You want to be able to say: I was there when it happened
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Young Woman and the Sea (2024)
Daisy Ridley is inspiring and buoyant in this biopic of the first woman to swim the English Channel
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Twisters (2024)
Twisters revolves around personalities, making it more substantial, but less exciting, than Twister
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Twister (1996)
From its soundtrack to its over-the-top tornado encounters, Twister promises you a good time … and delivers