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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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Dunkirk (2017)

Follow the action at ‘Dunkirk’ for the experience, not the message

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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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Eye in the Sky (2015)

Helen Mirren keeps this restrained thriller moving along crisply

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Jason Bourne (2016)

Like relentless action scenes? If that's all you want, that's all you get

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Star Trek Beyond (2016)

Sofia Boutella upstages the crew of the Enterprise

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The Deal (2008)

Sandwiched between some overworked cliches is a biting little satire

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Goosebumps (2015)

Jack Black can't work enough magic to give ‘Goosebumps’ some chills

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Recent Quick Takes

Casino Jack (2010)

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This romp based on the downfall of sleazy D.C. lobbyist Jack Abramoff almost has you rooting for the bad guys

The Angels’ Share (2012)

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

The Grand Seduction (2013)

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The struggling fishing village of Tickle Head needs to sign a new doc ... by any means necessary

Frequencies (2013)

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Alternative reality tale + overlapping timelines + repeated scenes + show-off antics = scrambled mess

Enemy (2013)

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Jake Gyllenhaal shines in this mind-bending thriller that has you constantly wondering what's really going on

The New Daughter (2009)

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Another uninspired tale of a father who sticks around the creepy house far longer than anyone would

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