Recent Reviews

Joint Security Area (2000)
A Korean tale of tragedy that illuminates how much the citizens of these two nations have in common
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My Cousin Vinny (1992)
In this comedic caper featuring Joe Pesci and Marissa Tomei, the verdict is the annoyances outweigh the laughs
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By Quantum Physics: A Nightlife Venture (2019)
Can smooth-talking Park Hae-soo stay one step ahead of the bad guys, or will physics catch up with him?
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Inside Moves (1980)
John Savage and David Morse in a buddy movie that skirts the line between sentimentality and melodrama
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Rocco and His Brothers (1960)
This hard-to-watch drama illuminates the harsh choices facing poor families in post-war Italy
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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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Ashfall (2019)
This disaster extravaganza has the right dose of everything: special effects, high stakes, heroics, betrayal, comedy
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Twisters (2024)
Twisters revolves around personalities, making it more substantial, but less exciting, than Twister
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Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F (2024)
Eddie Murphy does his ad-libbing best to animate ‘Axel F,’ but only the soundtrack reminds us of past magic
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Fast Charlie (2023)
Pierce Brosnan in a tense revenge tale with Elmore Leonard-esque dialog, plus a touching nod to James Caan
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The Swindlers (2017)
Who’s scamming whom? You’ll have to pay careful attention to discover who is the real swindler
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Recent Quick Takes
The 33 (2015)
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Antonio Banderas gives it his all in this real-life tale of trapped Chilean miners beating the odds
The Man Standing Next (2020)
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Despite fine turns by Lee Byung-hun and Lee Sung-min, this languid, somber historical drama is hard to stick with
Barefoot (2014)
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This feel-good romance about mental instability successfully walks that fine line between cliche and authenticity
The Front Line (2011)
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The vicious battle of Aerok Hill leaves North and South Korean soldiers unable to remember why they even fought
The Back-Up Plan (2010)
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Spinster Jennifer Lopez's plan to invent a new life is sidetracked by a series of ever-more ridiculous coincidences
Act of Valor (2012)
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The well staged action sequences can't make us overlook the stilted dialog and cardboard characterizations
Alien Outpost (2014)
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Another tired "advanced beings from outer space invade with WWII-level tactics." OK battle scenes, zero plot
Killer Elite (2011)
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Statham, Owen, and De Niro in an actioner with mindless entertainment and just enough stakes to care about
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
