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The Back-Up Plan (2010)

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The Accidental Husband (2008)

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Transfusion (2023)

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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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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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Photo of Colin Farrell and Rachel Weisz in "The Lobster" (2015)

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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Photo of Matt Damon in Jason Bourne (2016)

Jason Bourne (2016)

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

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Goosebumps (2015)

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

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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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