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Still of Lee Byung-hun and Ha Jung-woo in ‘Ashfall’ (2019)

Ashfall (2019)

This disaster extravaganza has the right dose of everything: special effects, high stakes, heroics, betrayal, comedy

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At Play in the Fields of the Lord (1991)

Tom Berenger and Aidan Quinn in a heart-wrenching tale that again shows good intentions are not enough

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Barefoot (2014)

This feel-good romance about mental instability successfully walks that fine line between cliche and authenticity

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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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Big Nothing (2006)

David Schwimmer and Simon Pegg in a not-too-squeamish dark comedy. What could go wrong?

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Black or White (2014)

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Bridesmaids (2011)

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Brothers (2024)

If you can believe Peter Dinklage and Josh Brolin are twins, maybe you’ll believe this movie is funny

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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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Canary Black (2024)

Kate Beckinsale gives it her all, but she can’t save this predictable spy thriller whose twist you spot right away

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Casino Jack (2010)

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Christmas in Scotland (2023)

A vacationing New York installation designer overcomes cliches to transform her Scottish hometown

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