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Ode to My Father (2014)

The tears are earned honestly in this tale of sacrifice, stubbornness and devotion

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Goosebumps (2015)

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

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The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (2013)

Walter Mitty goes in search of a photo and discovers himself

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Next (2007)

Even Julianne Moore can't save Nicolas Cage from this disaster

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Photo of Keira Knightly and Steve Carell in ‘Seeking a Friend for the End of the World’ (2012)

Seeking a Friend for the End of the World (2012)

Steve Carell and Keira Knightly set out on the final roadtrip

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Photo of Jodie Whittaker and Peter O'Toole in ‘Venus’ (2006)

Venus (2006)

Jodie Whittaker inspires Peter O'Toole to one of his best performances ever

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Photo of John Hurt and Elijah Wood in ‘The Oxford Murders’ (2008)

The Oxford Murders (2008)

Elijah Wood and John Hurt should have been smart enough to avoid ‘The Oxford Murders’

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Life’s a Breeze (2013)

The search for a wayward mattress becomes a journey of self-discovery

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My First Mister (2001)

In ‘My First Mister’, Brooks and Sobieski leave a lasting impression

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A Brand New Life (2009)

Kim Sae-ron brings light into ‘A Brand New Life’

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Photo of Laurence Fishburne and Bill Paxton in The Colony (2013)

The Colony (2013)

Even Laurence Fishburne and Bill Paxton can’t save ‘The Colony’ from disaster

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U.F.O. (2012)

‘U.F.O.’ touches down on the other side of entertaining

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Recent Quick Takes

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

Marrying the Mafia II (2005)

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A frenetic gangster spoof chock full of ridiculous characters, outlandish action, and plenty of silly laughs

Marrying the Mafia III (2006)

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Third time is not the charm for this gangster comedy that sinks too low into a quagmire of ridiculousness

Frequencies (2013)

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

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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