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7/10
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Mortal Kombat II
(2026)
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Mike Massie
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McQuoid’s second theatrical foray into the Mortal Kombat universe is the franchise’s most earnest and most entertaining, balancing wit and severity with bloodthirsty violence.
Posted May 06, 2026
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3/10
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The Devil Wears Prada 2
(2026)
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Mike Massie
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Countless references, callbacks, nods, and repetition suggest that the film isn’t all that interested in having an identity of its own.
Posted Apr 29, 2026
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9/10
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The Guard
(2011)
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Mike Massie
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Gleeson is perfectly cast as the disgruntled, bitter lead – a no-nonsense yet excessively sardonic character who doesn’t do anything by the books, but get results anyway.
Posted Apr 28, 2026
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5/10
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Universal Soldier: Regeneration
(2009)
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Mike Massie
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It’s difficult to be entertained by such relentless carnage, even if some of the butchery is impressively grotesque and outrageous.
Posted Apr 28, 2026
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1/10
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Lake Placid 3
(2010)
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Mike Massie
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It’s a wildly pathetic production, overflowing with ineffective ideas and nonsensical stalling tactics.
Posted Apr 28, 2026
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4/10
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Nowhere to Run
(1993)
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Mike Massie
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Despite some decent stunts and long-awaited showdowns (and nonsensical leaps through the air whilst discharging firearms), it's simply too slow and uneventful to stand apart from other likeminded pictures.
Posted Apr 28, 2026
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2/10
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Lords of the Deep
(1989)
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Mike Massie
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For an undersea thriller, it contains virtually no thrills; the film excels at portraying nothingness.
Posted Apr 28, 2026
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9/10
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Presumed Innocent
(1990)
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Mike Massie
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As inquisitive, prodding, gentle piano music by John Williams presides over the musings and revelations, the picture boasts superb acting all around.
Posted Apr 28, 2026
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8/10
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Stand by Me
(1986)
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Mike Massie
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The incredibly formative years on display are both fantastic and ordinary, which is undoubtedly what makes this film so enjoyable.
Posted Apr 28, 2026
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4/10
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The Devil Wears Prada
(2006)
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Mike Massie
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There’s plenty of humor, but the main premise of a demanding yet glamorous dream-job turning into a nightmare is far from original.
Posted Apr 28, 2026
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7/10
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Slither
(2006)
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Mike Massie
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Despite the general lack of fresh ideas, the half-send-up and partially-earnest thriller still musters plenty of entertainment value.
Posted Apr 28, 2026
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4/10
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Highway to Hell
(1991)
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Mike Massie
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With its consistent state of nonsense, this madcap curio can’t sustain its entertainment value.
Posted Apr 28, 2026
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6/10
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Layer Cake
(2004)
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Mike Massie
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It carries on for a bit too long, testing the limits of patience for this sort of stylized crime drama.
Posted Apr 28, 2026
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2/10
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Universal Soldier: The Return
(1999)
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Mike Massie
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At least there are a handful of impressive fire-based stunts and glass-breaking collisions.
Posted Apr 28, 2026
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4/10
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Normal
(2025)
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Mike Massie
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A few satisfying showdowns and one or two solid wisecracks aren’t enough to push this into the realm of memorable.
Posted Apr 14, 2026
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4/10
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The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
(2026)
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Mike Massie
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Fine for younger audiences, but will likely leave adult viewers wondering what the point of any of this was.
Posted Mar 31, 2026
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4/10
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Ready or Not 2: Here I Come
(2026)
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Mike Massie
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It includes so much stalling (or proneness to inaction) that viewers will surely be shaking their fists at the screen.
Posted Mar 18, 2026
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7/10
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Project Hail Mary
(2026)
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Mike Massie
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It’s undoubtedly amusing, but it’s operating with scant elements unseen in previous, epic sci-fi adventures.
Posted Mar 10, 2026
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4/10
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THE BRIDE!
(2026)
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Mike Massie
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The film’s uneven singularness is outmatched by its unsatisfying execution; it isn’t even bizarre enough to generate notable awe.
Posted Mar 05, 2026
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6/10
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Hoppers
(2026)
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Mike Massie
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Without a little heartache, few of the laughs have enough staying power on their own.
Posted Mar 02, 2026
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4/10
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The Great Gatsby
(1974)
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Mike Massie
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It offers a potent message, but not one that generates much entertainment value.
Posted Mar 02, 2026
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7/10
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Witchfinder General
(1968)
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Mike Massie
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Price is particularly savage and cruel (one-note and arc-less, but perfectly adorned in Puritan garb, convincingly exhibiting an unwavering wickedness), enabling him to be worthy of his upcoming, beastly comeuppance.
Posted Mar 02, 2026
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4/10
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The Quest
(1996)
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Mike Massie
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Nearly the last half of the movie is the competition itself, exhibiting stereotypically-dressed entrants from numerous countries steadily eliminating one another as viewers cheer and jeer.
Posted Mar 02, 2026
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5/10
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Bloodsport
(1988)
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Mike Massie
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It may be focused rather single-mindedly on ruthless hand-to-hand combat, accentuating muscly he-men who are often shirtless, but the repetition isn’t too bad.
Posted Mar 02, 2026
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6/10
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Lionheart
(1990)
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Mike Massie
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Though it crawled to get there, the conclusion is satisfying, even if too neat and tidy and predictable.
Posted Mar 02, 2026
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5/10
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The Island of Dr. Moreau
(1977)
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Mike Massie
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Even with the notable source material, the dependable stars, and the all-around morbidness of this sci-fi/horror spectacle, the pacing is a touch slow.
Posted Mar 02, 2026
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2/10
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Malibu Express
(1985)
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Mike Massie
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Everything that isn’t a straightforward sex scene just isn’t approached with much care.
Posted Mar 02, 2026
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4/10
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Point of No Return
(1993)
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Mike Massie
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The film thrives on cinematic timing – or overly convenient near-misses and fortuitous circumstances during deadly confrontations – which cheapens the impact of missions.
Posted Mar 02, 2026
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6/10
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The Wicked Lady
(1983)
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Mike Massie
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It’s not particularly original, though the cast does a fine job with the limited script.
Posted Mar 02, 2026
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3/10
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The To Do List
(2013)
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Mike Massie
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A few scenes are amusing, but for the most part, the film substitutes genuine hilarity with overwrought raunchiness.
Posted Mar 02, 2026
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1/10
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Saturday the 14th
(1981)
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Mike Massie
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This has to be one of the most senseless of all horror/comedy hybrids, failing at every concept it attempts to parody.
Posted Mar 02, 2026
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2/10
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Double Team
(1997)
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Mike Massie
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This just might be one of the stupidest action movies ever made.
Posted Mar 02, 2026
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6/10
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Deadly Eyes
(1982)
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Mike Massie
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The chaos of the climax, with limb-chewing bloodshed, is quite entertaining.
Posted Mar 02, 2026
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2/10
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Mulholland Dr.
(2001)
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Mike Massie
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Made by Lynch for Lynch – everyone else hoping to be brought into the fold, or even merely entertained, are evidently inconsequential and irrelevant.
Posted Mar 02, 2026
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7/10
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How to Make a Killing
(2026)
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Mike Massie
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With cynical wit and some pleasingly eccentric supporting characters, it's an engaging update to the Ealing masterpiece.
Posted Feb 18, 2026
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8/10
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Vanishing Point
(1971)
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Mike Massie
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“Vanishing Point” lives on as an unrivaled spectacle of uncensored fun and excitement. It’s definitely not your average chase flick.
Posted Feb 04, 2026
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6/10
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Shelter
(2026)
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Mike Massie
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It’s fantasy of the most straightforward, unsophisticated kind, with a decent sense of adventure, which is almost enough to counteract the mediocre dialogue and the imitation of other recent pictures.
Posted Jan 28, 2026
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3/10
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Mercy
(2026)
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Mike Massie
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A fun idea with a thrilling premise, but the execution is ludicrous.
Posted Jan 21, 2026
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6/10
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All You Need Is Kill
(2025)
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Mike Massie
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It’s purposefully stylized, but it’s not the most straightforwardly pleasing animation.
Posted Jan 19, 2026
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5/10
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28 Years Later: The Bone Temple
(2026)
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Mike Massie
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Though the brunt of this middle chapter wraps up all of its fresh tangents with a decent conclusion, it’s also quite apparent that the parting shots are just another tease for another sequel.
Posted Jan 13, 2026
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6/10
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Greenland 2: Migration
(2026)
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Mike Massie
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Perhaps the most unique aspect of this production is its unlikely, optimistic perspective.
Posted Jan 08, 2026
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5/10
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Planet of the Apes
(2001)
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Mike Massie
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Instead of ratcheting up to an indelible conclusion (which doesn’t provide solutions, like in the 1968 original), the focus shifts to large-scale battles with nonsensical duels.
Posted Jan 03, 2026
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8/10
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Bluebeard's Eighth Wife
(1938)
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Mike Massie
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In the world of Lubitsch’s love stories, contention can be quite alluring.
Posted Jan 03, 2026
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4/10
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The Punisher
(1990)
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Mike Massie
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The script is just generic enough that it’s difficult to care too much about the characters and their outcomes.
Posted Jan 03, 2026
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6/10
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Pale Rider
(1985)
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Mike Massie
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The revenge formula is dependable, with obvious antagonists who require a special kind of cinematic justice.
Posted Jan 03, 2026
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4/10
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The Fireball
(1950)
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Mike Massie
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It isn’t without its entertainment value, but it’s not unique enough or exciting enough to leave much of a mark, particularly as it falls into the realm of an inspirational sports drama.
Posted Jan 03, 2026
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5/10
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Forbidden World
(1982)
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Mike Massie
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Since the performances are so mediocre, it’s difficult to get wrapped up in the thrills; the characters aren’t able to convey appropriate levels of fear or even concern.
Posted Jan 03, 2026
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8/10
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The Count of Monte Cristo
(2002)
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Mike Massie
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The ways in which it plays out its basic concepts of personal reinvention and much-anticipated comeuppances are largely effective.
Posted Jan 03, 2026
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3/10
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Constantine
(2005)
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Mike Massie
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Since the various goings-on are abnormal, puzzling, metaphysical, and embellished by dated computer graphics, it’s difficult to get too wrapped up in the plot.
Posted Jan 03, 2026
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6/10
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Gun Shy
(2000)
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Mike Massie
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Though it focuses on character development and interactions, with a surprisingly capable script (it’s not often that a lead deals with irritable bowels), expertly delivered by Neeson and Platt, it doesn’t move very quickly.
Posted Jan 03, 2026
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