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3/5
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Bullet in the Head
(1990)
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Jeff Beck
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It's hardly a bad attempt at putting together an exciting adventure for these characters, but some of its developments really needed a little more thought put into them in order to integrate them into the story better.
Posted Jan 27, 2026
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3/5
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Roofman
(2025)
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Jeff Beck
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Roofman is not really a bad film, it's just that some better choices needed to be made (which is rather ironic given that that's a recurring theme in this story).
Posted Jan 26, 2026
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2.5/5
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Fackham Hall
(2025)
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Jeff Beck
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Its five screenwriters make the unfortunate decision to utilize an approach that aims low & emphasizes quantity over quality, resulting in a comedy that ultimately ends up eliciting very few laughs as it goes about its cliched & forgettable romantic tale.
Posted Jan 26, 2026
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3.5/5
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Chain Reactions
(2024)
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Jeff Beck
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Chain Reactions is a fascinating look at how Tobe Hooper's horror classic has impacted the lives of five artists, complete with how each first came across the film & their analysis of it after multiple viewings over the decades.
Posted Jan 21, 2026
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3.5/5
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End of Watch
(2012)
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Jeff Beck
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End of Watch is a surprisingly effective cop drama that rises on the strengths of its well-balanced screenplay, which fleshes out its characters quite well, and the strong, compelling performances from leads Jake Gyllenhaal & Michael Pena.
Posted Jan 21, 2026
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3/5
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Snakes on a Plane
(2006)
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Jeff Beck
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Snakes on a Plane may not be what one classifies as a "good" film, despite giving the audience exactly what it promises with its direct title, but it still manages to provide a silly bit of fun and amusement as it executes its ludicrous premise.
Posted Jan 20, 2026
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4/5
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Wicked: For Good
(2025)
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Jeff Beck
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It's a spectacular finale that is equal in every way to its predecessor, with marvelous performances from Cynthia Erivo & Ariana Grande (and the rest of the fantastic ensemble), gorgeous production design & costumes, and excellent songs/music.
Posted Jan 19, 2026
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3/5
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One Battle After Another
(2025)
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Jeff Beck
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Paul Thomas Anderson's One Battle After Another features a mostly outstanding ensemble and some storylines that had a fair amount of potential, but sadly the acclaimed writer/director was unable to tap into it this time around.
Posted Jan 19, 2026
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5/5
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Catch Me if You Can
(2002)
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Jeff Beck
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It remains as delightfully entertaining as ever after 23 years, utilizing Jeff Nathanson's marvelous screenplay and a trio of wonderful performances from DiCaprio, Hanks, and Walken to tell a wild & outlandish tale that hasn't lost any of its charm.
Posted Dec 29, 2025
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3.5/5
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Minority Report
(2002)
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Jeff Beck
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It remains a rather captivating sci-fi outing that offers up a fair amount of excitement, some great visual effects, and a tremendous cast.
Posted Dec 29, 2025
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4/5
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Bugonia
(2025)
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Jeff Beck
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Featuring incredible performances from Emma Stone and Jesse Plemons, a sharp screenplay from Will Tracy, and Lanthimos' skilled direction, it's easily one of the best films of the year.
Posted Dec 25, 2025
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2.5/5
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Anemone
(2025)
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Jeff Beck
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Anemone is sadly a rather misguided outing. It relies far too heavily on Daniel Day-Lewis to save it from its lack of substance, but this is not something that can be so easily fixed.
Posted Dec 24, 2025
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3/5
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Black Phone 2
(2025)
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Jeff Beck
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In the end, Black Phone 2 doesn't quite come together into the cohesive whole that the filmmakers were hoping for, but for what it's worth, it's not any worse than the previous film.
Posted Dec 22, 2025
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3/5
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A Big Bold Beautiful Journey
(2025)
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Jeff Beck
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It may take a small leap forward for romances by attempting to add some intriguing fantasy elements to the same tired formula that's plagued the genre for quite some time, but sadly it's not quite sufficient to overcome the standard unimaginative cliches.
Posted Dec 22, 2025
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3.5/5
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Boogie Nights
(1997)
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Jeff Beck
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It's a compelling tale of dreams & ambition, told by a marvelous cast and a filmmaker who was just getting started in his remarkable career.
Posted Dec 17, 2025
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4/5
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Awakenings
(1990)
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Jeff Beck
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Awakenings may not hold much in the way of surprises over the course of its narrative arc, but it remains a richly emotional true-life tale that pulls you in with its captivating story & the marvelous performances from co-leads Williams & De Niro.
Posted Dec 16, 2025
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2.5/5
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Rent
(2005)
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Jeff Beck
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Rent is an unfortunate misfire of a musical adaptation, featuring mostly unremarkable music and a mixed narrative that merely meanders for two hours due to its lack of substance.
Posted Dec 15, 2025
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4.5/5
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Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse
(1991)
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Jeff Beck
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Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse is a fascinating glimpse into the making of what many consider to be one of the greatest war films of all time. It remains one of the finest documentaries about filmmaking ever made.
Posted Dec 12, 2025
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4/5
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The Killer
(1989)
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Jeff Beck
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John Woo's The Killer remains a seminal action classic that boasts a skillful balance of captivating character drama & thrilling action sequences.
Posted Dec 01, 2025
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3/5
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The Conjuring: Last Rites
(2025)
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Jeff Beck
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It would've been nice if they had tried to do something a little different for the big finale here, but with it utilizing the same standard approach, it basically becomes a rather middling entry.
Posted Nov 24, 2025
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2.5/5
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Splitsville
(2025)
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Jeff Beck
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Splitsville is a rom-com that tries to wring some laughs & romance out of an exploration of two couple attempting open relationships, but which sadly falls flat in both areas.
Posted Nov 18, 2025
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2/5
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HIM
(2025)
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Jeff Beck
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Justin Tipping's "Him" is an attempted sports-horror hybrid that sadly fails not just in both of its genres, but in practically all of its other elements as well.
Posted Nov 14, 2025
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3.5/5
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Caught Stealing
(2025)
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Jeff Beck
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It may take a little time to truly get going as it sets the stage with its intriguing scenario & eccentric characters, but once it does, the audience is treated to a fun & exciting little crime thriller that comes with plenty of wild twists & turns.
Posted Nov 13, 2025
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2.5/5
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Together
(2025)
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Jeff Beck
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Overall, the idea at the core of Together was certainly an interesting one, it just needed further development in some areas to make it as effective as Shanks wanted it to be.
Posted Nov 12, 2025
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3/5
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Spinal Tap II: The End Continues
(2025)
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Jeff Beck
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Spinal Tap II: The End Continues is an intriguing attempt to follow-up on the incredible groundbreaking classic This is Spinal Tap, but which falls a little short of getting where it needs to be to make for a satisfying sequel.
Posted Nov 12, 2025
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3.5/5
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One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
(1975)
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Jeff Beck
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Even after 50 years, Milos Forman's One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest remains an amusing & fascinating film, one that may be held back a little by its rather episodic nature, but which rises on the strength of its brilliant ensemble.
Posted Nov 11, 2025
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3.5/5
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The Mask
(1994)
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Jeff Beck
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Utilizing wonderful dual turns from its lead and fantastic Oscar-nominated visual effects, The Mask remains one of Jim Carrey's most fun & wildly entertaining films from when he was at the height of his stardom.
Posted Nov 11, 2025
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3.5/5
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Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale
(2025)
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Jeff Beck
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It's a fitting & satisfying conclusion that skillfully blends its main storylines with the rest of the vast ensemble, giving fans one final charming & delightful outing with the characters that they've come to know & love over the last 15 years.
Posted Nov 10, 2025
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2.5/5
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The Naked Gun
(2025)
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Jeff Beck
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Unfortunately director Akiva Schaffer and his team just didn't have what it takes to pull off such a Herculean task, with their effort falling flat both on the page and the screen with its unfunny material and in star Liam Neeson.
Posted Nov 10, 2025
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4/5
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CODA
(2021)
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Jeff Beck
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CODA may not take any particularly surprising turns as it unravels its little family drama, but what it lacks in surprises it more than makes up for with its other extraordinary elements, including its unique narrative & wonderful ensemble.
Posted Nov 03, 2025
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3.5/5
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Outland
(1981)
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Jeff Beck
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Utilizing thrilling action sequences, intriguing production design, and impressive special effects, it ultimately becomes a rather compelling sci-fi outing that deserves a second look from those that have been dismissive of it over the years.
Posted Nov 03, 2025
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3/5
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Get Carter
(1971)
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Jeff Beck
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It's one of those films that has a mildly-intriguing premise at its core, which in this case involves a gangster trying to find out the real circumstances of his brother's death, but sadly ends up being just a little lacking in the execution of the idea.
Posted Oct 30, 2025
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3/5
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In the Mouth of Madness
(1995)
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Jeff Beck
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In the Mouth of Madness has the start of an intriguing mystery embedded within, but sadly loses its way as screenwriter Michael De Luca writes himself into a corner and escapes via a rather obvious, predictable path.
Posted Oct 28, 2025
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3.5/5
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The Curse of Frankenstein
(1957)
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Jeff Beck
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It may not completely blow you away with its telling of the usual tale alone, but with all of its other extraordinary elements thrown in on top of it, it's able to lift itself above the familiarity of the story and deliver a chilling rendition.
Posted Oct 28, 2025
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2.5/5
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Smurfs
(2025)
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Jeff Beck
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Smurfs is sadly another bland & forgettable outing for the beloved gang that once again skimps on its most important elements of story & character development.
Posted Oct 27, 2025
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4.5/5
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A History of Violence
(2005)
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Jeff Beck
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A History of Violence may not be that complicated a tale, but with a marvelous, Oscar-nominated screenplay by Josh Olson and an incredible ensemble, it becomes a riveting experience that utilizes its story elements to deliver a compelling narrative.
Posted Oct 20, 2025
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2/5
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Aeon Flux
(2005)
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Jeff Beck
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Aeon Flux takes what had been a rather well-received animated science-fiction show and turns it into a curiously dull & tedious live-action big-screen outing.
Posted Oct 20, 2025
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2.5/5
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Weapons
(2025)
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Jeff Beck
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Weapons has a somewhat compelling mystery at its core, but due to its unwillingness to dive into it and its unfortunate tendency to get distracted, it merely ends up becoming a rather frustrating horror outing.
Posted Oct 14, 2025
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2.5/5
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Nobody 2
(2025)
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Jeff Beck
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Instead of fixing the problems prevalent throughout the original, the filmmakers have sadly opted to make what is basically a clone of the first film, bringing with it the same lack of story & character development as before.
Posted Oct 14, 2025
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3/5
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Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning
(2025)
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Jeff Beck
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When it comes to this final entry in the series, it's unfortunate to have to say that the balance has shifted in the wrong direction, with exposition dominating the runtime, and action subsequently taking a backseat to it.
Posted Oct 13, 2025
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2/5
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Eddington
(2025)
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Jeff Beck
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Eddington is an unfortunate mess of a film that merely explores its obvious themes in a rather superficial manner, while burying its one intriguing storyline under multiple superfluous subplots, ultimately making for an over-stretched, meandering ordeal.
Posted Oct 13, 2025
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3/5
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F1 The Movie
(2025)
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Jeff Beck
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F1: The Movie is a well-made racing film, featuring impeccable driving scenes and fine performances all around, but which is sadly lacking in its human element.
Posted Oct 09, 2025
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3/5
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Spawn
(1997)
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Jeff Beck
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Spawn may have a rather dark, morbid narrative, filled with over-the-top performances and ridiculously cheesy special effects, but taken altogether, it makes for a somewhat amusing & entertaining comic book outing.
Posted Oct 07, 2025
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2.5/5
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I Know What You Did Last Summer
(2025)
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Jeff Beck
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Sadly the result is little more than an overly-familiar retread of the first film, ultimately making for a rather dull & monotonous sequel that's not likely to please fans who were hoping for something a little more original.
Posted Oct 06, 2025
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3/5
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The Bad Guys 2
(2025)
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Jeff Beck
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The Bad Guys 2 was a good effort, it just needed a little more work on its narrative to get it to the level it needed to be to give these intriguing former criminals a worthy sequel.
Posted Oct 06, 2025
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2.5/5
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The Life of Chuck
(2024)
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Jeff Beck
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Obviously the two latter acts are meant to be a life-affirming, feel-good experience, but it's done in such a bland, predictable, and sappy fashion that it ends up giving one the feeling that they're watching nothing more than a cheesy Lifetime movie.
Posted Sep 30, 2025
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2.5/5
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But I'm a Cheerleader
(1999)
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Jeff Beck
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But I'm a Cheerleader is an admirable attempt to tell the touching story of a young woman discovering her true sexual identity & potentially her true mate at the same time, but sadly it ends up being greatly hindered by rather poor execution.
Posted Sep 30, 2025
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2.5/5
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Creepshow 2
(1987)
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Jeff Beck
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In the end, one amusingly over-the-top story simply isn't enough to sustain the entire film, ultimately making Creepshow 2 a disappointing follow-up to what had been a unique & solidly-entertaining horror anthology.
Posted Sep 29, 2025
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2.5/5
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Death Line
(1972)
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Jeff Beck
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Raw Meat has the start of an interesting story about a cannibal stalking the London Underground, but sadly the film is rather lacking in thrills, as well as story & character development.
Posted Sep 29, 2025
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3/5
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Materialists
(2025)
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Jeff Beck
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Overall, it's a mildly-engaging film, but Song simply doesn't do nearly enough to make it stand out, putting it on a very predictable path that provides no surprises for the audience, and ultimately making it a rather forgettable experience.
Posted Sep 25, 2025
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