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1/5
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Moonfall
(2022)
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Aaron Dicer
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The absolute zero of dumb and the epitome of unintentional self-parody. Not even a few spectacular visuals could keep this movie from completely crumbling in on itself.
Posted Feb 07, 2022
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3.5/5
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Scream
(2022)
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Aaron Dicer
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Recaptures the balance of meta and murder mystery of the original. While it falls prey to the typical shortcomings of the slasher genre, it's does so with an exuberance that can't help but work.
Posted Jan 17, 2022
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4.5/5
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Spider-Man: No Way Home
(2021)
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Aaron Dicer
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It's astonishing how good Marvel is at playing with their toys. Fan service can be fun when it isn't at the expense of serving characters or story. It can be sheer euphoria when it manages to ENHANCE character and story. This movie is sheer euphoria.
Posted Dec 20, 2021
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4.5/5
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King Richard
(2021)
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Aaron Dicer
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Will Smith anchors an incredible cast, with scene after compelling scene about the tightrope of parenting towards excellence. More than that, it's just a flat out fun watch.
Posted Nov 22, 2021
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3.5/5
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Finch
(2021)
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Aaron Dicer
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Simple but effective, the movie asks us to care not because of any big twist, or gigantic set piece, but for the sake of pure human empathy.
Posted Nov 15, 2021
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2.5/5
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Eternals
(2021)
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Aaron Dicer
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Marvel is the peanut butter of movies, Zhao is the filet mignon of directors, and I just wasn't fully enjoying my peanut butter steak.
Posted Nov 08, 2021
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3/5
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Last Night in Soho
(2021)
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Aaron Dicer
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A movie full of beautiful visuals that persist fully formed and beautiful ideas that never quite coalesce.
Posted Nov 01, 2021
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4/5
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Dune
(2021)
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Aaron Dicer
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Complex but coherent. Epic but personal. Drop dead sensual storytelling visually and aurally. As far as half-movies go, this is about as good as it gets.
Posted Oct 25, 2021
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3.5/5
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The Last Duel
(2021)
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Aaron Dicer
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Though the theme feels out of place contextually, the overall impact lands well through solid performances, intense moments, and a solid Rashomoning.
Posted Oct 18, 2021
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3.5/5
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No Time to Die
(2021)
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Aaron Dicer
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An underdeveloped villain and wieldy run time can't keep the visual flair and consistent fun from giving Craig a meaningful and compelling send off.
Posted Oct 10, 2021
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3.5/5
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Venom: Let There Be Carnage
(2021)
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Aaron Dicer
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Tom Hardy knew what movie he was in in the first one, and now the rest of the movie does too. That consistency down the line offers some true bonkers fun, amongst the occasional eye rolling silliness.
Posted Oct 04, 2021
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1.5/5
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Dear Evan Hansen
(2021)
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Aaron Dicer
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Honestly it's less that he looks too old to be in High School, it's more that he looks too sociopathic to center the empathy.
Posted Sep 27, 2021
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2/5
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Cry Macho
(2021)
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Aaron Dicer
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It would be fine if the monotonous simplicity was buttressed by any kind of true moral conundrum or compelling character work, but instead we are left to be engaged by a plot that never expands beyond its logline.
Posted Sep 21, 2021
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B
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Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
(2019)
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Aaron Dicer
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Though the movie doesn't have the courage to risk anything, it still finds itself in the enjoyable safe space of being a perfectly decent Star Wars movie.
Posted Dec 22, 2019
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C-
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Men in Black: International
(2019)
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Aaron Dicer
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A movie so relentlessly mediocre, predictable, and bland that you may end up checking your texts in the theater out of boredom, with the added bonus of possibly getting kicked out.
Posted Jun 17, 2019
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B-
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Pokémon Detective Pikachu
(2019)
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Aaron Dicer
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Though more likely to please the Pokemon faithful, there's enough wit, charm, and world building here to catch a good time despite it's various flaws.
Posted May 15, 2019
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A-
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Avengers: Endgame
(2019)
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Aaron Dicer
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The word epic gets thrown around so much that we've forgotten what it actually means. This movie is here to remind you.
Posted Apr 30, 2019
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A-
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Shazam!
(2019)
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Aaron Dicer
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Zach Levi embodies the childlike wonder of this experience so well, you can't help but go along for the wish fulfillment ride.
Posted Apr 08, 2019
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D
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Dumbo
(2019)
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Aaron Dicer
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As brilliant as Burton's visual imagination is, it's practically equivalent to how dull the themes and characters in this movie are. The forced references and shoddy plotting make it too clunky to ever leave the ground.
Posted Apr 02, 2019
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B
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Us
(2019)
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Aaron Dicer
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A movie that both rewards and punishes you for watching closely with an astonishing and necessary metaphor, brilliant visual and symbolic film making, but a world that doesn't quite hold together.
Posted Mar 28, 2019
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A-
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Triple Frontier
(2019)
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Aaron Dicer
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Chandor somehow takes the machismo of '80s action movies and inserts the moral compass of the 21st century.
Posted Mar 19, 2019
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A-
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Captain Marvel
(2019)
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Aaron Dicer
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Oh Captain, my Captain. Brie Larson brings humanity and depth to a role that could have been a typical super hero origin story but instead feels like Marvel is finding new ways to tell super stories.
Posted Mar 13, 2019
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B-
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Sicario: Day of the Soldado
(2018)
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Aaron Dicer
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Benicio is so good in this and the action so compelling that you almost forget how over the top and problematic the story is... Almost.
Posted Feb 20, 2019
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A-
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Ant-Man and The Wasp
(2018)
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Aaron Dicer
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There is nothing ground breaking about what Marvel is doing here, but there is so much fun to be had with these people and this world that nothing was going to shrink the smile on my face.
Posted Feb 20, 2019
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B+
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Skyscraper
(2018)
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Aaron Dicer
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Yes, it's ridiculous. Yes, it's full of impossible nonsense. And Yes, I loved just about every physics defying second of it.
Posted Feb 19, 2019
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A-
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Eighth Grade
(2018)
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Aaron Dicer
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Bo knows movies. Wonderful performances, a keen sense of humor, and most importantly a deep authenticity make Burnham's directorial debut a powerful look at modern adolescence.
Posted Feb 17, 2019
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A
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Mission: Impossible - Fallout
(2018)
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Aaron Dicer
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The very definition of what an action movie should be. Cruise and McQuarrie continue to prove that they are willing to do just about anything to superglue us to the edge of our theater seats.
Posted Feb 16, 2019
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C+
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The Meg
(2018)
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Aaron Dicer
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Exactly as ridiculously over the top as you want it to be. There's nothing meaningful swimming around in these waters, but there just might be something entertaining.
Posted Feb 16, 2019
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A-
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BlacKkKlansman
(2018)
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Aaron Dicer
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Spike somehow juggles a sharp sense of humor with a sharp critique of racial politics, not only keeping every ball afloat, but mesmerizing us with both entertainment and impact.
Posted Feb 16, 2019
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B
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Crazy Rich Asians
(2018)
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Aaron Dicer
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Sure, there are some unnecessary side characters and the wealth worship is a bit off putting, but the romance and humor are mostly on point, and the cultural nuance and themes are crazy good.
Posted Feb 15, 2019
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D
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The Happytime Murders
(2018)
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Aaron Dicer
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Unfortunately the movie seems to think that making a puppet show for adults means making a puppet show for adolescents, which might be ok, if it were actually ever the slightest bit funny.
Posted Feb 13, 2019
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C+
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The Predator
(2018)
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Aaron Dicer
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Though there are flashes of irreverent brilliance, the story is haphazard, the characters are unlikable, and the overall experience is akin to a film school project that values the inside joke over the outside result.
Posted Feb 12, 2019
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B
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A Simple Favor
(2018)
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Aaron Dicer
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Though messy at times, with some hit or miss humor, the core cast is so engaging and the mystery is just compelling enough that the offbeat tone works perfectly.
Posted Feb 11, 2019
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C
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Venom
(2018)
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Aaron Dicer
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Though Tom Hardy is game and the "friends with Venefits" shtick is fun and clever, the overall story is too messy and cornball for the combination of the two to stick the landing.
Posted Feb 10, 2019
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A-
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Bad Times at the El Royale
(2018)
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Aaron Dicer
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Goddard somehow combines the visual suspense of Hitchcock, the musical mayhem of Tarantino, and the quirk of the Coens to produce his own unique meal. A bit long, but supremely entertaining.
Posted Feb 09, 2019
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C-
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Halloween
(2018)
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Aaron Dicer
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Unfortunately the pile of corpses isn't the only thing in this movie that is lifeless. Even with a few clever nods, there isn't enough to interest many beyond the horror faithful.
Posted Feb 08, 2019
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A
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First Man
(2018)
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Aaron Dicer
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Chazelle somehow tunes us in to not only the precarious trauma of mankind's first journey to the moon, but also the precarious trauma of mankind's shared journey through life.
Posted Feb 08, 2019
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