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7.5/10
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Wicked: For Good
(2025)
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Austin Burke
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Wicked: For Good takes our two leads to fascinating emotional places while delivering similar levels of excitement as the first film. Grande should be the Oscar front-runner this time; her restraint elevates Glinda to new heights.
Posted Nov 18, 2025
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8/10
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Predator: Badlands
(2025)
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Austin Burke
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Carving a throwback-style action-comedy out of this universe is a bold, wildly inventive move, yet the oddball duo's chemistry clicks effortlessly. Emotion cuts through the chaos, but rest assured: the violence is unrelenting and uncompromising.
Posted Nov 06, 2025
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9/10
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Frankenstein
(2025)
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Austin Burke
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Tackling this journey of pain, loss, and forgiveness takes nuance, and there is so much consistency with how it presents these characters. Isaac and Goth are excellent, but Elordi is the showstopper, and an Oscar nomination could be in the cards.
Posted Nov 04, 2025
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5/10
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Ballad of a Small Player
(2025)
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Austin Burke
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The script feels as jumbled and chaotic as Ferrall’s Doyle, resulting in characters that feel distant and emotional beats that fail to land.
Posted Nov 03, 2025
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9/10
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Bugonia
(2025)
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Austin Burke
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Lanthimos is in his bag with the visuals, cinematography, and ability to get the best out of two top-tier actors.
Posted Nov 03, 2025
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7/10
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Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere
(2025)
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Austin Burke
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Deliver Me from Nowhere started slow, initially struggling to captivate. However, the narrative soon finds its rhythm, ultimately delivering a deeper and more personal story than anticipated.
Posted Oct 26, 2025
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5/10
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Shelby Oaks
(2023)
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Austin Burke
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The haunting imagery showcased throughout delivers in an unsettling way, and the cinematography is rock solid. Unfortunately, the script doesn’t deliver on the ideas initially presented, and the third act fails to bring it all together.
Posted Oct 25, 2025
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5/10
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A HOUSE OF DYNAMITE
(2025)
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Austin Burke
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The film has as intense and compelling a first act as any political thriller in recent memory. What gets in the way of it fully delivering is how they decide to handle the structure from that point on, ultimately becoming its downfall as an experience.
Posted Oct 24, 2025
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5/10
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After the Hunt
(2025)
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Austin Burke
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Featuring a lengthy run-time and some surprisingly scattered editing, After the Hunt fails to live up to its excellent cast and crew.
Posted Oct 24, 2025
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8/10
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Roofman
(2025)
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Austin Burke
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Roofman delivers a riveting story that captivates with its unique approach and multifaceted appeal, featuring everything audiences are looking for. The crime element is intense, while Channing Tatum’s heartfelt performance adds a level of warmth.
Posted Oct 24, 2025
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6/10
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Good Boy
(2025)
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Austin Burke
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While there isn't much to chew on from a story-standpoint, the fascinating gimmick lands and this unique perspective should enthrall horror fans. Props to Indy the dog.
Posted Oct 24, 2025
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8.5/10
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The Lost Bus
(2025)
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Austin Burke
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A chaotic yet impactful disaster film that captures the full scope of this terrifying true story... Matthew McConaughey and America Ferrera are excellent, while Greengrass does what he does best behind the camera.
Posted Oct 24, 2025
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5/10
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Play Dirty
(2025)
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Austin Burke
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Beyond a few fun performances, this movie falls flat. The script feels bloated, and Shane Black's touch fails to shine through.
Posted Oct 24, 2025
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6/10
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Black Phone 2
(2025)
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Austin Burke
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Black Phone 2 delivers just enough slick style and a slow drip of horrifying imagery to keep franchise fans hooked... The main gripes? A somewhat flat script and straying so far away from what made the original so succinct yet unique.
Posted Oct 24, 2025
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4/10
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The Woman in Cabin 10
(2025)
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Austin Burke
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This bloated and progressively dwindling mystery fails to hold intrigue and falls flat on its face by the end, mostly due to its lack of interesting answers
Posted Oct 24, 2025
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6/10
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TRON: Ares
(2025)
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Austin Burke
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Tron: Ares struggles to carve out a distinct identity due to a script that lacks depth.The slick aesthetics, VFX, fun fight sequences, and seamless integration of Nine Inch Nails’ music create a vibe that occasionally captures distinct energy.
Posted Oct 24, 2025
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9/10
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One Battle After Another
(2025)
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Austin Burke
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One Battle After Another is enthralling, delivering a relentless and action-fueled experience that never lets up until the final frame.
Posted Oct 03, 2025
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7/10
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The Smashing Machine
(2025)
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Austin Burke
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Johnson electrifies, nailing every subtle beat as a soft-spoken fighter teetering on the edge of desperation. His layered performance features a surprising amount nuance, yet the script’s unconventional approach often keeps it at arm’s length.
Posted Oct 03, 2025
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8.5/10
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Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle
(2025)
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Austin Burke
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The emotions are on full display, there is never a dull visual moment, and the score is spectacular.
Posted Sep 19, 2025
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9/10
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The Long Walk
(2025)
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Austin Burke
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Hoffman and Johnson deliver profoundly moving performances, among the year’s best, set against an enigmatic backdrop that perfectly amplifies the haunting tone of King’s original story.
Posted Sep 19, 2025
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5/10
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HIM
(2025)
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Austin Burke
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It attempts to juggle so much at once, never diving deep enough, which casts a frustrating shadow over two solid lead performances. There is something alluring about it all by the end, but the execution misses the mark.
Posted Sep 19, 2025
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5/10
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The Conjuring: Last Rites
(2025)
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Austin Burke
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Last Rites delivers some gnarly scares, an overdose of family melodrama, and a climactic third act. Unfortunately, the extended Warren family buildup takes up most of the run-time, as the scares themselves feel like an afterthought.
Posted Sep 05, 2025
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4/10
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Fixed
(2025)
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Austin Burke
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Its juvenile sense of humor rarely lands, and the crude gags drown out clever late-game ideas. The script doesn’t have the wit to match its star-power, thus the end result underachieves and feels repetitive.
Posted Aug 14, 2025
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6/10
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Freakier Friday
(2025)
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Austin Burke
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It is fun enough and barely overcomes a clunky and overly-long setup. Once the gags get going, and the body swap madness begins, there is plenty to find entertaining.
Posted Aug 12, 2025
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9/10
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Weapons
(2025)
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Austin Burke
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It grips you with its unnerving introduction, weaving nuanced pacing with rich, immersive world-building. The visuals are hauntingly vivid, sidestepping tired clichés with finesse.
Posted Aug 08, 2025
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1/10
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War of the Worlds
(2025)
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Austin Burke
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Poorly written and awkwardly paced, War of the Worlds is in contention for one of the worst movies of the decade so far.
Posted Aug 02, 2025
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8/10
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Together
(2025)
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Austin Burke
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Together is a horror knockout! Expertly-crafted thrills, bone-chilling imagery, and psyche-twisting trauma make it a must-see. The electric chemistry between our leads anchors the wild ride, with sharp humor slicing through the tension.
Posted Aug 02, 2025
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5/10
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Happy Gilmore 2
(2025)
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Austin Burke
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This movie is relentless with its callbacks and cameos, full of shoehorned nostalgia, and it leans so heavily into the ridiculousness of it all.
Posted Jul 25, 2025
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8/10
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The Fantastic Four: First Steps
(2025)
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Austin Burke
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This is a family-first spectacle with massive stakes, perfect casting, and a retro futuristic vibe that allows this movie to breathe on its own. It absolutely nails the tone and feels so stylistic, dishing out comic references left and right.
Posted Jul 22, 2025
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6/10
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Eddington
(2025)
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Austin Burke
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Its broad scope of talking points is fascinating in a vacuum, but navigating through this madness makes for an uneven and often overly convoluted result. When everything comes together, it features some of the best filmmaking of the year.
Posted Jul 19, 2025
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4/10
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Brick
(2025)
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Austin Burke
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Brick ultimately lands with a thud, tackling ideas like grief and remorse, but injecting little life into its characters beyond these under-explored themes... This trap doesn’t end up feeling as elaborate or as satisfying as intended.
Posted Jul 10, 2025
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8/10
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Superman
(2025)
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Austin Burke
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An unmistakable sincerity shines through, with Corenswet radiating hope and buoyancy. The film feels like a vibrant throwback tonally, which doesn’t always work in its favor, yet its knack for striking emotional chords at the right moment is impressive.
Posted Jul 10, 2025
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3/10
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The Old Guard 2
(2025)
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Austin Burke
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Part two takes everything semi-enjoyable about the first and dumbs it all down in a way that makes it difficult to sit through. The editing is choppy, the action is bland, and even the occasionally redeeming character arc feels rushed.
Posted Jul 03, 2025
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5/10
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Jurassic World Rebirth
(2025)
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Austin Burke
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The issues mostly spawn from an overlong buildup that does little to get us invested... The final act is exactly what many franchise fans will be looking for, but it stumbles on its journey to get us there.
Posted Jul 03, 2025
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5/10
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M3GAN 2.0
(2025)
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Austin Burke
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Our sarcastic and lively lead keeps this sometimes stale plot afloat, and the entire vibe of this sequel is hilariously over-the-top. There is plenty of fun to be had, but it can’t quite keep itself together.
Posted Jul 03, 2025
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7/10
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28 Years Later
(2025)
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Austin Burke
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Jodie Comer and Alfie Williams deliver wonderful performances, while certain intense sequences keep you teetering on the edge. Brace for a bumpy ride, as this film features an uneven tone and a story that can’t quite decide on its message.
Posted Jul 03, 2025
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9/10
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F1 The Movie
(2025)
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Austin Burke
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It delivers in every way. This high-octane racing epic is a pulse-pounding spectacle from start to finish. The outstanding sound design, electrifying score, and heartfelt story combine to make it the must-see movie of the summer.
Posted Jun 17, 2025
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8/10
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Predator: Killer of Killers
(2025)
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Austin Burke
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Killer of Killers features stunning animation, multiple intense action sequences spread across several time periods, and some expanded lore that scratches the surface of something special.
Posted Jun 09, 2025
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4/10
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Hurry Up Tomorrow
(2025)
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Austin Burke
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There is a lot to like visually, but anything beyond that could only be described as an empty misfire. It's too much inside baseball and not enough to appeal to anyone looking for an interesting story.
Posted Jun 09, 2025
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7/10
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Final Destination Bloodlines
(2025)
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Austin Burke
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Bloodlines encapsulates the insanity of this franchise to perfection in its opening sequence and never lets its foot off the gas.
Posted Jun 09, 2025
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7/10
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Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning
(2025)
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Austin Burke
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It’s hard not to absolutely love what Tom Cruise continues to do with this franchise. He remains the shining beacon of each film, and his commitment to these remarkable stunts continue to have a massive impact.
Posted Jun 09, 2025
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6/10
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Lilo & Stitch
(2025)
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Austin Burke
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Stitch rocks, and there are some genuinely charming moments. The script makes a few unnecessary changes that make certain integral moments feel less earned, but it does just enough to stay out of that lazy territory we’ve seen from other remakes.
Posted Jun 09, 2025
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4/10
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Fear Street: Prom Queen
(2025)
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Austin Burke
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Prom Queen struggles to keep up with its predecessors, mostly due to lackluster script and generic character tropes.
Posted Jun 09, 2025
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8.5/10
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Friendship
(2024)
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Austin Burke
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Rudd’s presence vibes so well with Robinson, and this script allows the right risks to be taken. It is easily the funniest movie of 2025.
Posted Jun 09, 2025
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4/10
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Karate Kid: Legends
(2025)
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Austin Burke
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It ultimately shoehorns in the nostalgia and has little to offer within its final act, incorporating the expected montages with some well-choreographed fight sequences. Li Fong has some likable qualities as a lead, but this script does him no favors.
Posted Jun 09, 2025
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8/10
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Bring Her Back
(2025)
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Austin Burke
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This film offers a unique look at grief, the impact of loss, and the idea of letting go, while providing grotesque and occasionally horrifying imagery to accompany these ideas.
Posted Jun 09, 2025
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6/10
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The Phoenician Scheme
(2025)
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Austin Burke
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Del Toro is excellent as our death-dodging businessman, and Michael Cera is the perfect Anderson puzzle piece. This story starts strong but by the second act, it stumbles, bogged down by a scattered focus that dilutes the magic of its opening.
Posted Jun 09, 2025
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8/10
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Ballerina
(2025)
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Austin Burke
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Ballerina explodes onto the scene like a perfectly timed grenade, expanding Wick’s world beautifully. Ana de Armas mows down nameless faces with jaw-dropping gun-fu and grenade-fueled chaos that’ll leave your pulse racing.
Posted Jun 09, 2025
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8/10
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Thunderbolts*
(2025)
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Austin Burke
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Thunderbolts* bursts onto the Marvel scene with a distinct vibe and genuine voice, crafting a dynamic mosaic of character-driven storytelling that feels real.
Posted May 02, 2025
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9/10
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Sinners
(2025)
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Austin Burke
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Coogler injects a ridiculous amount of adrenaline into each bloodstained sequence. The way music plays into the story is remarkable. Ludwig Göransson is on fire right now, as his score weaves a tapestry of emotions that will grip your soul.
Posted Apr 19, 2025
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