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Moana 2 (2024)
Great animation, but the story lacks punch because the stakes just aren’t very high. Moana wants to meet other explorers? On top of that, Maui’s song piece isn’t very good, and Heihei isn’t as funny.
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Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (2024)
I appreciate the motivated backstory for Furiosa, but her story as an adult feels a bit thin. The movie leans heavily on quirkiness, action, and style, often at the expense of deeper storytelling. Great action sequences with what looks like some great stunts, though I can’t tell which ones are…
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The Angry Birds Movie 2 (2019)
Story and comedy are a even better than the first. Pretty good movies to have come from a dumb game.
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Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F (2024)
Would have been a good third movie in the franchise. Beverly Hills Cop III should never have existed, a subtle joke that’s made in the dialogue of this film. There are moments that capture the spunk, charm, and vibe of the original ’80s classics. You can see Eddie Murphy authentically…
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Am I Racist? (2024)
The message here is clear: racist and anti-racist stances have become such powerful virtue signals that racism has turned into a for-profit industry. It’s a thought-provoking idea and certainly worth considering. However, the topic isn’t explored from as many angles as What Is a Woman?, leaving the story feeling a…
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The Man from Earth (2007)
Interesting concept, one I’ve always wondered about myself. Some of the ideas are genuinely thought-provoking, especially the second half’s exploration of the history of religion. I wonder if that was the real motivation behind the script. The movie has a strong Twilight Zone vibe, and in fact, a similar concept…
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Gary (2024)
Tragic story about a guy who was exhausted and taken advantage of and tormented by life in so many ways. But the way that it’s made is not all that engaging, with repetitive block-letter title cards, vignetted aerial fly-bys, and still photos artificially refocused over and over again doing a…
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The Holdovers (2023)
Payne once again proves his mastery in storytelling, delivering a film that’s authentically nostalgic, melancholy, and wistful. The narrative is perfectly balanced with just the right amount of quirkiness, awkwardness, sharp dialogue, and moments of genuine humanity. From the first frame to last, Payne approaches Wes Anderson levels of nostalgia…
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Inconsistent lighting between interviews, and I wish we heard more from his family, but a pretty good bio. Was Berenger the best person to narrate this?
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I'm a photographer, web developer, travel enthusiast, and movie buff living in Alexandria, Virginia, USA.In the summer of 1993, I started writing reviews for every movie I saw and haven't looked back. I'm up to 2,335 reviews now. This makes me cool or a complete dork, depending on your perspective.
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