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‘Now You See Me 2’ Review

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“Now You See Me 2” is the follow-up to 2013’s surprise hit magician/crime caper that’s a pure guilty pleasure: a great ensemble combined with an interesting story that makes-up for its flaws with some fantastic visual tricks. Happy to say this sequel offers pretty much the same, satisfying results. In fact, much of “Now You […]
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‘The Angry Birds Movie’ Review

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Angry Birds is one of the most popular and successful apps of all-time. The game is energetic, wacky and completely addicting. With so many kids (and adults) attached to these characters, an animated feature film was a logical next step. Seven years after the game’s inception, Rovio, the franchise’s Finland-based animation company, brings us “The […]
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‘Criminal’ Review

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“Criminal” is your textbook “Popcorn Movie”. The cast includes big names: Kevin Costner, Tommy Lee Jones, Gary Oldman and even Ryan Reynolds in a small role. It’s action-packed with plenty of violence – and some unexpected bloodshed. There are elements of danger, suspense, weird science and a hint of mystery. “Criminal” doesn’t break any new […]
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‘Open Season: Scared Silly’ Review

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Sony Pictures Animation is celebrating the 10-year anniversary of its first feature, “Open Season”, by continuing the franchise with the enjoyably amusing, direct-to-DVD fourth installment – “Open Season: Scared Silly”. Director David Feiss (the creator of “Cow and Chicken”) was head of story on the original “Open Season”. He nicely brings much of the high […]
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‘Eddie the Eagle’ Review

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The “Inspiring True Story Sports Movie” genre list just keeps growing with the addition of “Eddie the Eagle”. Michael “Eddie” Edwards entered the 1988 Winter Olympics in Calgary, Alberta, Canada as Britain’s first representative in the Ski Jump competition. But how exactly did he get there? As is the case with most of the underdog […]
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‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ Review

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“Star Wars: The Force Awakens” may be the most hyped movie of the most hyped movie-franchise of all-time. Ever since Disney bought Lucasfilm back in 2012 and announced a brand new trilogy set in that Galaxy Far, Far Away…the anticipation from fans of the original three – and the younger generation of die-hards – has […]
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‘Joy’ Review

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“Joy” marks the third collaboration of director David O. Russell and “Silver Linings Playbook” and “American Hustle” stars Jennifer Lawrence, Bradley Cooper and Robert De Niro. While Lawrence is, once again, a knockout, this true-life “rags-to-riches” story isn’t nearly as strong as their previous work. Lawrence plays Joy Mangano. As the film begins we see […]
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‘Trumbo’ Review

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Hollywood screenwriter Dalton Trumbo once said, “The only kind of love worth having is the kind that goes on living and laughing and fighting and loving.” As a new biopic showcases, Trumbo loved to write, and he fought for his First Amendment rights for the freedom to express himself while holding beliefs that weren’t shared […]
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‘Mississippi Grind’ Review

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“Mississippi Grind” is a solid and engaging drama about the extreme highs and lows of the world of gambling. This low-budget indie more effectively portrays this culture (just how quickly you can make money – and how destructive it can be when you lose it) than both Mark Wahlberg’s recent remake of “The Gambler” and […]
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‘Straight Outta Compton’ Review

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“Straight Outta Compton” is a biopic that chronicles the highs and lows in the careers of rappers Dr. Dre, Eazy-E and Ice Cube, who together formed the legendary ghetto rap group N.W.A. back in the late 80s. And while I can’t write what N.W.A. stands for, I can state that this is a solid and […]
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