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This movie has next to zero redeemable qualities.
A definite cut above in artistic quality over normal young adult romance but frustratingly short of being a really good film.
The lovable cast doesn’t make up for the sloppy direction and uneven script that combine to be not that funny, romantic or dramatic.
While this is the action film “Die Hard 5” should have been, it’s ruined by hyper-patriotism and a bland, clichéd script.
A dark, unsettling, creepy-as-hell thriller from a genre master.
Funny and enjoyable if you don’t mind knowing exactly how it will all play out.
Unless you really enjoy the theater experience, skip this one and view it in the comfort of your own home, if at all.
An enjoyable new tale that invokes the same sense of wonder and mysticism as the original.
The action and visuals are more than enough to keep young children entertained, but adults will likely struggle to remain interested in this one.
A weak attempt to cash-in on the popularity of the genre filled with plot holes, corny romance, and restrained effect sequences.
Plenty of gunfire, explosions, and one-liners, but the experience is diminished by a weak script and laughable CG during the climax.
A worthy adaptation of the classic graphic novel that is one of the best animated films of the year, superhero or otherwise.
A darkly framed romance flick that is quite funny and original despite its consistent plot holes.
Lots of fun on the big screen, despite cheap 3D effects, but probably wouldn’t hold up to multiple viewings at home.
Jason Statham is Jason Statham in this pointless non-action flick.
While it adds little in the way of innovation, it’s an enjoyable political thriller, and Crowe’s portrayal of a corrupt New York City mayor is phenomenal.
Arnold’s return to the big screen is a predictable by-the-numbers action flick that only stands tall in its goofy over-the-top finale.
A pulpy melodrama that favors one-liners over character development, spectacle over substance. Enjoyable, but forgettable.
Jessica Chastain gives a riveting performance next to a stellar supporting cast in this portrait of a woman refusing to stand down in the face of adversity.
A well-directed screenplay anchored by the undeniable charisma of Tom Cruise in a more risqué hero role than usual.
An enjoyable experience marred by weak editing and a bloated, unnecessary runtime.
An inspirational sports documentary with few flaws, recommended for just about everyone.
An atypical crime saga that serves as a biting social commentary on the failed American dream.
Anthony Hopkins convincingly embodies the Master of Suspense in this light-hearted, enjoyable love story.
A remake that’s heavy on action but plays it too safe, essentially creating a popcorn movie out of the chilling, dark original.
An engaging, captivating political thriller set against the backdrop of the 16th President’s final months in office.
Possibly the most entertaining film of the franchise with some truly fun elements, but still not enough to keep it from being a bad movie.
One of the most personal Bond stories yet, this exciting but rough around the edges action-thriller gives 007 his swagger back.
A mundane, fatally flawed tale of ecological horror by an Oscar-winning director trying his hand at the found-footage genre.
A celebration of gaming culture, featuring a slew of inside jokes and a surprisingly sweet and heartwarming story.
Nicole Kidman gives the performance of her career in a dark, unnerving murder mystery awash in themes of violence, sexuality, and racism.
One of the most darkly hilarious films in a while, made all the better with fantastic performances by everyone in this excellent all-star cast.
A hair-raising, pulse-pounding horror film that will keep the audience’s pulse racing throughout.
Affleck’s third directorial effort is a suspenseful, white-knuckle political thriller that may be the best film of the year.