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Witty dialogue and elaborate chase sequences are more than enough to distract from the film’s shortcomings.
An effective but flawed ghost story, light on scares but with plenty of haunting atmosphere.
Failed attempts at social and political commentary detract from an otherwise hilarious film from comedy’s kings of stupidity.
Jeremy Renner gives a charismatic performance in this spinoff that lacks the excitement and thrills of its predecessors.
A thrilling, exhilarating remake that turns out to be one of the year’s biggest surprises.
A thrilling, epic conclusion to the saga, featuring the franchise’s best performances and a startlingly emotional final act.
A successful rebirth for the beloved superhero that focuses more on the kid behind the mask, making the audience invest more than ever into the character and his world.
Seth MacFarlane’s first live action film has flashes of brilliance, but not enough to light up the entire experience.
Plenty of enjoyable moments that don’t quite manage to assemble themselves into a cohesive package.
A poignant, darkly comedic, and tragically bittersweet tale of unlikely friendship in the face of certain doom.
A popcorn flick that aspires to be something more, offering plenty of campy fun but not much else.
An enjoyable throwback fairy-tale that is a true visual feast, but leaves the mind a bit famished.
A film about chasing dreams and finding love, packed with some of the most iconic and memorable songs of the 1980s.
A quirky, original comedy with a unique premise, full of charm and earnestness.
A strong character deconstruction of Superman’s morality that entertains while also making the audience think.
A film about a research team’s search for answers that provides very few answers of its own, making for a hollow and unfulfilling experience.
An adorably eccentric and heartfelt offering from the master of quirky, offbeat humor.
The legend gets a stunning new rendition with a bleak and cheerless tale of cruelty and vengeance, anchored by an exquisitely wicked performance from Charlize Theron.
An unexpectedly sweet and energetic time-travel adventure that proves the franchise still has some life left in it.
Jack Black gives a great performance in this absurdly dark comedy that also serves as a bizarre portrait of small-town America.
Astounding visual effects can’t save this bloated, messy film from a fatal combination of poor writing and emotionless performances.
While uproarious at times the film mostly misses the mark by going back to weak lowbrow humor, even for a Sacha Baron Cohen film, one too many times.
A unique, multi-layered thriller that asks far more questions than it answers.
An enjoyable but flawed gothic comedy, elevated by a strong performance from Depp.
A masterpiece of popcorn cinema, an action-packed thrill ride on an epic scale.
A fresh approach to a familiar tale, with a smart mix of humor and heart.
A powerful, important film that is guaranteed to inspire a full range of emotions through its eye-opening look at bullying in American schools.
A cleverly written, well directed mind-blower of a horror film that is as darkly funny as it is scary, and will surely be viewed as a landmark film in the genre.
Funnier than you’d expect, and a film that will close out the franchise (hopefully) on a high note.
A unique, crowd-pleasing experience full of relatable characters and memorable songs.
A visually stunning version of the Snow White legend that offers some light-hearted, enjoyable humor.
A boring, unnecessary sequel featuring plenty of spectacular CG battles, and not much else.
Director Gary Ross brings the novel to life with powerful performances in one of the best book-to-film adaptations ever produced.
A light-hearted, enjoyable romp that remains consistently funny throughout the experience.