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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.
A charming, humorous look at life in middle-America, set against the backdrop of an annual butter-sculpting competition.
A comically heartbreaking and hilariously tragic story of love and friendship, with a terrific ensemble cast.
A morbid but always entertaining tale that deftly balances the light and dark of its story to create a gorgeous modern classic.
A boring, unnecessary sequel that lacks nearly everything that made the first film so enjoyable.
A hidden gem of a film, with stunning visuals and impressive special effects.
A charmingly endearing and genuine look at adolescence, full of warmth, humor, and authenticity.
A smartly-written, action-packed time travel caper carried by strong performances from its principal cast.
A darkly comic and undeniably disturbing experience, anchored by a career-high performance from McConaughey.
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.