Scream (2022)
76%
3/4
“This year's SCREAM is a total blast; the decade-plus-long wait was well worth it.” –
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Jan 14, 2022
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Onward (2020)
88%
3.5/4
“Looks can be deceiving, proclaims the age-old adage, and so it goes with "Onward," a fantastical comedy with a soul both remarkably wise and touchingly human.” –
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Feb 21, 2020
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Cats (2019)
19%
3.5/4
“The truth is, "Cats" is destined for cult status, misunderstood by the uninitiated, unaccepted by the "it's-cool-to-hate" crowd, and cherished by a special brand of audience who sees the value in art that dares to be different.” –
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Dec 20, 2019
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Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (2019)
51%
3.5/4
“A rousing, thrilling, altogether touching farewell to the Skywalker legacy. It scarcely could have ended in a lovelier place.” –
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Dec 18, 2019
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Joker (2019)
68%
4/4
“As unsettling as it is rapturous. Sobering and, yes, shocking, "Joker" creatively invigorates in its sheer unvarnished madness.” –
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Oct 2, 2019
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It: Chapter Two (2019)
62%
3.5/4
“Sticks the landing & then some. This chance-taking, frightful, deeply poignant conclusion is a beautiful phantasmagoria that deepens what came before it while provocatively & rather astutely delving into decades-spanning reverberations of trauma & grief.” –
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Sep 6, 2019
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Brittany Runs a Marathon (2019)
89%
3.5/4
“The tears, by the end, are cathartic in the best way, fully earned and nourishing.” –
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Aug 19, 2019
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Good Boys (2019)
81%
3/4
“Undeniably ribald yet surprisingly sweet, the firmly R-rated "Good Boys" rings just as true as 2007's "Superbad" while holding up decidedly better within the context of its more inclusive, post-#TimesUp climate.” –
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Aug 15, 2019
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Blinded by the Light (2019)
89%
3.5/4
“A feel-good triumph earning every one of its spirited emotions, "Blinded by the Light" gets to the heart of the often deeply personal power of music.” –
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Jul 25, 2019
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Spider-Man: Far From Home (2019)
91%
2.5/4
“A satisfying step in the right direction. There's plenty of fun to be had, and a mid-credits coda teases the setup for a truly enticing and provocative third installment.” –
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Jul 2, 2019
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Annabelle Comes Home (2019)
64%
3/4
“A clever mood piece with all the requisite suspense one could hope for. "Annabelle Comes Home" works like gangbusters, a funhouse-style thriller with an emphasis on the fun.” –
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Jun 27, 2019
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Midsommar (2019)
83%
3.5/4
“A renaissance of the macabre, a cinematic symphony of lulling, twisted goodbyes and portentous shadows in the blistering light of day. Once it latches on, there's no breaking away.” –
TheFrightFile.com
Jun 26, 2019
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Ma (2019)
55%
2.5/4
“A great performance can often elevate a stock plot, and that's precisely what happens with "Ma." Octavia Spencer is simply sensational in the title role.” –
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May 31, 2019
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Godzilla: King of the Monsters (2019)
42%
2/4
“Loses its way by trying to do too much and, consequently, not doing enough, gravely assuming loud noises, freneticism, and lots of crashing and bashing is all audiences need to get their money's worth.” –
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May 29, 2019
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Aladdin (2019)
57%
3/4
“Fantasy, comedy, music, adventure, thrills—"Aladdin" has got it all. This is a remake to be proud of, a resplendently imagined family feature that lives up to—and, in some crucial empowering ways, surpasses—the animated original.” –
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May 24, 2019
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The Sun Is Also a Star (2019)
52%
3/4
“A timely adaptation of Nicola Yoon's best-selling 2016 novel, "The Sun Is Also a Star" is a winsome romance caught in the tangled web of harsh reality.” –
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May 15, 2019
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Poms (2019)
36%
2.5/4
“A simple, undemanding cinematic pleasure, a high-spirited underdog comedy with a bittersweet center.” –
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May 9, 2019
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Avengers: Endgame (2019)
94%
3.5/4
“Not only pays off in nearly every conceivable respect, but frequently surpasses one's loftiest hopes. For casual fans, it's the can't-miss event of the season. For die-hards, it earns its spot as the can't-miss event of the decade.” –
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Apr 24, 2019
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The Curse of La Llorona (2019)
26%
2.5/4
“Captures the viewer's attention immediately. A taut, brooding, admittedly streamlined instrument of the playfully macabre.” –
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Apr 19, 2019
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Pet Sematary (2019)
57%
2.5/4
“Viciously poignant and dread-inducingly eerie. As far as inferior remakes go, it achieves a welcome unpredictability precious few manage.” –
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Apr 5, 2019
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Dumbo (2019)
46%
2/4
“This new "Dumbo," while not without a few moments of whimsy, tries to overcomplicate the beautiful simplicity of the original, and what we're left with is not even a quarter of that classic's depth and wonder.” –
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Mar 29, 2019
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Shazam! (2019)
90%
2.5/4
“Like a kid-friendly "Deadpool," the film combines action, broad comedy, and emotion into a pleasing brew.” –
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Mar 26, 2019
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Us (2019)
93%
3.5/4
“Duplicitous yet unsuspectingly human, "Us" is an expertly crafted cinematic hall of mirrors drenched in sinister, provocative portent.” –
TheFrightFile.com
Mar 22, 2019
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Isn't It Romantic (2019)
70%
3/4
“"Isn't It Romantic" not only understands the tropes of cinematic love stories, but also knows how to comedically reference them while also treating Natalie's personal journey seriously.” –
TheFilmFile.com
Feb 14, 2019
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Happy Death Day 2U (2019)
72%
3/4
“"Happy Death Day 2U" is almost ridiculously fun, a snappy, thoughtful ride with the ability to have viewers uproariously laughing one minute, wiping away tears the next, and on the edge of their seats throughout.” –
TheFrightFile.com
Feb 14, 2019
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