Jeffrey Lyles
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Thunderbolts* (2025)
88%
8/10
“Helps to bring some needed focus to this stint of The Multiverse Saga with the arrival of the newest hero team. The winning cast and smartly laid out action sequences makes this a fun watch even if it’s not in the upper echelon of MCU films.” –
Lyles' Movie Files
Apr 29, 2025
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Havoc (2025)
66%
5/10
“This mix of The Raid meets John Wick rarely works.” –
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Apr 28, 2025
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A Trip Elsewhere (2024)
6/10
“A Trip Elsewhere is an atypical viewing experience to its credit and occasional hiccups but stays afloat thanks to its cast and director's vision. ” –
Lyles' Movie Files
Apr 20, 2025
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Sinners (2025)
98%
10/10
“My biggest complaint about Sinners? That I could only experience it for the first time just once. Regardless of its arrival in theaters, Sinners must be considered a major contender for multiple Oscar nominations once award season gets underway” –
Lyles' Movie Files
Apr 15, 2025
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The King of Kings (2025)
65%
9/10
“It’s an ideal vehicle for Christian parents aspiring to give their children a gateway to learning about the various stories and scriptures in a child-friendly manner.” –
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Apr 13, 2025
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G20 (2025)
58%
8/10
“This isn’t a ponder every scene’s logic kind of action movie and with a lesser lead it could have been underwhelming, but Davis pulls it through its rough moments to make for a fun weekend watch.” –
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Apr 12, 2025
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Den of Thieves: Pantera (2025)
62%
7.5/10
“Den of Thieves Pantera needed some tighter editing, but the performances are solid, and the European setting adds a stunning visual element. ” –
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Mar 31, 2025
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The Electric State (2025)
15%
5/10
“ While the premise is intriguing, the execution of it is just not that exciting. While the cast is game and dutifully performs their roles. it just feels like they’re playing paler imitations of far better roles here.” –
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Mar 23, 2025
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Picture This (2025)
45%
5/10
“Ashley has a genuine leading presence. She doesn’t need to take up a residency on the Hallmark/Lifetime circuit anytime soon but could have a very solid career headlining Netflix and Amazon rom coms. ” –
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Mar 16, 2025
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Shooting Heroin (2019)
55%
5/10
“For all of Folmar’s good intentions, Shooting Heroin doesn’t fully connect on its earnest messaging.” –
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Mar 16, 2025
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Rule Breakers (2025)
84%
8.5/10
“Rule Breakers has some narrative challenges, but the cast navigates through them to make this a very rewarding and satisfying feel-good film.” –
Lyles' Movie Files
Mar 10, 2025
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Cleaner (2025)
50%
5/10
“Saving the thrilling, exciting action for the final act was an odd choice as all of the potential suspense have no impact. Cleaner is just one long drawn-out appetizer with a quickly rushed through main course.” –
Lyles' Movie Files
Mar 2, 2025
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Elevation (2024)
55%
8.5/10
“Should appeal to fans of the “move/make a sound and you’re dead” genre thrillers like A Quiet Place. The genre hasn’t been pillaged completely so a film like Elevation with a likable cast and inspired director can provide plenty of thrills and excitement.” –
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Feb 23, 2025
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Captain America: Brave New World (2025)
48%
9/10
“Very much a return to form for Marvel Studios’ long-term storytelling. The Multiverse Saga hasn’t been as smooth as The Infinity Saga, but this felt like the connective foundation desperately needed to get MCU fans excited about the future of the brand.” –
Lyles' Movie Files
Feb 15, 2025
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Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire (2024)
54%
9.5/10
“A love letter for monster movie fans with intense, massive battles between behemoths. Even better, the human subplots actually add to the film instead of being a drag on the monster smashing fun.” –
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Feb 12, 2025
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You're Cordially Invited (2025)
48%
6/10
“For most of its run time, the film offers some enjoyable moments and a fun clash of wills with Witherspoon and Ferrell. ” –
Lyles' Movie Files
Feb 1, 2025
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Brave the Dark (2023)
74%
7.5/10
“This film has enough heart and uplifting message to make Brave the Dark worth bringing out into the light for all to see.” –
Lyles' Movie Files
Jan 27, 2025
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Back in Action (2025)
28%
5/10
“Back in Action has too much going for it to feel so unsatisfying. Its basic setup requires most of the heavy lifting to be done by the A-listers who end up sharing too much of the load with their supporting cast.” –
Lyles' Movie Files
Jan 20, 2025
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Saint Nick of Bethlehem (2024)
7.5/10
“Saint Nick of Bethlehem is not a perfect Christmas movie. It’s a little corny with a cast of varying degrees of acting talent, but its endlessly earnest charm should win over more critical viewers by its conclusion.” –
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Jan 13, 2025
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Con Job (2024)
82%
9/10
“Con Job is a wild black comedy with an extra serving of darkness to make for one of 2024’s best comedies.
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Lyles' Movie Files
Jan 11, 2025
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The Killer's Game (2024)
46%
8/10
“ Don’t come into The Killer’s Game expecting some deep, heartfelt romantic action comedy about of hitman. It’s all about the insanely over the top spectacle and another engaging lead performance from Bautista.” –
Lyles' Movie Files
Dec 30, 2024
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Anora (2024)
93%
9.5/10
“Anora could turn off some viewers with its opening act, but they’re missing a truly heartfelt and funny film that’s one of the films that’s worth adding to your must-see list for 2024.” –
Lyles' Movie Files
Dec 29, 2024
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The Forge (2024)
63%
6/10
“While The Forge speaks to the power of mentorship, that doesn’t speak or account for a real world. The Kendrick Brothers take a promising faith-based story and turn it into a fairy tale with a neat and tidy happy ending. ” –
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Dec 27, 2024
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Nosferatu (2024)
84%
9.5/10
“Definitely 2024’s winner in terms of the most fear-inducing, genuinely terrifying horror movie. It’s so beautifully done in the twisted nightmare sense that only the best vampire films can attain.” –
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Dec 27, 2024
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A-Town Boyz (2023)
100%
9/10
“A fascinating look at three Asian youth in Atlanta and their efforts to escape from a silent, but prevailing destructive gang culture lifestyle.” –
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Dec 23, 2024
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