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Kirsten Acuna

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Kirsten is a correspondent for INSIDER, covering celebrities, movies, television, and pop culture coverage. She holds a degree in magazine journalism and minors in both English and child family studies from Syracuse University. Kirsten has previously written for 온라인카지노추천 Guide and Time Out New York Kids. She was previously the Associate Entertainment Editor for Business Insider and a Senior Entertainment Editor for INSIDER.

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The Color Purple (2023) 81% A- “The remake is a powerful message for a new generation, inspiring anyone who has felt undervalued and unloved to stand tall and forge their own path. If it fails to win an Oscar again, then the Academy has failed this movie twice.” – Business Insider Dec 19, 2023 Full Review Wonka (2023) 82% C+ “Director Paul King (who also made "Paddington") delivers a neither-great-nor-outright-awful musical that's slightly reminiscent of another Dahl entry, "Fantastic Mr. Fox." While it has a few delightful moments, it doesn't call for repeat viewings.” – Business Insider Dec 4, 2023 Full Review The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes (2023) 64% C+ “Though the movie successfully hits the over-500-page book's broad strokes, in doing so, it results in an overstuffed, hollowed-out adaptation that plays more like two movies than one by the time it gets to its third act.” – Insider Nov 9, 2023 Full Review The Marvels (2023) 62% B “"Regardless of any hiccups, "The Marvels" satisfyingly gets its larger message across, that women should lean on each other, and know they're higher, further, faster — and stronger — together."” – Insider Nov 8, 2023 Full Review Barbie (2023) 88% B+ “"Barbie" manages to straddle a vibrant film filled with enough Easter eggs and nods to the doll's 64-year history to necessitate a second watch with a self-critical piece for those who believe Barbie is a detriment to feminism.” – Insider Jul 18, 2023 Full Review The Flash (2023) 63% C+ “Stuffed with unnecessary cameos seemingly for the sake of it, "The Flash" contains glimpses of fun, but is tonally uneven. It's often in conflict with itself over whether it wants to be a Batman nostalgia fest or about the fastest man alive. ” – Insider Jun 16, 2023 Full Review The Little Mermaid (2023) 67% B+ “Fantastic performances and a few smart updates aside, Marshall largely delivers the same paint-by-numbers story in a longer movie that should've pushed the bar more with its antagonist instead of wasting time on forgettable new songs.” – Insider May 22, 2023 Full Review Fast X (2023) 57% B- “"Fast X" plays like an "Infinity War'' wannabe, right down to its massive surprise ending and purple-clothed antagonist.” – Insider May 17, 2023 Full Review Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023) 82% B+ “Gunn delivers an emotional sendoff for his ragtag group of misfits that possesses the humor and heart of the first two movies. Devoid of any real stakes, "Vol. 3" is not the best of the trilogy, but it's better than the last outing.” – Insider Apr 28, 2023 Full Review Shazam! Fury of the Gods (2023) 49% B “Infused with the childlike joy that made the first so enjoyable, "Shazam: Fury of the Gods" explores the complexities of what it means to be a hero and how everyone can be worthy if given the chance. It isn't a superpower that makes us powerful. ” – Insider Mar 16, 2023 Full Review Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022) 84% B+ “While full of breathtaking visuals, a few truly shocking moments, and another Grammy-worthy soundtrack from Ludwig Göransson, the sequel wastes a decent portion of its lengthy two-hour-and-41-minute runtime on setting up spin-offs.” – Insider Nov 8, 2022 Full Review Black Adam (2022) 39% C “[Johnson's] performance is one of the film's few highlights other than a shocking mid-credits reveal.” – Insider Oct 18, 2022 Full Review Pinocchio (2022) 27% C “While it makes some vast improvements to problematic scenes and material in the original 1940 film, holy smoke-io, it adds almost as many unnecessary and frustratingly bonkers new changes. ” – Insider Sep 8, 2022 Full Review Thor: Love and Thunder (2022) 63% B+ “If you liked 2017's "Thor: Ragnarok," you'll enjoy this, even if it does follow a few beats from the previous film a bit closely.” – Insider Jul 5, 2022 Full Review Lightyear (2022) 74% B+ “The real selling point was a great, unexpected twist late in the film, proving that Pixar still has some surprises to offer from this franchise instead of simply milking the "Toy Story" franchise as a cash cow. ” – Insider Jun 17, 2022 Full Review Jurassic World Dominion (2022) 29% B “The sequel is at its best when the old and new "Jurassic" casts are together, but it takes far too long for them to team up.” – Insider Jun 8, 2022 Full Review The Bob's Burgers Movie (2022) 87% A- “"I was curious to know if the film would play well with audiences who weren't familiar with the show. (Good news: It does by delivering a fun musical murder mystery that's reminiscent of a "Scooby-Doo" whodunit.)"” – Insider May 23, 2022 Full Review Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (2022) 74% C+ “"Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness" is filled with mind-bending visuals and huge action sequences, but it's also destined to be Marvel's most divisive film in years. ” – Insider May 4, 2022 Full Review Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore (2022) 46% B- “The franchise would be better off sidelining the creatures to get to the main event people are really coming to these films to see: the infamous Dumbledore and Grindelwald duel.” – Insider Apr 5, 2022 Full Review The Batman (2022) 85% A- “Director Matt Reeves delivers a gritty action thriller reminiscent of "Se7en" and "Zodiac" that finally makes "the world's greatest detective" deserving of the title.” – Insider Feb 28, 2022 Full Review Uncharted (2022) 41% C+ “"Uncharted" isn't a terrible movie it's enjoyable enough with a few sprawling action sequences but the wannabe "National Treasure" is a generic action movie that never captures the full excitement of playing through the franchise. ” – Insider Feb 19, 2022 Full Review Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014) 90% A- “It's difficult to top a billion-dollar movie with so much star power - and with the absence of Tony Stark - but it comes pretty darn close.” – Insider Jan 17, 2022 Full Review The Last Duel (2021) 85% B+ “"The Last Duel" is a movie that will stay with you long afterwards for its heavy material. Expect to hear this film's name come Oscar time.” – Insider Jan 17, 2022 Full Review The Matrix Resurrections (2021) 63% B- “"Resurrections" feels like it's trying to tap into the success of other franchise reboots like "Star Wars: The Force Awakens," straddling the line between nostalgia and a reboot that will (likely) kick off an entirely new series of "Matrix" films.” – Insider Dec 21, 2021 Full Review Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021) 93% A- “Easily a film you'll want to watch again, "No Way Home" is a ride I never wanted to end. It's a marvel that something this ambitious came together.” – Insider Dec 14, 2021 Full Review
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