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Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle
What looks from afar like a reboot cash-in turns out to be a clever and funny adventure movie with a cool cast having a great time. Also the rare movie that understands and exploits real video game tropes.
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I Feel Pretty
An embarrassingly bad vehicle for Amy Schumer. Forget about body shaming or any hot-button issues, the movie's just dumb.
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A Wrinkle in Time
Fails decisively to deliver on the promise of its source, director, cast, and marketing. A big swing and a big miss.
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Isle of Dogs
One of the strangest mainstream animated movies I've ever seen. A mess of odd creative choices that results in an off-putting and forgettable experience.
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Blockers
Walks a fine line between dumb/gross-out and insightful generational comedy. For the most part treats its central relationships - teen besties, obligatory parent acquaintances, young lovers, parents and their children - with ca...
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The Death of Stalin
Iannucci's style of deft verbal comedy is transposed into the turmoil of 1950's Soviet Union with mixed results in a film that is both funny and horrifying. I've never seen a movie like this. The stuff that works is great, the ...