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‘Early Man’: Bronze Age animated feature forges some laughs
The movie does fall off in the later going by relying on a cliche climax — a big…
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‘Black Panther’ builds a proud new superhero world
The movie presents a vision of what central Africa might have looked like without colonialism.
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Eastwood’s odd approach emphasizes regular-guy heroism
“The 15:17 to Paris” is awkward at times, but casting the real-life heroes as themselves has appeal.
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‘The Insult’ a blunt look at today’s degrading public discord
The Oscar-nominated movie involves a stupid encounter that escalates into a national argument.
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‘Winchester’ should have been cheesy fun, but misfires completely
Thriller set in a real-life tourist trap is more likely to put you to sleep than give you…
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‘In the Fade’ a familiar but powerful story of grief and fury
Diane Kruger’s performance in this film draw you powerfully into the heroine’s perspective.
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Part 3 of ‘Maze Runner’ series surprises with gripping scenes
The suspense sequences are well-handled, and there’s not too much Young Adult nonsense.
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‘Dirtbag’ documentary confirms Seattle mountaineer’s legacy
Fred Beckey, who died in October at 94, was a fixture in the Pacific Northwest mountaineering scene.
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‘Forever My Girl’ takes a page from the Nicholas Sparks genre
The film based on a novel by Heidi McLaughlin is a well-worn tale of lost love and redemption.
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New documentary chronicles Obama’s last year in White House
“The Final Year” doesn’t paint the administration in rosy colors, but it isn’t too critical either.
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Top-shelf Brit thesps make ‘Paddington 2’ fun for everyone
The sequel is as likeable as the first movie, thanks in large part to Hugh Grant’s performance.
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Daniel Day-Lewis’ brilliance on full display in ‘Phantom Thread’
Director Paul Thomas Anderson’s fascinating film may be the great actor’s swan song.
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‘I, Tonya’ brings tacky tabloid scandal to the big screen
The movie version of this tale works hard to suggest why we might sympathize with Tonya Harding.
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The year’s best film is an 18-hour TV series — ‘Twin Peaks’
David Lynch’s reboot on Showtime is 2017’s movie to remember, says our critic. Here, too, are the worst…
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‘Molly’s Game’ tells the true story of Hollywood’s poker queen
The movie follows Molly Bloom’s journey from Olympic skiing hopeful to underground poker game host.
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With its far-fetched plot, ‘Downsizing’ is enormously fun
The film starring Matt Damon is as touching as the ’50s sci-fi classic “The Incredible Shrinking Man.”
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‘Call Me by Your Name’ promises to make you swoon
Although it sometimes feels like a 1980s teen romance, the love story casts a real spell.
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All-star cast in ‘Jumanji’ sequel pops with comedic precision
“Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle” revisits the premise of the 1995 Robin Williams adventure film.
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‘Darkest Hour’ plays like a TV commerical for British spirit
Aside from Gary Oldman’s frisky pleasure in hamming it up, the film collapses in a pile of hogwash.
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‘Ferdinand’ a modern take on the beloved children’s story
The lovable bull is back in an enjoyable but spotty animated film from the makers of “Ice Age.”