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Godzilla proves no match for tedium in latest monster flick
His fights with monsters such as Mothra are pretty cool. But then the humans start talking.
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‘Rocketman’: Silly and over the top — just like Elton John
Elton’s songs are as catchy as ever and Taron Egerton’s performance is spot-on.
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‘Booksmart’ is a new classic of the high-school movie genre
With two engaging lead performances, this joins films like “Dazed and Confused” in the pantheon.
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Long-delayed ‘Don Quixote’ collapses after funny first hour
Still, we should be glad that Terry Gilliam’s shambolic picture finally made it past the gatekeepers.
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Robert Horton previews the Seattle International Film Festival
Our movie critic’s rundown on films worth seeing — and a few that should be avoided.
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Keanu Reeves wisely still letting his fists do the talking
The words-challenged star and a lively supporting cast make mayhem galore in “John Wick: Chapter 3.”
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Low-energy, soft ‘The Hustle’ is neither dirty nor rotten
This remake of the 1988 Steve Martin-Michael Caine wastes stars Anne Hathaway and Rebel Wilson.
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‘Tolkien’ paints appealing portrait of ‘Lord of the Rings’ author
The film sketches J.R.R. Tolkien’s early life, and how his experiences gave birth to the novels.
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Reynolds makes ‘Pikachu’ moderately bearable for nonfans
People interested in the Pokemon “universe” will probably enjoy this; others will find it tedious.
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Robert Horton previews the most anticipated movies of summer
Now that “Avengers: Endgame” is out, we can look forward to stuff like a new Quentin Tarantino film.
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‘Long Shot’ works as rom-com, less so as political satire
Charlize Theron and Seth Rogen have chemistry, but the lame satire and gross-out gags are clumsy.
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Stupidity propels the story line in hamfisted ‘The Intruder’
A stylish but dopey young couple is menaced by a scenery-chewing Dennis Quaid in this silly flick.
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Superhero stalwarts take a bow in ‘Avengers: Endgame’
This three-hour-long cog in the Disney-Marvel money machine should please fans of the genre.
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Loopy ‘Stockholm’ makes you feel for its moronic antihero
Ethan Hawke shines in this film about the bank heist behind the expression “Stockholm Syndrome.”
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Mike Leigh’s ‘Peterloo’ is about the strength of collective action
This stirring film, about a social-reform struggle in 1819 England, eschews cheap emotional tugs.
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Moody ‘Teen Spirit’ smells like a darkish character study
Elle Fanning plays a sullen teen who pursues her dream of winning a TV singing competition.
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R rating doesn’t upgrade this tiresome comic book movie
The “Hellboy” reboot has more gore and profanity than the original, but that doesn’t make it better.
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‘Mary Magdalene’ puts feminist spin on the biblical character
The film is sincere but could use more zip — and Joaquin Phoenix makes for a low-energy Jesus.
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Robert Pattinson takes another giant leap away from mainstream
The former heartthrob plays an astronaut in Claire Denis’ peculiar but compelling sci-fi outing.
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‘Pet Sematary’ is a very grim remake of Stephen King’s tale
The new one is distinguished only by its dour determination and a better-than-necessary cast.