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More Familiar Than Fresh, New Blair Witch Is On Shaky Ground

Those who saw the first film will find many familiar elements in place. The original ideas, however, are in much shorter supply.
By Todd Jorgenson
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Ryan Won’t Keep Moviegoers Sleepless With Dreary Period Drama Ithaca

This examination of the small-town psychological effects of war is mildly poignant, although the heavy-handed execution diminishes its emotional impact.
By Todd Jorgenson
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Unlike Its Subject, Hands of Stone Doesn’t Pack a Punch

This unfocused biopic of Panamanian fighter Roberto Duran hits the highlights without offering much depth or context outside of what fans likely already know.
By Todd Jorgenson
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Swing Low, Sweet Chariot: The Ben-Hur Remake Isn’t Sacrilege, It’s Just Stupid

Other than its spectacular chariot race, the prior film makes this inferior effort seem rather pointless.
By Todd Jorgenson
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Suicide Squad Goals

The DC Universe's villainous alternative to The Avengers and Guardians of the Galaxy won't make you want to kill yourself, but these bad guys are not in an especially good movie.
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You’ve Got Some Nerve, But You’re Better Off Skipping It

This thriller for the social-media age lacks the cynical convictions to match its somewhat provocative premise.
By Todd Jorgenson
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Refn Isn’t Being a Model Citizen With His Vapid Neon Demon

This atmospheric thriller from director Nicolas Winding Refn, like its primary characters, is visually striking, but its redeeming qualities are only skin deep.
By Todd Jorgenson
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It’s Clear That Papa Wasn’t Written by Its Subject

The true-life backstory has some potential, yet the film offers only minimal insight into the political unrest in Cuba at the time, which feels like a missed opportunity.
By Todd Jorgenson
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Costner Would Do Well to Forget Criminal

The science is as flimsy as the script in this far-fetched thriller that fails to generate much suspense while squandering a top-notch cast.
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Don’t Let McCarthy’s Latest Boss You Around

McCarthy's character remains unlikable. Instead of soft and cuddly, she's boorish and obnoxious, and the film follows suit.
By Todd Jorgenson
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