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Fatherhood Takes a Predictable Step Back in Daddy’s Home
This comedy re-teaming stars Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg emphasizes broad slapstick and low-brow gags at the expense of genuine emotion.
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Daniel Radcliffe and James McAvoy Can’t Bring Victor Frankenstein to Life
The latest unnecessary adaptation of Mary Shelley’s classic 1818 man-and-his-monster story never really comes alive.
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Good Intentions Aside, The 33 Is a Rocky Tribute to Chilean Miners
This well-intentioned salute to courage and resilience generates some tension within the claustrophobic depths of the mine, yet it’s fraught with cosmetic problems regardless of its heartfelt intentions.
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Sappy Steinmark Biopic Is Tailor-Made For Longhorn Network
This wholesome underdog story is an easily digestible slice of Texas football nostalgia that stumbles short of the goal line.
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As a Foodie Film, Burnt Leaves a Bad Taste
This drama about a world-renowned chef seeking redemption in his personal life features a fiery performance by Bradley Cooper compromised by a predictable script that doesn’t have the right mix of ingredients.
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Murray, Levinson Hit the Wrong Notes in Rock the Kasbah
This uneven if well-intentioned comedy from veteran director Barry Levinson squanders the efforts of Bill Murray and a talented ensemble cast.
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Emmerich’s Stonewall Doesn’t Set the Bar Very High
Roland Emmerich's film doesn’t provide sufficient historical context into the political struggle leading up to the Stonewall riots, nor does its character-based approach yield much emotional resonance.
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Shyamalan Overstays His Welcome During The Visit
This low-budget mix of frights and laughs from slumping director M. Night Shyamalan fails to be consistently scary or funny.
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Bogdanovich’s Latest Is Not a Farce to Be Reckoned With
While there’s a quaint nostalgic charm in this old-fashioned screwball comedy, the anachronistic script falls flat and ultimately yields more mild chuckles than big laughs.