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Find all of Chris’ film reviews in this easy-to-use index.
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HEREDITARY is a film about a family that is falling apart. It’s a film that focuses on the awful ways that grief and resentment can swallow a family whole and leave it rotting on the inside. It’s a quiet film, eschewing jump scares and gore for an atmosphere of dread, uncertainly, and unflinching realism.
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The central takeaway of OCEAN’S 8 is that women get things done – and they do it in spite of adversity. The film is an unabashed celebration of the female spirit, while also being an enjoyable heist film that anyone can enjoy.
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There’s a long, storied history of Disney films that involve princesses. With TANGLED, Rapunzel has finally joined the pantheon of animated princesses. The film is a loose retelling of the fairy tale, but with enough sprinkling of Disney magic to elevate it beyond the source material. TANGLED is far from perfect, but it is an enjoyable story that kids will fall in love with.
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Sometimes, you just know when a film has the potential to satisfy. PACIFIC RIM: UPRISING promises viewers plenty of action involving giant robots and monsters. Quite frankly, the film delivers on its promise in spades. It’s not quite as creative or inventive as the first PACIFIC RIM, but it has a great cast and solid action sequences that guarantee a fun time.
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MUTE is a Netflix original movie from director Duncan Jones. It’s a science fiction noir film, taking place in a near-future Berlin filled with neon lights, flying cars, and robots. On a conceptual level, MUTE has all the makings of a thought provoking film. It’s unfortunate that the film completely collapses under its own weight.
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A comedy/horror film is a rare hybrid, but when they work – they’re incredibly enjoyable. TUCKER & DALE VS. EVIL is one such film. It’s got plenty of blood and scares, but it’s also self-aware and surprisingly cute. The film feels fresh, and it makes great use of tired horror tropes to elicit some big laughs. It’s certainly not perfect, but it is a fun ride.
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As weird as ANNIHILATION undoubtedly is, it has all the right ingredients for a memorable story. The concept is very unique, the visual effects are incredible, and it has an outstanding cast. But for me, the film never comes together cohesively.
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BLACK PANTHER is the 18th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and is also one of the best films in the series. It is a deeply political film, focusing on racial and social injustice, globalism, and feminism in a way that resonates deeply. It is an emotionally powerful film, both deeply intimate and also incredibly fun. Featuring a flawless, almost entirely black cast of all-stars, BLACK PANTHER is unabashedly and beautifully Afrocentric.
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Once the intensity of SICARIO wears off, it becomes apparent that the plot is actually very simplistic. It’s basically about the United States striking back at a drug cartel. But where SICARIO succeeds is in how the plot unfolds. The film depicts truly disturbing and intense moments, and it is filled with breathtaking cinematography and aerial shots that add a deeply haunting aspect to this story.
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THE GREATEST SHOWMAN is a musical that tells the story of how the ambitious P.T. Barnum (Hugh Jackman) created the Barnum & Bailey Circus. As Barnum works against all odds to get his circus off the ground, he teams up with Phillip Carlyle (Zac Efron) to help his show appeal to the upper class. The film…
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