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GOOK: A Character Study with a Raw Emotional Power
GOOK: A Character Study With A Raw Emotional Power

Gook is an irresistible film that manages to breathe new life into a narrative set within the confines of this particular historical setting.

A FAMILY MAN: A Life Changing Diagnosis
A FAMILY MAN: Gerard Butler’s Failed Attempt To Shed His Action Hero Image

Gerard Butler’s attempts to shake off his action hero image in A Family Man are commendable, but he is miscast in this saccharine drama.

BRAVE NEW JERSEY: An Endlessly Endearing Slice Of Americana
BRAVE NEW JERSEY: An Endlessly Endearing Slice Of Americana

Brave New Jersey is a fictional yet charming look at the aftereffects of Orson Welles’ famous War of the Worlds broadcast on a small town.

ATOMIC BLONDE: Charlize Theron Is An Action Movie Star
ATOMIC BLONDE: Charlize Theron Is An Action Movie Star

Atomic Blonde may be sloppy in structure, but it is oozing with immaculately executed action and a finely tuned performance by Theron.

LANDLINE: A Warm & Witty Look At The Disappointment Of Adulthood
LANDLINE: A Warm & Witty Look At The Disappointment Of Adulthood

Landline’s Gillian Robespierre & Jenny Slate understand that female characters can do unlikable things while still earning our empathy.

KUSO: A Fetish For The Disgusting
KUSO: A Fetish For The Disgusting

Kuso, though visually interesting at times, is ultimately too disgusting to recommend, and seemingly has no purpose behind it.

FUN MOM DINNER: Breezy And Adequate Entertainment
FUN MOM DINNER: Breezy & Adequate Entertainment

Although not a life changing film, let alone a particularly memorable one, Fun Mom Dinner has enough charm to keep you entertained.

TURN IT AROUND: THE STORY OF EAST BAY PUNK: A Lesson In Punk Rock History On Gilman Street
TURN IT AROUND: THE STORY OF EAST BAY PUNK: A Lesson In Punk Rock History On Gilman Street

Turn It Around is a nostalgia piece for those who lived it, a film for the fans to enjoy and a tribute to the man who set it all in motion.

TO THE BONE: No Hope Found
TO THE BONE: No Hope Found

To this survivor, To The Bone had the chance to inspire understanding of anorexia, but ended up being a disappointment.

PLASTIC PARADISE: It Never Goes Away, So Where Does It Go?
PLASTIC PARADISE: It Never Goes Away, So Where Does It Go?

Plastic Paradise shines a spotlight on the problems that our society has created and its impact on the world in which we live.

FIGHTING BELLE: More Cringeworthy Than Being Left At The Altar

Fighting Belle initially seems to have potential as a unique and inspirational revenge story, but it ultimately feels cringeworthy instead.

STRAIGHT OUTTA COMPTON: Recreating The History & Grit Of West Coast Hip Hop
STRAIGHT OUTTA COMPTON: Recreating The History & Grit Of West Coast Hip Hop

Straight Outta Compton brilliantly displays the legendary gangster rap group N.W.A., and masterfully captures their world.

WAR FOR THE PLANET OF THE APES: The End of Mankind Never Looked So Good
WAR FOR THE PLANET OF THE APES: The End of Mankind Never Looked So Good

War for the Planet of the Apes is a must-see, visually stunning achievement and a satisfying addition to the series.

FAT CAMP: An Uneven Comedy With A Hefty Heart
FAT CAMP: An Uneven Comedy With A Hefty Heart

Fat Camp may be generic in both story and direction, but it has enough charm and heart to make up for some of its shortcomings.

TRANSFORMERS: THE LAST KNIGHT: Step 1 In The Franchise's Transformation
TRANSFORMERS: THE LAST KNIGHT: Step 1 In The Franchise’s Transformation

Transformers: The Last Knight is a surprisingly engaging film for the franchise, bringing the series in an interesting direction storywise.