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A Million Ways To Die at the Multiplex
Seth MacFarlane follows up Ted with a tepid Western comedy.
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Movie Review: Devil’s Knot unravels nothing new
The well-acted dramatization of Mara Leveritt’s true crime book pales in comparison to previous efforts.
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The Other Woman is a shallow imitation
This rom-com is a shallow attempt at the female-led comedy typified by 2011’s Bridesmaids.
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Transcendence will bore you away
Johnny Depp’s latest is a sci-fi snoozer.
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Captain America protects the S.H.I.E.L.D.
The Winter Soldier is Marvel’s biggest and best cinematic extravaganza to date.
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Marriage takes a beating in Le Week-End
An anniversary trip turns into an existential crisis for the characters and the audience.
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Stay at The Grand Budapest Hotel
Make your reservations now for Wes Anderson’s loopy, visually stunning dark comedy.
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Divergent: familiar style, little substance
The latest YA novel adaptation flounders on the screen.
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300: Rise of a Franchise
The Greek navy fight their Athens off in this satisfying second chapter.
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Non-Stop lands hard
Liam Neeson searches for a killer at 30,000 feet.
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Son of God preaches to the choir
This narrative of the life of Jesus offers little that is new, uplifting or inspiring.
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Endless Love is typical Valentine’s fare
This remake of a kitschy ’80s flick is banal, but not hopeless.
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The Monuments Men invade the multiplex
George Clooney leads a talented cast into battle, but can they win the war?
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That Awkward Moment offers cause to give pause
Zac Efron-centric bromantic-comedy is cliched and angsty but still enjoyable.
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Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit fills the January doldrums
Chris Pine and Kenneth Branagh aim for international intrigue but miss the mark.
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Ride Along can’t even pull the trailer
Kevin Hart isn’t enough to elevate this flick beyond standard buddy-cop fare.
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Inside Llewyn Davis and Her are solid Oscar bait
Two high-profile awards contenders finally get a Bay area release.
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Mark Wahlberg is the Lone Survivor
Director Peter Berg delivers a stirring homage to America’s fallen heroes.
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Walter Mitty is no fun
Ben Stiller drags down this vanity project.