Review: ‘Morbius’ feels like the beginning of a potentially enthralling journey
Originally posted April 1, 2022
On Screen
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Review: ‘Wildhood’ is a quest to find one’s true self
Originally posted March 11, 2022
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Review: ‘The Batman’ delivers a contrasting picture of Gotham’s defender
Originally posted March 4, 2022
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Review: ‘Studio 666’ is in tune with the horror genre
Originally posted February 27, 2022
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Review: ‘Uncharted’ captures the energetic essence of its source
‘Uncharted’ is the entertaining video game adaptation that follows Nathan Drake as he embarks on a path to becoming a death-defying treasure hunter, performing outrageous stunts all while being very likeable.
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Review: ‘Blacklight’ will not be diverted from its predictable path to justice
‘Blacklight’ refers to something that is invisible until someone takes the necessary steps to reveal it — in this case, a carefully concealed conspiracy.
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Review: ‘Parallel Mothers’ ties its characters into complex knots
‘Parallel Mothers’ follows two single mothers who meet by chance at the hospital and become unexpectedly intertwined as they both confront deep traumas.
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Review: ‘Flee’ is an engrossing tale of genuine and defining moments
‘Flee’ is one man’s harrowing tale of losing his country and his family, forced to keep his origins a secret and burdened by the scars of his traumatic journey.
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Review: ‘Licorice Pizza’ isn’t your average tale of boy meets girl
‘Licorice Pizza’ is an awkward love story between two young people who embark on a platonic journey to the next big thing.
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Review: ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ is brimming with story and action
‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ presents the friendly neighbourhood superhero with several moral dilemmas that may not only decide his fate, but the fate of the world.
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Review: ‘Sing 2’ aims for a high note
‘Sing 2’ takes the group to the next level as they head to a bigger stage and attempt to impress a cutthroat showrunner with their impressive covers.
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Review: ‘The Matrix Resurrections’ shows us reality is still a matter of question
‘The Matrix Resurrections’ revives its sci-fi heroes in a world well-acquainted with their exploits, but not in the way one expects.
