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‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’ Review: Weird, Amusing, and a Bit Too Long, aka a Classic Marvel
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‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’ Review: Weird, Amusing, and a Bit Too Long, aka a Classic Marvel

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I’m still not totally sure we’ll ever get back to the MCU as we once knew and loved it, though this isn’t a bad place to start. “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3” is the 32nd film of the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the final installment of the titular trilogy. James Gunn returns to write… Continue reading ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’ Review: Weird, Amusing, and a Bit Too Long, aka a Classic Marvel

‘Thor: Love and Thunder’ Review: A Thunderous Disappointment
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‘Thor: Love and Thunder’ Review: A Thunderous Disappointment

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They say lightning never strikes the same place twice, but surely if anyone can buck that trend it’s the God of Thunder… right? “Thor: Love and Thunder” is the fourth film of the “Thor” franchise and the 29th in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (fatigued yet?). Chris Hemsworth reprises the titular role, alongside Christian Bale, Tessa… Continue reading ‘Thor: Love and Thunder’ Review: A Thunderous Disappointment

‘Jurassic World Dominion’ Review: Ultimately a Waste of Actors’ Talents and Audience’s Time
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‘Jurassic World Dominion’ Review: Ultimately a Waste of Actors’ Talents and Audience’s Time

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Well, at least this franchise is finally extinct! “Jurassic World Dominion” is the conclusion of the “Jurassic World” trilogy and sixth film of the “Jurassic Park” franchise. Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard reprise their roles from the last two films, while Laura Dern, Jeff Goldblum, and Sam Neill return from the original trilogy. Colin… Continue reading ‘Jurassic World Dominion’ Review: Ultimately a Waste of Actors’ Talents and Audience’s Time

‘The Tomorrow War’ Review: A Familiar but Sometimes Entertaining Alien Action Adventure
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‘The Tomorrow War’ Review: A Familiar but Sometimes Entertaining Alien Action Adventure

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To be honest, this is a better “Independence Day” sequel than 2016’s “Resurgence…” “The Tomorrow War” stars Chris Pratt as a modern-day army veteran who is selected to travel to the year 2051 in order to stop an impending alien invasion. Yvonne Strahovski, J. K. Simmons, Betty Gilpin, and Sam Richardson also star, while Chris… Continue reading ‘The Tomorrow War’ Review: A Familiar but Sometimes Entertaining Alien Action Adventure

‘Avengers: Endgame’ Takes Some Risks that Don’t Pay Off, but There’s Still a Lot to Love
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‘Avengers: Endgame’ Takes Some Risks that Don’t Pay Off, but There’s Still a Lot to Love

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In some ways, this feels like “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” in that this film contains both the highest highs and the lowest lows of the franchise. “Avengers: Endgame” is the follow-up to 2018’s “Infinity War” and is the 22nd film of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, which began 11 years ago with “Iron Man.” The… Continue reading ‘Avengers: Endgame’ Takes Some Risks that Don’t Pay Off, but There’s Still a Lot to Love

‘Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom’ Makes a Strong Case to Let this Franchise Go Extinct
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‘Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom’ Makes a Strong Case to Let this Franchise Go Extinct

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To paraphrase Jeff Goldblum from the first “Jurassic Park” film: “the executives at Universal were so preoccupied with whether or not they could make a “Jurassic World” sequel, they didn’t stop to think if they should.” “Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom” is the sequel to the 2015 blockbuster that confirmed Chris Pratt as a leading man… Continue reading ‘Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom’ Makes a Strong Case to Let this Franchise Go Extinct

Time Will Tell Just How Great ‘Avengers: Infinity War’ Is
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Time Will Tell Just How Great ‘Avengers: Infinity War’ Is

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The universe’s mightiest heroes must come together to stop a space villain from collecting numerous magical items? This film is literally everything “Justice League” tried and failed to be… “Avengers: Infinity War” is the nineteenth installment of the Marvel Cinematic Universe and marks the 10th year since its inception. It unites every hero we have… Continue reading Time Will Tell Just How Great ‘Avengers: Infinity War’ Is

‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2’ One of Marvel’s Weaker Outings
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‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2’ One of Marvel’s Weaker Outings

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We’re nine years into the MCU, and Marvel fatigue is in full effect. “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2” is the sequel to the 2014 surprise hit and features Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Dave Bautista, Vin Diesel and Bradley Cooper returning as the misfit titular group. This time around, they must outrun a planet’s army… Continue reading ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2’ One of Marvel’s Weaker Outings

‘The Magnificent Seven’ a Slow, Surprisingly Dull Western Remake
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‘The Magnificent Seven’ a Slow, Surprisingly Dull Western Remake

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Do yourself a favor and instead of watching this, go watch “3:10 to Yuma” and then “Seven Samurai” (after reading this review of course). “The Magnificent Seven” is a remake of the 1960 western film of the same name, which in turn was a remake of the 1954 Japanese film, “Seven Samurai.” It stars Denzel… Continue reading ‘The Magnificent Seven’ a Slow, Surprisingly Dull Western Remake