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Ladies First Review: Sacha Baron Cohen and Rosamund Pike lead this formulaic gender comedy

Rating: 4/10

Posted 2 months ago

This Netflix comedy is a poor attempt at satire that features an acclaimed cast slumming it for few laughs.

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Tuner Review: Leo Woodall has star quality in this quirky thriller

Rating: 8/10

Posted 2 months ago

A piano turner becomes a surprisingly adept safecracker in this comedic thriller that gets more serious as it goes on.

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Passenger Review: Jump Scare: The Movie Hits the Road

Rating: 6/10

Posted 2 months ago

André Øvredal's Passenger is a mixed bag: great atmosphere and ideas, but thin characters that rely too much on jump scares.

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I Love Boosters Review: Boots Rileys’ Latest is a Hoot

Rating: 7/10

Posted 2 months ago

While it verges on being overkill at times, I Love Boosters is a fun-loving caper that dips its toe into many genres.

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Dernsie: The Amazing Life of Bruce Dern (Cannes) Review: A lovely tribute to one of the great character actors

Rating: 8/10

Posted 2 months ago

Dernsie: The Amazing Life of Bruce Dern is a fascinating and affectionate portrait of one of Hollywood’s greatest character actors, packed with incredible stories and career-spanning insight.

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The Mandalorian and Grogu Review: Thrilling Action Sequences Fill Out This Fairly Basic Story

Rating: 7/10

Posted 2 months ago

The action set pieces are the true standout, with some truly thrilling sequences, but is unlikely to win over non-Star Wars fans.

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Victorian Psycho (Cannes) Review: Maika Monroe once again impresses

Rating: 8/10

Posted 2 months ago

Maika Monroe delivers a deliciously deranged performance in the stylish Victorian horror satire Victorian Psycho.

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The Man I Love (Cannes) Review: Rami Malek delivers the performance of his life

Rating: 9/10

Posted 2 months ago

Rami Malek delivers a career-best performance in Ira Sachs’ devastating Cannes drama The Man I Love, an intimate portrait of life during the AIDS crisis in 1980s New York.

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Diamond (Cannes) Review: Andy Garcia’s noir riff is low-key but not without charm

Rating: 6/10

Posted 2 months ago

Andy Garcia writes, directs and stars in this riff on forties film noir.

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