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A PRAYER BEFORE DAWN: Violent Biopic that Pulls its Punches
A PRAYER BEFORE DAWN: Violent Biopic That Pulls Its Punches

A Prayer Before Dawn boasts a fantastic central performance from Joe Cole, but unfortunately, wastes an astonishing true story in favour of genre cliches.

DISTORTED: Below Ricci & Cusack's Talent Level
DISTORTED: Below Ricci & Cusack’s Talent Level

Distorted leaves viewers with a disjointed, unoriginal story, a made-for-tv feel, and underwhelming thrills, with the only saving graces being the presence of Ricci and Cusack.

Beginners Guide To The Netflix Marvel Television Universe
Beginners Guide To The Netflix Marvel Television Universe

In this guide, we introduce you to the world of Marvel across four distinctive yet interconnected TV series on Netflix. It’s a journey worth taking.

SICARIO: DAY OF THE SOLDADO: An Empty Sicario Shell
SICARIO: DAY OF THE SOLDADO: An Empty Sicario Shell

Sicario: Day of the Soldado is an empty shell of a flick, one that tries to emulate the success of the first but lacks all the components that made it so brilliant.

THE FIRST PURGE: America Is Fueling Its Provocateurs
THE FIRST PURGE: America Is Fueling Its Provocateurs

An uneven final product with a mess of ideas and images thrown onscreen, The First Purge will sear moments in your mind, leaving you to question whether it was all worth it.

EMPEROR OF THE NORTH: The Hobo in Early 20th Century America
EMPEROR OF THE NORTH: The Hobo In Early 20th Century America

While Emperor of the North (1973) accurately portrays the unique subculture of the hobo in many ways, it also does itself a disservice by removing friendship between hobos, a central aspect of hobohemia.

JURASSIC WORLD: FALLEN KINGDOM: Impressive Setpieces Not Enough to Overcome a Lackluster Script
JURASSIC WORLD: FALLEN KINGDOM: Impressive Setpieces Can’t Overcome Lackluster Script

It’s hard not to think of Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom as just a rinse-repeat of nearly every other film in this now 25-year-old franchise. 

SUPERFLY: Convoluted Gangster Remake Lacks Genuine Style
SUPERFLY: Convoluted Gangster Remake Lacks Genuine Style

Despite a strong cast and scattered moments of inspiration, Superfly is sorely lacking in consistency on both a visual and narrative level.

OCEAN’S 8: All-Star Cast Compensates For Poor Writing In Crowd-pleasing Heist Comedy
OCEAN’S 8: All-Star Cast Compensates For Poor Writing In Crowd-pleasing Heist Comedy

A fun-filled flick with an all-star cast of charismatic ladies having a blast; Ocean’s 8 is a stylish follow-up that captures the spirit of the original trilogy while still doing its own thing.

ACTION POINT: Welcome Back To Jackass
ACTION POINT: Welcome Back To Jackass

Far from running out of steam as the the silver screen’s likable misfit of the 2000s, Action Point shows the veteran stuntman and actor Johnny Knoxville at the top of his game.

HOTEL ARTEMIS: Overstuffed, Scattershot Crime Story Wastes All-Star Cast
HOTEL ARTEMIS: Overstuffed, Scattershot Crime Story Wastes All-Star Cast

Despite the wickedly talented cast and the generous dash of futuristic flair, Hotel Artemis disappoints with its rushed storytelling to an overabundance of thinly written characters.

UPGRADE: Pulpy Violence and Unexpected Humor In Blumhouse Thriller
UPGRADE: Pulpy Violence & Unexpected Humor In Blumhouse Thriller

Upgrade a gleefully nasty film that relies on a unique mixture of futuristic beautiful landscapes and old-school grindhouse fun.

China Salesman: Will the World Buy?
CHINA SALESMAN: Will The World Buy?

The problem with praising China Salesman is you won’t be taken seriously. But view as the Schlock it unashamedly is, and you’ll be entertained

How One Avengers Deleted Scene Shows The Central Flaw Of The MCU
The Beginner’s Guide: Marvel Cinematic Universe

In this Beginner’s Guide, we look back on the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) so far and pick out the most important films to watch from the collection.

ADRIFT: Not Quite Lost, Not Quite Found
ADRIFT: Not Quite Lost, Not Quite Found

With a divide between masterful filmmaking and a hard to buy love story, audiences will find Adrift enjoyable, but with a disposable romance.