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3/5
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Being the Ricardos
(2021)
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Zehra Phelan
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A mundane off-kilter of the telling of her story, makes for a pretty exhausting yet still rather compelling story.
Posted Dec 09, 2021
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3/5
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House of Gucci
(2021)
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Zehra Phelan
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Something always feels missing but never being able to pinpoint that something. Having said that, through all its glaring faults, there is something rather enjoyable and entertaining of this crazy retelling.
Posted Nov 26, 2021
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4/5
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Pirates
(2021)
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Zehra Phelan
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Reggie Yates strays away from the negativity, pouring nothing but feel-good positivity and garage vibes into the very foundation of a throwback story.
Posted Nov 22, 2021
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4/5
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King Richard
(2021)
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Zehra Phelan
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This nourishing family biopic may not be breaking any moulds but it serves up a fireball of love and fortitude without falling into the gooey trap of cheesiness.
Posted Nov 19, 2021
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4/5
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Ghostbusters: Afterlife
(2021)
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Zehra Phelan
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A nostalgic feeling comes rushing to the surface with the joyous and heartfelt next chapter that pays an abundance of fan service.
Posted Nov 15, 2021
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3/5
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Antlers
(2021)
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Zehra Phelan
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Delay seems to be the dish of the day, as the drawn-out convoluted story tries to build a foundation filled with multiple themes before finally transforming into an anti-climax.
Posted Nov 15, 2021
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3/5
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Eternals
(2021)
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Zehra Phelan
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Zhao brings her flair for the beauty of the eye shots over vast landscapes...and it still delivers on the celestial plains of epic proportions. It's a cosmic opening for the next phase of the Marvel saga.
Posted Nov 15, 2021
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2/5
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Spencer
(2021)
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Zehra Phelan
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Dull and empty of any emotional connection this is over the top art, it's got nothing to say of any real value but it says it way too loudly. Most of all, it's rather highly disrespectful to the memory of such a beloved figure.
Posted Nov 15, 2021
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4/5
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No Time to Die
(2021)
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Zehra Phelan
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Tones down the villainy and action leaving room for Bond's humanity to evolve with a surprise or two before he gets his rather explosive send-off.
Posted Nov 15, 2021
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2/5
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The French Dispatch
(2021)
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Zehra Phelan
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Full of vibrant and clever compositions, but it doesn't make up for the fact the comedy and coherency of this story are woefully lacking.
Posted Nov 15, 2021
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3/5
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Dune
(2021)
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Zehra Phelan
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An ambitiously stunning piece but for all that comes in between leaves the taste of a bland wet fish.
Posted Nov 15, 2021
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3/5
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The Many Saints of Newark
(2021)
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Zehra Phelan
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Director Alan Taylor has kept that same pacing, aesthetic and humour that has become synonymous with the series, but we are left languishing with an imposter storyline.
Posted Nov 15, 2021
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4/5
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Candyman
(2021)
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Zehra Phelan
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DaCosta on the whole has delivered a confectionary delight of importance and a fitting way to carry this legend forward giving another intelligent voice to the oppressed while putting in respect for those that have come before.
Posted Aug 31, 2021
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3/5
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Free Guy
(2021)
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Zehra Phelan
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Reynolds and co have created an escapists dream of Friday night popcorn fodder filled with Disney Easter eggs to get even the smallest of nerds a bit over-excited.
Posted Aug 31, 2021
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3/5
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Stillwater
(2021)
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Zehra Phelan
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Tom McCarthy's vision has its moments of thrills and uplifting humour but it takes on a very disjointed path that leads to a questionable resolution on a number of story points and an absurd route of justice.
Posted Aug 31, 2021
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4/5
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CODA
(2021)
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Zehra Phelan
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Whilst Coda is enjoyably understated and thoroughly enchanting it doesn't mean it is in no way formulaic and it raises the question of whether certain tangents in the story had been fully rounded out.
Posted Aug 31, 2021
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3/5
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People Just Do Nothing: Big in Japan
(2021)
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Zehra Phelan
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By no means is this a fresh out of the fridge story, it feels stale, old and while the satire still lives on amongst our bad boy wannabes, it only pops in and out for a good chuckle and a cup of Darjeeling in minuscule waves.
Posted Aug 31, 2021
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3/5
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Jungle Cruise
(2021)
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Zehra Phelan
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Instead of hitting those racing rapids with excitement, you're left feeling a little jaded and just a bit damp when the thrills never quite emerge.
Posted Aug 31, 2021
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1/5
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Space Jam: A New Legacy
(2021)
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Zehra Phelan
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Whilst these are all admirable parts of the storyline, this one takes its Warner Bros. Catalogue branding to whole new levels of insanity and causes a major distraction.
Posted Aug 31, 2021
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3/5
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The Tomorrow War
(2021)
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Zehra Phelan
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A two-headed popcorn filler that is part sentimental family fodder, part save humanity from the evil ancient aliens, it won't be winning any awards but it's big and brash enough to keep you entertained.
Posted Aug 31, 2021
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3/5
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Black Widow
(2021)
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Zehra Phelan
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The spotlight should firmly be on her, or so you would have thought, but for all its acrobatic female kick-ass baddery poor old Natasha Romanoff has to share that limelight with her highly skilled "family" to bring down the patriarchy.
Posted Aug 31, 2021
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4/5
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Minamata
(2020)
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Zehra Phelan
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A furiously calming depiction of a fascinating and compelling narrative, Levitas never shies aware from the visions of deformity from a photographer's artistic eye giving an extra level of realism and reality to a story
Posted Aug 31, 2021
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2/5
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F9 The Fast Saga
(2021)
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Zehra Phelan
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You can't fault director Justin Lin for his tremendous eye for stunning locations and intricate stunt shots but when you are lacking any sort of charm or charisma it's surely time to finally take this franchise to the scrap yard.
Posted Jun 24, 2021
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3/5
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The Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard
(2021)
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Zehra Phelan
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Big on popcorn fodder but lacking in as many laughs as its predecessor, this explosive generic picture at least gives us an hour and '40 minutes to switch off from the world and lose ourselves.
Posted Jun 16, 2021
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2/5
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Tom Clancy's Without Remorse
(2021)
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Zehra Phelan
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It's an all-around fail from a writer, director and star on a number of disappointing levels, refusing to light the fuse for an explosive and thrilling offering.
Posted Jun 02, 2021
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1/5
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Chaos Walking
(2021)
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Zehra Phelan
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A dull plodder where misogynistic men rule results in an empty husk of a story that should have kept its thoughts to itself.
Posted Jun 02, 2021
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4/5
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A Quiet Place Part II
(2021)
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Zehra Phelan
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Who says we need Christopher Nolan and his twisty turny theatrics to save cinema when John Krasinski barely requires dialogue to get the job done.
Posted Jun 02, 2021
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2/5
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Rare Beasts
(2019)
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Zehra Phelan
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an incoherent storyline filled with neurotic women and despicable, wholly unlikeable male characters. Made for the Gen Z generation of timely conversation with a typically pretentious narrative, there are momentary sparks that quickly fizzle out and die.
Posted Jun 02, 2021
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3/5
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The Mauritanian
(2021)
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Zehra Phelan
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It's a solid offering with exceptional performances from both Jodie Foster and Tahir Rahim that leaves its audience wanting a retaliation that never arrives.
Posted Jun 02, 2021
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3/5
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Coming 2 America
(2021)
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Zehra Phelan
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A lazy script forgetting this was supposed to be a comedy and its try-hard attitude that dunks this blah revisiting into the less than impressive follow-up pile.
Posted Mar 18, 2021
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4/5
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Raya and the Last Dragon
(2021)
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Zehra Phelan
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Filled to the brim with an excellent Asian-American voice cast, you're guaranteed to feel all the feels, especially as we gallop towards an end that delivers a colourful burst of heartfelt cries of unity.
Posted Mar 18, 2021
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5/5
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Judas and the Black Messiah
(2021)
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Zehra Phelan
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King's approach to this story is unique. Spotlighting the Judas figure with a brush of compassion but never taking away from the enormity of his actions is a fresh take on the biopic.
Posted Mar 18, 2021
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3/5
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How to Stop a Recurring Dream
(2021)
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Zehra Phelan
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Ed Morris is off to a flying start to his feature film career. He captures the pain and anguish of fragmented families that bury their issues under the carpet with potent realism.
Posted Mar 18, 2021
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2/5
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Barb & Star Go to Vista Del Mar
(2021)
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Zehra Phelan
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A catastrophic comedy that would have been best cut down to a 20-minute sketch show, just so we don't have to sit through the pain of Jamie Dornan's excessive musical numbers for one.
Posted Mar 18, 2021
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2/5
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Bliss
(2021)
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Zehra Phelan
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While trying to emulate the dizzying heights of the Matrix, Owen Wilson and Selma Hayek are left floating through the void of a derivative mess
Posted Mar 18, 2021
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3/5
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The Dig
(2021)
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Zehra Phelan
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Don't be fooled by the digging and the dirt, this Netflix feature is one of those rare hidden gems just waiting to be unearthed. Quintessentially English, full of charm and tenacity Ralph Fiennes and Carey Mulligan put in star performances.
Posted Mar 18, 2021
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4/5
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Wonder Woman 1984
(2020)
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Zehra Phelan
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A soaring ride of adrenaline that champions women as the stronger sex. Jenkins teaches us lessons whilst delivering that nourishing Friday night popcorn fodder.
Posted Dec 15, 2020
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3/5
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Godmothered
(2020)
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Zehra Phelan
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A modern-day Elf for feminists, whilst enjoyable for its escapism, won't be turning any frogs into princes any time soon.
Posted Dec 04, 2020
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4/5
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Uncle Frank
(2020)
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Zehra Phelan
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A drama full of mental turmoil, whilst having a bucket load of charm, threatened to drown in a subject just a tad water-downed for mainstream audiences.
Posted Nov 23, 2020
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3/5
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A Gift From Bob
(2021)
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Zehra Phelan
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A tear-jerker to fill all our hearts with a little festive spirit and to remind us all of the power of human kindness
Posted Nov 23, 2020
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4/5
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One Night in Miami
(2020)
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Zehra Phelan
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Lead by an eloquently laden dialogue-heavy storyline, its mere presence of its four leading men is nothing but mesmerizingly captivating.
Posted Nov 23, 2020
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4/5
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Supernova
(2020)
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Zehra Phelan
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A beautiful and tender love story in which dementia dictates the rules and unearths truly flawless performances from both its leading men.
Posted Oct 11, 2020
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4/5
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The Forty-Year-Old Version
(2020)
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Zehra Phelan
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When life gives Radha Blank lemons, she makes lemonade and sticks two fingers up those who use age to stop you doing what makes you happy.
Posted Oct 07, 2020
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4/5
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Les misérables
(2019)
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Zehra Phelan
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Ladj Ly's feature directorial debut clings to the provocative nature of La Haine with empathy and ferocity.
Posted Sep 02, 2020
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3/5
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Tenet
(2020)
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Zehra Phelan
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Christopher Nolan's mind-bending melting pot of confusion is a visually epic phenomena, but its vagueness and headache-inducing storyline leave a sour taste.
Posted Aug 25, 2020
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3/5
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Suburbicon
(2017)
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Zehra Phelan
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A mixture of the racial tones, the murderous plot and the humour makes this a confusing mess of storytelling.
Posted Aug 19, 2020
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2/5
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Pitch Perfect 3
(2017)
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Zehra Phelan
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Shockingly disappointing, it's undeniably time for the tired Bella's and its creative team to finally hang-up its boots.
Posted Aug 19, 2020
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3/5
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The Greatest Showman
(2017)
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Zehra Phelan
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A festive musical treat with an enchanting performance from Jackman and a feel-good soundtrack you'll be hunting down as soon as you leave the cinema.
Posted Aug 19, 2020
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3/5
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Darkest Hour
(2017)
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Zehra Phelan
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There is no doubt, had it not been for Oldman and the visually stunning composition of the film, Joe Wright's prelude to Christopher Nolan's Dunkirk could have been a completely different film.
Posted Aug 19, 2020
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3/5
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Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle
(2017)
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Zehra Phelan
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A spunky ball of energetic entertainment, with a whole lot of fun and heartwarming moments.
Posted Aug 19, 2020
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