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German Oscar Nominee ‘Never Look Away’ Is a Breathtaking, if Exhausting...

The ideas in 'Never Look Away' are cogent and valid, and the film that collates them is undeniably admirable.

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Helen Mirren’s ‘Berlin, I Love You’ Is a Whole Lot of Stories About a Whole...

Another compilation anthology comprised of 10 vignettes that pay homage to the cities where the stories occur, 'Berlin, I Love You' is an empty, boring flop.

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Liam Neeson’s Vicious Revenge Thriller ‘Cold Pursuit’ Is ‘Death Wish’ With...

'Cold Pursuit' will not go down in history as one of Liam Neeson's most memorable efforts, but it's fun while it lasts.

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Penélope Cruz Is a Gorgeous Basket Case in the Spanish Kidnap Drama...

Despite the glamorous ignition sparked by co-stars Penélope Cruz and Javier Bardem, 'Everybody Knows' is a family epic that is strangely ineffectual and disappointingly underwhelming.

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Jamie Dornan Leads a Cast of Artificial Zombies in the Totally Pointless...

It would take one of those predictable California earthquakes on the 405 freeway to shake the artificial zombies assembled in 'Untogether' into anything resembling real life.

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Nobody Is Safe From a Stark Raving Mad Isabelle Huppert in the Chic Thriller...

It all sounds grim, gruesome and predictably out of control, but there's nothing cheesy about 'Greta.'

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‘Giant Little Ones’ Is That Rare Coming-of-Age Story That Rises Above Cliché

With young star Josh Wiggins forming its magnetic centerpiece, 'Giant Little Ones' is an immaculate and nuanced film.

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Dev Patel’s ‘The Wedding Guest’ Is an Anemic Thriller You’ll Want to Leave at...

Written and directed by Michael Winterbottom, this snoozy so-called thriller is the next best thing to a prescription for 30 mg Dalmane.

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‘Mapplethorpe’ Should Shock and Titillate, but It’s as Dull as Navel Lint

You leave 'Mapplethorpe' feeling soiled and confused, disliking and distrusting the man and the artist more than you did going in.

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‘The Cake’ Is a Tasty-Looking Tale of Acceptance, but It Never Quite Rises to...

'The Cake' is easy on the eyes and charming to the ears, but it doesn't provide much nutrition to take home.

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Julianne Moore Gives the Most Spellbinding Performance of the Season in...

'Gloria Bell' is a sad tale of loneliness and survival for women over 50, but its star, Julianne Moore, is radiant throughout.

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J.K. Simmons’ Ham-Fisted ‘I’m Not Here’ Will Make You Wish You Weren’t Either

With 'I'm Not Here,' you wait for some revelation that might make you feel you haven't spent 81 minutes in vain. It's no use.

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Isabelle Huppert Is a Shrieking, Toxic Pillhead in the Off-Broadway...

Isabelle Huppert's theatrics are quite a display, but you'll go away from 'The Mother' baffled and exhausted.

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The Grim Epic ‘Iceman’ Proves That Life Was Truly Miserable for the World’s...

'Iceman' star Jürgen Vogel has a rough time of it, and a hot shower is out of the question.

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‘Never Grow Old’ Is a Hair-Raising Modern Morality Tale in Cowboy Boots

It's too monstrous and mean-spirited to please everyone, but 'Never Grow Old' is challenging, harrowing and honest.

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Keira Knightley’s Romantic Drama ‘The Aftermath’ Is Beautiful but Unconvincing

The quality of the acting is so strong that the emotional impact is undeniable.

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‘Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase’ Is So Bad It Could Kill Her Off Forever

I fought the urge, but could not escape falling asleep several times.

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Patricia Clarkson’s ‘Out of Blue’ Is a Metaphysical Morass of Mumbo Jumbo

Instead of sleuthing, the detective is more focused on the mysteries of the planets.

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‘Hotel Mumbai’ Is a Gripping, Deeply Humane Depiction of Real-Life Terrorism

There isn't a single wasted frame in the richly detailed, suspenseful and moving 'Hotel Mumbai.'

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‘Smart Blonde’ Celebrates Judy Holliday’s Sad Life and Dazzling Career

'Smart Blonde' is a sluggish, uneven work in progress, but still worth seeing if you want to discover a dynamic talent on her way to stardom.

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