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Superman

Superman Review: Soaring with Heart and Heroism

James Gunn’s Superman is the cinematic shot of hope the DC Universe desperately needed—an invigorating, emotionally rich, and thematically weighty superhero epic that succeeds in reintroducing the Man of Steel to a new generation while staying deeply respectful of what ...
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Madea's Destination Wedding

Madea’s Destination Wedding Review: A Franchise Low on Fuel

Tyler Perry’s Madea’s Destination Wedding, the thirteenth entry in the long-running Madea cinematic universe and his sixth Netflix-released film, once again brings the brash matriarch into the center of a family in crisis. This time, the chaos is set against ...
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The Old Guard 2

The Old Guard 2 Review: Immortality Fatigue

Sequels are expected to deepen character arcs, raise emotional stakes, and expand world-building, but The Old Guard 2 instead opts for a muddled descent into franchise fatigue. Directed by Victoria Mahoney and penned by Greg Rucka (returning from the original) ...
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Dora and the Search for Sol Dorado

Dora and the Search for Sol Dorado Review: Fumbling Through the Jungle

Dora and the Search for Sol Dorado, directed by Alberto Belli and written by JT Billings, aims to revive the beloved Dora the Explorer franchise with a live-action sequel-reboot hybrid. Following 2019’s moderately successful Dora and the Lost City of ...
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Jurassic World Rebirth

Jurassic World Rebirth Review: A Ferocious Revival

In Jurassic World Rebirth, director Gareth Edwards (Rogue One, The Creator) injects fresh life—and a jolt of danger—into the aging dino-franchise, delivering a taut, standalone science fiction action-thriller that feels equal parts reinvention and love letter. With a leaner narrative, ...
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M3GAN 2.0

M3GAN 2.0 Review: A Thrilling and Worthwhile Upgrade

Gerard Johnstone returns to the director’s chair for M3GAN 2.0, the slick, self-aware, and slightly unhinged sequel to 2022’s surprise horror hit. Swapping out the techno-horror leanings of its predecessor for a science fiction action spectacle, M3GAN 2.0 delivers a ...
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Elio

Elio Review: Reaching for the Stars But Falling Short

Pixar’s latest animated feature Elio marks an ambitious attempt to launch a new kind of space adventure: one that blends a coming-of-age tale with an intergalactic diplomatic mission. Directed by Madeline Sharafian, Domee Shi, and Adrian Molina, and written by ...