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“Locked Down” is surprisingly better than you’d think

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Anne Hathaway and Chiwetel Ejiofor have chemistry to spare in Doug Liman’s unexpectedly charming quarantine-themed romance.

Ashley Lara Posted on January 14, 2021January 13, 2021

“Echo Boomers” is OK when it gets out of its own way

Echo Boomers
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Patrick Schwarzenegger leads a strong cast in an unbalanced, uneven, sometimes striking crime story.

Justin Harrison Posted on November 10, 2020November 10, 2020

“Star Trek Picard” Tries to Roll Sevens in “Stardust City Rag”

Star Trek Picard Episode 5 Stardust City Rag
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Seven of Nine slings guns and runs a heist in an episode that’s tonally all over the map.

Andrew Bloom Posted on February 20, 2020February 20, 2020

Uncut Gems Review: Conflict Diamonds

Uncut Gems
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The Safdie brothers continue their streak of blending pastiche with mind-cracking abandon while Adam Sandler gives it his all.

Matt Cipolla Posted on December 12, 2019July 2, 2020

“Reservoir Dogs” is Quentin Tarantino’s Bloody Rosetta Stone

Reservoir Dogs
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Quentin Tarantino’s breakout debut feature is a bloody distillation of his best and worst instincts.

Max Glenn Posted on July 7, 2019July 7, 2019

Ruben Brandt, Collector Review: A Swirling, Surreal Heist Thriller

Ruben Brandt, Collector
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The Hungarian animated film is a stunningly psychedelic dive into art and film history.

Theo Estes Posted on March 4, 2019August 5, 2020

Widows Review: An Enthralling Heist Thriller with Some Less Interesting Gangster Drama Touches

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Steve McQueen’s ambitious, female-driven crime film sports fabulous performances, but bounces haphazardly between tones. This piece was originally […]

Caroline Siede Posted on November 16, 2018August 2, 2020

Film Review: Oscar Isaac Hunts Nazis in Compelling, if Spotty, Operation Finale

Operation Finale
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Despite two incredible lead performances from Oscar Isaac and Ben Kingsley, this dramatization of the Mossad extradition of […]

Clint Worthington Posted on August 22, 2018August 1, 2020

Ocean’s 8 Review: Female-Forward Heist Antics Don’t Cover A Lack of Depth

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Gary Ross’ gender-swapped revamp of the slick heist franchise doesn’t offer its female leads enough worthwhile things to […]

Andrea Thompson Posted on June 5, 2018July 30, 2020
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