“The Mitchells vs. the Machines” is a colorful, vivid bit of sensory overload

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“The Mitchells vs. the Machines” is a colorful, vivid bit of sensory overload

Mike Rianda's dizzying debut features vibrant, refreshing animation and oodles of style, even as its dysfunctional family dynamics ring a little familiar.

“The LEGO Movie 2” Review: Everything is About Half as Awesome

While it maintains the same dazzling, frenetic charm of the original LEGO Movie, The Second Part doesn't manage to recapture the miracle of the first.

Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse Review – A Web-Slinging Animated Classic in the Making

Miles Morales gets the big-screen treatment he deserves, an aesthetically vibrant, action-packed story that might just be one of the best animated superhero films of..

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Solo: A Star Wars Story Review: Never Tell Disney the Odds

It’s messy and more than a little overlong, but Disney’s latest Star Wars prequel manages to coast by on just enough charm to work. This..

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