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A lively, self-aware Street Fighter adaptation whose comedy and concise, distinct fights make its excess entertaining. Its overstuffed setup, anachronisms and aggressive sequel bait keep it from a cleaner victory.
A visually formidable, emotionally ambitious Godzilla sequel whose terrifying set-pieces and trauma-focused themes outweigh, but do not erase, its familiar plotting, broad dialogue and uneven pacing.
A lively, tender animated fantasy whose friendship-focused heart and wildly imaginative design outweigh familiar plotting and an ending that may be too earnest for some.
A sharply written, darkly funny CIA character piece whose espionage plot matters less than John Malkovich and Sam Rockwell’s layered, melancholy partnership.
A wildly inventive survival-horror thriller whose biological leaps and momentum-pausing flashbacks are outweighed by its suffocating atmosphere, Austin Abrams’ physical performance and fearless emotional weirdness.
A visually extraordinary, emotionally weighty stop-motion adventure. Wildwood’s darkness makes it a poor fit for very young children, but its craft, scale and sincere character focus make it essential fantasy viewing for older audiences.
A compelling, timely whistleblower drama led by Mikey Madison’s fragile-but-resolute Frances Haugen. Sorkin’s dialogue and the supporting cast provide considerable force, though the filmmaking feels less visually vivid and expansive than its predecessor.
A poignant, character-led road trip that finds emotional power in its treatment of grief, memory and change. Its patient pace and painterly surrealism suit the material, but missable memories, a single-save structure and awkward camera interactions can disrupt an otherwise affecting journey.
A fierce, fast-moving revolt drama in which Andrew Garfield’s grief-stricken Ploughman gives Paul Greengrass’ chaotic historical canvas its emotional weight. Its breathless pace and harshness are deliberate, yielding a bruising study of justice curdling into revenge.
A capable ensemble earns occasional laughs, but the Matchbox premise never meaningfully connects to the spy plot or vehicle action. Flat set pieces and forgettable character dynamics leave this branded adventure without much momentum or charm.
A harsh wilderness thriller with compellingly stripped-down action and a committed Ethan Hawke performance. Its overlong opening, predictable structure and unevenly developed crew keep its emotional burden from landing as heavily as intended.
A promising psychological-thriller setup and committed lead performances are undermined by meandering pacing and a final act that fails to make the long buildup feel worthwhile.
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