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London Has Fallen
An almost insensitive America-beats-all action flick.
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The World of Kanako
A hyper-frenetic, gripping and horrific descent into emotional depravity.
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Spectre
Standard, satisfying Bond fare that will please many, surprise none.
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Tokyo Tribe
An overwhelming, insane, and exhilarating ride no one will want to get off of.
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Momentum
Poor writing undermines this female-driven thrill-ride, proving there is more to an action movie than just action.
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The Assassin (NYFF Review)
A film that redefines purity on screen from one everlasting moment to the next.
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The Martian
Science is our friend in this surprisingly optimistic inter-planetary dramedy.
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Sicario
Denis Villeneuve's Sicario is a volcanic drug-war thriller that impresses on every level.
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Desierto (TIFF Review)
There's nothing original or interesting in Jonas Cuaron's prestige slasher film taking place on the U.S. border.
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Dragon Blade
The strange combo of Chan, Cusack, and Brody intrigues but this frilly film is a blood-soaked PSA for...
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Memories of the Sword
History meets destiny in this beautifully crafted South Korean period tale of love, honor, betrayal, and vengeance.
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Hitman: Agent 47
Generic Action Movie 47
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The Man From U.N.C.L.E.
A jaunty retro spy thriller that's unapologetically obsessed with its own good looks.
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Final Girl
All style and no substance makes for a beautiful but boring thriller.
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Orion (Fantasia Review)
The plot is as vast and empty as the vision of the future in this mystical post-apocalyptic fantasy...