The greater the realism, the greater the pretense of illusion it must strive for in this visually stunning, but ultimately vacuous, by-the-books retelling.
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Lion King, The (1994)
One of the greatest of all animated films, “The Lion King” retains its power to compel, and packs an emotional wallop so strong it brings both sad and happy tears to one’s eyes.
Beasts of No Nation (2015)
Continue reading →Has an epic sweep befitting of a powerful story set in the heart of an African civil war, but Fukunaga’s eye for humanity amid the brutality helps to ground it in emotional terms.
First Reformed (2017)
Continue reading →Paul Schrader examines the nature of religious faith amid a severe erosion of morality, backed by a quiet but effective performance by Ethan Hawke.
Moonlight (2016)
Continue reading →There’s a niggling feeling that Jenkins’ film may have been over-hyped, but there are poetic moments of exquisite beauty and melancholy in this focused character study about the coming-of-age of a black gay man.
Spider-Man: Far From Home (2019)
Continue reading →A superhero movie that falls under the genre of teenage romance—a tad charming, but not exactly a solid, consequential work.
Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017)
Continue reading →Feels like an appetizer from Marvel, but this latest ‘Spider-Man’ movie is executed with typical efficiency and panache.
Bigger Than Life (1956)
Continue reading →At times operating like a domestic ‘horror’ film about the disintegration of a nuclear family, this controlled and daring drama sees Nicholas Ray and actor James Mason in great form.
Toy Story 4 (2019)
Continue reading →Not as outstanding as the first three movies, but its warm and fuzzy familiarity will resonate with nearly everyone.
Toy Story 3 (2010)
Continue reading →One of the finest movies of 2010, Pixar continues the ‘Toy Story’ franchise with brilliant form.
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