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28 YEARS LATER – “A visceral, paranoia-fueled zombie frenzy – of the punk rock variety”

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MATERIALISTS – “The most intelligent and endearing deconstruction of human relationships in recent memory”

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HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON – “A faithful and enchanting adaptation that breathes new life – and fire – into the beloved franchise”

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DANGEROUS ANIMALS – “Ruthless and thrilling with a side-door love story — the ultimate summer shark bite”

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FROM THE WORLD OF JOHN WICK: BALLERINA – “A slick spin-off that packs the Wick punch and unveils a worthy new lead in Anna de Armas”

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KARATE KID: LEGENDS – “A cheesy, breezy blast of nostalgia, charm, and martial arts action”

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MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE – THE FINAL RECKONING – “A fitting franchise farewell with over-the-top blockbuster action of the breathtaking variety”

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FINAL DESTINATION BLOODLINES – “Gruesome, bloody, and outrageously fun – the paranoid-fueled doom ride you hoped for”

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FIGHT OR FLIGHT MOVIE – “Gonzo action fun at 37,000 feet that’s fueled by a wildly committed Josh Hartnett”

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CLOWN IN A CORNFIELD – “Not ground-breaking in the slightest, but a slash-happy good time rooted in ’90s teen horror camp”

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THUNDERBOLTS* – “Complex heroes and standout performances mark a strong return to form for the MCU”

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UNTIL DAWN – “Plays out as a passable slice of horror that’s buoyed by just enough intriguing story elements”

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THE ACCOUNTANT 2 – “A well-calculated buddy action-comedy that ups the ante from its predecessor”

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SINNERS – “A steady climb toward total vampire mayhem and musical-infused madness “

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WARFARE – “Visceral and raw – a film that hits you deep in your gut”

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THE AMATEUR – “A confident thriller that mixes Jason Bourne with Mr. Robot”

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A MINECRAFT MOVIE – “Creatively crafted with vibrant colours, rich details, and a playful touch of silliness”

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DEATH OF A UNICORN – “An intriguingly strange and refreshingly original black comedy creature feature”

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A WORKING MAN – “Another serviceable Jason Statham one-man-army tale of vengeance”

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SNOW WHITE – “Nowhere near the fairest live-action remake of them all”

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NOVOCAINE – “The gimmicked-up premise delivers an action-packed punch of adrenaline – plus a helping of humor and romance”

Jack Quaid as “Nate" in Novocaine from Paramount Pictures.

QUEEN OF THE RING – “The highs and lows of Mildred Burke’s life told in a soapy, yet captivating, melodrama”

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MICKEY 17 – “Robert Pattinson keeps things effortlessly entertaining—despite a (mostly) messy narrative”

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LAST BREATH – “Frequently gripping, though largely mechanical”

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Simu Liu stars as Dave Yuasa in LAST BREATH, a Focus Features release.
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THE MONKEY – “A delightfully diabolical horror/comedy gorefest”

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CAPTAIN AMERICA: BRAVE NEW WORLD – “Remains an entertaining, super-powered political thriller, even if it’s not as clever as it strives to be”

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HEART EYES – “Cheeky, campy, and creepy in all the best ways”

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COMPANION – “A fiercely fun and delightfully twisty takedown of toxic relationships”

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FLIGHT RISK – “You’ll need to leave your brain at the door to make the extra bumpy ride bearable”

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WOLF MAN – “An uneven attempt at infusing grounded emotional depth into the classic monster”

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DEN OF THIEVES 2: PANTERA – “Overcomes an extra tedious first half with a thrillingly cerebral second”

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WALLACE & GROMIT: VENGEANCE MOST FOWL – “Remain just as lovingly tactile and warmly charming”

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SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 3 – “Bigger stakes, breakneck action, and double the Jim Carey make it the best entry yet”

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KRAVEN THE HUNTER – “Despite the toothless script, the action scenes still have bite”

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WEREWOLVES – “A throwback to well-made direct-to-video bloody actioners”

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MOANA 2 – “Another visually breathtaking, though narratively messy, crowd-pleasing adventure”

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WICKED – “A perfectly cast spectacle of wicked entertainment”

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GLADIATOR 2 – “A legacy sequel pulsating with brutal passion”

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EMILIA PEREZ – “Fiercely unconventional and daringly potent”

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RED ONE – “A ho ho ho-hum Christmastime adventure with extra muscle”

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HERETIC – “A devilishly intriguing deconstruction of religion”

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ABSOLUTION – “A gripping and gritty slowwwww burn crime drama”

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HERE – “As ambitious as it is completely uneven”

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VENOM: THE LAST DANCE – “Embraces the wacky madness – and so should you”

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SMILE 2 – “An unsettling pressure cooker of dread and paranoia”

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SATURDAY NIGHT – “Anxiety-inducing comedic chaos with an incredible cast of amazing talent”

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THE APPRENTICE – “A captivating foray into determination, excess, and moral bankruptcy”

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JOKER: FOLIE A DEUX – “Beautifully mesmerizing in moments, frustratingly flat in others”

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MEGALOPOLIS – “A spectacular mess from start to finish”

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THE SUBSTANCE – “A body horror masterpiece with a mass helping of biting commentary”

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BOX OFFICE TOP 5

8

F1: The Movie
$56.6 million

7.5

How To Train Your Dragon
$19.4 million

7.5

Elio
$10.7 million

6

M3GAN 2.0
$10.2 million

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28 Years Later
$9.7 million

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