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LAND OF BAD – “A tried-and-true tactical military actioner”

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LISA FRANKENSTEIN – “Takes franken-sized risks that (mostly) pay off in garishly fun ways”

FLOAT – “A shallow romance drama that does little more than tread water”

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ARGYLLE – “Cheeky, dumb, and mildly fun”

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ORION AND THE DARK – “An existential animated gem”

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BADLAND HUNTERS – “Offers plenty of stylized action to keep the momentum at a fever pitch”

Badland Hunters Don Lee as Nam San in Badland Hunters Cr. Cha Min-jung/Netflix © 2024

MILLER’S GIRL – “Disappointingly vapid and toothless”

I.S.S – “Delivers so-so outer space suspense”

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ORIGIN – “An emotionally dense cinematic essay”

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THE BEEKEEPER – “A worthy exercise in over-the-top vengeance”

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MEAN GIRLS (2024) – “Is actually pretty fetch”

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NIGHT SWIM – “Sadly, this ghoul in the pool flick is tepid at best”

ALL OF US STRANGERS – “A meditative journey in grief, acceptance, and ultimately, heartbreak”

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THE IRON CLAW – “Takes hold with a powerfully tragic story and never lets go”

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AQUAMAN AND THE LOST KINGDOM – “Is waterlogged with a disjointed story and more than a few shoddy visuals”

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WONKA – “Plays it too safe, but remains a world of pure imagination”

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CHICKEN RUN: DAWN OF THE NUGGET – “A gloriously crafted stop-motion treat that flies a little too close to retread territory”

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LEAVE THE WORLD BEHIND – “A snowballing of tension leads to a wholly captivating experience”

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MERRY LITTLE BATMAN – “A frenzied Bat-Mas romp for the whole family”

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SILENT NIGHT – “An effective dialogue free yuletide shoot ‘em up”

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MAY DECEMBER – “Extremely strong performances wrapped in a black comedy commentary on tabloid culture”

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SALTBURN – “The decadent debauchery leads to shock and awe”

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WISH – “Warm on whimsy, light on magic, but high on nostalgia”

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THE HUNGER GAMES: THE BALLAD OF SONGBIRDS & SNAKES – “Twistedly delightful dystopian entertainment”

TROLLS BAND TOGETHER – “Another animated glitter bomb but with a healthy dose of boy band nostalgia”

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THE MARVELS – “Far from marvelous, but kinetic fun regardless”

Brie Larson as Captain Marvel/Carol Danvers in Marvel Studios' THE MARVELS. Photo by Laura Radford. © 2023 MARVEL.

THE KILLER – “Cold, calculating, and devilishly detailed”

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PRISCILLA – “Is a pastel soaked princess story of a different kind”

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QUIZ LADY – “Has more than enough heart to overcome the uneven comedy”

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FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY’S – “A quirky horror freak show that’s sure to divide audiences”

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FREELANCE – “Thank God for John Cena”

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KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON – “A colossally grim and sobering achievement by Scorsese and Co”

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ANATOMY OF A FALL – “Precision procedural filmmaking at its most riveting”

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TAYLOR SWIFT: THE ERAS TOUR – “An extravagant concert movie spectacle to beat all others”

Taylor Swift performs during "The Eras Tour," Monday, Aug. 7, 2023, at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

DEAR DAVID – “Serviceable, but scarily low rent”

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THE EXORCIST: BELIEVER – “Not a total head-spinner, but it’s effectively spine-tingling, nonetheless”

THE ROYAL HOTEL – “Simmering danger leads to tangible suspense and raw performances”

THE CREATOR – “Top tier sci-fi in nearly every way”

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SAW X – “Come for the bloody torture, stay for the effective character study”

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DUMB MONEY – “Super smart and effortlessly entertaining”

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EXPEND4BLES – “Shoots blanks at nearly every turn”

A HAUNTING IN VENICE – “Tedious gothic chiller turned captivating paranoid thriller”

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GOLDEN DELICIOUS – “An earnest enough coming-of-age/coming out drama”

THE NUN II – “Overwrought with inane frights but remains creepy ‘nun’-the-less”

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MY BIG FAT GREEK WEDDING 3 – “A big fat hokey platter of comfort viewing”

(L to R) John Corbett as "Ian", Maria Vacratsis as "Aunt Frieda", Melina Kotselou as "Victory", Nia Vardalos as "Toula", Elena Kampouris as "Paris", Andrea Martin as "Aunt Voula", and Elias Kacavas as "Aristotle" in director Nia Vardalos' MY BIG FAT GREEK WEDDING 3, a Focus Features release. Courtesy of Yannis Drakoulidis / Focus Features

THE EQUALIZER 3 – “Yet another round of bloody operatic catharsis”

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SLOTHERHOUSE – “The best murderous sloth movie you’ll see all year”

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GRAN TURISMO – “An adrenaline drenched underdog story with plenty to cheer about”

This image released by Sony Pictures shows Archie Madekwe, left, and David Harbour in a scene from "Gran Turismo." (Gordon Timpen/Sony Pictures via AP)

YOU ARE SO NOT INVITED TO MY BAT MITZVAH – “The sensibility of Judy Blume and the sense of humour of Adam Sandler”

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BLUE BEETLE – “A big blue electrifying surprise”

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