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Dystopian YA adaptation relies on spectacle over character

This is a thinking person’s action film – a futuristic slice of pop-culture agitprop, replete with a costumed antihero, lovingly choreographed action sequences, cunningly ornate dialogue, and a terrific, rousing score.

Disturbing trip to the sexist outback is cut short by a simplistic ending

There's little about this return trip to Middle-earth that feels "unexpected" or fresh.

This spellbinding adaptation of a supposedly “unfilmable” novel achieves near-perfection on virtually all levels.

A trio of “showgirls” – two drag queens and one transgender woman – venture out of tolerant, big-city Sydney and into the wilds of central Australia.

What now, Neo?

A blend of pop psychology, cyberpunk lore, and stunning visuals.

This 3-D continuation of the video-game-to-movie series sees the virus spread.

This dull, unnecessary remake of the 1951 science-fiction classic features Keanu Reeves and Jennifer Connelly in a wooden cautionary tale.

A pacifist goes to war in Mel Gibson's brutal film

The concluding chapter of Peter Jackson's Tolkien tales brings us full circle.

This monster reboot disappoints terribly, making up in blood and entrails what it lacks in heart and soul.

Gay Chorus Deep South to open jampacked fest schedule

Slate includes everyone from Wes Anderson to the Zellners

Kate Winslet stars in this adaptation of the Australian best-seller

Or, in defense of found footage and mockumentaries

Marvel Entertainment continues to pave the road for its forthcoming Avengers epic with another origin story for another superhero.

Red-hot and really long list of all the titles to date

The saga ends (and ends) back in the Shire where it began.

The first film in Jackson's Tolkien trilogy stays true to the spirit and logistics of the novels, but is also a breathtaking and beautiful work of art on its own.

"Alex Jones is to patriotism ... what hot dogs are to meat."

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