Our mini-reviews of ‘Road to Perth,’ ‘Shattered,’ ‘Ditched,’ and more of this week’s straight-to-VOD titles.
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The new George Clooney film suffers from his usual tics, but is grounded by a wonderful Ben Affleck performance.
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Asghar Farhadi’s latest is another tricky tale of compromised morality and conflicts of both a personal and political nature.
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Maggie Gyllenhaal makes an electrifying feature directorial debut with this stunning adaptation of Elena Ferrante’s novel.
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Joel Coen’s impressive solo directorial debut presents Shakespeare’s tragedy as a stylized, bloody thriller – and showcases stunning performances by Denzel Washington and Frances McDormand.
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The latest installment in the venerable sci-fi franchise is ingenious, stylish, and surprisingly emotional.
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Aaron Sorkin’s Lucille Ball biopic is a mess – indulgent, solemn, and dull. Our review:
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Guillermo del Toro’s carny noir is a rich, atmospheric, fatalistic thriller – a feast for the eyes and the darkened soul.
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The latest from “The Young Pope” director Paulo Sorrentino is strikingly personal and profoundly affecting.
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Featuring mini-reviews of “The Hating Game,” “The Darkness of the Road,” “Mr. Birthday,” and more new straight-to-VOD fare.
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The latest comedy from “Tangerine” director Sean Baker is a fumble, too sympathetic to its loathsome protagonist.
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It’s a holiday edition of our straight-to-VOD column, featuring mini-reviews of “Pups Alone,” “Christmas vs. the Walters,” “The Advent Calendar,” and more.
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