Flimsy fairy-tale fan fiction: ‘Come Away’ doesn’t get very far
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While the fusion of these iconic characters brims with potential, “Come Away” presents a rather grim fairy tale.
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Kidnap-comedy ‘Gringo’ attempts to pop wheelie on zeitgeist, wipes out
Such politically charged material shouldn’t produce run-of-the-mill mediocrity. “Gringo” is as clueless as its protagonist.
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‘The Cloverfield Paradox’ disappoints with slipshod storytelling, wastes franchise’s potential
Are we doomed to repeat “The Cloverfield Paradox”? The answer, far scarier than anything that the film presents, is “yes.”
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‘A United Kingdom’ presents heartwarming romance, but ineffectual political drama
When Botswana, formerly called Bechuanaland, separated from the British Empire, it wasn’t just a victory for the Botswanans but also a triumph for the historic couple at the heart of the nation’s newfound independence. Amma Asante’s “A United Kingdom” places this couple, composed of Sir Seretse Khama (David Oyelowo) and
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‘Queen of Katwe’ is an uplifting true story about underdog women
The latest film from Disney and director Mira Nair has a near-irresistible hook: the return of the luminous Lupita Nyong’o in human form, emerging from the CGI “Jungle” of the past year. That may sound silly, but the total centering of Black African voices (and faces) in “Queen of Katwe”
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