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Spies in Disguise (2019 Film) Review

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With Blue Sky Studios now under Disney's wing, how is the animation studio's latest offering?

A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood (2019 Film) Review

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Won't you be Tom Hanks' neighbor as he portrays one of the world's kindest people?

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (2019 Film) Review

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After a - let's say - divisive middle chapter, can the final entry of this "Star Wars" trilogy win back lost fans while delivering a satisfying ending?

Jumanji: The Next Level (2019 Film) Review

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Depending on what you count as a "Jumanji" film, is "The Next Level" a second, third, or fourth installment? More importantly, is it as successful a film as "Welcome to the Jungle?"

Jojo Rabbit (2019 Film) Review

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A satire of Nazis? That definitely sounds like a Taika Waititi movie.

Knives Out (2019 Film) Review

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Rian Johnson is back with a star-studded mystery, "Knives Out." Is it as inventive as its marketing makes it appear?

Never Surrender: A Galaxy Quest Documentary (2019 Film) Review

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To celebrate the film's twentieth anniversary, the team behind the Honest Trailers has produced a documentary about "Galaxy Quest."

Frozen II (2019 Film) Review

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After a six-year hiatus, can Disney continue its "Frozen" success with, finally, a feature-length sequel?

Ford v Ferrari (2019 Film) Review

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James Mangold teams with Matt Damon and Christian Bale for a 1960s-set underdog story. Does "Ford v Ferrari" have the advertised rip-roaring thrills?

Last Christmas (2019 Film) Review

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Halloween is over, so that means Christmastime is upon us, and here is "Last Christmas," the first holiday film of the season.

Gemini Man (2019 Film) Review

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Apparently, Will Smith's popularity has grown so much that a movie can't settle on featuring just one Will Smith anymore. Ang Lee returns to the action genre with "Gemini Man."

Maleficent: Mistress of Evil (2019 Film) Review

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Surrogate mother battles future mother-in-law in the world's worst meet the parents, "Maleficent: Mistress of Evil."

Abominable (2019 Film) Review

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Is "Abominable" another great film from DreamWorks Animation, or yet another middle-of-the-road feature from the studio?

Ad Astra (2019 Film) Review

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Brad Pitt travels in space in the science-fiction drama, "Ad Astra." Should you join him on his perilous voyage?

Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw (2019 Film) Review

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With its first spin-off, the "Fast & Furious" franchise continues to expand, but does "Hobbs & Shaw" prove there's life beyond Vin Diesel and company?

The Lion King (2019 Film) Review

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“The Lion King” (1994) was the first Disney animated film to not be based on other source material, so par for course in the Hollywood circle of life, it's time to remake it.

Men in Black: International (2019 Film) Review

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The original, comic-book-based Guardians of the Galaxy are back and they have Thor and Valkyrie in their ranks this time. Does the return of the Men in Black recapture the science-fiction fun of the franchise?

Spider-Man: Far From Home (2019 Film) Review

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After the wild success of their last Spider-Man film, can Sony continue their winning streak with their MCU-adjacent continuity?

Yesterday (2019 Film) Review

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Does Danny Boyle deliver on a brilliant premise for his latest film, "Yesterday?"

Toy Story 4 (2019 Film) Review

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Well, we started this decade with a "Toy Story" film, so it makes sense that we finish it with another. Was Pixar right about bringing the gang back together for a fourth installment?

Dark Phoenix (2019 Film) Review

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With the current "X-Men" franchise living on borrowed time, does "Dark Phoenix" give this iteration a proper sendoff?

Aladdin (2019 Film) Review

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Does Guy Ritchie's remake of a Disney classic present a whole new world or is it the same old world, just more photo-realistic?

Avengers: Endgame (2019 Film) Review

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This is it. Following one of the most captivating cliffhangers in film history, we get the true conclusion of the Marvel Cinematic Universe's twenty-two-film story arc. Can it possibly meet the insane amount of hype?

Shazam! (2019 Film) Review

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As Warner Bros. continues to reshape their DC films, does "Shazam!" continue the studios' winning streak of quality superhero movies?

Alita: Battle Angel (2019 Film) Review

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Can the talents of Robert Rodriguez and James Cameron break Hollywood's curse of less-than stellar anime/manga adaptations?

Captain Marvel (2019 Film) Review

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Marvel Studios heads back to the 90s with their first female-led superhero film. Does it deliver the cosmic and comedic thrills?

How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World (2019 Film) Review

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After almost a decade, the "How to Train Your Dragon" franchise comes to a close with "The Hidden World." Is it a satisfying send-off to the franchise as well as a great first step for Universal Pictures?

The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part (2019 Film) Review

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At long last, we have a sequel to the 2014 smash hit surprise. Does "The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part" live up to expectations?

The Kid Who Would Be King (2019 Film) Review

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Does this family-friendly spin on the legend of King Arthur fulfill its goal of becoming a classic?

The Five Best Films of 2018

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2018 brought on a slew of fantastic films, but these five are the crème de la crème.

The Five Hidden Gems of 2018

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2018 was packed with quality films and par for the course, there were some that seemingly went unnoticed by general moviegoers. Today, they get their recognition.

The Five Worst Films of 2018

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2018 was a stupefying year for movies, but it wasn't without its share of stinkers.

Mary Poppins Returns (2018 Film) Review

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Will a spoonful of sugar make this sequel practically perfect in every way?