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REVIEW: Ari Aster Delivers an Absurdist, Dark Comedy Odyssey in Beau Is Afraid

Along with being Ari Aster's most ambitious film, Beau Is Afraid is his funniest film in a twist, absurd way.

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REVIEW: Evil Dead Rise Is Bloody Fun Crowd Pleaser

Evil Dead Rise is a stand-alone crowd-pleaser with plenty of gore, but it could have gone even further and broken the mold like the original.

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REVIEW: The Best Man Feels Like Die Hard at a Wedding

The Best Man, starring Luke Wilson and Dolph Lundgren, lives up to its thrilling elements, but the action is mediocre at best.

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REVIEW: Sick of Myself is a Shocking, Hilarious Foray Into a Damaged Psyche

Sick of Myself is an intoxicating film that is funny and grotesque, with a fantastic performance at its core.

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REVIEW: Paint Is an Understated Dry Comedy

Paint, which stars Owen Wilson as a Bob Ross-inspired character, is an enjoyable movie with a lot of heart that doesn't strive to be grand.

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REVIEW: The Super Mario Bros. Movie is the Ultimate Case of Style Over Substance

With basic yet charming characters, it's the beautifully executed animation and sense of fun that elevates The Super Mario Bros. Movie.

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REVIEW: Living With Chucky Takes an Engaging Look at a Horror Icon

Even casual followers of the horror icon will enjoy Living With Chucky's unique look into the franchise’s history.

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REVIEW: Malum is a Terrifying Horror Opus

Malum is a modern horror film that knows how to be genuinely scary, creating some of the most frightening sequences of the year.

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REVIEW: Renfield Doesn't Pull Its Punches with Gory Gags and Action

Nicolas Cage takes on the role Dracula in Renfield, with the horror comedy leaning into self-aware humor and bloody thrills in equal measure.

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REVIEW: The Unheard is a Mishmash of Ideas that Never Finds a Proper Flow

The Unheard contains many elements that should make it work, but the film ends up being an extremely slow and tedious supernatural thriller.

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REVIEW: Batman: The Doom That Came to Gotham Is a Love Letter to Lovecraftian Horror

Batman: The Doom That Came to Gotham features the darkest knight so far. Here's CBR's review.

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REVIEW: Rye Lane Is a Vibrant, Charming Take on Romantic Comedy

The refreshing Rye Lane is fairly free of rom-com contrivances, relying instead on the natural chemistry between its leads and sharp writing.

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REVIEW: The Tutor is a Watchable But Mediocre Thriller About Obsession

The Tutor is a mildly entertaining thriller that convolutes itself with too many twists. Here's CBR's Review

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REVIEW: Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves' Charm Elevates the By-The-Numbers Fantasy

A straightforward fantasy story told with charm and enthusiasm, Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves is as fun as it seems.

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REVIEW: Taron Egerton's Tetris Fuses Spies, Succession, and Gaming

Mixing a spy thriller with an unlikely boardroom dramedy, the well-produced Tetris is a solid film anchored by strong performances.

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REVIEW: The Boston Strangler is a Solid but Familiar Thriller Anchored by Strong Performances

The Boston Strangler is a standard but solid approach to the true-crime drama, anchored by a great Keira Knightley performance and strong direction.

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REVIEW: Shazam! Fury of the Gods is Best When it Embraces its B-Movie Roots

Shazam! Fury of the Gods is a superhero romp that doesn't try to reinvent the wheel, and works as a goofy Ray Harryhausen-inspired adventure.

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REVIEW: The Action-Packed John Wick: Chapter 4 Lives Up to its Sky-High Expectations

Somber, silly, and exciting, John Wick: Chapter 4 more than lives up to expectations while delivering some of the best action in the series.

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REVIEW: Unicorn Wars is a Masterful Animated War Epic That is Destined for Cult Status

Unicorn Wars is a captivating film full of depth, shocking ideologies, and vivid animation. Here's CBR's review.

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REVIEW: Scream VI Promises a Bright Future for the Franchise

While Scream VI has a predictable script, it's worth the ride thanks to the characters' relationships and dynamic direction.

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