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Superman
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There are moments watching Superman that
might leave one to wonder if writer/director James Gunn even likes his main
character.
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Abraham's
Boys
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Abraham's Boys
seems content in the novelty of its premise and does little to expand upon or
explore it in any meaningful or insightful way.
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Sovereign
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This is an inherently political film, to be
sure, but what comes through the strongest is the human
side of the story.
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Don't
Let's Go to the Dogs Tonight
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The central issue with Don't
Let's Go to the Dogs Tonight is a matter of perspective.
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Daniela
Forever
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Writer/director Nacho Vigalondo seems more interested in the possibilities and
uncertainty of this world than in the emotional reality of the character who
invents it.
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Heads
of State
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Heads of State
does more than it seems, functioning in its action, in keeping its
comedic beats from feeling repetitive, and as a sly bit of political
allegory/satire.
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The
Old Guard 2
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The Old Guard 2 primarily concerns
itself with plot and action, leaving its characters in a state of unexamined
limbo.
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40
Acres
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The atmosphere, the
action, and Deadwyler's performance can't be dismissed so easily, so
it's mostly disappointing the story can't match those elements.
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Kill
the Jockey
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The eccentric nature of the movie
makes any serious or sincere examination of identity a problem or, perhaps
worse, turns it into a joke.
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