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ABOVE AVERAGE
Full Series on Apple TV Plus: Exhausting at times, especially near the end, but impossible to take your eyes off, even when you find the story hard to believe
New in Global Theaters: Gets off to an engaging start, with good action (Hulk does what we expect) and chases
New on Netflix: Expect many jokes about dicks, and Kevin Hart’s age, far too few of them worth a chuckle
RECENT
Amanda Seyfried is outstanding in the lead
Far too many scenes come across as artificially staged, poses rather than moments that are genuinely gripping
The formula remains the same, but a surprisingly well conceived, sharp sequel, with a grandiose finale
OLDER
Premiered in 2024: A gripping, human study of dreams and loneliness, complete with a hilarious Flashdance talk
Premiered in 1975: Funny and painful, with a pitch-perfect cast
Premiered in 2024: Quietly moving, with good performances
LONGER REVIEWS
New in Global Theaters: Dark and brooding like so many other films by this director, but capable of stirring emotions and delivering great thrills at the same time
Premiered in 1943: Its short running time is an example of filmmakers knowing exactly what to do in very little time
Premiered in 1961: The screenplay has weaker moments, but this is a genuinely witty film