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Movie reviews by an experienced movie critic and member of the Critics Choice Association
Drew Moniot
4 days ago3 min read
Review: 'Gladiator II"
'Gladiator II' is a cinematic triumph that lives up to all the marketing hype -- a return to epic moviemaking from a visionary director.
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Drew Moniot
4 days ago3 min read
Review: 'Gladiator II"
'Gladiator II' is a cinematic triumph that lives up to all the marketing hype -- a return to epic moviemaking from a visionary director.
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Drew Moniot
7 days ago3 min read
Review: 'Red One'
Dwayne Johnson stars in this big-budget, holiday 007-style spy thriller for kids that lands like a lump of coal.
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Drew Moniot
7 days ago3 min read
Review: 'Maria'
Oscar-worthy artistry and a powerful performance by Angelina Jolie.
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Drew Moniot
7 days ago3 min read
Review: 'Emilia Perez"
Zoe Saldaña, Selena Gomez and Karla Sofia Gascón shine in this hybrid movie that mixes languages and genres.
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Drew Moniot
Nov 153 min read
Review: 'A Real Pain'
Jesse Eisenberg and Kieran Culkin are perfectly matched co-stars in this sensitive, understated, indie film that showcases their talent.
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Drew Moniot
Nov 103 min read
Review: 'Here'
While it may not be a perfect film, it is nevertheless a powerful film considering its mind-bending scope and story concept.
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Drew Moniot
Nov 43 min read
Review: 'The Best Christmas Pageant Ever'
Dallas Jenkin’s holiday movie adaptation of the international best seller written by Barbara Robinson in 1972.
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Drew Moniot
Oct 313 min read
Review: 'Piece by Piece'
Absolute perfection—the perfect blend of colorful, computer-generated Lego characters and a beautifully told story.
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Drew Moniot
Oct 173 min read
Review: 'Smile 2'
Jack Nicholson's son Ray brings that iconically evil grin to 'Smile 2,' while Naomi Scott sparkles.
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Drew Moniot
Oct 123 min read
Review: 'The Wild Robot'
A dazzling animated feature with cute, loveable characters, an all-star cast and a lot to say about relationships and love.
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Drew Moniot
Oct 53 min read
Review: 'Joker: Folie A Deux'
A radically bold new direction.
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Drew Moniot
Sep 293 min read
Review: 'Super-Man: The Christopher Reeve Story'
A remarkable documentary that is less about devastating. tragic loss than unflinching, unbreakable love. It is a triumph.
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Drew Moniot
Sep 253 min read
Review: 'Megalopolis'
A spectacular misfire from one of Hollywood’s most talented directors.
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Drew Moniot
Sep 243 min read
Review: 'The Deliverance'
Despite strong performances from Andra Day and Glenn Close, it fails to deliver anything new
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Drew Moniot
Sep 143 min read
Review: 'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice"
A movie that tries but fails to top the original.
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Drew Moniot
Sep 63 min read
Review: 'Despicable Me 4'
Insanely funny -- a perfect blend of talented writers and animators collaborating with voice talents.
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Drew Moniot
Aug 273 min read
Review: 'Borderlands'
Star talent alone can’t save a sinking spaceship.
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Drew Moniot
Aug 143 min read
Review: 'Deadpool & Wolverine'
Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman have comedy chemistry in this R-Rated, anti-superhero masterpiece.
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Drew Moniot
Jul 253 min read
Review: 'Fly Me to the Moon'
A funny, romantic, nostalgic re-telling of mankind’s crowning pioneering achievement.
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