Reviews
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‘Operation Finale’ Film Review: Strong Ensemble Infuses Passion Into Conventional Retelling of Adolf Eichmann’s Capture
Ben Kingsley and Oscar Isaac play cat-and-mouse as, respectively, Adolf Eichmann and the Mossad agent who captured him for trial
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‘We the Animals’ Film Review: Haunting Childhood Tale Earns Comparisons to Terrence Malick
Jeremiah Zagar’s adaptation of Justin Torres’ book captures a heartfelt coming of age
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‘Alpha’ Film Review: Early Boy Meets Early Dog in Straightforward Prehistoric Adventure
This gorgeous fable about a wolf becoming the first man’s-best-friend doesn’t quite meet its ambitions, but it comes close
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‘Mile 22’ Film Review: Mark Wahlberg Shoots Off Weapons and His Mouth to Diminishing Results
Wahlberg is a special-forces smarty-pants who won’t shut up in Peter Berg’s exhaustingly numbing saga of violence
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‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Film Review: Constance Wu Stands Out in Culturally Rich Rom-Com
A high caliber all-Asian cast is reason enough to watch this wonderful adaption of Kevin Kwan’s best-selling novel, but far from the only one
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‘Madeline’s Madeline’ Film Review: Experimental Psychodrama Dives Deep, Surfaces With a New Star
Director Josephine Decker touches on universal truths rarely found inside a multiplex with the help of striking newcomer Helena Howard
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‘Dog Days’ Film Review: Intertwined Lives of Owners and Pets Makes for Obediently Heartwarming Comedy
You won’t be surprised by its sentiment or observations, but this well-cast celebration of the timeless bond between humans and dogs is nimbly funny
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‘The Spy Who Dumped Me’ Film Review: Kate McKinnon Shines in Joke-and-Dagger Pairing With Mila Kunis
“SNL” star elevates Susanna Fogel’s affectionately silly mix of sisterhood laughs and violent spy action
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‘The Miseducation of Cameron Post’ Film Review: ChloĆ« Grace Moretz Plays a Rebellious Lesbian Teen
The young actress grounds Desiree Akhavan’s understated drama about gay conversion therapy
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‘Never Goin’ Back’ Film Review: Texas Teenagers Take a Bumpy Ride in Wild Indie Comedy
Augustine Frizzell’s righteously raunchy girls-on-filth spree has a rollicking spirit and two engaging lead performances
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‘Nico, 1988’ Film Review: Biopic Shows Compassion for an Artist’s Slow, Sad Descent
Trine Dyrholm embodies Velvet Underground chanteuse Nico’s stubborn defiance in Susanna Nicchiarelli’s melancholy film
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‘The Darkest Minds’ Film Review: YA Tale Delivers Its Allegories With Crisp Efficiency
You’ve seen these post-apocalyptic, super-powered teens before, but strong performances and smart direction give this flick a kick
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Every National Lampoon Movie Ranked, Worst to Best (Photos)
As “Animal House” turns 40 and “Vacation” turns 35, here’s a look at the films that bear the magazine’s name
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‘Puzzle’ Film Review: Kelly MacDonald Holds Together This Tale of Self-Discovery
Not all of the pieces fit in this drama, but the actress powerfully portrays a housewife discovering her own intelligence
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William Bibbiani -
‘Dark Money’ Film Review: Campaign-Finance Doc Uncovers Secret Corruption
Montana becomes the front line in the battle against Citizens United in Kimberly Reed’s gripping political documentary
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