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IR Film Review: NEVER LET GO [Lionsgate]

The progression of a horror film that is both in the mind and on the ground is an interesting juxtaposition. The problem with “Never Let Go” is that it never quite defines what it is. Mama (Halle Berry) and her children are seemingly the only survivors of a world gone mad. But the actual perpetrator, even in the finale, doesn’t quite come to bear.

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IR Film Review: THE CROW [Lionsgate]

The essence of “The Crow” is always going to be shadowed by Brandon Lee. “The Crow” [1994] was a product of its time and had a mythical edge of sorts to it which is understandable which was only heightened by its circumstances. The new iteration starring Bill Skarsgard and directed by “Snow White and the Huntsman” helmer Rupert Sanders is remarkably beautiful in many ways.

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IR Film Review: OPERATION FORTUNE - RUSE DE GUERRE [Lionsgate]

The context of a would be heist/spy thriller all reflects in the tone of a film. Guy Ritchie has always been great at balancing the aspect of bug budget with scrappy independent-feel pieces. With "Operation Fortune - Ruse De Guerre", he finds the best balance so far because the approach is both humorous, dynamic, fun and doesn't take itself too seriously.

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IR Film Review: PLANE [Lionsgate]

The texture of "Plane" has not been unseen in movie memory but its effectiveness is undeniably sound. Instead of more CG or heightened thrillers, Gerard Butler has delivered a more grounded, economical but also well paced and well acted action movie.

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IR Film Review: MOONFALL [Lionsgate]

Sometimes movies are just made for fun but it is understanding the tonality and the idea of who makes it without attaching any sort of expectation. "Moonfall" is a bad movie but in a wonderful elative way because it is so bonkers in so many respects (yet both derivative and original).

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