“Oblivion” makes some ill-advised narrative decisions and largely wastes Tom Cruise, but a curious combination of analog patience and digital prowess saves it. Continue reading
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3 yaps
Red Dawn
Fast-moving & technically astute, this update of America under siege trades less on U.S. anxiety than bankability its stars acquired as the film sat on shelves. Continue reading
4.5 yaps
Attack the Block
The summer ended just a bit too soon because this is one of the best of the season. Continue reading
1.5 yaps
Skyline
Plenty of bombs burst in air during the TV star-spangled bummer that is “Skyline,” an uninspired, unoriginal alien-invasion tale. Continue reading
4 yaps
Centurion
A cavalcade of carnage for those who thought “Braveheart” was too tame. Continue reading