Tag: limited adult audience
Kaiser Wilhelm in exile discovered in WWII spy movie
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Historical kitsch applied to World War II espionage doesn't get more gloriously over the top than in “The Exception.”
Based on Alan Judd’s...
Adults may enjoy taking ‘Baby Driver’ for a spin
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Stylish and energetic, the high-octane crime drama “Baby Driver” blends pop music, dizzying car chases and some dark humor to impressive effect.
While...
‘The Lovers’ a 'lyrical' look at infidelity but not its damage
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To the extent that a thoughtful drama about marital infidelity can be considered lyrical, “The Lovers” achieves that. Writer-director Azazel Jacobs carefully...
‘Alien: Covenant’ — Everything old is spewed again
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Once you've seen one vicious extraterrestrial gnaw its way out of a human body from the inside, you’ve seen ’em all. Or...
‘Unforgettable’ — unsavory cinematic junk food
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The few adult viewers for whom it's suitable might be tempted to nickname the feverish domestic drama “Unforgettable” “Wifey Dearest.”
That’s because Tessa...
‘Free Fire’ would be better with pies instead of bullets
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The premise of “Free Fire” is that a single extended gunfight can sustain an entire film, provided the participants in the showdown...
‘Saban’s Power Rangers’ in bad taste despite Krispy Kremes
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NEW YORK — A Saturday morning children's show gets its third big-screen treatment with “Saban's Power Rangers.”
Regrettably, unlike the two previous films...
‘Beauty (‘must-see film intended for children’) and the Beast’ (‘agenda at...
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Disney’s live-action adaptation of its beloved 1991 animated film “Beauty and the Beast” arrives in theaters amid controversy over the updating of...
‘Get Out’ — Guess who’s coming to frighten you
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Is the thriller “Get Out” as good as all get out? Well, not exactly.
Clever social commentary from writer-director Jordan Peele does add...
Pointless exercise: ‘A Cure for Wellness’
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The Swiss spa that serves as the primary setting for the creepy, but otherwise pointless horror exercise “A Cure for Wellness” operates,...