Hell or High Water

This is one of the most solid and well-executed films I've seen this year. The acting is exceptional. Foster is a neon light of talent, and I'm glad the world is paying more attention to him these days. Bridges was also exceptional and held a level of gravitas that was a joy to watch. The score was perfectly done, and the direction quite good. I hope this little film gets a lot of attention this awards season. 4.5/5

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Star Trek Into Darkness

I'm really struggling with a rating for this film. There was a lot that was good. The acting was good as always, the first two-thirds of the story was good, and I actually really enjoyed Cumberbatch's version of Khan. What I find utterly unforgivable, however, was the last third of the film. How can Abrams get "Star Wars" so right and this film so badly wrong? Without spoiling anything, the changes he made to the end of this story I felt betrayed the characters he is attempting to honor with these films. I so strongly disagree with these choices that I have to condemn this film. And, as a bonus, Abrams' lens flare penchant was worse than I've ever seen it before. It's not a bad movie, but it's a terrible Star Trek movie. I'm going to give it three stars and call it a day. 3/5

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Z for Zachariah

This post-apocalyptic drama examines relationships in a subtle yet powerful way. Lovely acting by all. 4/5

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Horrible Bosses 2

Like the first film, surprisingly LOL funny with great chemistry between the actors. I really love these. 4/5

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Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit

This latest installment of the Ryan franchise was solid action with good acting - enjoyable. 4/5

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This Means War

This two-spies-fighting-for-one-girl romcom is just ridiculous, shallow & petty with no redeeming characters. 2/5

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Unstoppable

Tony Scott does it yet again with this thoroughly engaging action thriller. Well shot & acted - engrossing. 4/5

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