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Weird: The Al Yankovic Story

Some biopics fabricate the truth but this film, based on the true story of Weird Al, is an accurate depiction of the talented accordion player and singer. He will never be forgotten.

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Bonus Track

Predictable and cliched but good performances and a fine sense of humour elevate this Brit flick.

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Godzilla Minus One

Excellent special effects but more Godzilla and less human drama would have served this film better.

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The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes

Two thirds of a good movie. A miscast Zegler and the decision to turn this into a semi-musical undermines this prequel.

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Madame Web

Yup, its bad. The director aimed for a grounded superhero movie but she somehow mistook grounded for boring. Good actors are stuck in a badly paced movie that has little to recommend it.

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The Zone of Interest

The kind of film that will haunt you for days. It's scary to think this piece of history didn't happen all that long ago.

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The Blackening

Yet another bad movie from Tim Story. It certainly blackened my mood.

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The Pod Generation

The futuristic aesthethic was a delight. However, the story lacked the spark to maintain my interest for long. Perhaps it needed more time in the writer's pod.

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The Holdovers

Delightfully funny comedy with brilliant performances from the leads and an aesthetic that evokes the work of 70s great Hal Ashby. More like this please.

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Plan B

The winning performances of the two leads elevate this funny and relatable comedy.

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My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3

Even worse than expected. But at least the scenery is nice!

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Love, Courage and the Battle of Bushy Run

Decent historical drama with some good battle scenes. Check out my interview with Tom Connolly, the lead actor, here - https://www.thereviewgeek.com/interview-tomconnolly/

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The Family Plan

Predictable but there are a handful of fun moments in this derivative comedy.

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Cold Meat

Not awful but not particularly good either. The wintry setting adds atmosphere but the film becomes less interesting as it goes on.

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Argylle

Too twisty for its own good, but there are lots of fun moments in this entertaining - but overlong - movie.

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The Lost Girls

Despite the Peter Pan subplot, this isn't suitable for family viewing. It's central theme about women not being beholden to men is honourable but thanks to a weak script and a wooden performance from the lead, this is a chore to sit through.

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Force of Nature

Plays like a TV movie at times and the resolution to the mystery is underwhelming. The cast is good though, so see it for the performances and not the story.

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The Hyperions

The kind of film that could have been better if more thought had been put into the script. It's lightly enjoyable but don't expect to remember much about it.

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Butchers

Expect a franchise including the titles Body Baker and Chainsaw Maker. This film is well made but ultimately, another excuse to rub our faces in violence.

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The Retirement Plan

Put this one out to pasture.

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The Lesson

A good, twisty thriller, with some excellent performances.

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It Lives Inside

Half of a good horror movie. Becomes a little tiresome towards the end but its not as bad as some people have been saying.

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Unfrosted

The silly and funny movie is (mostly) grrrreat!

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Wonka

A bright, colourful, and funny chocolate box of a movie. It's deliciously sweet with a nutty centre... a bit like Wonka himself.

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Sweet Sue

Mike Leigh's son directs a film that is close in tone to those of his fathers. It tkes a while to get going but around the midway point, this becomes something quite special.

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The Miracle Club

Its a miracle I didn't all asleep while watching this movie. The cast is good but the story is lacklustre and slightly dull.

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Sympathy for the Devil

In truth, not that good. But some nifty direction and a wack-a-doodle performance from Cage elevates this B-movie thriller.

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Little Wing

The movie never flies but it occasioally attempts some semblance of a lift-off thanks to some good performances

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Past Lives

A sad and relatable drama. There is hope...but it still hurts.

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10 Lives

Okay animated movie for kids but anybody older than 10 will likely be bored.

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