Spencer is precisely the kind of film that the Academy goes crazy for: a period piece that focuses on a real, iconic historical figure; a commanding lead performance in said role; and its lush production design, with costumes and locations that brilliantly evoke the time period in which it is set. But often - as is the case with other past Academy darlings - the film is a tedious chore. Spencer is, sadly, no exception to the rule.
Read MoreIn this current, limited, cinematic world full of sequels, franchises, and adaptations, ‘Free Guy’ enters the game as a refreshingly original idea. Guy (played by Ryan Reynolds), a non-player character in the fictional video game, Free City lives a pleasant life as a bank teller, dreams of one day breaking free of his regimented video game existence. In doing so, ‘Free Guy’ crafts what can easily be considered a perfect summer film.
Read MoreBright-eyed and curly-haired, Luca is a regular Italian boy living in a regular Italian town who becomes entangled in a regular Italian friendship with a new companion, Alberto (Jack Dylan Grazer), however upon further scrutiny, “Luca” might not be as simple a tale.
Read MoreTom and Jerry isn’t overly deep or groundbreaking, which it seemingly isn’t trying to do, but it works on the level of a nostalgia-filled respite for those looking for an innocent family film.
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