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Review of Concussion (2015)

By Diva Velez (291) for TheDivaReview.com (290) on 26 Dec 2015

Inspiring and wonderfully acted, Concussion's embrace of spirituality and science, and its coincidental pro-immigration message makes all the…

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Review of Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015)

By Diva Velez (291) for TheDivaReview.com (290) on 20 Dec 2015

And just like that, the scars of 16 years and lesser trilogies were magically washed away…

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Review of Veteran (2015)

By Diva Velez (291) for TheDivaReview.com (290) on 28 Nov 2015

An exceptional cast, a tight, sharp script with perfect rhythm, rip-roaring comedy, and of course, the exciting action we've come to expect…

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Review of The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2 (2015)

By Diva Velez (291) for TheDivaReview.com (290) on 22 Nov 2015

Despite an oddly-paced, charmless script and obvious filmmaker ennui, Mockingjay Pt 2 is neither the worst film I've seen this year, nor the…

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Review of Spectre (2015)

By Diva Velez (291) for TheDivaReview.com (290) on 15 Nov 2015

A fun ride and worth seeing on big screen, Spectre doesn't linger in the mind after leaving the theatre…

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Review of The Peanuts Movie (2015)

By Diva Velez (291) for TheDivaReview.com (290) on 11 Nov 2015

Packed with sweetness and laughs, The Peanuts Movie reminds us why the characters Schulz created 65 years ago are still so beloved, but is…

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Review of Bridge of Spies (2015)

By Diva Velez (291) for TheDivaReview.com (290) on 17 Oct 2015

Artful portrait of an era pays homage to its cinematic forebears, but reverberates powerfully on modern screens…

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Review of Straight Outta Compton (2015)

By Diva Velez (291) for TheDivaReview.com (290) on 13 Aug 2015

Exhilarating from its first moments, Straight Outta Compton seizes its viewer and doesn't let go…

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Review of Runoff (2015)

By Diva Velez (291) for TheDivaReview.com (290) on 16 Jun 2015

Intelligent and entertaining, Runoff moves its audience from what was perhaps a vague, wistful notion of the rural existence of family farming…

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Review of Tomorrowland (2015)

By Diva Velez (291) for TheDivaReview.com (290) on 23 May 2015

Leadened by a dull script and lacklustre visuals, Tomorrowland cannot match its well-meaning message about the power of hope and saving the…

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Review of Mad Max: Fury Road (2015)

By Diva Velez (291) for TheDivaReview.com (290) on 16 May 2015

Mad Max: Fury Road is a glorious symphony of violence, action, and subversive wit and wisdom that goes far beyond anything its series' predecessors…

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Review of Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015)

By Diva Velez (291) for TheDivaReview.com (290) on 30 Apr 2015

Better than the average sequel, yet less sharp, fresh and energetic than I'd hoped, there's still plenty to enjoy about Avengers: Age of Ultron…

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Review of The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (2015)

By Diva Velez (291) for TheDivaReview.com (290) on 08 Mar 2015

The filmmakers can't be faulted for a sequel, but they can be blamed for saddling their stunning cast with this half-baked, 80's sitcom-level,…

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Review of Fifty Shades of Grey (2015)

By Diva Velez (291) for TheDivaReview.com (290) on 14 Feb 2015

Panders to Twilight's housewives and teens demo using that story's template, but with sex! Kinky sex…

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Review of Backstreet Boys: Show 'Em What You're Made Of (2015)

By Diva Velez (291) for TheDivaReview.com (290) on 31 Jan 2015

Whatever room meant for discussion and insight in this film falls in favour of a puffier piece that feels more like promotion for the group's…

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Review of Ode to My Father (2014)

By Diva Velez (291) for TheDivaReview.com (290) on 10 Jan 2015

Heartwarming, brilliantly acted and unexpectedly funny, Ode to My Father is an epic odyssey through Korean history that feels so personal,…

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Review of Guardians of the Galaxy (2014)

By Diva Velez (291) for TheDivaReview.com (290) on 01 Aug 2014

Rip-roaring, irreverent and so much fun, Guardians of the Galaxy succeeds in not only introducing and connecting these relatively unknown characters…

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Review of Maleficent (2014)

By Diva Velez (291) for TheDivaReview.com (290) on 08 Jun 2014

Aside from being admirable as a rare girl-friendly film in a summer of boydom, if you're coming to see Maleficent it's to watch Angelina Jolie…

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Review of Edge of Tomorrow (2014)

By Diva Velez (291) for TheDivaReview.com (290) on 08 Jun 2014

One of Tom Cruise's best in years, Edge of Tomorrow steers clear of its source material's heaviness and just tries to entertain, which is does…

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Review of X-Men: Days of Future Past (2014)

By Diva Velez (291) for TheDivaReview.com (290) on 24 May 2014

While entertaining and bolstered by excellent pan-X-Universe performances, Days of Future Past is a grimmer, less exhilarating chapter in the saga…

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