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Review of The Girl on the Train (2016)

By Jeffrey Lyles (696) for Lyles' Movie Files (591) on 22 Dec 2016

It feels less like hopping on board a train and more climbing onto the bandwagon of dozens of Lifetime movies…

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Review of La La Land (2016)

By Jeffrey Lyles (696) for Lyles' Movie Files (591) on 15 Dec 2016

Even with all the awards and Oscars hype, it still won't do enough justice to one of the decade's most magical masterpieces…

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Review of Nocturnal Animals (2016)

By Jeffrey Lyles (696) for Lyles' Movie Files (591) on 15 Dec 2016

The darker tone might not make the film work for everyone, but it proves to be a riveting and rewarding experience for those able to stick with it…

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Review of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016)

By Jeffrey Lyles (696) for Lyles' Movie Files (591) on 13 Dec 2016

A much bolder addition to the franchise that makes risky deviations from the winning formula…

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Review of Manchester by the Sea (2016)

By Jeffrey Lyles (696) for Lyles' Movie Files (591) on 11 Dec 2016

One of those weird cases of a film that technically hits most of the appropriate marks, but is so lifeless it's hard to fully appreciate…

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Review of Office Christmas Party (2016)

By Jeffrey Lyles (696) for Lyles' Movie Files (591) on 08 Dec 2016

Office Christmas Party might not become an annual viewing tradition, but it's enjoyable enough for those seeking a raunchier holiday treat…

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Review of Sully (2016)

By Jeffrey Lyles (696) for Lyles' Movie Files (591) on 05 Dec 2016

This is sharp, focused and quality film making. Sit back and enjoy the flight. Capt…

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Review of Kubo and the Two Strings (2016)

By Jeffrey Lyles (696) for Lyles' Movie Files (591) on 02 Dec 2016

With a stunningly lavish world and a fascinating premise, Kubo and the Two Strings is a highly satisfying and entertaining adventure…

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Review of Moonlight (2016)

By Jeffrey Lyles (696) for Lyles' Movie Files (591) on 29 Nov 2016

Exquisitely conceived and beautifully realized, Moonlight is one of 2016's most radiant and must-see films…

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Review of Allied (2016)

By Jeffrey Lyles (696) for Lyles' Movie Files (591) on 23 Nov 2016

Despite some chemistry issues, Allied is a tense, unpredictable World War II romance drama that reinforces the notion that love is a battlefield…

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Review of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (2016)

By Jeffrey Lyles (696) for Lyles' Movie Files (591) on 18 Nov 2016

Makes a convincing and frequently stunning argument that there's (magical) life after Harry Potter…

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Review of The Monster (2016)

By Jeffrey Lyles (696) for Lyles' Movie Files (591) on 14 Nov 2016

The Monster represents a nerve-rattling comeback for the genre that should make long drives in the woods a lot more stressful for viewers…

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Review of Arrival (2016)

By Jeffrey Lyles (696) for Lyles' Movie Files (591) on 11 Nov 2016

A wonderfully complex, heartfelt tale in the midst of an encounter with the unknown…

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Review of Doctor Strange (2016)

By Jeffrey Lyles (696) for Lyles' Movie Files (591) on 03 Nov 2016

There's never been another comic book film remotely close to the Doctor Strange experience and I can't wait for the doc to make his next theatrical…

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Review of Jack Goes Home (2016)

By Jeffrey Lyles (696) for Lyles' Movie Files (591) on 13 Oct 2016

Jack Goes Home triples down on weird and stays in a dark, twisted place. It's a grueling, joyless viewing experience…

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Review of The Accountant (2016)

By Jeffrey Lyles (696) for Lyles' Movie Files (591) on 12 Oct 2016

A wonderfully made thriller that satisfies on every level. And I'm betting it will prove even more enjoyable upon repeated viewings…

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Review of Kevin Hart: What Now? (2016)

By Jeffrey Lyles (696) for Lyles' Movie Files (591) on 12 Oct 2016

As the current reigning king of comedy, Hart shows no signs of abandoning his throne any time soon…

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Review of Desierto (2015)

By Jeffrey Lyles (696) for Lyles' Movie Files (591) on 12 Oct 2016

Desierto might not hold up the longer you try and analyze it, but as an in the moment thriller, it's brutally effective that keeps your attention…

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Review of The Birth of a Nation (2016)

By Jeffrey Lyles (696) for Lyles' Movie Files (591) on 05 Oct 2016

While it's not a perfect movie, it is the perfect film for this precise moment in history…

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Review of Deepwater Horizon (2016)

By Jeffrey Lyles (696) for Lyles' Movie Files (591) on 28 Sep 2016

An awkward attempt at retrofitting an actual tragedy onto the standard Hollywood disaster movie template…

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