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Review of Ghostbusters (2016)

By Kirk Baird (274) for Toledo Blade (302) on 14 Jul 2016

Ghostbusters wants to be its own comedy, but it won't let go of the past, including various cameos from the former Ghostbusters cast that stick…

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Review of The Secret Life of Pets (2016)

By Kirk Baird (274) for Toledo Blade (302) on 07 Jul 2016

An adorable and occasionally quite funny computer-animated film about what domesticated animals are up to when their masters aren't around…

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Review of The BFG (2016)

By Kirk Baird (274) for Toledo Blade (302) on 30 Jun 2016

It's Oscar winner Rylance's warm-hearted motion-capture performance -- his BFG moves with human-like fluidity and grace -- along with John…

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Review of Inception (2010)

By Kirk Baird (274) for Toledo Blade (302) on 26 Jun 2016

This is a brainy, brawny popcorn pleaser at its best. And one not easily forgotten…

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Review of Finding Dory (2016)

By Kirk Baird (274) for Toledo Blade (302) on 16 Jun 2016

Just when it appears Finding Dory is the latest in a long line of sequel casualties, the deliriously fun and witty third act arrives to mount…

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Review of Warcraft (2016)

By Kirk Baird (274) for Toledo Blade (302) on 09 Jun 2016

At its best, Warcraft is a passable and occasionally mildly entertaining fantasy film…

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Review of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows (2016)

By Kirk Baird (274) for Toledo Blade (302) on 02 Jun 2016

Watching a 7-year-old boy with an overactive imagination play with his four Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle action figures would be more enjoyable…

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Review of X-Men: Apocalypse (2016)

By Kirk Baird (274) for Toledo Blade (302) on 26 May 2016

A sleek sports car of a summer blockbuster junked up by too many aftermarket accessories…

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Review of The Nice Guys (2016)

By Kirk Baird (274) for Toledo Blade (302) on 19 May 2016

Despite its plot's mechanical issues, The Nice Guys has all the makings of must-see DVD and Blu-ray, when its long-winded story can be offset…

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Review of Money Monster (2016)

By Kirk Baird (274) for Toledo Blade (302) on 12 May 2016

Money Monster's timing couldn't be much better…

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Review of Captain America: Civil War (2016)

By Kirk Baird (274) for Toledo Blade (302) on 05 May 2016

The latest Marvel movie to build on the series' past while setting up its future, Captain America: Civil War is also the most ambitious film…

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Review of The Jungle Book (2016)

By Kirk Baird (274) for Toledo Blade (302) on 14 Apr 2016

The computer-made anamorphic animals -- Mowgli's wolf family and best friends bear and black panther, and his enemies the tiger and python…

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Review of Midnight Special (2016)

By Kirk Baird (274) for Toledo Blade (302) on 07 Apr 2016

The ride is worth it for the uniformly terrific cast and for the aspirations of this throwback science-fiction vehicle, when brainy stories…

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Review of Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016)

By Kirk Baird (274) for Toledo Blade (302) on 24 Mar 2016

A dark and moody comic-book film with noble ambitions but the fizz of a week-old glass of Coke…

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Review of Deadpool (2016)

By Kirk Baird (274) for Toledo Blade (302) on 12 Feb 2016

While the Merc with a Mouth is a novel and undeniably funny superhero film, like a relentless case of the runs, Deadpool's torrent of inappropriate/smart-aleck…

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Review of Hail, Caesar! (2016)

By Kirk Baird (274) for Toledo Blade (302) on 05 Feb 2016

Like most of the Coens' work, Hail, Caesar…

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Review of Room (2015)

By Kirk Baird (274) for Toledo Blade (302) on 22 Jan 2016

Room is a most extraordinary achievement, finding light and love and hope in even the darkest of places…

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Review of The Revenant (2015)

By Kirk Baird (274) for Toledo Blade (302) on 08 Jan 2016

A maddening meditation on vengeance: its high toll and the fleeting satisfaction it yields…

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Review of The Hateful Eight (2015)

By Kirk Baird (274) for Toledo Blade (302) on 01 Jan 2016

The Hateful Eight isn't a masterpiece and it's not Tarantino's best film, but it is his most complete effort in a long while…

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Review of Concussion (2015)

By Kirk Baird (274) for Toledo Blade (302) on 23 Dec 2015

With the mounting evidence and increasing concern of the potential hazards of playing football, the National Football League has much to be…

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