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

By Jeff Beck (630) for The Blu Spot (155) on 02 Apr 2017

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story has gorgeous visuals, including an excellent production design and great special effects, but when it comes to…

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Review of 20th Century Women (2016)

By Jeff Beck (630) for The Blu Spot (155) on 22 Mar 2017

Mike Mills' 20th Century Women features a magnificent ensemble and several intriguing characters, but thanks to a slight case of overcrowding,…

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Review of Manchester by the Sea (2016)

By Jeff Beck (630) for The Blu Spot (155) on 20 Feb 2017

Manchester by the Sea is a captivating family drama that pulls you into its little world through brilliant, Oscar-nominated writing and directing…

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Review of The Lego Batman Movie (2017)

By Jeff Beck (630) for The Blu Spot (155) on 09 Feb 2017

With more concentration on the emotional foundation, this could have been a great animated adventure to rival its predecessor, but with a focus…

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Review of Pinocchio (1940)

By Jeff Beck (630) for The Blu Spot (155) on 30 Jan 2017

With its marvelous mixture of an engaging story, beautiful animation, loveable characters, and unforgettable music, Pinocchio remains a grand…

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Review of The Man Who Fell to Earth (1976)

By Jeff Beck (630) for The Blu Spot (155) on 23 Jan 2017

Nicolas Roeg's The Man Who Fell to Earth features a fine performance from David Bowie and a gorgeous production design, but the story is ultimately…

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Review of Train to Busan (2016)

By Jeff Beck (630) for The Blu Spot (155) on 16 Jan 2017

Yeon Sang-ho's Train to Busan may not take the zombie subgenre in any new directions, but it still manages to deliver an engaging, tense, and…

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Review of Snowden (2016)

By Jeff Beck (630) for The Blu Spot (155) on 26 Dec 2016

Snowden has a few elements working in its favor, but when it comes to telling the more important parts of his career, it falls a little flat…

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Review of American Honey (2016)

By Jeff Beck (630) for The Blu Spot (155) on 26 Dec 2016

American Honey certainly looks pretty, but thanks to a meandering narrative, undeveloped characters, and a completely unforgiveable 162-minute…

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Review of Sully (2016)

By Jeff Beck (630) for The Blu Spot (155) on 16 Dec 2016

With a fantastic performance from Tom Hanks, skilled direction from Clint Eastwood, and a strong script from Todd Kamarnicki, Sully becomes…

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Review of Southside with You (2016)

By Jeff Beck (630) for The Blu Spot (155) on 12 Dec 2016

With a pair of great performances and a fascinating premise, Southside with You is a leisurely-paced, but intriguing, look at a piece of romantic…

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Review of The Secret Life of Pets (2016)

By Jeff Beck (630) for The Blu Spot (155) on 05 Dec 2016

The Secret Life of Pets features dazzling animation and a top-notch vocal cast, but when it comes to the film's familiar story, it leaves you…

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Review of Don't Breathe (2016)

By Jeff Beck (630) for The Blu Spot (155) on 29 Nov 2016

Don't Breathe shows once again that Alvarez is a competent filmmaker when it comes to directing, but thanks to a script riddled with plotholes…

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Review of Pete's Dragon (2016)

By Jeff Beck (630) for The Blu Spot (155) on 28 Nov 2016

Thanks to its charming story and engaging characters, Pete's Dragon is a delightful, fast-paced, and sweet film that the entire family can…

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Review of Hell or High Water (2016)

By Jeff Beck (630) for The Blu Spot (155) on 21 Nov 2016

Hell or High Water has several positive elements, including a great cast and a thrilling finish, but thanks to lax pacing and a narrative that…

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

By Jeff Beck (630) for The Blu Spot (155) on 17 Nov 2016

The resulting film is rather forgettable and ends up feeling like more of a set up for the sequels that we'll be seeing in a few years…

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Review of Finding Dory (2016)

By Jeff Beck (630) for The Blu Spot (155) on 14 Nov 2016

Finding Dory may not quite reach the narrative success of its predecessor, but with an outstanding vocal cast, gorgeous animation, and plenty…

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Review of Doctor Strange (2016)

By Jeff Beck (630) for The Blu Spot (155) on 03 Nov 2016

No doubt there will be many who enjoy Doctor Strange simply because there's a plethora of action, but for those looking for the satisfying…

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Review of Independence Day: Resurgence (2016)

By Jeff Beck (630) for The Blu Spot (155) on 23 Oct 2016

With its flat characters and a bland, retreaded narrative, Independence Day: Resurgence makes for a banal and instantly-forgettable sequel…

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Review of The Wailing (2016)

By Jeff Beck (630) for The Blu Spot (155) on 12 Oct 2016

The Wailing features some fine direction from Na Hong-jin, gorgeous cinematography, and an intriguing mystery, but it all ends up being smothered…

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