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Review of Independence Day (1996)

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

It may not be what you would call a great film, but that doesn't stop it from being the fun spectacle it was always meant to be…

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Review of Captain America: Civil War (2016)

By Jeff Beck (630) for The Blu Spot (155) on 04 May 2016

I appreciated Civil War for not only some great action scenes, but also for delving into more internal issues with our heroes, allowing us…

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Review of Village of the Damned (1995)

By Jeff Beck (630) for The Blu Spot (155) on 10 Apr 2016

It's the kind of film that appears to have been made by filmmakers who don't understand a thing about storytelling, pacing, tone, or atmosphere,…

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

By Jeff Beck (630) for The Blu Spot (155) on 24 Mar 2016

It's a terrible shame that what we ended up with was a meandering mishmash of garbled storylines and action sequences…

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Review of Room (2015)

By Jeff Beck (630) for The Blu Spot (155) on 07 Mar 2016

With an outstanding, Oscar-winning performance from Brie Larson and a mostly-compelling narrative, Room makes for an intriguing and powerful…

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Review of In the Heart of the Sea (2015)

By Jeff Beck (630) for The Blu Spot (155) on 07 Mar 2016

Ron Howard's In the Heart of the Sea is a beautifully-made film that features stunning visual effects, but it's ultimately let down by a bland…

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Review of Spotlight (2015)

By Jeff Beck (630) for The Blu Spot (155) on 22 Feb 2016

Despite having an important story to tell, and a top-notch cast to tell it with, Spotlight is a film that never comes to life thanks to a less-than-compelling…

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Review of The Good Dinosaur (2015)

By Jeff Beck (630) for The Blu Spot (155) on 22 Feb 2016

While The Good Dinosaur does have things to admire about it, including beautiful animation and some intriguing characters, it's ultimately…

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Review of Trumbo (2015)

By Jeff Beck (630) for The Blu Spot (155) on 15 Feb 2016

With a top-notch cast and a compelling story, Trumbo delivers a fascinating piece of cinema history that easily ranks as one of the best films…

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Review of Spectre (2015)

By Jeff Beck (630) for The Blu Spot (155) on 10 Feb 2016

With a perfect blend of a compelling narrative and breathtaking action sequences, Spectre marks a return to greatness for the James Bond franchise,…

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Review of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1938)

By Jeff Beck (630) for The Blu Spot (155) on 01 Feb 2016

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs may not be the best example of a Disney classic, thanks mainly to its lightly-plotted story, but with great…

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Review of Bridge of Spies (2015)

By Jeff Beck (630) for The Blu Spot (155) on 01 Feb 2016

With a mostly-compelling story and a particularly excellent performance from Oscar nominee Mark Rylance, Bridge of Spies is an enjoyable Cold…

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Review of Goosebumps (2015)

By Jeff Beck (630) for The Blu Spot (155) on 25 Jan 2016

Goosebumps is an interesting attempt to turn the beloved series of books into a film, but with a story that's uninspired and a bit rushed,…

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Review of The Walk (2015)

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

While Man on Wire remains the better telling of Philippe Petit's story, Robert Zemeckis' The Walk is a fine adaptation of these events, culminating…

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Review of The Revenant (2015)

By Jeff Beck (630) for The Blu Spot (155) on 25 Dec 2015

It's a grand adventure that delivers on its tale of survival and revenge, and though it might be a little too intense for some, it's ultimately…

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Review of The Hateful Eight (2015)

By Jeff Beck (630) for The Blu Spot (155) on 25 Dec 2015

What Tarantino has delivered here is a fascinating portrait of deception and mistrust…

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Review of Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015)

By Jeff Beck (630) for The Blu Spot (155) on 24 Dec 2015

What Abrams delivers here is still a pretty good start to this new trilogy, but you can't help but think how great it might have been if they…

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Review of You Can't Take It with You (1938)

By Jeff Beck (630) for The Blu Spot (155) on 14 Dec 2015

Frank Capra's You Can't Take It With You features an incredible cast and an amusing story, but unfortunately they are ultimately let down by…

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Review of Ant-Man (2015)

By Jeff Beck (630) for The Blu Spot (155) on 08 Dec 2015

Ant-Man is a highly-entertaining romp that boasts outstanding special effects and thrilling action sequences, turning this tiny hero into a…

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Review of Léon: The Professional (1994)

By Jeff Beck (630) for The Blu Spot (155) on 17 Nov 2015

Leon: The Professional is a wonderful character study, enriched by outstanding performances, thrilling action, and a well-rounded script that…

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