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‘Jurassic World: Dominion’ is ‘the worst’ in the franchise, critics say

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Image from Universal Studio’s “Jurassic World: Dominion” NBCUniversal “Jurassic World: Dominion” could score No. 1 at the domestic box office this weekendbut lackluster reviews and word of mouth could block its potential. “Inevitably, ‘Jurassic World: Dominion’ will make a fortune around the world, as these films always do,” Robbie Collin wrote. in his review of …

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‘Hustle’ Director Says Adam Sandler Suggested Casting Anthony Edwards, Explains How NBA Star Became Movie’s Scene Stealer

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“Hustle” director Jeremiah Zagar spoke to Insider about casting NBA star Anthony Edwards. Edwards is a scene stealer in the film as hooker Kermit Wilts. Zagar said he brought “realism and swagger” to the role. Loading Something is loading. Adam Sandler could be the one who seduces netflix viewers to click play on “Hustle,” but …

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Peter Bart: ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ has revived the box office, but faceless villains and formulaic plot pale in comparison to great war movies like ‘The Best Years of Our Lives’

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Having paid my $8.50 to see Top Gun: Maverick last weekend my local cineplex inadvertently boosted my appreciation of the film. For three minutes the sound stopped and, minus the dialogue, I was instantly taken in by the soaring jets, hyper-caffeinated cast and enduring charisma of its star. Then the sound came back, the story …

Peter Bart: ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ has revived the box office, but faceless villains and formulaic plot pale in comparison to great war movies like ‘The Best Years of Our Lives’ Read More »

Peter Bart: ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ has revived the box office, but faceless villains and formulaic plot pale in comparison to great war movies like ‘The Best Years of Our Lives’

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Having paid my $8.50 to see Top Gun: Maverick last weekend my local cineplex inadvertently boosted my appreciation of the film. For three minutes the sound stopped, and minus the dialogue, I was instantly taken in by the soaring jets, hyper-caffeinated cast, and enduring charisma of its star. Then the sound came back, the story …

Peter Bart: ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ has revived the box office, but faceless villains and formulaic plot pale in comparison to great war movies like ‘The Best Years of Our Lives’ Read More »