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Gratingly didactic and thrillingly verbose in equal measure. So, an Aaron Sorkin movie.

Impressive direction and strong performances can't save an aggressively dumb story.

Brandon Cronenberg earns his street cred with a promising sophomore effort.

A morbid bit of fun whose script can't quite match the impeccable performances and direction.

A '90s cultural touchstone gets a frustratingly shallow documentary.

A potentially fun superhero premise is smothered by a joyless, self-serious tone.

2020's best film so far, effortlessly imparting tremendous meaning into small moments.

A definitive video essay that will satisfy "Showgirls" fans and likely no one else.

An impressive, small-scale "Twilight Zone" riff.

A unique and refreshing immigration tale.

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