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Natalie Portman plays a biologist who leads a team into an unknown phenomena called "Area X" where nature becomes severely distorted.

Sci-Fi

Annihilation

Rating B- (3/5) Three words Existential, Weird, Mind-Blowing Brief Review Annihilation follows Natalie Portman who plays a biologist and former soldier that leads an expedition into “Area X”, an unknown phenomena where nature becomes...

A group of friends' weekly game night takes a turn when their "murder mystery party" turns out to be more realistic than they thought.

Comedy

Game Night

Rating B+ (4/5) Three words Funny, Ridiculous, Original Brief Review Game Night is about a group of friends’ weekly game night that takes a turn when they try a murder mystery party that turns...

Chadwick Boseman plays the king of a highly advanced African country and a superhero called "Black Panther".

Action

Black Panther

Rating B+ (4/5) Three words Cultural, Superhero, Different Brief Review Black Panther follows the newly crowned king of a super advanced African country as a vengeful outsider challenges his claim. As a huge fan...

Margot Robbie plays the infamous Tonya Harding in a dark comedy about her rise and fall from fame.

Comedy / Drama

I, Tonya

Rating B (3.5/5) Three words Dark, Interesting, Sympathetic Brief Review I, Tonya is based on one of the most unique American sports figures in history, Olympic skater Tonya Harding. The movie is less about...

Chris Hemsworth leads an elite special forces unit to be the first US soldiers in Afghanistan following the events of 9/11.

Action

12 Strong

Rating C (3/5) Three words Patriotic, True, Formulaic Brief Review 12 Strong is based on a true story of a Special Forces unit that was sent to Afghanistan directly following the events 9/11. Simply...

Christian Bale plays an army captain who spent most of his career at war with Native Americans who is now forced to safely transport a Native American family back to their homeland.

Drama / Western

Hostiles

Rating C+ (3/5) Three words Authentic, Western, Dark Brief Review Hostiles follows an army captain in the late 1800’s who has spent most of his career fighting against Native Americans. Now, the captain is...

Tom Hanks and Meryl Streep and the editor and owner of The Washington Post respectively as they battle to uncover the Pentagon Papers against President Reagan.

Drama

The Post

Rating B (3.5/5) Three words Timely, Political, Historical Brief Review The Post follows The Washington Post as they work to uncover the infamous Pentagon Papers while battling against the Reagan administration for their 1st...

A high school senior goes through an emotional roller coaster of her final year of school navigating friends, relationships, her family and the college application process.

Drama / Indie

Lady Bird

Rating B (4/5) Three words Natural, Sincere, Relatable Brief Review Lady Bird is a coming of age story that follows Christine “Lady Bird” McPherson as she navigates her final year of high school, her...

Liam Neeson plays an ex-cop turned insurance salesman that must find "someone who does not belong" on his daily commute.

Action / Mystery

The Commuter

Rating C+ (3/5) Three words Action, Mystery, Intense Brief Review Simply put, this movie is a typical Liam Neeson movie. If you are a fan of his other movies than The Commuter will keep...

Molly's Game tells the true story of a former potential olympic skiier turned high stakes poker host.

Drama

Molly’s Game

Rating B+ (4/5) Three words Biopic, Compelling, Story Brief Review Molly’s Game is based on a memoir written by Molly Bloom, a former potential Olympic skier turned high stakes poker host. The movie shows...