This story sounds like something that could be ripped from the headlines and it works as a satisfying, intelligent, adult political thriller for the most part.
“Underworld: Blood Wars”
There isn’t much substance here but “Underworld: Blood Wars” provides enough fun escapism for a couple of hours.
“Hidden Figures”
How fantastic it is to see a movie where one of the core messages is that society should highly value education and intelligence, making America a place where anyone can strive to rise above what they’ve been dealt instead of hurtling towards an idiocracy.
“Patriots Day”
I would’ve preferred to see a documentary movie, period, instead of this dramatic recreation.
“Lion”
In the end, “Lion” sadly feels like nothing more than a strained, contrived tearjerker.
“Passengers”
The movie is sort of a morality play / sci-fi romance that offers plenty of food for thought as well as entertaining escapism.
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