When stripped of its manufactured whimsy, this is just another conventional biopic.
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“The Mauritanian”
Won’t stand the test of time as a historical document, but will intrigue those interested in Gitmo and the U.S. government’s policies after 9/11.
“The Current War”
A film that manages to make history come alive in an epic story of competition, business sense, and celebrity that literally lit up the modern world in the late 1800s.
“Doctor Strange”
Superhero origin stories are usually the best of any comic book franchise, and “Dr. Strange” is another enjoyable introduction to a lesser known character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
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