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Karate Kid: Legends (2025)
"Karate Kid: Legends" is a new story in the Karate Kid franchise featuring a kung fu prodigy from Beijing who must learn to blend his Chinese martial arts with the late Mr. Miyagi's style. He is helped out by Mr. Han (Jackie Chan) and the original karate kid, [..]
The Phoenician Scheme (2025)
"The Phoenician Scheme" is a black comedy about a ruthless businessman who names his estranged daughter, a nun, as the sole heir of his estate. Her nine brothers and other business rivals have something to say about this with the kooky drama and comedy proceeding from there. [..]
Song Song Blue (2025)
"Song Song Blue" is a true story about a Milwaukee couple who head up a Neil Diamond tribute band. Director-screenwriter Craig Brewer ("Coming to America" 2021) put together an entertaining biopic with good production values, acceptable musical performances by leads Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson, and a [..]
Sovereign (2025)
"Sovereign" is a crime drama about a father and son involved in the shooting death of two police officers. Director-screenwriter Christian Swegal assembled a combined crime drama and police thriller based on the real-life events of the 2010 Memphis police shootings. The cast is [..]
Now You See Me: Now You Don’t (2025)
"Now You See Me: Now You Don't" revisits the Four Horsemen and a new group of illusionists as they join forces to swipe the world's largest diamond. Director Ruben Fleischer ("Uncharted" 2022) put together this entertaining third movie of the "Now You See Me" franchise with familiar tricks [..]
Boomerang (1992)
Eddie Murphy plays a womanizing advertising executive who gets a taste of his own medicine when a new female "cougar" boss takes over his department in "Boomerang." Director Reginald Hudlin ("House Party" 1990) put together a predictable romantic comedy which nonetheless has funny moments. The acceptable screenplay was [..]
David (2025)
"David" is an animated film telling the true story of Israel's King David (1040-970 BC) from his humble beginnings as a shepherd boy, his famous battle against the giant Goliath, his anointing as king by the prophet-judge Samuel, his struggles with King Saul, and eventual ascension to the [..]
Avatar: Fire and Ash (2025)
"Avatar: Fire and Ash" is the third film in the Avatar franchise, continuing the story of the main characters dealing with the death of a family member. Director James Cameron has created a film with outstanding special effects (especially when viewed in 3-D), but suffers from [..]
Zootopia 2 (2025)
"Zootopia 2" continues the story of the animal city as police partners Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde investigate the arrival of a mysterious snake. Director-screenwriter Jared Bush ("Encanto" 2021) did a good job on this sequel to "Zootopia" (2016), aided by co-director Byron Howard. [..]
Wicked: For Good (2025)
"Wicked: For Good" is part two of the musical "Wicked" (2024), the story of Elphaba and Glinda. Director John M. Chu ("Wicked" 2024) continues this mediocre interpretation of "The Wizard of Oz" (1939) from the poorly written screenplay by Winnie Holtzman and Dana Fox. It was adapted from [..]