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  • Oppenheimer (2023)

    Oppenheimer Review by Matt Anderson: Director Christopher Nolan leaves audiences with the mind racing.

  • Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (2014)

    Cesar wakes to the Dawn of the Apes Review by Robert Denerstein: A smart, involving sequel

    Review by Matt Anderson: Dawn of the Planet of the Apes never rises to the apex of its potential.

  • RoboCop (2014)

    Kinnaman is the new model RoboCop Review by Matt Anderson: The first casualty of the new RoboCop is a sense of humor.

    Review by Robert Denerstein: Nothing special, but manages to avoid the junk heap

  • Lawless (2012)

    Oldman lives Lawless Review by Robert Denerstein: Tale of bootleggers has genre kick

  • Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (2011)

    Oldman searches for Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy Review by Matt Anderson: It's engrossing, but it lacks a sense of urgency.

    Review by Robert Denerstein: May not always be crystal clear, but has plenty to recommend it

  • The Book of Eli (2010)

    Washington carries The Book of Eli Review by Matt Anderson: Nothing new in the post-apocalypse genre, but it comes together for an above-average experience

    Review by Robert Denerstein: Amen and pass the popcorn

  • Disney's A Christmas Carol (2009)

    Carrey gets motion captured in A Christmas Carol Review by Robert Denerstein: Overwhelming technique and underwhelming storytelling

  • The Dark Knight (2008)

    The Dark Knight returns Review by Matt Anderson: The Dark Knight returns and turns the genre on its head

  • Batman Begins (2005)

    Bale cuts a striking figure as Batman Begins Review by Matt Anderson: Bless the bat heavens for Christopher Nolan

    DVD review by Matt Anderson: Batman Begins, now on DVD, stands cape and cowl above the previous Batflicks

  • Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004)

    Radcliffe, Watson and Grint comprise the Harry Potter 3 Review by Marty Mapes: The most magical thing is how much older and bigger our young movie stars are

  • Hannibal (2001)

    Julianne Moore takes aim at Hannibal Review by Matt Anderson: Hopkins can't salvage the soufflé

  • The Contender (2000)

    Gary Oldman fights The Contender Review by Marty Mapes: Political story of integrity survives its own sellout ending

  • The Hitman's Bodyguard

    Review by Matt Anderson: It's one of those movies that no doubt looked great on paper.