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Disposable entertainment that will put some spare change in the Disney coffers while never coming close to replacing its venerable antecedent in the hearts of viewers.

Never remotely scary but there are some solid laughs, a decent amount of over-the-top gore, and a grotesque scene featuring a zombie penis.

Run Time: 1:37
U.S. Release Date: 2024-08-23
MPAA Rating: "R" (Violence, Sexual Content, Profanity, Drugs)
Genre: Thriller
Director: JT Mollner
Cast: Willa Fitzgerald, Kyle Gallner, Barbara Hershey, Ed Begley Jr.

Unfortunately, once the “mysteries” have been resolved, "Strange Darling" loses a lot of its energy and the final act devolves into anticlimax.

Although there are stretches when the movie generates tension, the seeming inevitability of the endgame limits its power.

Designed to be corny and loopy but with a kernel of sentimentality at its core, and is sufficiently different to make it almost worth seeing for that reason alone.

Run Time: 1:32
U.S. Release Date: 2023-04-05
MPAA Rating: "PG"
Genre: Animated
Director: Aaron Horvath, Michael Jelenic
Cast: Chris Pratt, Charlie Day, Anya Taylor-Joy, Jack Black, Seth Rogen, Fred Armisen, Keegan-Michael Key

Is not about cinematic enjoyment but expanding a brand. Its success relies on name recognition and nostalgia.

Offers two hours of fan service while serving up enough gore to appeal to many generic slasher/horror movie aficionados.

Run Time: 2:03
U.S. Home Release Date: 2023-03-28
MPAA Rating: "PG-13" (Profanity, Mental Health Issues)
Genre: Drama
Director: Florian Zeller
Cast: Hugh Jackman, Laura Dern, Zen McGrath, Vanessa Kirby, Anthony Hopkins, Hugh Quarshie

When one contemplates the amount of Oscar talent associated with The Son, the result can’t be considered anything less than a disappointment.

In navigating the curves that connect romance, humor, horror, and murder mystery, the movie suffers a few spin-outs.

Run Time: 1:52
U.S. Release Date: 2021-12-22
MPAA Rating: "PG"
Genre: Animated/Musical
Director: Garth Jennings
Cast: Matthew McConaughey, Reese Witherspoon, Taron Egerton, Tori Kelly, Nick Kroll, Scarlett Johansson, Bobby Cannavale, Halsey, Bono

The triumphant ending almost makes up for an otherwise uninvolving and derivative story.