Dolittle

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A spin on the story of Dr. Dolittle starring Robert Downey Jr. as the doctor, who along with his animal friends tries to save Queen Victoria.
Excellent cast!
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The story just doesn't work!

Rated PG
1 hr 41 min

The Two Popes

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The story of two popes coming together in spite of different views on the Catholic church.
See it on Netflix now!
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Much more interesting than a viewer may expect.
Looking for an action packed movie...skip this one.

Rated PG-13
2 hr 5 min

1917

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WWI film with a slightly different view...not only scenes of killings and bombings, but a story of two men given a dangerous mission that will save lives if they are successful.
Already winning awards.
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There is death and destruction in the film...so not for the kids.

Rated R
1 hr 59 min.

Parasite

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Another original storyline that surprises viewers about halfway through.
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Leave the kids at home...violent in parts.
This film is in Korean with English subtitles.

Rated R
2 hr 12 min

Dolemite Is My Name

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Based on a true story, this movie is original and fun!
Eddie Murphy will get nominations and possibly awards for his performance.
See it on Netflix now!

Rated R
1 hr 58 min

Little Women

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New movie...new cast...brings this recreation to life.
Looking for a few nominations.
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Some may not want to see a 6th version of this movie.

Rated PG
2 hr 15 min

Marriage Story

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Wonderful acting.
Possible Oscar nominations, and already won several other awards.
On Netflix now!
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The story is not new or all that original...a couple with problems breaking up.

Rated R
2 hr 17 min

CATS

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Some excellent musical performances
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This broadway musical did not translate well to the big screen.

Rated PG
1 hr 50 min

Bombshell

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"Bombshell" tells the story of sexual harassment by Roger Ailes at Fox News.
Excellent performances! Look for Oscar nominations.

Rated R
1 hr 48 min

Frozen 2

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The kids will love this one too!
Look for an Oscar nom for best animated film.
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May not live up to the excitement of the first movie for some.

Rated PG
1 hr 44 min

Knives Out

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A good twisted and fun mystery.

Rated PG-13
2 hr 11 min

Yesterday

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Great to revisit the music of the Beatles!
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We are left with the question, "Why did this happen?"

Rated PG-13
1 hr 56 min

Visit the website and see the trailer!

Toy Story 4

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Gotta love the toys! Buzz and Woody are back to make you and the kids smile again.
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This might be the last installment.

Rated G
1 hr 40 min

Visit the official website and watch the trailer!

Dark Phoenix

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Sophie Turner plays tough very well!
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Felt like more of the same story we have already seen.

Rated PG-13
1 hr 54 min

Visit the website and watch the trailer!

Aladdin

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Will Smith adds the fun to this live action entertaining version of the tale of "Aladdin."
Great message of female empowerment!
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May have needed just a little more "uniqueness."

Rated PG
2 hr 8 min

Visit the movie website and watch the trailer.

Rocketman

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The first 5 star movie of the year.
"Rocketman" tells the story of Elton John's life...weaving in his wonderful music throughout the story.
Taron Egerton gives an award winning performance as Elton John (adult).
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Tough to see a person spiraling down, but it's great when they come out on the best side.

Rated R
2 hr 1 min

Visit the movie website and see the trailer.

POMS

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Diane Keaton leads the cast as an aging women who wants to cheer a little before the end of her life with a bunch of fun seniors.
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The story just didn't come together, and the characters needed more development. It is hard to cheer for the team when you don't know the players.

Rated PG-13
1hr 31 min

Visit the movie website and see the trailer.

Avengers: Endgame

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The Avengers come up with a plan to bring back everyone that Thanos eliminated, but how will they get the stones to reverse his damage?

This brings back all the Avengers, and several characters (in cameos) that will surprise any viewer...more star power than in any movie.
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Get ready for some bad news. DON'T try to find out before the movie.

Rated PG-13
3 hr 1 min

Visit the movie website and watch the trailer.

Long Shot

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Charlize Theron and Seth Rogen provide the laughs and a great chemistry in the story of Secretary of State (Theron) testing the waters for a run as president. Fred (Rogen) joins her team as a speech writer and the fun begins.
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In spite of some reviews, the writing does make this (mostly) believable.

Rated R
2 hr 3 min

Visit the website and see the trailer.

SHAZAM!

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Zachary Levi gives a spot-on performance as a goofy superhero.
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The story is silly, but the kids will enjoy it.

This superhero movie is appropriate for children.

Rated PG-13
2 hr 12 min

Visit the movie website and watch the trailer.