Sure, it’s not quite as good as the original, but it doesn’t have to be so long as it honors its legacy and does right by the classics. “The Naked Gun” does both of these things, and if you’re looking for a good riotous time at the movies, you really can’t go wrong with this one.
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I enjoyed the hell out of “Together,” a wild, repugnant (again, compliment) ride that left me squeamish and uncomfortable in the best of ways. It also sports one of the best needle drops of the entire year, and I can’t even begin to describe how hard I laughed.
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“Oh Hi!” is a sort of millennial “Misery” told through a series of unfortunate situationships. There’s an earnestness from Brooks’ direction and screenplay that allows even the most outlandish events to remain hopelessly charming and romantic.
It’s a big swing and even bolder execution from a filmmaker who dives head first into both with complete abandon, and that approach is always going to draw lines in the sand. Though I feel good about what I think “Eddington” is trying to say, I’m still not entirely sure what to do with a film like this.
“I Know What You Did Last Summer” feels more unnecessary than even the most unnecessary sequels out there. It has forgettable, second screen watchability and is hardly fit for the big screen.
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It is a raw nerve constantly exposed that feels both timely and important but slightly undercooked and incomplete. I guess it’s a testament to how powerful it actually is; “Life After” is a film I struggle to fully embrace and agree with but would also recommend it as a must see.
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