“Avatar: Fire and Ash;” it’s just more of the same for better or worse…Lacking its ingenuity and true character development, this third installment only reestablishes lines in the sand rather than do anything to guide people across.
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While “Wicked: For Good” may share in the similar narrative stumbles on stage, all of those misgivings are melted thanks to Cynthia Erivio and Ariana Grande’s tremendous performances. These women possess immeasurable talent and not even the big screen is large enough to fully contain it.
I’m not mad, I’m just disappointed.
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