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A strong example of a veteran actor who's "still got it," "Dolemite Is My Name" stars Eddie Murphy as Rudy Ray Moore, the comedian who became the iconic blaxploitation character Dolemite. But while Murphy owns the film outright, we get another actor coming out from the shadows to wow us...
Bella is no less than a deconstructed human being, and to watch her slowly reassemble herself is to fall in love with the character: an insatiable, ferocious force of nature, whose appetite for life and love for humanity never dim, despite their many disappointments. —OW 14. Suzume Image:...
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Integrating a fast-paced, real-time combat system with deep character customization, it's a sight for sore eyes for any RPG fan. Star Ocean's unique juxtaposition of sci-fi and fantasy elements has left an indelible mark on the RPG genre. Developer: tri-Ace Genres (Video game): Role-...
The wonderful Julia Hart co-wrote and directed this very unusual superhero origin story that plays like the more character-driven answer to the blockbuster worlds of things like the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The great Gugu Mbatha-Raw plays Ruth, a young woman who seems to have lost control ove...
preserve his reputation as the world's greatest villain, only to discover the power of love through his unexpected adoption of three orphaned girls. As Gru's fatherly instincts kick in, the audience witnesses a tender transformation, adding depth and warmth to the initially cold-hearted character...
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That premise, if we're honest, should not really work. However, Hanks brings "big" Josh to life with such whimsy and childlike enthusiasm that you can't help but root for him. Rather than laughing at the absurdity, you fall in love with the character. As Josh navigates his new "big"...
Critics Consensus: With director Paul King at the helm and some solid new songs at the ready, the warmly old-fashioned Wonka puts a suitably sweet spin on the classic character while still leaving some room for the source material's darker undertones. Synopsis: Based on the extraordinary char...