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‘Moana 2’ Is Rough Sailing Through Shallow Waters
Disney’s latest animated feature ditches the heart of the original for a rushed follow-up story.
Matt Goldberg
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‘Wicked’ Is the Rare Adaptation That’s Better Than Its Stage Version
Jon M. Chu’s adaptation of the musical’s first act gives the story more room to breathe.
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‘Heretic’ Shows the Horror of Being Trapped in a Reply-Guy’s Basement
Scott Beck and Bryan Woods’ new movie nods towards faith but is more concerned with misogyny.
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The Most Pro-Immigrant Blockbuster in Years Is...'Venom: The Last Dance'?
The superhero threequel is a mess, but it has some worthwhile subtext.
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‘Joker: Folie à Deux’ Holds Its Audience in Contempt
Todd Phillips’ sequel is part courtroom drama, part musical, and a total chore.
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‘The Wild Robot’ Packs an Overwhelming Emotional Wallop
Chris Sanders’ gorgeous film can sometimes feel like a Pixar movie on steroids.