Diagnosed with autism as a child, Christian Wolff (Affleck) has an incredible talent with numbers, which — paired with an unconventional upbringing from his Spec Ops father — has made him a highly sought after forensic accountant for some of the world’s most notorious organizations. His next job is to audit a seemingly innocuous robotics firm based on a discrepancy found by an in-house accountant.
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Hanks is, without question, one of the finest actors in history. He does a great job of capturing the understated nature of Sullenberger, showing his post-crash struggles with whether or not he’d done the right thing coupled with concerns over what the NTSB may conclude. While his work here may not be on the level of Philadelphia or Saving Private Ryan, it’s arguably his best showing since Cast Away.
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If you’re a parent, odds are you’ve come to appreciate the Pixar effect, AKA movies made for kids that still have enough nuggets thrown in to entertain adults. Once that formula proved profitable, however, the market was flooded with those types of movies. And for every Toy Story or Finding Nemo there was a Norm of the North (ugh).
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In a time nearly forgotten, demons roamed the Four Lands, but they are held at bay by the magic of the Ellcrys, which takes the form of a massive tree. When a leaf falls, however, a demon is released. This story is now believed to be nothing but legend, a sentimental reminder of a bygone time that is kept around as a symbol of tradition.
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Attempting to mix character development, plot cohesion, fan service, attitude, humor and action all into one film proves an impossible task for Ayer, and the result is some pacing issues. The film’s first 30 or so minutes is almost like a big montage, introducing everyone, followed by an immediate crisis that forces the task force into action.
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Hill has had no shortage of memorable roles during his career, from Superbad to Moneyball to Wolf of Wall Street, but we’re not sure he’s done a better job than what he did in War Dogs. While we have no idea how faithful the portrayal is to real life, Hill is simultaneously endearing and grotesque with his sweaty spray tan, greased back hair and high pitched laugh.
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Although the original series was heavy on exploration, the movie franchise has done a good job of throttling up the combat. That’s the case once again here, and the action sequences, whether on land or in space, are well choreographed and engaging. The initial encounter between the Enterprise and the pulsating mass of ships that comprise the enemy force is particularly impressive from a technical standpoint.
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