Union is the best part of the film, and she does enough within its limited scope to show that she deserves to work more often and in larger roles (if she so desires). She comes across as strong and capable while never losing the maternal edge that all she wants out of this scenario is to get her kids home safely.
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In many ways, Super Troopers 2 is more a collection of skits than a cohesive project. For a lot of films we’d consider that lack of continuity a minus. Here, though, it’s par for the course with plenty of different combinations of characters put in various situations to see what sticks.
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Obviously there’s only so much you can cram into a film, but Cline’s world is cleverly constructed, as is Spielberg’s vision of it. There’s a unique look to everything within the OASIS, and even with all the ’80s reference from the book that had to be left out for obvious reasons there’s still loads of nostalgic cameos sprinkled throughout the film. The set pieces, in particular The Shining’s Overlook Hotel, are really well done.
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It’s hard to say if Rampage would work even half as well as it does without The Rock, who does a good job of not taking things too seriously. As usual his comedic timing is very good playing off other characters and the CGI gorilla. He has a fairly absurd back story, but what other combo could provide us with a guy that has a primate for a best friend and can also kick all kinds of ass when it comes down to it.
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By leaving so much unsaid and unexplained, it allows the audience to fill in the gaps (at least for the time being) and speculate on little nuggets here and there. The origins of the creatures is certainly at the top of the list, and the creature design crew deserves some props. There’s initially a “less is more” approach to showing it, but even when we do see it more clearly it maintains a real creepiness.
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Stepping up to 4K UHD, Jack Reacher looks markedly improved over the Blu-ray version, bringing the city of Pittsburgh to life with cinema-quality visuals. We tend to think about effects-heavy fare gleaning the most benefit from upgrades like this, but scenes like the quarry shootout are proof positive just how effective the boost can be for movies like this.
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In a decision that clearly telegraphed the series’ shift toward action, legendary Hong Kong director John Woo was brought in to ramp up the stunts, the dual-wielding pistols and, of course, the doves. Now Ethan Hunt (Cruise) is essentially a superhero, overcoming odds through sheer force of ass whoopery.
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