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This is by far the quickest I’ve got to 20 new-release movies in a year, as we’re still only in August. Sadly it’s a lower-quality batch than the first ten of 2019, but I still enjoyed myself with most of these, and there’s still plenty of time to bring the year home strong.
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Aladdin
“Surprisingly strong visuals, Will Smith is back, Naomi Scott DESTROYS.”
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X-Men: Dark Phoenix
“One amazing train sequence can’t save this disappointing saga finale.”
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Toy Story 4
“The prettiest, funniest Toy Story movie. Inconsequential until it isn’t.”
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Spider-Man Far From Home
“Resets the MCU with flair, thematic heft and vintage Gyllenhaal.”
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Yesterday
“Curtis cheesiness meets Boyle dynamism, held together by Beatles brilliance.”
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Stuber
“A bit of a phone–in job all around, sadly.”
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The Lion King
“The first time I’ve agreed with the Disney remake sceptics.”
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The Wandering Earth
“Absolutely insane sci-fi premise that somehow nails its inspiring finale.”
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Fast & Furious: Hobbs & Shaw
“Cool action but it’s all about the banter. Stupid fun.”
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Once Upon a Time in… Hollywood
“Slow, extremely well–acted, and maybe Tarantino’s least accessible movie.”
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