“Newsies” was not exactly a massive hit when it came out in April 1992. It made only about $2.8 million at the box office and currently stands at a meager 39 percent on the Tomatometer. But something has happened over the years since then — a change of heart through...
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RogerEbert.com — Independence Day: Resurgence
The sequel you never thought you wanted or needed to the 1996 smash-hit blockbuster “Independence Day” isn’t as terrible as you would expect, given that it wasn’t shown to critics before opening day. It’s just … dull. A massive waste of time and money. My RogerEbert.com review. Read the review...
Read moreRogerEbert.com — American Ultra
The tricky combination of sweet, slacker romance and slick, super-violent action flick proves especially jarring in “American Ultra.” Blending such disparate genres requires a more deft touch than the one that’s on display here. My RogerEbert.com review. Read the review here...
Read moreWhat the Flick?! — The Equalizer
Denzel Washington plays a man with a very particular set of skills. But “The Equalizer” is more intriguing as he slowly reveals those skills. By the third act, he’s just blowing things up and walking away from them without looking back. We all liked this, to a point....
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