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  • The Captain (2017)
    Review preview for The Captain

    There is nothing charming left in this all-is-lost and boys-will-be-boys scenario when violence perpetuates itself and decency is nowhere to be found.

    Anne-Katrin Titze · 4 out of 5
    At the end of the Second World War, a young German soldier steals a captain's uniform. Impersonating an officer he gathers a group of deserters and proceeds to kill is way through a beaten Nazi Germany.
  • Flightplan (2005)
    Review preview for Flightplan

    This is Foster's film from start to finish.

    Anton Bitel · 3.5 out of 5
    Has Jodie lost her mind, or her daughter, on the long haul flight?
  • R.I.P.D. (2013)
    Review preview for R.I.P.D.

    Reynolds is the weak element, as usual.

    Paul Logan · 2.5 out of 5
    Mismatched cops whose job it is to track down ghosts in human form discover a plot to destroy all life on Earth.
  • Red (2010)
    Review preview for Red

    The cast are clearly having such an immense amount of fun you really can't help but join them.

    Amber Wilkinson · 3.5 out of 5
    A retired black ops agent is targeted by his old employer.
  • Snake Eyes (2021)
    Review preview for Snake Eyes

    Hidden in this is a competent ninja flick.

    Andrew Robertson · 2.5 out of 5
    A GI Joe spin-off centered around the character of Snake Eyes.
  • Tattoo (2002)
    Review preview for Tattoo

    On the strength of this film, writer/director Robert Schwentke is a talent to watch.

    Keith Hennessey Brown · 3.5 out of 5
    Stylish German Se7en style thriller.
  • The Time Traveller's Wife (2009)
    Review preview for The Time Traveller's Wife

    No more than fleetingly touching, rather than achingly romantic.

    James Benefield · 2 out of 5
    A woman falls in love with a man who spontaneously travels in time.

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