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Movie poster for "The Tank" featuring five soldiers in military uniforms sitting and standing on a large tank with a prominent gun barrel. The background shows a smoky, fiery battlefield, and the title "THE TANK" is displayed in large, bold letters at the top.

My Rating: ⭐⭐⭐ (3/5 stars)

I thought it was partly a drama and partly a horror movie. It was engaging and it also made me think about how history repeats itself through some of its themes. It was two hours long and maybe about half an hour too long. Still, it was interesting, and it was sad in parts. A lot of what was portrayed in some scenes probably did happen.

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Promotional poster for "TRON Ares" featuring a futuristic motorcycle and rider in a reflective suit, standing on a rain-soaked city street bathed in red light. The towering buildings fade into a foggy, overcast sky.

My Rating: ⭐⭐⭐½ (3.5/5 stars)

A solid, if unremarkable, entry in the Tron series. Jared Leto stands out, and the plot introduces a novel twist: the digital world invades ours, spotlighting AI. It's a fine way to kill almost 2 hours. However, it's not worth a theater visit. Watching it on Disney+ is your best bet.

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Promotional poster for the movie "The Pickup" featuring three characters: a woman in a black leather jacket, a man in a security uniform labeled "Guardian," and another man in a casual outfit, all surrounded by falling money.

When the heist goes right: Meet the trio behind the biggest score of their lives in 'The Pickup'.

My Rating: ⭐⭐⭐ (3/5 stars)

“The Pickup” serves as a pleasant diversion with its fairly engaging plot and commendable performances. The film is entirely a work of fiction. A notable concern, however, is the excessive crude language, particularly from Pete Davidson, which seemed unnecessary for its comedic aspirations.

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Movie poster for "The Fantastic Four: First Steps" featuring the four main characters in dynamic action poses. Mr. Fantastic is stretching his arm forward, the Invisible Woman appears ready to use her powers, the Human Torch is engulfed in flames and flying, and the Thing is shown in a powerful, rocky form. The background includes a cityscape and the iconic Fantastic Four logo.

Embark on a thrilling journey with the Fantastic Four as they harness their newfound powers to save the world in their first epic adventure!

My Rating: ⭐⭐⭐½ (3.5/5 stars)

Overall, the movie was decent. The storyline and the cast were quite good. What I found less convincing was the attempt to merge the 1930s-1960s era with advanced technology and space travel. This combination didn't come across as believable. If retro-futurism was a deliberate choice for the society depicted in the film, it needed more explanation.

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Promotional poster for a Superman movie featuring the superhero in a vibrant blue and red suit, confidently standing with his arms crossed, against a brightly lit, colorful background. The logo of DC Studios and the title "SUPERMAN" are prominently displayed.

Superman returns with unwavering resolve, his eyes set on a brighter tomorrow.

My Rating: ⭐½ (1.5/5 stars)

Let's start with the positives. I appreciated the fresh faces portraying Superman, Lois Lane, Lex Luthor, and Jimmy Olsen, particularly in the later scenes and action sequences. The special effects were impressive, and the soundtrack was a highlight. However, that's where the praise ends.

Unfortunately, this film might be the weakest Superman installment to date. Despite a promising cast, the storyline fell short. The inclusion of the Justice League characters like Green Lantern, Mr. Terrific, and Hawkgirl felt forced and detracted from the narrative. It was supposed to be a Superman movie, not a mixed ensemble. Although I'm a bigger fan of Green Lantern than Superman, his role in this film felt misplaced. Nathan Fillion, a fantastic actor known for his sci-fi roles and being a real-life nerd, was miscast. Overall, this movie did not make it to my list of favorite Superman films.

A more compelling story line and perhaps sticking with Henry Cavill as Superman could have improved the film. While the new actor wasn't terrible, and might have been acceptable had Cavill not already owned the role, he couldn't save the film.

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OK just watched Alien Romulus and I thought it was a great reboot to the series. Hope they continue with this new line. There were some nods to the original series and sequels with Sigourney Weaver. #AliensRomulus #Movies #nospoilers

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