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Not as memorable as fellow 2014 foodie film Chef, but it’s hard to find any major flaws in it. Predictable, but well-played.

Let’s get the inevitable comparison out of the way: Twister, this ain't.

Superhero movies are usually oh-so-serious, but what makes this one work so well is a funny, fast-and-loose style and clever soundtrack.

Not your typical birth-to-grave biography. It's a little spastic and occasionally confusing but certainly keeps the intensity set high.

When a religiously-themed film has no agenda towards evangelism or secularism, it’s amazing how legitimately thought-provoking it can be.

The opening bursts with a rare synthesis of music and unusual imagery that looks like the beginning of a memorable film. It doesn't last.

Rather than cautioning about aspiring to god-like omniscience, Lucy appears to long for that outcome. But this is secondary to the fun.

Hoffman's strong performance reminds us again of what we lost when he died, but the film as a whole is a bit of an endurance test.

As with the best screwball comedies of the past, the magic here lies in the sharp witty banter between the film’s leads.

This time around we have a hero story that combines action, humor, and a nice moral lesson on consequences in a fun, action-packed film.

Begins with several forced, tasteless jokes before settling into a familiar but not unpleasant story which the lead actors carry well.

This time the cute factor doesn’t get in the way of meaningful characters and it’s a much better picture as a result.

Not only do Diaz and Segel lack believability as a couple, they're simply too old to be acting this foolish in this unfunny 'comedy.'

A magnificent experiment that succeeds in a fashion so spectacular that not even the most dazzling CGI-driven popcorn movie can match it.

Every cliché is covered, and there are plot holes big enough to drive a tank through, but it's all about the spectacle and effects.