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For any who see the film before reading the exceptional novel it's based on, a helpful tip is not to judge the book by the movie.

Under a new director, deeper themes lurk beneath the disturbing surface story of this sequel to offer a surprisingly relevant takeaway.

Far more enjoyable and substantial than the trailer suggested, which is a win for anyone who hopes for more from a Vince Vaughn comedy.

As a Christmas movie about the real meaning of Christmas, this a beautiful Christmas card of a film may well become a holiday classic.

It's a story about aging, dignity and greed, but it excels most as a simple father/son story.

A must-watch for anyone impacted by Calvin & Hobbes. Far from flawless, it manages to marvel at Bill Watterson's art and unusual choices.

An explicit, intentionally repellent film that earns a very hard-R, but it's also the most arresting AIDS drama since Philadelphia.

Faith plays a starring role in the story and dialogue, but the language is so off-putting that believers will have a hard time watching.

This is not a message movie, not a film that makes us better people. This one is just for fun. And what a lot of fun it is.

I was expecting Chicken Run with a Thanksgiving twist. Instead, I got a mean-spirited tale that left a bad aftertaste.

Despite getting bogged down in details that don't always add up, one can't ignore its greatest strength: plenty of fascinating big ideas.

There are some films you instantly become passionate about – a great romance especially. This wants to be one of those movies. It's not.

Gives the audience no reason to care, creating yet another movie where a slew of A-list talent can't save it from being a stinker.

The romance between Princess Diana and Dr. Hasnat Khan is the focus of this film, but also its major problem for lacking passion.

Ultimately a frustrating, cautionary tale on how drug trafficking doesn't pay. Does anyone really need to watch a movie to learn that?