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Ferdosa

About Ferdosa

Ferdosa (she/her) is a lifelong student of cinema. She dreams of being a film festival programmer and is working her way towards that goal by consuming a concerning number of films every week.

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Happiness For Beginners Review: Ellie Kemper Leads Simple, Endearing Rom-Com

The film is a heartwarming, gentle, understated romantic comedy. It is filled with laughs & its endearing qualities are strong enough to sustain it.

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Fear The Night Review: Maggie Q Rises Above A Simplistic Action-Thriller

The disappointing fact is that the movie would be exponentially better with more substantial writing and more confident directing.

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Bird Box Barcelona Review: A Compelling, Thrilling, Frightening Horror Spinoff

Bird Box Barcelona is an effective, thrilling, frightening horror, perfect for those who enjoyed Bird Box and are thrilled by the prospect of more.

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The Out-Laws Review: A Compelling Story Is Bogged Down By Lazy Writing & Jokes

Going into The Out-Laws with low expectations is probably best because you will come out of it not feeling like you wasted 95 minutes of your day.

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Nimona Review: A Triumphant, Exhilirating Animated Adventure That Shines Bright

Nimona is a charming, nuanced & sophisticated animated feature. The narrative is quite apparent in its themes about morality, identity, and tradition.

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Extraction 2 Review: Hemsworth Is In Good Form In Predictable, Entertaining Actioner

Extraction 2 offers a predictable & unpretentious story that is easy to follow, minimal emotional turmoil & some snazzy visuals to keep us hooked.

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Fangs Out Review: Horror Comedy Struggles To Get To So-Bad-It's-Good Territory

Despite the Herculean strength & determination it takes to actually put together a film, the writing is subpar, and the comedy is incredibly juvenile.

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Assassin Club Review: Wannabe John Wick Flick Can’t Keep Up

Assassin Club has the benefit of starring a relatively well-known actor, Henry Golding, but even he can't save this movie from its mediocrity.

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White Men Can't Jump Review: 2023's Remake Forgoes Funny For Undercooked Drama

White Men Can’t Jump is failed by the inadequacies of its creative team, as it's not funny enough to justify its existence nor poignant enough.

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Knights Of The Zodiac Review: Mortal Kombat Meets Power Rangers In Earnest Adaption

It is much too self-serious at times, but the visuals and action sequences are boldly portrayed with little fear of ridicule or shame of its origins.

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The Mother Review: A Solid Action Drama With A Standout Jennifer Lopez

The Mother doesn't always hit the mark, but it gets close. What's gained is a better insight into how well Caro works with emotionally-driven stories.

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Johnny & Clyde Review: Overwrought & Undercooked Crime Thriller Is Unwatchable

There is enough to recognize its potential, but it's utterly squandered by uneven pacing, inadequate character work & lack of thematic cohesiveness.

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Carmen Review: Barrera & Mescal Bring The Heat In Disjointed Reimagining

Despite strong performances, the adaptation lacks clarity, focus, and confidence. The discombobulating trip is not made any better with its runtime.

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Clock Review: Dianna Agron Leads Insightful, Uneven Psychological Horror

Clock is a work of fiction heightened by the psychological and body horror with a heavy dose of reality.

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A Tourist's Guide To Love Review: A Simple Yet Endearing & Insightful Romance

A Tourist's Guide to Love is not remarkable, but its simplicity and familiarity are comfortable and, most importantly, entertaining.

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Dead Ringers Season 1 Review: Weisz Is Doubly Brilliant In Clever Horror Revamp

Luckily for Prime Video, Dead Ringers will surely be a hit because it places at the center some truly astounding acting from Rachel Weisz.

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Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always Review - Nostalgia & Nothing More

Expectations should be very low for this, as the special is a one-off expression of love & admiration for the show's legacy than an earnest reboot.

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Praise This Review: Chloe Bailey Effortlessly Carries Sentimental, Uneven Musical

Faith and a coming-of-age story come together in a heartwarming, sometimes funny but underwhelming musical comedy that arrives in time for Easter.

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Beef Review: Ali Wong & Steven Yeun Lead A Wild & Emotional Black Comedy

Beef is a series designed to make one experience the gravity of the darkest human emotions, all while being immensely entertaining.

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Murder Mystery 2 Review: Aniston & Sandler Lead An Unfunny, Boring Murder Mystery

If one is wanting something substantive, with big laughs and surprising twists, Murder Mystery 2 should be avoided at all costs.

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