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Twisters
(2024)
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Rachel Wagner
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Even a stupid blockbuster needs some kind of grounding in reality.
Posted Jul 17, 2024
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Sorry/Not Sorry
(2023)
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Rachel Wagner
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Sorry/Not Sorry is an eye opening condemnation of the #metoo movement and an insightful look at all we as a culture are willing to excuse if it sold the right way.
Posted Jul 16, 2024
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Descendants: The Rise of Red
(2024)
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Rachel Wagner
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I appreciate that both girls came to understand their mothers better and feel more humanity towards them.
Posted Jul 16, 2024
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What You Wish For
(2023)
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Rachel Wagner
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The supporting cast is also excellent and the screenplay delights with every gory and shocking turn
Posted Jul 08, 2024
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MaXXXine
(2024)
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Rachel Wagner
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a compelling character piece with a performance and look that can’t be beat
Posted Jul 08, 2024
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Despicable Me 4
(2024)
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Rachel Wagner
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the screenplay needs far more of these engaging moments and less of tedious subplots that aren't funny or engaging.
Posted Jul 03, 2024
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Kinds of Kindness
(2024)
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Rachel Wagner
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the whole experience is unbearable and I couldn’t wait for it to be over.
Posted Jul 03, 2024
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Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 1
(2024)
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Rachel Wagner
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t’s too bad because the film starts out strong with a raid on the settlement that is visceral and captivating but it keeps switching stories before the audience can become attached to a narrative or set of characters.
Posted Jul 03, 2024
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The Bikeriders
(2023)
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Rachel Wagner
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Various rivalries are revealed and bloody fights happen but there’s no narrative thrust to the events so it all feels taxing and repetitive after a while.
Posted Jul 03, 2024
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The Imaginary
(2023)
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Rachel Wagner
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While it does have some pleasing animation the story and characters feel completely derivative and lacking in originality.
Posted Jul 03, 2024
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A Quiet Place: Day One
(2024)
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Rachel Wagner
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Not only is it a rinse and repeat of the previous 2 films except in New York City but it literally provides none of the backstory the title promises.
Posted Jun 28, 2024
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The Beach Boys
(2024)
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Rachel Wagner
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If you are fan of The Beach Boys give this documentary some of your time you’ll enjoy it.
Posted Jun 22, 2024
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Brats
(2024)
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Rachel Wagner
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As it is it’s fine. It just could have been more interesting if the interviewer asked more interesting questions.
Posted Jun 22, 2024
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Firebrand
(2023)
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Rachel Wagner
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if you like historical character pieces you’ll enjoy this one.
Posted Jun 22, 2024
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Ultraman: Rising
(2024)
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Rachel Wagner
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Where Ultraman: Rising shines most is in its action scenes. The animation is truly hypnotic and mesmerizing.
Posted Jun 22, 2024
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Bad Boys: Ride or Die
(2024)
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Rachel Wagner
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If you don’t know a character is a villain within the first 5 minutes of meeting him than you need to watch more movies.
Posted Jun 21, 2024
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Tuesday
(2023)
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Rachel Wagner
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The whole thing just felt incredibly pretentious, heavy-handed, repetitive, and annoying.
Posted Jun 14, 2024
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7/10
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Inside Out 2
(2024)
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Rachel Wagner
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Inside Out 2 has a big heart and enough moving moments to win over this critic.
Posted Jun 12, 2024
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Barbie and Stacey to the Rescue
(2024)
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Rachel Wagner
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It’s a serviceable entertainment for little kids but these latest instalments have lost some of the moxie and ambitious storytelling of the early part of the series.
Posted Jun 02, 2024
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Butterfly in the Sky
(2022)
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Rachel Wagner
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It is another sweet documentary that fans of the show like myself will really enjoy.
Posted Jun 02, 2024
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Young Woman and the Sea
(2024)
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Rachel Wagner
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Her story is a thrilling show of determination and grit and I was thrilled when I saw that Disney was making a movie about her story.
Posted Jun 02, 2024
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Evil Does Not Exist
(2023)
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Rachel Wagner
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Hamaguchi gives a bizarre ending that makes no sense... It certainly didn’t work for me and I left feeling like I’d wasted my time.
Posted May 24, 2024
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I Saw the TV Glow
(2024)
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Rachel Wagner
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The kind of movie I immediately wanted to see again and talk about it with friends to see their takes.
Posted May 24, 2024
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Guy Friends
(2024)
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Rachel Wagner
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As someone who has almost exclusively had girl not guy friends I liked the premise of the movie and what it had to say about friendship.
Posted May 24, 2024
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Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga
(2024)
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Rachel Wagner
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The biggest problem with Furiosa is how bloated and repetitive it becomes.
Posted May 23, 2024
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Sight
(2023)
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Rachel Wagner
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Sometimes it's nice to go to the movies and learn about a good person. I left inspired and you will too.
Posted May 23, 2024
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Hundreds of Beavers
(2022)
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Rachel Wagner
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It's bizarre but if you are in the mood for something different I'd say give it a try.
Posted May 23, 2024
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The Garfield Movie
(2024)
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Rachel Wagner
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I liked the animation especially the action.
Posted May 23, 2024
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6/10
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The Idea of You
(2024)
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Rachel Wagner
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The chemistry is there despite the age difference and there's lots of pretty people in pretty places falling in love
Posted May 15, 2024
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5/10
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Mother of the Bride
(2024)
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Rachel Wagner
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This could be a nice setup for a rom-com full of family shenanigans but everything feels so played out and bland that it left me underwhelmed. The jokes aren’t funny and the chemistry isn’t there so it just doesn’t work.
Posted May 15, 2024
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3/10
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Back to Black
(2024)
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Rachel Wagner
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I’m sure this relationship was very important to her but shouldn’t we learn something here about her music?
Posted May 15, 2024
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4/10
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IF
(2024)
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Rachel Wagner
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I sincerely admire the swing of trying to tell an original family story and can tell it is made with love but the script needs serious work
Posted May 15, 2024
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3/10
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Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes
(2024)
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Rachel Wagner
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I couldn't wait for it to be over
Posted May 09, 2024
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7/10
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Hard Miles
(2023)
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Rachel Wagner
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By the end we want these boys to succeed and make something of their lives
Posted Apr 28, 2024
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6/10
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Challengers
(2024)
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Rachel Wagner
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The 3 actors... have terrific chemistry and the competitive side of it is compelling- how each member of their friendship group tries to one up each other and it's hard to determine who is in control over the course of the movie.
Posted Apr 28, 2024
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7/10
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My Divorce Party
(2024)
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Rachel Wagner
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Not every joke lands but enough do that it works as a comedy. Most importantly the friends group felt real and authentic
Posted Apr 27, 2024
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9/10
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Música
(2024)
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Rachel Wagner
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I absolutely loved this creative, whimsical, romantic look into a creative’s mind and heart.
Posted Apr 23, 2024
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6/10
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Spy x Family Code: White
(2023)
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Rachel Wagner
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If you are looking for chases, races and some energetic animation you’ll have a good time with Spy x Family Code: White.
Posted Apr 23, 2024
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7.5/10
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The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare
(2024)
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Rachel Wagner
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There isn’t much attempt to be realistic with our band of merry men wiping out Germans like they were playing at target practice but if that doesn’t bother you it’s an entertaining action romp. I liked it way more than I expected.
Posted Apr 23, 2024
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6/10
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Housekeeping for Beginners
(2023)
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Rachel Wagner
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It’s well done but lays on the trauma narrative pretty thickly.
Posted Apr 16, 2024
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8/10
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One Life
(2023)
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Rachel Wagner
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It’s nice when Hollywood occasionally makes a movie about an ordinary but good person and that’s the case with One Life.
Posted Apr 16, 2024
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6/10
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Someone Like You
(2024)
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Rachel Wagner
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If you are Christian and like these type of narratives (give it a try.
Posted Apr 16, 2024
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5/10
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Civil War
(2024)
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Rachel Wagner
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I got a rather safe film that has engaging scenes but left me kind of hollow and empty in the end.
Posted Apr 16, 2024
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4/10
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French Girl
(2024)
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Rachel Wagner
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You honestly have no idea what Sophie sees in this sad sack guy.
Posted Mar 21, 2024
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6/10
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Irish Wish
(2024)
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Rachel Wagner
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It makes for a very amusing and enjoyable 2 hours of television and it doesn't hurt that Speleers and Lohan have terrific chemistry.
Posted Mar 21, 2024
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4/10
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The Fall Guy
(2024)
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Rachel Wagner
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This makes it feel like we are seeing a stuntman highlight reel rather than an actual movie
Posted Mar 14, 2024
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7/10
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Monkey Man
(2024)
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Rachel Wagner
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Action fans will have a blast with this movie. I also loved his use of color and creative camera techniques to tell the story
Posted Mar 14, 2024
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6/10
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Diane Warren: Relentless
(2024)
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Rachel Wagner
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Entertaining enough for music and movie fans.
Posted Mar 14, 2024
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7/10
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Whatever It Takes
(2024)
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Rachel Wagner
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When it is focused on the investigation it is gripping
Posted Mar 14, 2024
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8/10
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We Were Dangerous
(2024)
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Rachel Wagner
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All the girls are great and their chemistry feels natural and lived-in. Rima Te Wiata is unbelievable as the matron
Posted Mar 14, 2024
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