ReelBob: ‘The Marvels’ ★★½
By Bob Bloom “The Marvels” dashes toward absurdity, stops at the edge, leans over, then — smartly — steps back without tumbling into the abyss. […]
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ReelBob: ‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ ★½
By Bob Bloom “Avatar: The Way of Water” sinks under its own narcissism. James Cameron’s long-anticipated sequel is fundamentally a self-congratulatory excuse for the filmmaker […]
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ReelBob: ‘Prey’ ★★★
By Bob Bloom “Prey” is the most pulse-pounding and exciting entry in the “Predator” franchise since the 1987 original. Two aspects make “Prey” compelling viewing […]
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ReelBob: ‘Nope’ ★★½
By Bob Bloom Jordan Peele’s “Nope” is a science-fiction themed movie driven by an interesting premise. It offers some exciting scenes. It’s suspenseful and creates […]
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