The Hitman's Bodyguard
When “triple-A”
bodyguard Michael Bryce is assigned with escorting Darius Kincade – the most dangerous criminal
alive – to a hearing in the Hague that will see the con testify against mass murderer
Vladislav Dukhovich, chaos ensues. Reynolds and Jackson do what they do best and
play themselves, while Salma Hayek is on top form as Darius' psychotic, potty-mouthed lover. Still, there’s plenty of chuckle-worthy violence and action to
keep you happy until next year’s Deadpool sequel. But with a distinct lack of
much-needed bromance, just don’t expect Nick Fury to show up alongside the
merc with a mouth.
Deadpool and Nick Fury: Origins
The Emoji Movie
After one of
the worst critical receptions of 2017, it was only natural that the Curious
Rookie would investigate. Inside the world of a cellphone, Gene, a “meh”-faced emoji,
tries to save emoji city Textopolis, after his ability to express multiple
faces prompts the phone’s user to wipe the seemingly-glitchy handset. For a
movie based on text messaging, it’s stuffed with self-importance; overstating
the purpose of emojis as part of human communication. But the worst thing here
is the plot, which reeks of the effortlessly-superior and therefore otherwise-incomparable
Wreck-It Ralph. “Meh” doesn’t quite
cover it, but a certain emoji does.
Bottom right says it all.
Annabelle: Creation
The Mullins
invite six orphaned girls into their home, but things take a scary turn when
the girls discover the evil Annabelle doll upstairs. The film’s scares are
effective, and generate plenty of discomfort and tension, but they quickly outstay
their welcome. And when the plot eventually surfaces, we learn that the doll’s
origin has, annoyingly, already taken place off-screen. Annabelle was hardly the strongest entry in the series, but given
the franchise’s current expansion with a threequel and second spin-off series in
the works, you’d think they’d have conjured up something slightly more creative.
Don't worry, Annabelle. I'm sure the script will keep you company.
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