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Martian, The (2015) – The story of an astronaut stranded so far away often hits so very close to home. (3½) – 7/18/16
Walk on the Moon, A (1999) – Strong performances bolster this ordinary story of a housewife’s misguided affair during the summer of Woodstock and Neil Armstrong. (2½) – 7/18/16
I Love You, Man (2009) – Consistent laughs and a surprising sweetness give this guy movie wide appeal, despite its casual crudeness. (3½) – 7/18/16
Ex Machina (2015) – Tonight’s menu includes refined megalomania sautéed with spicy technological marvels accompanied by a generous portion of hormonal distraction. (3½) – 7/18/16
Moscow on the Hudson (1984) – Robin Williams’ remarkable gift for portraying empathic characters will be, perhaps, his most enduring legacy. (3) – 7/18/16
Double Indemnity (1944) – Murder “always comes apart sooner or later, and when two people are involved it’s usually sooner.” (4) – 7/18/16
Long Way Down, A (2014) – The title aptly describes the trajectory of this film compared with its source material, Nick Hornby’s fine novel. (1½) – 7/18/16
Dark Knight, The (2008) – From start to end the relentless pulse hammers your body in this greatest of all “superhero” movies. (4) – 7/18/16
Longest Yard, The (1974) – Burt Reynolds’s rakish charm has emerged as the only reason to endure his hugely popular 1970’s movies. (2) – 7/18/16
Cop Land (1997) – Every now and then Stallone demonstrates nuanced acting chops. (3) – 7/18/16
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