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A lonely man, a restless dog, and an Indian film that earns its warmth
2022
A scandal, a shrinking fortune and a farewell that trusts its audience
2025
Downton heads to France and mostly knows exactly what it is doing
A royal visit that tests every servant and secret
2019
A class drama that trusts its audience and rewards patient viewing
2010
A mall gorilla, a patient film, and a warm heart
2020
A grounded time travel drama that trusts its history and its lead
2014
Two couples, two centuries, and a series that takes its history seriously
Good intentions, a wobbly middle, and a cast that carries the load
2011
Octavia Spencer carries this rise from poverty with real restraint
Music, money and three sons fighting for the crown
2015
A giant animal, a determined girl, and a company that sees only profit
2017
Dave Bautista shines in a fun action-comedy about a hitman's unexpected redemption
2024
Yeoh carries a spy thriller that plays it too safe
Shane Black delivers a heist film with genuine wit and style
A romantic tangle that mostly works despite its messiness
2009
Zemeckis brings Dahl's dark fairy tale to life with style
A woman finds purpose in ancient mystery
Alien invasion as slow-burn social commentary
A Washington thriller that trusts its audience to keep up
