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Netflixable? Cross Liam in the Himalayas and he will Truck You Up — “Ice Road: Vengeance”

OMG there are some real LOLs packed into the Liam Neeson action sequel, “Ice Road: Vengeance.” Sadly enough, there aren’t many of them that are intentional. It’s implausible but far from impossible to believe the sight of gaunt, weathered 70something … Continue reading

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Movie Review: The Sad Truth about “The Naked Gun” — “the New Version”

“Brevity is the soul of wit,” and “The Naked Gun” reboot starring Liam-Neeson-not-Leslie-Nielsen passes by in 85 minutes, credits to credits. So, “Mission: Accomplished?” Alas, there are maybe 20 minutes worth of jokes, sight-gags, slapstick bits and innuendo in those … Continue reading

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Movie Review: Liam and Colm, Ciarán and Kerry “In the Land of Saints and Sinners”

“In the Land of Saints and Sinners” is an embarrassment of riches, a forlorn thriller cast with many of the greatest Irish character actors of their generation and featuring the cream of the next generation of Irish leading ladies. Of … Continue reading

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BOX OFFICE: “Venom” loses HALF of its fangs, “Here” is barely There, “Absolution” can’t pay for its sins

A steep drop-off for the final film of Tom Hardy’s “Venom” trilogy was always in order. These movies have sucked, and by the second weekend, the supply of filmgoers who might go plunges and “repeat business,” even for comic book … Continue reading

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Movie Review: Liam in Winter — “Absolution”

Any grace notes 70something Liam Neeson brings to his aging and about to become infirm man of action in “Absolution” are pretty much overwhelmed by cliches, loose ends and overreaches in a sloppily pieced-together screenplay. Character motivation and the hasty … Continue reading

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