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John Hanlon Reviews

Nutcracker and the Four Realms Review

The Nutcracker and the Four Realms | Film Review

The Nutcracker and the Four Realms begins in the aftermath of a mother’s death. Christmas is quickly approaching and the Stahlbaum family is in mourning, with three young children longing for their late mother. On the night of an elegant party,...

Thunder Road Review

Thunder Road | Film Review

In 2016, director Jim Cummings’ Thunder Road won the short film grand jury prize at the Sundance Film Festival. That film, which focused on one man’s eulogy of his mother, was the beginning of something great and now Cummings has...

A Star is Born Review

A Star is Born | Film Review

It’s hard to go into A Star is Born with few expectations. After all, this is a cinematic remake with two well-known stars leading the cast. Earlier versions of this story include the 1937 adaptation starring Janet Gaynor and Fredric March, the...

Smallfoot Review

Smallfoot | Film Review

Smallfoot, the new animated movie, offers a glimpse into a unique world of Yetis, fanciful stones and even the morning ritual of a ringing of a gong. But that doesn’t mean it isn’t relevant. The feature has its own identity but the...

The Nun Review

The Nun | Film Review

Released in 2013, the original Conjuring film successfully launched a franchise of horror films. Not only did the film spawn a sequel, it also set the stage for Annabelle (2014), a spin-off film focused on a possessed doll that merited a...

Dog Days Review

Dog Days | Film Review

An affection for canine companions permeates every scene of the new family comedy Dog Days. Directed by actor-turned-director Ken Marino, the film — which offers a slice-of-life portrait about dog owners — focuses on how important dogs can be in...

Operation Finale Review

Operation Finale | Film Review

Operation Finale begins long after many World War II movies have ended. Hitler is dead. World War II is over. Freedom has prevailed. And yet, the scars from that terrible travesty remain for all those who survived the concentration camps and for all...

The Wife Review

The Wife | Film Review

Glenn Close has played a variety of great roles in her career. A mistress. A vice president. A lawyer. In those roles and in many others, she’s showcased her strength in many big, exciting moments. In her new title role in The Wife, she showcases...

Mission Impossible Fallout Review

Mission Impossible: Fallout | Film Review

Mission Impossible: Fallout is the type of film that invites viewers into the action. From an epic skydiving scene to a helicopter chase, the camera focuses in on its main actors — especially Tom Cruise — as they complete incredible stunts...

Solo A Star Wars Story Review

Solo: A Star Wars Story | Film Review

Han Solo is one of the most unique characters in the Star Wars universe. As his last name implies, he’s a loner who plays by his own rules and follows his own instincts. Unlike the previous series standalone Rogue One (which focused on the...