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This movie is a useless exposition machine. Until it gets ridiculous. Then it's a lot of fun.

Since when was it so hard to get the simple Die Hard formula wrong? Not, apparently. Overcomplicated and completely unnecessary.

Flashy. Hollow, but flashy. Despite its glaring flaws, Abrams makes it work with energy.

Feels less like the start of a new phase for Marvel and more like a bookend to a franchise. That said, Shane Black's dialogue delivers while his ability to direct big, coherent action set pieces leaves something to be desired.

Without a new thought in its shiny brain, this one would be easy to nitpick to apocalyptic ends. However, it is a pretty film with several really strong action sequences. Had it been any actor other than Tom Cruise, we'd probably like it a lot.

Despite some awful CGI, this one strikes hard with wicked close-quarters violence, absurd Die Hardien scenarios and a lead performance from Gerard Butler that is among the best tough guy jobs we've seen in a long while.

Absolutely hilarious.

Joe Swanberg combines his great editor's eye with a strong, albeit improvised story and a phenomenal group of actors to make for his most polished, cohesive and enjoyable film yet.

Further proof that Shane Carruth makes films that you don't watch to understand, you feel them.

Smart, funny, unexpected gut-punch of a finish.

It is strong, this one.

A pleasant surprise, for sure.