Paul Schrader continues his God’s Lonely Man project with Oscar Isaac in-tow as a tormented professional poker player.
Steven Spielberg’s high-octane pop culture bonanza is hamstrung by its corny, treasure hunt plotting.
Some major young acting talent is put to waste in Christopher Smith’s garbled and derivative neo-noir.
By Nick Newman
Nicolas Cage is gifted one of his best roles in years as an ex-alcoholic who take a young drifter under his wing.
Matthew McConaughey’s sublime transformation into A Serious Actor continues apace with this ripping Souther thriller.
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