Contributor Elena Lazic

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Review

Love, Simon

by Elena Lazic

What does it mean for a gay man to be ‘normal’? This coming-of-age comedy seeks to answer that question.

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
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Review

Death Wish

by Elena Lazic

Eli Roth and Bruce Willis combine forces for a frustratingly bland remake of Michael Winner’s vigilante classic.

3
Anticipation
2
Enjoyment
1
In Retrospect
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Review

Tomb Raider

by Elena Lazic

Alicia Vikander delivers the goods and then some in the female-driven action movie we’ve all been waiting for.

3
Anticipation
5
Enjoyment
5
In Retrospect
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Review

Mary Magdalene

by Elena Lazic

Faux feminist biblical revisionism abounds in Garth Davis’ humdrum religious drama.

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
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Review

Red Sparrow

by Elena Lazic

Jennifer Lawrence plays a Soviet spy whose repeated abuse leaves a sour taste in the mouth.

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
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Festivals

Touch Me Not – first look review

by Elena Lazic

Adina Pintilie’s Golden Bear winner comprises superficial images of unsimulated sex and people with disabilities.
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Review

Roman J Israel, Esq

by Elena Lazic

Denzel Washington plays an altruistic attorney in this low-key crime thriller from Nightcrawler director Dan Gilroy.

4
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
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Review

The Commuter

by Elena Lazic

Liam Neeson and Jaume Collet-Serra join forces once more for this fast-paced and furiously entertaining actioner.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
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Review

Only the Brave

by Elena Lazic

Miles Teller is the standout performer in this overly macho tale of an elite mountain firefighter crew.

3
Anticipation
2
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
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Review

Jigsaw

by Elena Lazic

The Saw franchise is rebooted with a pair of hot horror directors behind the tiller. Unfortunately, it’s not enough.

4
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect

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