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Review

The Forgiven

by Josh Slater-Williams

Jes­si­ca Chas­tain and Ralph Fiennes are unhap­pi­ly mar­ried in John Michael McDon­agh’s unin­spired cul­ture clash drama.

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2
In Retrospect
Two men in suits and sunglasses standing beside a car, holding identification badges.
Review

War on Everyone

by Adam Woodward

Alexan­der Skarsgård and Michael Peña cross the thin blue line in this sweary bud­dy cop romp.

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In Retrospect
Two people, a man and a woman, standing outdoors against a cloudy sky. The man wears a black clerical robe, while the woman wears a green coat.
Review

Calvary

by David Jenkins

The Guard’s Bren­dan Glee­son and direc­tor John Michael McDon­agh reunite to deliv­er one of the year’s best films.

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5
In Retrospect
Police officer in uniform speaking with young boy in rural field.
Review

The Guard

by Zara Joan Miller

Amer­i­can cop show meets the Emer­ald Isle equals Lethal Weapon gone Gaelic.

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In Retrospect