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Dec 2, 2024 | 
loudandclearreviews.com | Ben Sears
The Invisible Raptor is the best film of the year about an invisible dinosaur, even when it starts to wear out its welcome. Director: Mike HermosaGenre: Comedy, HorrorRun Time: 115′Release Date: December 6, 2024 in theaters and on digital platformsLet’s get one thing out of the way first: The Invisible Raptor is not a metaphorical title. This is a film that’s literally about a velociraptor that is invisible.
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Nov 26, 2024 | 
loudandclearreviews.com | Wesley Hunt |Roberto Ortiz |Ben Sears |Sebastian Zavala
The Season 2 finale to Netflix’s Arcane resonates and enchants while continuing the story of its best characters while leaving the door open for more from this world. Creators: Christian Linke & Alex YeeGenre: Action, Adventure, Animation, Fantasy, SteampunkNumber of Episodes: 9Season 2 Finale Release Date: November 23, 2024Where to Watch: on NetflixThe final three episodes of Netflix’s groundbreaking animated series Arcane have been released at last.
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Nov 26, 2024 | 
loudandclearreviews.com | Roberto Ortiz |Ben Sears |Sebastian Zavala |Philip Bagnall
Two exes reunite at Christmas, hiding their past while old sparks reignite, in Our Little Secret, a cheesy but entertaining holiday rom-com. Director: Stephen HerekGenre: Rom-Com, Holiday, Christmas, ComedyRun Time: 101′Global Release Date: November 27, 2024Where to Watch: Stream it on NetflixWhen a rom-com pairs childhood friends turned exes with the chaos of holiday family drama, it opens the door to charm, laughter, and, ideally, heartwarming sincerity.
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Nov 26, 2024 | 
loudandclearreviews.com | Ben Sears |Roberto Ortiz |Sebastian Zavala |Philip Bagnall
Moana 2 retains the fun, episodic adventure of the original film but suffers from a lack of emotional staying power and quality songs. Directors: David G. Derrick Jr., Jason Hand & Dana Ledoux MillerGenre: Animation, Adventure, Family, Comedy, Fantasy, MusicalRun Time: 100′Global Release Date: November 27-29, 2024Where to Watch: In theatersIt’s no secret that Moana 2 originated as a Disney+ series but was rescued and re-tooled as a feature film somewhere down the line.
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Nov 21, 2024 | 
loudandclearreviews.com | Cian McGrath |Akash Deshpande |Ben Sears |Hayley Croke
Kiyotaka Oshiyama’s Look Back, a tribute to art and friendship, is as heart-breaking as it is hopeful, boasting beautiful animation and a memorable story. Director: Kiyotaka OshiyamaWriters: Kiyotaka Oshiyama & Tatsuki FujimotoGenre: Anime, Animation, Coming of Age, DramaRun Time: 58′Japanese Release: June 28, 2024U.K. Release: November 7, 2024Where to Watch: on digital & VODBrevity is an underrated and often underutilized quality in filmmaking.
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Nov 21, 2024 | 
loudandclearreviews.com | Akash Deshpande |Ben Sears |Hayley Croke |William Stottor
The ending of Aftersun conveys Calum’s painful emotional state as he walks away from Sophie: here’s the last scene of the film explained!Aftersun is one of the most acclaimed films of this decade, which also earned an Oscar nod. Since it was a debut feature, it came as a pleasant surprise at the time of its release. Scottish filmmaker Charlotte Wells, who had written and directed three short films before she made the movie, decided to turn her personal story into her feature directorial debut.
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Nov 21, 2024 | 
loudandclearreviews.com | Ben Sears |Hayley Croke |William Stottor |Emma Vine
Sweethearts trots out the romantic comedy tropes playbook, but Kiernan Shipka and Nico Hiraga carry those tropes with aplomb. Director: Jordan WeissWriters: Dan Brier & Jordan WeissGenre: Rom-ComRating: RRun Time: 98′U.S. Release: November 28, 2024U.K. Release: TBAWhere to Watch: Stream it on Max Sweethearts works just fine as a perfectly enjoyable rom-com that checks all of the boxes of the genre without much nuance or difficulty.
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Nov 19, 2024 | 
loudandclearreviews.com | Cian McGrath |Hayley Croke |Sebastian Zavala |Ben Sears
The Contestant is a deeply angering but safe re-telling of a harrowing programme in Japanese television. Writer & Director: Clair TitleyGenre: Documentary, BiographicalRun Time: 90′U.S. Release: May 2, 2024 on Hulu and digital platformsU.K. Release: November 27-29, 2024 in cinemasGiven the popularity of reality TV and the widespread use of social media, it would appear that Peter Weir’s The Truman Show wasa highly unsuccessful warning about the dangers of forgoing one’s privacy.
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Nov 19, 2024 | 
loudandclearreviews.com | Hayley Croke |Sebastian Zavala |Ben Sears |Keeley Brooks
Jon M. Chu reimagines the beloved Broadway play Wicked into a one-of-a-kind movie accentuated by show stopping performances from Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo. Director: Jon M. ChuOriginal title: Wicked: Part IGenre: Musical, Fantasy, RomanceRun Time: 160′Release Date: November 22, 2024Where to Watch: Globally in theatersIn ruins lie a witch’s hat and a declaration of death.
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Nov 18, 2024 | 
loudandclearreviews.com | Sebastian Zavala |Ben Sears |Keeley Brooks |Joseph Tomastik
Amber Sealy’s Out of My Mind has a lot to say about the way disabled people are considered and viewed in contemporary society. Director: Amber SealyGenre: 102′Run Time: DramaWorld Premiere: January 19, 2024 at the Sundance Film FestivalGlobal Release Date: November 22, 2024Where to Watch: Stream it on Disney PlusMelody Brooks (Phoebe-Rae Taylor) is a teenager with cerebral palsy. She thinks about tonnes of things and has a lot to say, but she cannot let herself be heard.
