Star Trek Beyond

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Sure, I’d love to watch Fast & Furious: In Space!

What’s It About? When the starship Enterprise is destroyed by an unknown enemy, Capt. Kirk and his crew become stranded on a distant world, where they must find a way to survive and escape.

STRAIGHT UP: A showcase of thrills, humor, and imagination. I loved it. 5/5

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Pokémon: The First Movie – Retro Review

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Pokémon is back! Time to revisit the hypest movie of my childhood.

What’s It About? When the bio-engineered Pokémon Mewtwo escapes from its lab, it’s up to the young adventurer Ash and his friends to contain it before its power threatens the whole world.

STRAIGHT UP: Leave the memories alone. 0.5/5

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Captain America: Civil War

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Marvel movies are cinematic comfort food, and I always go back for seconds.

What’s It About? When Captain America and Iron Man come to a disagreement about the future of the Avengers, a shadow agent exploits the tension to cause an all-out battle between the two heroes and their closest allies.

STRAIGHT UP: Standout action and character work; among Marvel’s best. 4/5

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Rakuen Tsuiho

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With the encouragement of my friends, I’ve decided to continue my efforts to spotlight anime films of note. This one was making headlines in Japan just a few months ago.

What’s It About? When the digital world she calls home is hacked by an unknown entity, DEVA security officer Angela Balzac assumes a flesh-and-blood form and travels to the wasteland known as Earth to find the source.

STRAIGHT UP: Smart concepts, but dry presentation. 3/5

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