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  Wake Up Dead Man is the third instalment in the Knives Out series. I absolutely adore murder mysteries, and this series has been consistently stellar. The first Knives Out was phenomenal, and while the second film Glass Onion was enjoyable, it was admittedly a bit of a step down from its predecessor. Because of that, I was incredibly excited going into this entry. Does the series continue to deliver, or is this a case not worth solving? Daniel Craig returns as Benoit Blanc, and once again, he delivers a terrific performance. A Sherlock can’t be without his Watson, and this time Blanc is accompanied by “Priest Jud,” played phenomenally by Josh O’Connor. Jud is easily the most layered partner character the series has had so far. He has a meaningful past and a compelling reason for becoming a priest. You truly understand why he wants to solve this case, and as an audience, we genuinely root for him to succeed. His dynamic with Blanc is also a lot of fun, as the two of...

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  Avatar showed how amazing CGI could be in 2009, and then further illustrated the leap in technology with Avatar: The Way of Water in 2022, especially with how realistic everything looked, particularly the water technology. While the franchise isn’t well known for its plot or characters, the world itself has always been very intriguing. Now we have the third entry in the franchise with Avatar: Fire and Ash . Does it continue to deliver something magical, or is it finally running its course? Let’s get the obvious out of the way: yes, this film is still a visual spectacle. There are so many incredible shots and downright beautiful CGI moments that it’s easy to get completely immersed in the world. It also continues to deliver fantastic and exciting action set pieces. Despite the massive runtime of three hours and fifteen minutes, the film is actually very well paced. Slower moments never drag on too long, and the action scenes are spaced out effectively throughout the f...

  The film is weighed down by excessive melodrama, an overly long runtime, and an overcrowded cast, many of whom are underdeveloped. That said, this is the best work Jackie Chan has delivered in a long time. It’s refreshing to see him in a dramatic role once again. Tony Leung Ka-fai is phenomenal as the antagonist, delivering a genuinely menacing performance. The film also features impressive fight choreography, thrilling cat-and-mouse chase sequences, and some well-handled quieter moments. Hopefully, we’ll get more films like this from Jackie Chan in the future.