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"How to Train Your Dragon"
Mason Thames and Gerard Butler find creature comforts in “How To Train Your Dragon,” from Universal Pictures

"How to Train Your Dragon"

Just in time for Father’s Day, a live-action redo of an animated classic teaches a feuding dad and son to make peace by doing what dragons do.

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Peter Travers

Peter Travers

Jun 13, 2025 — 4 min read
"Materialists"
Dakota Johnson and Pedro Pascal dance away wedding bell blues in “Materialists,” from A24

"Materialists"

Celine Song’s vivid deconstruction of romcom clichés makes Dakota Johnson, Chris Evans and Pedro Pascal three parts of a skewed love triangle.

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Peter Travers

Peter Travers

Jun 13, 2025 — 3 min read
"The Life of Chuck"
Dancing through life doesn’t always come easy for Tom Hiddleston (with Annalise Basso) in “The Life of Chuck,” from Neon

"The Life of Chuck"

Tom Hiddleston dances his way through a Stephen King doomsday story where the so-called monsters look like you and me

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Peter Travers

Peter Travers

Jun 13, 2025 — 3 min read
"Echo Valley"
Julianne Moore and Sydney Sweeney in “Echo Valley,” from Apple TV+

"Echo Valley"

Julianne Moore and Sydney Sweeney excel as a mom and daughter who challenge the limits of unconditional love.

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Peter Travers

Peter Travers

Jun 13, 2025 — 2 min read
"From the World of John Wick: Ballerina"
Keanu Reeves shadows Ana de Armas in a John Wick spin called “Ballerina,” from Lionsgate

"From the World of John Wick: Ballerina"

Keanu Reeves drops in to make sure Ana de Armas takes her place in the John Wick universe. She’s got the moves, but can she find the staying power?

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Peter Travers

Peter Travers

Jun 6, 2025 — 3 min read
”Jane Austen Wrecked My Life”
Camille Rutherford dresses to wow in “Jane Austen Wrecked My Life,” from Sony Pictures Classics

”Jane Austen Wrecked My Life”

A young woman lives in Paris but dreams of living inside a Jane Austen novel. Expect romantic chaos.

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Peter Travers

Peter Travers

Jun 6, 2025 — 3 min read
"Good Night, and Good Luck"
Glenn Fleshler and George Clooney in “Good Night, and Good Luck”

"Good Night, and Good Luck"

Filmed live on stage! George Clooney brings his Broadway smash to CNN and Max for one night only. Here’s the verdict.

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Peter Travers

Peter Travers

Jun 6, 2025 — 3 min read
“Karate Kid: Legends” Isn't Quite Legendary
Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio flank new kid Ben Wang in “Karate Kid: Legends"/Sony Pictures

“Karate Kid: Legends” Isn't Quite Legendary

We've seen it all before but who cares when we're still having fun.

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Peter Travers

Peter Travers

May 30, 2025 — 3 min read

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