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  The Iron Claw 2023

  ★★★½ Watched 11 May 2024

  Most fun I’ve had watching a wrestling movie since The Wrestler. 😐

  Came into this not knowing anything and expecting a good ol’ boy wrestling family makes the big time. Yeah, not quite. Zac Efron was pretty fucking good, which feels weird to say.

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  The Killer 2023

  ★★ Watched 04 Mar 2024

  I can't believe this has gotten an avg 3+ rating. Look at me on my revenge tour, I'm quirky because I have OCD and listen to The Smiths!

  No.

  Said revenge tour revolves around a girl with about 5 minutes of total screen time that I couldn't give a shit about. As always, Fincher kills with the cinematography, but it can't carry such a worn-out story.

  Couldn't wait for it to be over, absolutely pass on this.

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  The Menu 2022

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  Two hours is long time to say, yes, you should tip on those carryout orders.

  Mid. At best.

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