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Legendary basketball player Sonny Vaccaro suddenly becomes the protagonist of a feature film after 60 years of playing.

Ben Affleck and Matt Damon's new film Air follows Vaccaro's efforts to help turn around struggling Nike with new shoes and a marketing campaign aimed at untested newcomer Michael Jordan.

The film, which premiered on Wednesday, is a testament to the 83-year-old, who has long felt he didn't get the credit he deserved for what he brought to Jordan and helped create one of the world's highest-profile sports marketing campaigns.

"I don't feel the need for excuses," Vaccaro said from his home in Palm Springs. "I just want someone to tell the truth."

Truth, of course, can be an elusive thing. Here in Oregon, the heart of the sneaker industry, the movie caused a sensation because something went wrong.

Damon stars as Suda Vaccaro, which premieres Wednesday. Ben Affleck stars as CEO Phil Knight, who must convince Vaccaro that Jordan can change Nike's fortunes forever.

Jason Bateman plays Rob Strasser, a senior Nike executive who takes Vaccaro's side after a series of problems. Viola Davis plays Deloris Jordan, Michael's mother, who convinces her reluctant son to sign with Nike.

It's a great theme for a great movie. It's about a group of entrepreneurs who are struggling to come up with a marketing plan. No guns, no superheroes, no murders, not even flesh-eating zombies.

However, there are some special effects, including an unusual attempt to have Mount Hood sprout from West Mountain instead of waterfalls.

"Efir" was highly appreciated by many critics. One critic called it a "slam dunk". Others call it a "total slam dunk." Others said it was "not a slam dunk" but added that the film was "slam and well played".

Perhaps the best line comes from Original Movie's Jim Slotek, who gave the film a B-plus. Yes, Ben Affleck's juice is an ad. But damn, it's good advertising."

Some Nike fans are also insiders.

"I think it captures the passion and passion of Nike's early years," said Howard White, the company's basketball marketing manager at the time. "I think he can continue his magic for a few days."

White, played by Chris Tucker in the film, worked in Nike basketball marketing for decades.

Now about the error.

Perhaps most striking is Bateman's portrayal of Strasser as a meek drone. According to the film, Matt Damon's Vaccaro was supposed to bring Strasser to Jordan's project.

"It's a strange world of stress," said former Nike marketing manager Jeff Kramer, echoing the sentiments of most of the people interviewed for this article. It's a funny movie, but it's not reality."

In fact, Strasser was bold, loud and stubborn. And most of the industry insiders and observers interviewed for this article said Strasser was the driving force behind Jordan's campaign.

His widow J. An unofficial visit to North Carolina and Deloris Jordan's belief that Nike was the best fit for her son also went awry.

According to him, the visit was made by Rob Strasser.

The image of Peter Moore, the talented designer behind the famous Jumpman logo for Jordan products, also makes a lot of sense. He is known as a mad mad scientist. Actor Matthew Maher portrays Moore with inexplicable lips.

Indeed, according to his old friend Rick Long, Moore was a born master constructor and a fine athlete. Moore spent hours on the golf course teaching Jordan the ins and outs of the game.

"They didn't try to authenticate these photos," Julie Strasser said.

Long-time, now-retired, Strasser and Moore are unique talents. Now both are dead.

"I am concerned that the historic success of the Jordan shoe was made possible by Rob and Peter," he said. “With Rob and Peter gone, Sonny is telling the story he wants to tell. It's great theater, but the truth gets a little hazy."

There is no doubt that Vaccaro played a role in Jordan's game. Clearly, Vaccaro was the first to recognize Jordan as a revolutionary talent. And he fought hard to convince Nike management.

But is he in charge of the campaign? Was he the one who entered his office with the knight without notice? Controversial

White urged people to relax and not treat Hawaii as a historical document.

"This film requires freedom and flexibility to tie the story together," he said.

The film ends with the Nike team finally getting their man.

But the happy ending hides a bitter rift between the characters in later years.

Just two years later, in 1987, there was no sign or warning that Strasser would leave Nike. Moore left soon after. They started their own consulting firm, Sports Inc.

Sports Inc. archrival Nike signed Adidas as a client, sparking a fierce city-to-city rivalry with its former partner in Beaverton.

Vaccaro lasted longer, breaking marketing deals with colleges and college coaches who used the Nike Swoosh everywhere in college sports. In 1990, he was named the strongest man in college sports by a sportswriter.

But in 1991, Knight fired him. Vaccaro says he still doesn't know why.

Vaccaro remains a force in basketball. He advised former UCLA basketball star Ed O'Bannon in his famous class action lawsuit against the NCAA. In 2014, a federal judge agreed with O'Bannon that the NCAA's ban on athletes violated federal antitrust laws by allowing college players to accept kickbacks without NCAA approval.

Vaccaro said that this was his greatest success.

As for the allegation of wrongdoing, Vaccaro denied it.

He recently spoke with the film's producer, Hollywood heavyweight Peter Goober.

According to him, when Vaccaro tried to raise some factual questions about the film, Guber leaned over and said, "Remember, Sony, this is not a documentary."

– Jeff Manning; [email protected]

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• Super Mario Bros. The film received poor reviews from critics, but box office analysts are predicting a big weekend for the Nintendo adaptation.
• The film currently holds a 54% rating on Rotten Tomatoes from 122 reviews, giving it a "rotten" rating.
• The film is projected to earn over $100 million on Friday, Saturday and Sunday and over $150 million over the full five days of release starting Wednesday.

© CNBC Chris Pratt and Charlie Day courtesy of Universal and Illumination Mario and Luigi

Super Mario Bros. The film does not seem to impress the critics.

Produced by Universal and Illumination, the Nintendo film was praised for its stunning visuals, but failed to impress reviewers. As of Wednesday afternoon, Rotten Tomatoes has a "rotten" rating of 54% from 122 reviews.

Critics say the well-developed character is based on episodes taken directly from the video games and the character development. They were saddened by jokes and unfunny voices calling him names. That is, except for Jack Black, who voices the villain Bowser.

So far, audiences have reacted positively to the film, with over 100 reviews on Rotten Tomatoes and an audience rating of 98%. Box office analysts don't expect poor critical reviews to keep moviegoers, especially families, from going to theaters to see The Super Mario Bros. movie".

The film is expected to be the top-grossing video game adaptation domestically at the box office, surpassing last year's $72 million debut, Sonic the Hedgehog 2.

According to BoxOffice.com, projections currently suggest that "Super Mario Bros. The Movie will gross over $100 million on Friday, Saturday and Sunday and $150 million over the full five days starting Wednesday. Universal sought between 100 and $110 million at the domestic box office over the 5-day holiday weekend.

What critics are saying about Super Mario Bros. The movie:

Nicholas Barber, BBC

The film's plot revolves around Brooklyn brothers Mario and Luigi who want to start their own plumbing business, much to the chagrin of their father.

Viewers get a glimpse of Chris Pratt (Mario) and Charlie Day (Luigi) donning an exaggerated Italian accent as part of an exaggerated TV commercial for their business. The movie also uses this ad to explain why Mario and Luigi wear white gloves.

Nicholas Barber reviewed the film for the BBC and the film gains momentum "one night when the brothers investigate an inexplicable flood and discover an inexplicable magical trumpet". "The pipeline will take them both to another planet or perhaps another universe, never discovered."

While the brothers are separated, Mario descends into the fabled Mushroom Kingdom, where he meets Princess Peach (Anya Taylor-Joy) and Toad (Kegan-Michael Key) and finds himself in the arms of the terrifying Bowser, who is out to capture him. . Marry the Kingdom of Mushrooms and Peaches with Luigi.

"The problem starts when Mario is suddenly surrounded by flying bricks, giant gold coins, bonus cubes and electronic sound effects that only make sense in the context of video games," Barber said. "For now, it's clear that the filmmakers have moved away from creating a cartoon that everyone can enjoy, and have instead focused on references to benefit die-hard gaming fans."

According to Barber, screenwriter Matthew Vogel (Minions: The Rise of Gru, The Lego Movie 2: Episode Two) did an effective job incorporating various video game references, “but the movie lacks good jokes. lines, funny productions, touching emotional moments and without playing with insults, any viewer can enjoy it.

Read the full review from the BBC.

© CNBC's Jack Black voices the villain Bowser, presented by Universal and Illumination.

Radeyan Simonpillay, The Globe and Mail

Critics call it "Super Mario Bros." Long before they sat down to watch the movie, the big question came up for the movie's most famous actor, Chris Pratt.

Initially, fans wondered if Pratt would attempt to use the "I Am" accent, and producers expressed mixed feelings that he would not. Half of the netizens were relieved, while the other half were worried about how Mario's sudden appearance on the big screen would sound.

At the end of the day, Radejan Simonpilli of the Globe and Mail wrote: "The Internet was right, Chris Pratt was completely wrong as the main character."

"The problem here isn't that Pratt can't translate Charles Martinet's helium-filled 'This jam me' and 'Go' lines into video games," says Simonpilli. “The thing is, Pratt is a very different character—a short, mustachioed plumber with a turtle shell who's not average at all—and he gives one of the most down-to-earth and over-the-top performances. I have come across many Watchmen, The Galaxy and The Lego movies.

Simonpilla called Pratt's voice "bloody and hollow" and called Seth Rogan Donkey Kong and Black Bowser only impressed the audience.

He also called the story "8-bit"—as many critics called the film's use—referring to the 2D animation of the original Mario games.

"I wonder if the filmmakers were too scared to go beyond standard copyrighted material like 1993's Super Mario Bros." To finish such a terrible feature film," he said.

Read the full review from the Globe and Mail.

AA David, Chron

"The Super Mario Bros. Movie." so wonderful and so fun to watch at first that it takes a while to realize that it's not a movie at all, "wrote AA Daoud. In its absence, it rejects the best. The animation can be purchased with money."

Dowd, like other critics, noted that the cartoon was a visual feast, "beautifully drawn".

"But the long jump animators here don't understand the difference between the time and care they put into their work and the effort they put into writing," he said.

As for the plot, Dowd wonders why Mario is taking the time to create a textbook-style montage where Princess Peach plays a damsel in distress. .

"It would probably be silly to complain about the story in the stage adaptation," he said.

"But" Super Mario Bros. The general story of the film is “stock offering; It's hard to shake the feeling that this is written with a checklist, more easter eggs than plot points and more needles… than jokes. ."

He said that the scene between Mario and the other characters was written late in production and inserted into the film.

"It's all pure CG animation, kind of brushing up… well, whatever Mario throws down in his day job," he said.

Read the full review from the Chron.

Disclosure: Comcast is the parent company of NBCUniversal and CNBC. NBCUniversal owns Rotten Tomatoes and is the distributor of The Super Mario Bros. movie".

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"Beijing Express. Bandits Who Stole Trains Shocked the West and Ruined the Republic of China,” James M. Zimmerman (Public Relations)

The little-known episode of the story takes place 100 years after the luxury Beijing Express train was robbed in the middle of the night and hundreds of passengers, including dozens of foreigners, were taken hostage and marched through the Chinese countryside.

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Air , 2023

Directed by Ben Affleck.
Cast: Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, Jason Bateman, Marlon Wayans, Chris Messina, Chris Tucker, Viola Davis, Julius Tenon, Damian Young, Matthew Maher, Gustav Skarsgård, Barbara Sukova, Jay Mohr, Joel Gretch, Michael O'Neill, Asante Deshawn. , Billy Smith, Al Madrigal, Jackson Damon, Dan Bucatinsky, Jessica Green, Gabriel Bourne, Joshua Funk, Andy Hirsch, Jeff Cook, Albert Stroth and Mackenzie Rain.

Synopsis

Discover the story of shoe salesman Sonny Vaccaro and how he helped Nike find the greatest athlete in basketball history.

It's 1984 and Michael Jordan (arguably the greatest professional basketball player of all time) has yet to set foot on an NBA court. Sonny Vaccaro, Matt Damon's Nike-wearing player scout, walks into the store (which belongs on sick days, among cereal-box jocks) and, chatting casually with the basketball cashier, Michael thinks Jordan has won. the twins He did little for himself or the Chicago Bulls. It's hard to imagine people who haven't yet noticed this goodness, but Ben Affleck's Aira (played by Alex Convery) offers him the opportunity to tell a touching and heartwarming story about people who have seen something special in him since birth. the University the games

Perhaps more importantly, the Air shouldn't function as a standard biopic about the life of a celebrity or a ragtag group of Nike employees, coupled with Sony's risky bid to play the future of the company's basketball shoes. Not only can you sign Michael Jordan's lucrative contract online, but you can also sign his shoes with his personality and team, even if it means breaking the NBA's shoe color rules (must be at least 50% white ) and always pay out of pocket. . .

Sitting in meetings where no one wants or has a hand in the basketball scene, Sony leads them to CEO Phil Knight (played by director Ben Affleck), a boss who has grown more secretive and lost his edge. Make a big bet. As a director, Ben Affleck avoids the problem of getting the audience to enjoy the company. Sure, there are competitors, like the German company Adidas (now owned after a tragic bankruptcy, though perhaps not so tragic, given that the former CEO was a Nazi) and Converse, who appear greedy or out of touch. with reality, with bad guys, but Air 's Script is about the stagnation and failure that can happen when a company becomes complacent, unable to reinvent itself with a new vision and connect with the talent involved in the business.

Michael Jordan (played by Damien Young) no doubt manages to treat his friend Harvey Weinstein by looking in the back of his head (an annoying creative decision that takes away more purpose and focus here as a person and character, but somehow understandably, it's hard to fathom). However, with limited screen time) As you can see, it stands to reason that his mother, Deloris Jordan (an extraordinarily reliable Viola Davis), and her son, are not interested in signing with Nike; they have the lowest market share, are out of date and are more likely to get offers from other companies unless they build a house there (depending on your question) (who is willing to lend a luxury car) can't be matched.

It's Sony who can connect with marketing maven Rob Strausser (Jason Bateman), brand spokesperson Howard White (Chris Tucker), his experience with gamers before his injury, and unsung hero Peter Moore (Matthew Maher), tragically died. a month later Before announcing it as Project Air , they teamed up to create the perfect shoe that embodies Michael Jordan's personality and as a player, as well as something that fits your preferences on the court. It also focuses on imagining and creating a product that is specific to the person, bending and breaking the rules to develop a great product that captures that appealing look, no matter the person's level of passion for footwear.

Meanwhile, Sony spends a lot of money on this deal, undermines Phil's skepticism, gets into a bit of a fight with Michael Jordan's agent John Falk (Chris Messina), threatens to eat seeds and gets something done. College basketball coach George Raveling (Marlon Wayans) is thrust into the spotlight when Sonny directs 18-year-old Michael Jordan (on all things Michael Jordan).

There seems to be a lot going on in the air , but Ben Affleck is a seasoned filmmaker who knows how to keep the texture clean, gliding through the air and screeching with energy as each thrust comes together to achieve that harmony. He assembles a talented team who, in key moments of ping-pong chat, remind Sonny how much work is at stake and that one ill-advised risk can have dire consequences for his colleagues. Some parents struggle or enjoy coping with a midlife crisis.

Expanding on this point, it would be silly to pick a one-off MVP, but Matt Damon is believable as a guy who trusts his gut and takes bold steps as he tries to take Nike to new heights. She and Ben Affleck had electric chemistry, and her character-driven scenes with Viola Davis spark important conversations about companies that exploit young gamers. In fact, there's good reason to think that the story would have been more powerful and interesting if it had been told from the point of view of the parent, Deloris Jordan. There's room for more time with Jordan's family, but what's here is light, comforting work on serious issues changing the world of sports. This is an original approach to tell the life of a family.

Each square in Robert Richardson's cinematography depicts the office space, culture and fashion of 1984, with a reference level that oscillates between nostalgia and an organic representation of the era. Even the often noticeable needle drops are so spot on that it's hard to hate them. There's also a fair amount of fan service (the Chicago Bulls opening theme plays at one point), but it's full of sincerity throughout the two-hour run.

And this is how the film compensates for its lack of character depth, serving as pure entertainment with the eccentric characters involved in negotiating this deal. Each of Ben Affleck's playmaking decisions play deftly with the momentum of the air , breaking the conventional frame and soaring through the air with the power of Michael Jordan's dunk.

Rating Flash Legends – Movie: ★★★ / Movie: ★★★★

Robert Codger is a member of the Chicago Film Critics Association and the Critics' Choice Association. He is also the reviewer for The Flying Legend. Stay tuned here for new reviews, follow me on Twitter or Letterboxd or email me at [email protected].

"Air" review.

ST PETERSBURG, Fla. — A film about a black grad integrating an all-white Southern elementary school is under review by a Florida school district after a parent objected to the school's use of the profane film, saying it could "educate." the students. Whites hate blacks," school officials and CNN documents said.

In 2015, the parents of a second grader at North Shore Elementary School in St. They filed a formal complaint on March 6, demanding that the 1998 film Ruby Bridges be removed from the school's list of approved films. It comes after the film was shown to about 60 students on March 2 as part of Black History Month, Pinellas County Schools spokeswoman Isabelle Mascarenas told CNN.

In a copy of the complaint provided to CNN, the parent whose name was redacted wrote that the film was unsuitable for second graders and would be better suited for an eighth grade American history class. Parents objected in part to the film's racist overtones, depiction of a child putting a noose around a doll's neck, and characters threatening to hang.

The parent wrote that the film could teach students racial slurs, "how to be different" and "white people who hate black people."

After receiving the complaint, "the school will now participate in a formal appeals process to review the disputed material," Mascareñas said, referring to the district's policy on disputed educational materials.

He said the film had not been removed from all of the district's schools and is still in the district's film library.

Florida school curricula have become increasingly controversial as Republican lawmakers push for restrictions on instructional materials and tools that include race, sexuality and gender. Under the laws discovered by the government last year. There is a bill signed by Ron DeSantis that will require school library books to be pre-approved or reviewed by a Florida Department of Education-trained media specialist.

Two weeks before the film was shown at North Shore Elementary's second grade, consent forms were sent to the students' parents along with the Ruby Bridges trailer, Mascareñas said. The complaining parent said it was between two families who decided not to let their students see the film.

"Because the film was shown earlier, the parents were told that the school would not be showing it again this school year," Mascareñas said.

On November 14, 1960, 6-year-old Ruby Bridges, the film's namesake, became the first black student to enroll at William Franz Elementary School in New Orleans. Accompanied by four federal detectives, Bridges yelled insults and marched through the crowd. Angry white people. New Orleans schools were suspended by federal judge's order. The Supreme Court upheld racial segregation in public schools in Brown v. Brown fired. Education Council. The film tells the story in the form of a drama.

The film's screenwriter, Toni Ann Johnson, told CNN that second graders are never too young to watch the film when their teacher can provide the historical context and answer their questions. Teachers across the country told him the film was an "invaluable educational tool."

"The reason I think second grade isn't too young is because kids that age understand racial differences. Ruby was 6 years old when she served William Franz," Johnson said.

"When children are old enough to be called the N-word and learn what it means, seventh and eighth graders can and should start learning about the history of racism in this country." Johnson said:

"Parents who don't want their children to learn this story in public schools should have the right to vote," he said. "However, teachers should not have the right to prohibit other public school children from learning the Ruby Bridges story."

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During her early years of acting in independent theater and film, Luiz Guzmán took a job as a youth counselor in New York. The world-weary, red-faced voice actor seems to have tapped into these memories for the play Story Avenue. In Aristotle Torres' impressive feature debut (co-written with Bonsu Thompson), the actor brings great warmth to his role as an MTA driver trapped by his insecure and tormented but angry manager.

Asante Black – "This Is Us" and "When They See Us" – Kadir is a high school student and aspiring artist whose younger brother has just died. The reception after the funeral makes it clear that he and his mother (including her lover) are not comforting each other in this sad moment. He is haunted by vivid nightmares that curse Kadir for not doing anything to save his brother, who has cerebral palsy. His notebook is full of sketches of his beloved younger sister.

By capturing both Kadir's reflection in the bathroom mirror and then seeing him reenter the reception desk (contrasted with Spike Lee's trademark two-handed shot), the film suggests Kadir's dual nature and isolation. He is injured. He is, he is not. Like the cinematography, the mix of sounds throughout the film is evident: whispered conversations, squealing subway brakes and screeching rails, well-modulated music and the sound of smashing paint cans make for art and vandalism. .

Kadir is disillusioned with his home and wants to join a group of street artists known as Outside the Lines (or "OTL"), led by his best friend's older brother Mo, who goes on schemes. Described by Melvin Gregg as a mix of bombshells and street attractions, the scheme honestly lives up to its name.

Alex Hibbert ("The Chi" and "Moonlight") stars as Moe. Torres's deeply personal film is not a bleak advertisement for the drama of poverty. Moe and Kadi are two black boys trying to find a place together in their world. They stand behind each other. They have expertise and even support. Kadir is encouraged by at least one enthusiastic teacher. His mother (Cassandra Freeman) may be there to see him, but she is too consumed by her grief and anger over the death of her young son to be there for Kadir.

The Skeme crew seems pretty good at first. Bathed in thick fog, neon lights and darkness, the gang's base feels more like a club than a hideout, and the crew feels more like an avant-garde artist collective than a criminal enterprise. "Story Avenue" presents a plot about different ways to mentor a young man in Kadir's position. By offering a kind of familial love in return for loyalty, schemes attempt to shape and exploit the adolescent's desire to be known, to be seen. He is an expert in identifying weaknesses and exploiting them. Their reasons may be complex, but their motives are selfish.

Torres deftly walks the line between establishing Schem's charisma and critiquing it. Later in the film, another artist Kadir meets provides the backdrop at an art gallery, but before long, Skims challenges Kadir to demonstrate his skills with a pistol.

At the end of his shift, he runs into a subway driver named Luis Torres and heads to his favorite spot for a Cubano and a beer. He has a big belly and walks with a little front leg and other fatigue. Torres does not soften the meeting of these two souls on a train platform in the Bronx. Qadir is scared and more dangerous because of his adrenaline. That weapon might explode in his angry hands.

Luis talks to him, or at least negotiates: he will pay Kadir, but in return the boy must agree to eat with him. From Luis's chat with photography student waitress Gloria (Coral Pena), it becomes clear that he is going to the restaurant they go to. Not only is Lewis patient with Kadir, but the director is equally careful in uncovering the past of this subway savior. Louis' perseverance reflects. He also has demons created from pain. Nevertheless, Guzman is easy to love for his compassion and humility.

The gang's opening night turns violent and Kadir takes it out on Louie. At the same time, teachers stepped in and offered other opportunities to the painting fraternity, including art schools. Kadir obeys (he pays an emotional visit to the Spanish society, where he meets the artist Joaquín Sorolla y Bastida), but is also stern about the teenagers' "human pain" to those who offer their help. His resistance extends to Gloria, as well as Luis, who becomes more human as "Avenue of Stories" unfolds. There will be reckoning and regret for Kadir, but at the same time he will be reborn in a very difficult year and the kindness of a stranger can be appreciated. With a name like Aristotle, it's only fitting that Torres ends Kadir's story with a catharsis.

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John Wick 4 has received rave reviews, with critics saying that 4K is packed with great action but maybe a little long.

The new film follows the events of John Wick 3 and sees killer Keanu Reeves take over at the high table. Bill Skarsgard joins the franchise as the evil Marquis, while Rina Sawayama, Donnie Yen and Hiroyuki Sanada are also new. . In addition to the training. Laurence Fishburne, Ian McShane and Lance Reddick reprise their roles from previous episodes.

We've collected 4 John Wick reviews below so you can get an idea of ​​how the latest film in the franchise has been received. And don't worry – the following is completely spoiler-free.

Total Movies – 4/5 – Kim Taylor-Foster

“If you like what Wick can do with a pen (JW2) and a book (JW3), wait till you see what he can do with playing cards, let alone a set of nunchucks. Battle sequences, action scenes, neon. Chapter 4 All Aspects plus 11111 (Deep Reference Alert!) And if there's one place where returning director Chad Stahelski's film fails, it's when comparing the characters from the previous installment to Donnie Yen's blindness and perspicacity.

With sets that are bigger, bolder, longer and almost bigger than a movie can comfortably handle, this action tale ups the ante. It's hard to shake the "chaos overload is too close" sentiment at times, but it seems appropriate for a series with more than a few deaths.

IGN – 10/10 – Tom Jorgensen

“In Chapter 4 of the story, John Wick's revenge forces the table to open a war and that's because John accepts that he can't even win this war alone. The rules and consequences are handled well in the John Wick universe. Director Chad Stahelsky and actor Keanu Reeves present a symphony of on-screen action. “The fourth part is a strong framework that allows all elements to collide. This is the longest John Wick film. This is the longest John Wick film. The best John Wick film."

The story goes on

Guard – 2/5 – Charles Bramesco

"In short, a lot happens to our hero of the death machine on his bloody journey from New York to Osaka, from Berlin to Paris. The scene moves away from the point of excess, infinity of order, and off-shoulder wasteland. In the graceful monotonous certainty, death laughs to the song.” It's a hit, reminiscent of Roger Ebert's declaration that no good film lasts long. Its purpose is not perpetual entertainment, but a well-told story. So Long He's Director Chad Stahelski, who opened the doors, didn't have the publisher's instinct for construction and credits.

Variant – Owen Gleiberman

“John Wick: Season 4 is 2 hours and 49 minutes long, but it told a story more clearly that might fit the 83 minutes you saw at The Mill in 1977. Under his direction, each new act is filled with silence, frustration and bound to be mesmerizing as he sets the scene, Ceremony Clash of Words, Season 4 The first John Wick film looks like Clint Eastwood is trying to eat spaghetti be like Sergio Leone meeting John Woo in Times Square.

BBC Karin James

“The difference from Chapter 4 is that John Wick becomes the real James Bond, traveling the world exploring amazing cities in spectacularly designed missions. At 2 hours and 49 minutes, the film is longer than the previous film. In every way – no better or worse, more."

Deadline – Pete Hammond

“This new film begins with the assumption that Wick is dead, the high table, unseen crime bosses looking to make a deal for John's head. He isn't, and instead he can only be described as John Wick in the sequence. When we "Meet Lawrence of Arabia," we travel with the stars on horseback into the Jordanian desert for most of the action. Interest in the first few episodes is high. Director Chad Stahelski, Reeves' former martial artist and stuntman on "The Matrix", knows exactly what audiences want and expect, and he seems determined to take it up a few notches. Fortunately, John Wick presents Chapter 4, even if it looks cute at times.

John Wick hits theaters on March 4th and 24th. In the meantime, check out our guide to all the important movie release dates this year.

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At this point , we know that Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves was one of the biggest games in the new movie release schedule in 2023 . The trailers have so far teased the eloquent Chris Pine and cute characters, as well as huge monsters and fun gags . However, some longtime fans of the iconic board game might want to hear what the critics have to say before deciding whether or not to go see it in theaters. Well, the film was screened at SXSW, and film pundits have had their say on Pine's fantasy film.

Given how much love there is for D&D , Honor Among Thieves director and screenwriter Jonathan Goldstein and John Francis Daly had a high bar to reach. And according to many early reviews, the duo (who also made Game Night and Vacation ) nailed it. Lovia Giarquier, who reviewed the film for THR , praised the filmmakers for creating a film that builds on the franchise's roots and is very entertaining in the process. Although he did praise Chris Pine, Michelle Rodriguez and the rest of the cast in particular: