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Brad Pitt's thrilling racing spectacle delivers pure popcorn entertainment, with a few bumps along the way.
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Run Fatboy Run
This familiar underdog story follows a rather predictable race to the finish line, but Simon Pegg and a fun supporting cast make sure it never loses…
 • James Lees
The Smashing Machine
Dwayne Johnson delivers a career-best performance, and shoulders this gritty but uneven MMA biopic.
 • James Lees
Eephus
A tender farewell wrapped up in a love letter to the game of baseball.
 • James Lees
Heavyweights
This dated 90s kids comedy still shows some heart and sincerity, and features a peak unhinged Ben Stiller performance.
 • James Lees
Creed
The first instalment in the Adonis trilogy rekindles Rocky's fighting spirit, and serves as a knockout rebirth of the Balboa legacy.
 • James Lees and John Lees
Slap Shot
"The fans are shouting kill, kill, kill! This is hockey!"
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Major League
“Alright, let’s hit the field.”
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Over The Top
This Sly Stallone arm-wrestling movie is a muscle-fueled tale of fatherhood and peak 80s drama.
 • James Lees
Mr. Baseball
Tom Selleck's glorious moustache goes to Japan in this culture clash comedy that still rounds the bases, but feels a bit past its prime.
 • James Lees
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