Movie Reviews

Cosmic Circus has been covering movies and TV/streaming series for over five years now. Please take some time to read through some of our movie reviews below to find out what the writers think of past and new films.

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Review: Christopher Nolan’s ‘Oppenheimer’ is Astonishing

Maxance Vincent ,  ,  6 min read

Oppenheimer director Christopher Nolan is one of my favorite filmmakers. He has consistently pushed the boundaries of large-format filmmaking since shooting several sequences with IMAX cameras with The Dark Knight and is always at the forefront of crafting one-of-a-kind, towering cinematic experiences. Even his weakest movie, 2020’s Tenet, deserves praise for its insane practical action and inverted one-on-one fights. You’ll never see

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‘The Venture Bros.: Radiant Is the Blood of the Baboon Heart’ Movie Review

Vin ,  ,  ,  ,  ,  5 min read

After over a generation of hijinks, heroism, and heartbreak, The Venture Bros. has come to an end. Radiant is the Blood of the Baboon Heart, the grand finale to the epic 7-season, 20-year saga, is now streaming on VOD platforms for all to enjoy. But did co-creators Christopher McCulloch and Doc Hammer stick the landing to their life-long passion project? After years

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‘Barbie’ Review: Greta Gerwig Gives Margot Robbie an Existential Crisis for the Ages

Uday Kataria ,  6 min read

The Barbie movie has taken the world by storm. From its extensive (and impeccable) marketing campaign to the powerhouse creatives behind the film, Barbie became a cultural phenomenon long before it landed in theaters last night. Through it all, it’s been very clear that Greta Gerwig has approached the Barbie brand in a way no one quite expected. I’m pleased to

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Review: ‘Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part One’ is an Exhilarating Adventure

Guest Author ,  ,  3 min read

Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part One takes audiences on an exhilarating adventure, seamlessly merging top-notch performances, stunning visuals, and a captivating storyline. This film delivers a range of emotions, occasionally venturing into the realm of cinematic magic, which may raise questions about its adherence to reality. In this review, I delve into the various aspects of the film, shedding light on

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Cosmic Circle Ep. 33: 2023 Movie Discussion

Brian Kitson ,  ,  ,  3 min read

Can you believe we’re already halfway through 2023? Time flies when there’s so so many new films and television shows rolling out. There are so many standouts and quite a few upsets as well, that it almost seems impossible to keep up with everything that comes out in a year. Now that we’re six months into the year, we here at

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‘Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny’ Review: A Rousing Enough Adventure

James Preston Poole ,  ,  6 min read

Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny hasn’t received quite the warm welcome many expected. After Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull was lambasted by fans, some would say undeservedly, James Mangold (Logan, Walk the Line) stepped into the director’s chair to give Indy one final adventure. Steven Spielberg’s shoes are monumental to fill, but Mangold’s track record speaks for itself. Following

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Cosmic Circle Ep. 31: ‘The Flash’ Movie Discussion (Spoilers)

Brian Kitson ,  ,  ,  ,  ,  ,  ,  3 min read

After a decade since it was first announced, The DCEU’s The Flash movie has finally arrived in theaters. It’s been a long journey to bring Barry Allen and his powers of lightning speed to the silver screen, but fans of the witty speedster are excited to finally see the final product. With the arrival of The Flash, the beginning of the

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‘Extraction 2’ Review: Chris Hemsworth’s Latest Top-Notch Action Film

Brian Kitson ,  6 min read

Chris Hemsworth is easily one of the most identifiable actors of our generation. Perhaps the most well-known for playing Thor the God of Thunder in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Hemsworth has showcased a range of his acting ability in various roles. From action to comedy, there seems no role he can’t play, and Hemsworth proves this once again in Extraction 2. 

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Review: Netlix’s ‘Nimona’ is One of the Best Animated Films of 2023

Brian Kitson ,  ,  ,  6 min read

A film adaptation of Nimona has been in gestation for quite a long time before it landed at Netflix. Originally a science fantasy graphic novel by ND Stevenson, an animated film was announced by 20th Century Animation all the way back in 2015. With an initial release date of 2020, the film was ultimately canceled after Disney’s acquisition of 21st Century

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