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Fifteen years ago, we were introduced to Woody, Buzz, the Potatoheads, Hamm, Rex, Slinky and, most importantly, a little animation company named Pixar. Myself a recent high school graduate at the time, I went to see some strange movie called Toy Story full of equal parts curiosity and cynicism. 90 minutes later, I joined the ranks of an amazed audience that was unprepared for something so original, innovative and thoroughly entertaining. Now, fifteen years and ten movies later, Pixar, now established as the gold standard for quality computer animated features, takes us back to Andy’s toy box for one last…and truly epic…adventure.

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Remember back in the 80s when an action movie consisted of big explosions, insane firefights and a cast of bitter and cynical anti-heroes? That’s what The Losers tries to recapture. Unfortunately, it’s just not the same. Yes, it has tons of the elements that should make a fun, brainless action flick. It is also, however, a PG-13 movie, which means the filmmakers and the cast never really go for the over-the-top gusto. continue reading…

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