April 24, 2026

Kristen Platt

Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror  (15) |Close-Up Film Review
 Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror is a glimpse into the genesis of the much-loved stage show, the movie it became, and the devoted fans.

Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror  (15) |Close-Up Film Review

Kristen Platt October 9, 2025
Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror is a glimpse into the genesis of the much-loved stage show,...
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The Bad Guys 2  (PG) |Close-Up Film Review
 The Bad Guys 2 has all the fun and sophistication of Steven Soderbergh’s Ocean’s trilogy, but features a cast of smart-talking animated anthropomorphic animals.

The Bad Guys 2  (PG) |Close-Up Film Review

Kristen Platt July 25, 2025
The Bad Guys 2 has all the fun and sophistication of Steven Soderbergh’s Ocean’s trilogy, but features a cast of...
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How to Train Your Dragon (PG) |Close-Up Film Review
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How to Train Your Dragon (PG) |Close-Up Film Review

Kristen Platt June 10, 2025
This live action remake of the animated classic brings Cressida Cowell’s much loved tale to gorgeous, soaring...
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Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (PG) |Close-Up Film Review
 When Sonic’s family camping trip is interrupted by GUN requesting and requiring the help of Sonic, Knuckles, and Tails with an incident in Japan, he learns that he is not the only super-powered intergalactic hedgehog on the planet.

Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (PG) |Close-Up Film Review

Kristen Platt December 18, 2024
The previous two films managed to balance action, comedy, and a surprising amount of emotion, and this...
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Paddington in Peru  (U) |Close-Up Film Review
 Paddington in Peru sees the enduringly endearing bear return to Peru with the Brown family in tow to see his beloved Aunt Lucy, only to discover that she has disappeared on a mysterious quest into the jungle.

Paddington in Peru  (U) |Close-Up Film Review

Kristen Platt November 7, 2024
Paddington in Peru sees the enduringly endearing bear return to Peru with the Brown family in tow to...
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