Weekly Recap: Tomb Raider, 7 Days In Entebbe & More!


This week brings us the big-budget reboot of Tomb Raider, based on the reboot of the video game. Of course, little has changed in the realm of video game movies, and this is another flat attempt to bring an interactive concept to the cinema. Also out, 7 Days in Entebbe, a new take on Operation Thunderbolt. Reviews for both of those, plus the many home releases that became available this week, including the Oscar-winning Shape of Water. Also here, a new Criterion announcement, plus a really enjoyable podcast to listen to. Enjoy!

In Theaters Now:

(Another flat video game movie)

(A decent hostage thriller)

(Perhaps the funniest movie I see this year)

Here's The Archive Of Every Review Throughout The Year(s) - http://www.thecodeiszeek.com/p/review-archive.html

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