The entirety of this dramedy feels like a lame excuse to have De Niro and Hathaway lightly spar in an inoffensive light-hearted comedy.
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'Sicario' review: Brilliant, taut descent into the murky war on drug cartels
What "Apocalypse Now" was to the Vietnam War, this dark crime drama is to the morally ambiguous war on drugs.
'The Martian' review: Damon anchors ensemble cast in best popcorn flick of 2015
No single word adequately describe what may be the best popcorn flick of 2015 - a smart, funny, harrowing, intense, exciting and joyous movie that is flat-out entertaining.
'The Primary Instinct' review: Familiar face weaves a profound & poignant story
Stephen Tobolowsky is simply one of the great storytellers of this generation.
'Sleeping with Other People' review: Likable top stars can't save flawed rom-com
Dirty take on a rom-com just doesn't have enough heart, leaving it little more than a raunchy flick.
'Everest' movie review: Beautifully shot, if predictable, action-thriller
Gripping from start to finish despite its predictable story beats..
'Black Mass' film review: Depp delivers chilling, Best Actor-caliber performance
Johnny Depp turns out a chilling, Award Season-caliber performance.
'Mistress America' review: Delightful comedy proves growing up isn't always easy
An affectionate and hilarious swipe at the arrogance of youth driven by its self-involved, energetic whirlwind titular character.
'Clouds of Sils Maria' review: Kristen Stewart impresses in probing drama
Superbly acted and rich with subtext, this is a melancholic existential crisis and cynical meta-take on the nature of celebrity anchored by a pair of stellar performances.
'Avengers: Age of Ultron' review: Fun, if slightly flawed, Marvel centerpiece
An "Avengers" movie featuring HYDRA, Ultron (one of the great Marvel Comics villains of all time) and the Hulkbuster armor in full action should be better than "good."
'Ex Machina' review: A heady, seductive analysis of humanity, consciousness
The focused, thought-provoking and compelling science fiction drama "Ex Machina" is arguably the best film released this spring, could end up the best sci-fi of the year and will absolutely be in the "best movies of 2015" discussion.
'Unfriended' review: A creepy & effective horror gem of the digital age
Just as the supernatural horror and "found footage" genres began to feel stale, then comes along the creative and unexpectedly refreshing "Unfriended," a movie that will surely rank among the best of the "found footage" sub-genre.
'While We're Young' film review: Touching, hilarious take on a midlife crisis
Director Noah Baumbach has tackled the coming-of-age teen years ("The Squid and the Whale") and the arrested development of modern twentysomethings ("Frances Ha") -- and his latest film takes on a full-on midlife and existential crisis.
'Furious 7' film review: Absurd, silly & fun flick best of the 'Fast' series
The latest entry in the "Fast and Furious" series continues the franchise's unlikely trend of somehow improving with each new flick.
'The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby' Netflix review: Perfect for binge viewing
One of the most interesting exercises in cinematic storytelling, the trio of "The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby" feature films, tracks the wrong side of a romance from his and her perspectives.
'It Follows' film review: Refreshing indie gem destined for cult horror glory
This indie horror flick absolutely capitalizes on its refreshing premise - itself a meta-swipe against the countless dull slashers that stigmatized casual sex - and brilliantly executes a tense, innovative and piece of American cinema.
'Insurgent' film review: Dull & careless are kind ways to describe this YA slog
There are worse and more cloying young adult film adaptations out there, but "Insurgent" sets a new disappointing baseline for lazy YA movies.
Film review: If you've seen 'District 9' or 'Elysium,' you've seen 'Chappie'
"Chappie," the latest film from director Neill Blomkamp ("District 9"), is a frustrating, soulless and heavy-handed AI tale.
'Fifty Shades of Grey' review: The awkward, unintentional comedy of 2015
Shouldn't a movie whose core subject matter is the racy, brow-raising world of BDSM be more ... exciting ... on any level?
'The Last Five Years' review: Intriguing & bittersweet musical charms
This is a rich tapestry of dreams, love, resentment and all the ups and downs of a doomed relationship.