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The UTD Mercury

UTD's student-run newspaper since 1980

The UTD Mercury

UTD's student-run newspaper since 1980

The UTD Mercury

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“Wonder” is an extraordinary film about an extraordinary boy

December 6, 2017

While Wonder may be directed towards children, the enlightening tone and plot makes it a movie all adults should see at least once in their lives. **Wonder** portrays the difficulties of living with a...

“Justice League” follows the adventures of the titular superhero team as they work to save the planet from a catastrophic threat following the death of Superman. The movie was released on Nov. 17. Photo courtesy of Warner Brother Pictures.

‘Justice League’ riddled with plot holes

December 4, 2017

The newest DC comics movie, “Justice League”, had good action sequences and fight scenes, but had a disappointing plot and lacked a reason to cheer for the heroes. A large portion of time in the movie,...

Kenneth Branagh plays the role of Hercule Poirot, a famous Belgian detective who investigates a murder onboard a derailed train. Photo courtesy of 20th Century Fox.

‘Orient Express’ lacks closure

November 13, 2017

“Murder on the Orient Express” is a mystery movie based on the novel of the same name. While it was enjoyable and well-produced, it left much to be desired, including a satisfying closure to the story. The...

Actors Taron Egerton (left), Colin Firth and Pedro Pascal star in ‘Kingsman: The Golden Circle,’ a spy comedy film that centers around a secret group’s mission to stop a drug cartel from spreading a toxin. Photo courtesy of 20th Century Fox.

‘Golden Circle’ falls flat with weak plot

October 2, 2017

“Kingsman: The Golden Circle” contains intense, violent actions scenes, similar to what made the first so satisfying to watch. Unfortunately, with a predictable plot and little character development,...

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“Logan Lucky” could be summer classic

August 20, 2017

“Logan Lucky” is a feel-good, comedic story that never tries its hand at drama. Set in West Virginia, the movie follows the story of Jimmy (Channing Tatum) and Clyde Logan (Adam Driver), two brothers...

“Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets” was released July 21  and the product of French director Luc Besson. The film is based off the popular French comics. Photo courtesy of STX Entertainment.

Celestial film lacks plot

July 31, 2017

As the newest sci-fi flick to hit the big screens, “Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets” can best be described as that of a bad  high school jock  stereotype — pretty to look at, but lacking...

“Baby Driver" was released June 28 and amassed acclamation from critics. Photo courtesy of Sony Pictures.

Action flick stuns with smooth transitions, tasteful music

July 3, 2017

A car pulls up. The shot changes to that of an iPod. “Bellbottoms” by The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion begins its opening notes. Three individuals get out of the passenger doors with large duffle bags...

“Cars 3” was released on June 16 as the third iteration in the Disney Pixar franchise. Photo courtesy of Disney.

Third ‘Cars’ installment disappoints

July 3, 2017

As the latest in the recent line of Pixar sequels, “Cars 3” is a mediocre offering from a film studio known for high quality movies. The film centers around an aging Lightning McQueen (Owen Wilson)...

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‘Wonder Woman’ first glimpse into possible greatness of the DCEU

June 7, 2017

“Wonder Woman,” the first female-led movie to be released during the current renaissance of superhero movies, produced higher success with critics than the previous installments of the DC Extended...

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‘Dead Men’ tie up loose ends

June 5, 2017

“Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales” is the fifth movie in the “Pirates of the Caribbean” series. Most of the characters from the previous movies return, with the addition of a few...

“The Fate of the Furious” was released in the United States on April 14. Photo courtesy of Universal Pictures.

New ‘Furious’ film proves to be worthy sequel

April 24, 2017

In “The Fate of the Furious,” the eighth installment of “The Fast and the Furious” franchise, director F. Gary Gray and writer Chris Morgan rehash themes that made previous films a success. The...

“Ghost in the Shell” was released in the United States on March 31.  Scarlett Johansson plays the role of Mira Killian, a survivor of a cyberterrorist attack who becomes a counter-terrorism operative. Photo courtesy of Paramount Pictures.

Lost in translation

April 11, 2017

“Ghost in the Shell,” directed by Rupert Sanders and written by Jamie Moss, William Wheeler and Ehren Kruger, turns a successful manga and film series into a somewhat bland science fiction & action...

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