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"Silent Night," the first American film from action maestro John Woo in 20 years, is one of the most mean-spirited, ugly and regressive movies in a long time.

With "Fast X," the "Fast and Furious" franchise hits a wall thanks to a messy script and choppy action sequences, suggesting the series is about out of gas.

"John Wick: Chapter 4" goes bigger, louder and bolder, culminating in a final hour containing possibly the greatest stretch of action in a Hollywood move ever.

"Emancipation" works best as a gripping action-thriller featuring a powerful performance by Will Smith, but its screenplay hinders it from being anything more.

"Violent Night" is a cyanide-laced sugarplum, a holiday action movie starring David Harbour as Santa that will delight viewers who can get on its wavelength.

"Top Gun: Maverick" marries high-tech thrills and real emotional stakes to improve upon its predecessor and become one of the year's most entertaining films.

"Everything Everywhere All at Once" is a dizzying and funny masterpiece that gives Michelle Yeoh the role of a lifetime and will be life-changing for film geeks.