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The Little Things
Deputy Sheriff Joe "Deke" Deacon (Denzel Washington) joins forces with Sgt. Jim Baxter (Rami Malek) to search for a serial killer who's terrorizing Los Angeles. As they track the culprit, Baxter is unaware that the investigation is dredging up echoes of Deke's past, uncovering disturbing secrets that could threaten more than his case. Jared Leto takes a chilling performance to a new level in this throwback to thrillers from yesteryear.
 

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We Can Be Heroes (Netflix)
When alien invaders kidnap Earth's superheroes, their children must team up and learn to work together if they want to save their parents and the world. An all star studded cast compliments several new faces in this delightful family focused action romp. Robert Rodriguez has dabbled in this space before with the popular series Spy Kids, and the slight nod of a prequel to this movie, Sharkboy and Lavagirl. Perfect for kids young and old alike while the characters learn to work together and teach themselves and the audience a subtle lesson.

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Let Him Go
Following the loss of their son, a retired sheriff (Kevin Costner) and his wife (Diane Lane) leave their Montana ranch to rescue their young grandson from the clutches of a dangerous family living off the grid in the Dakotas. Written and directed by Thomas Bezucha, it's based on the 2013 novel of the same name by Larry Watson. Both Costner and Lane put in heartfelt performances that highlight their acting chops.
 

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