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VERBINSKI FINALLY REMEMBERED HOW TO HAVE FUN

Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die

Gore Verbinski - 2026 - 135m

83%
Critics
86%
Audience
320
Films Reviewed
6
Scoring Axes
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you crave a truly original, genre-bending sci-fi action-comedy with heart and a stellar ensemble cast. Gore Verbinski is back, baby!

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you prefer your sci-fi narratives neat and tidy, or you're allergic to controlled chaos and unexpected emotional depth.

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Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die

VERBINSKI FINALLY REMEMBERED HOW TO HAVE FUN
83
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Worth Your Time
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