‘The Creator’ Is So Sloppy It Makes the Case for Tired Franchise Films

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Gareth Adwards’ epic was supposed to prove the value of original ideas in a sea of sequels and spin-offs. But it’s so unconvincing, you’ll miss those IP-driven affairs instead.

A photo illustration of John David Washington, Ken Watanabe, and  Madeleine Voyles from The Creator.
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