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Collateral Beauty (out Jan 12) is the tale of man struggling to overcome a tragic event. Parts of this film come across as unnecessarily mean-spirited. Further, there are subplots designed to make us feel empathy for the friends that are unrealistic and manipulative. Very disappointing. Grade: C.