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Badri
A spoiler light review of Badri should begin with tone, because P.A. Arun Prasad understands exactly how this action film ought to feel. Badri gains early credibility from Joseph Vijay, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Bhoomika Chawla. The foundation of Badri can be stated simply: When a kickboxer gets attacked by his enemies and ends up bedridden, his brother sets out to fulfil his dream of winning the kickboxing championship. Within its 2h 40m running t
Aug 153 min read
Rare Birds
A spoiler light review of Rare Birds should begin with tone, because Sturla Gunnarsson understands exactly how this comedy ought to feel. Rare Birds gains early credibility from William Hurt, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Andy Jones. The foundation of Rare Birds can be stated simply: A down and out restaurateur and his neighbor hatch a plan to lure luminaries to their small Newfoundland town. Within its 1h 39m running time, Rare Birds reveals both the
Aug 153 min read
Failan
A spoiler light review of Failan should begin with tone, because Hae sung Song understands exactly how this romance ought to feel. Failan gains early credibility from Choi Min sik, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Cecilia Cheung. The foundation of Failan can be stated simply: A marriage of convenience between a petty gangster and an illegal immigrant he has never met has unforeseen consequences for them both. Within its 1h 55m running time, Failan reveals
Aug 153 min read
My Brother Tom
A spoiler light review of My Brother Tom should begin with tone, because Dom Rotheroe understands exactly how this drama ought to feel. My Brother Tom gains early credibility from Jenna Harrison, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Ben Whishaw. The foundation of My Brother Tom can be stated simply: A teenage girl, Jessica, befriends a teenage boy called Tom, who is bullied by a local gang. Within its 1h 45m running time, My Brother Tom reveals both the benef
Aug 153 min read
Dust
A spoiler light review of Dust should begin with tone, because Milcho Manchevski understands exactly how this romance ought to feel. Dust gains early credibility from Joseph Fiennes, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of David Wenham. The foundation of Dust can be stated simply: A New York thief, a tough as nails hundred year old woman, two brothers from the Wild West, a Macedonian revolutionary and a beautiful pregnant woman, all cross paths in a tale that sp
Aug 153 min read
Jesus Christ Vampire Hunter
A spoiler light review of Jesus Christ Vampire Hunter should begin with tone, because Lee Demarbre understands exactly how this horror film ought to feel. Jesus Christ Vampire Hunter gains early credibility from Phil Caracas, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Murielle Varhelyi. The foundation of Jesus Christ Vampire Hunter can be stated simply: Jesus returns to Earth to judge humanity but first he must team up with a Mexican fighter to combat vampires who
Aug 153 min read
The Unsaid
A spoiler light review of The Unsaid should begin with tone, because Tom McLoughlin understands exactly how this thriller ought to feel. The Unsaid gains early credibility from Andy Garcia, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Vincent Kartheiser. The foundation of The Unsaid can be stated simply: A seemingly untroubled adolescent carries disturbing secrets that compel a psychiatrist to unearth the patient's gruesome past. Within its 1h 51m running time, The U
Aug 153 min read
Shooters
A spoiler light review of Shooters should begin with tone, because Dan Reed understands exactly how this crime drama ought to feel. Shooters gains early credibility from Paul Attah, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Ali Awad. The foundation of Shooters can be stated simply: In this docudrama, non professionals with criminal backgrounds re enact ad libbed scenes of life in Liverpool's underworld. Within its 1h 12m running time, Shooters reveals both the ben
Aug 152 min read
To the Left of the Father
A spoiler light review of To the Left of the Father should begin with tone, because Luiz Fernando Carvalho understands exactly how this drama ought to feel. To the Left of the Father gains early credibility from Selton Mello, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Raul Cortez. The foundation of To the Left of the Father can be stated simply: A young son who ran from his dominant family descends into decadence, then returns to the nest. Within its 2h 43m running
Aug 153 min read
Longshot
A spoiler light review of Longshot should begin with tone, because Lionel C. Martin understands exactly how this comedy ought to feel. Longshot gains early credibility from Tony DeCamillis, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Hunter Tylo. The foundation of Longshot can be stated simply: A twenty something tennis instructor/gigolo gets embroiled in a scheme involving seduction and insider trading. Within its 1h 33m running time, Longshot reveals both the bene
Aug 152 min read
The Bunker
A spoiler light review of The Bunker should begin with tone, because Rob Green understands exactly how this horror film ought to feel. The Bunker gains early credibility from Jason Flemyng, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Andrew Tiernan. The foundation of The Bunker can be stated simply: Germany, 1944. Within its 1h 28m running time, The Bunker reveals both the benefits and the limits of that disciplined approach. Visually, The Bunker is most persuasiv
Aug 152 min read
Drift
A spoiler light review of Drift should begin with tone, because Michiel van Jaarsveld understands exactly how this drama ought to feel. Drift gains early credibility from Christel Oomen, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Dragan Bakema. The foundation of Drift can be stated simply: The movie depicts how a semi homely 15 year old teenage dame of the rather white trash sort manages to manipulate and destroy the lives of virtually every man she knows, includin
Aug 153 min read
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