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When the Last Sword Is Drawn
A spoiler light review of When the Last Sword Is Drawn should begin with tone, because Yôjirô Takita understands exactly how this historical drama ought to feel. When the Last Sword Is Drawn gains early credibility from Kiichi Nakai, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Kôichi Satô. The foundation of When the Last Sword Is Drawn can be stated simply: A samurai goes to extraordinary lengths to provide for his family. Within its 2h 23m running time, When the La
Aug 153 min read
The Blue Room
A spoiler light review of The Blue Room should begin with tone, because Walter Doehner understands exactly how this romance ought to feel. The Blue Room gains early credibility from Juan Manuel Bernal, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Patricia Llaca. The foundation of The Blue Room can be stated simply: A couple meet each other often in a motel room. Within its 1h 44m running time, The Blue Room reveals both the benefits and the limits of that disciplined
Aug 153 min read
Malefique
A spoiler light review of Malefique should begin with tone, because Eric Valette understands exactly how this horror film ought to feel. Malefique gains early credibility from Gérald Laroche, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Philippe Laudenbach. The foundation of Malefique can be stated simply: Four prisoners find an ancient diary in the wall of their cell which might be the key to getting out. Within its 1h 30m running time, Malefique reveals both the be
Aug 152 min read
She Gets What She Wants
A spoiler light review of She Gets What She Wants should begin with tone, because Melanie Mayron understands exactly how this comedy ought to feel. She Gets What She Wants gains early credibility from Piper Perabo, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Jane McGregor. The foundation of She Gets What She Wants can be stated simply: A French foreign exchange student comes to a small Texas high school, befriends a classmate, and practically takes over her life. Wi
Aug 153 min read
WiseGirls
A spoiler light review of WiseGirls should begin with tone, because David Anspaugh understands exactly how this thriller ought to feel. WiseGirls gains early credibility from Mira Sorvino, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Mariah Carey. The foundation of WiseGirls can be stated simply: A new waitress working at an Italian restaurant in New York City finds herself entangled in a mob run underworld of drug dealing and murder. Within its 1h 36m running time,
Aug 152 min read
Glasskår
A spoiler light review of Glasskår should begin with tone, because Lars Berg understands exactly how this family film ought to feel. Glasskår gains early credibility from Eirik Evjen, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Martin Jonny Raaen Eidissen. The foundation of Glasskår can be stated simply: Roger, Viktor and Arnor er friends, and wants to start a band to charm the ladies, in stead of playing ice hockey. Within its 1h 16m running time, Glasskår reveals
Aug 152 min read
Wishcraft
A spoiler light review of Wishcraft should begin with tone, because Danny Graves understands exactly how this horror film ought to feel. Wishcraft gains early credibility from Michael Weston, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Alexandra Holden. The foundation of Wishcraft can be stated simply: Bret, a smart but unsociable high school kid, receives a strange box in the mail. Within its 1h 42m running time, Wishcraft reveals both the benefits and the limits o
Aug 152 min read
Cruel Game
A spoiler light review of Cruel Game should begin with tone, because Masashi Nagadoi understands exactly how this romance ought to feel. Cruel Game gains early credibility from Adam Baratta, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Jennifer Tung. The foundation of Cruel Game can be stated simply: A handsome L.A. playboy juggles four gorgeous girlfriends, searches for true love, and gets involved in an elaborate con. Within its 1h 24m running time, Cruel Game reve
Aug 153 min read
My Name Is Tanino
A spoiler light review of My Name Is Tanino should begin with tone, because Paolo Virzì understands exactly how this comedy ought to feel. My Name Is Tanino gains early credibility from Corrado Fortuna, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Rachel McAdams. The foundation of My Name Is Tanino can be stated simply: Tanino, looking for a girl he met during the summer, embarks on a journey across the United States, facing the real American dream. Within its 1h 40m
Aug 153 min read
Day of the Wacko
A spoiler light review of Day of the Wacko should begin with tone, because Marek Koterski understands exactly how this comedy ought to feel. Day of the Wacko gains early credibility from Marek Kondrat, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Janina Traczykówna. The foundation of Day of the Wacko can be stated simply: 24 hours in the bitter life of a frustrated divorced teacher who stays in the vicious circle of his numerous obsessions. Within its 1h 33m running
Aug 153 min read
Bark!
A spoiler light review of Bark! should begin with tone, because Kasia Adamik understands exactly how this comedy ought to feel. Bark! gains early credibility from Lee Tergesen, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Heather Morgan. The foundation of Bark! can be stated simply: A comedy about misfits in which a veterinarian becomes involved with a client, whose wife has begun acting like a dog. Within its 1h 34m running time, Bark! reveals both the benefits and
Aug 152 min read
Frozen Stiff
A spoiler light review of Frozen Stiff should begin with tone, because Milorad Milinkovic understands exactly how this comedy ought to feel. Frozen Stiff gains early credibility from Nikola Djuricko, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Sonja Kolacaric. The foundation of Frozen Stiff can be stated simply: Two brothers, Lemi and Kiza, having spent all their money, try to relocate their dead grandfather from Belgrade to Vrsac at the lowest cost, but he goes mis
Aug 153 min read
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