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The Favourite Game
A spoiler light review of The Favourite Game should begin with tone, because Bernar Hébert understands exactly how this drama ought to feel. The Favourite Game gains early credibility from JR Bourne, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Michèle Barbara Pelletier. The foundation of The Favourite Game can be stated simply: To live in the Here and Now, and write poems, that is what Leo wants unlike the women who fall in love with him. Within its 1h 41m running t
Aug 153 min read
Pakners
A spoiler light review of Pakners should begin with tone, because Tony Y. Reyes understands exactly how this comedy ought to feel. Pakners gains early credibility from Fernando Poe Jr., whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Efren 'Bata' Reyes. The foundation of Pakners can be stated simply: Mannuel (Efren "Bata" Reyes, The renowned pool legend), who becomes a financial scam victim. Within its 1h 57m running time, Pakners reveals both the benefits and the limit
Aug 152 min read
Hierankl
A spoiler light review of Hierankl should begin with tone, because Hans Steinbichler understands exactly how this crime drama ought to feel. Hierankl gains early credibility from Johanna Wokalek, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Barbara Sukowa. The foundation of Hierankl can be stated simply: Young student Lene is standing at the train station; she must decide whether to take the train back to Berlin where she lives or the one to the Bavarian countryside
Aug 152 min read
The Twins Effect
A spoiler light review of The Twins Effect should begin with tone, because Dante Lam understands exactly how this horror film ought to feel. The Twins Effect gains early credibility from Gillian Chung, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Charlene Choi. The foundation of The Twins Effect can be stated simply: It's a high kicking battle on the dark side when an ace vampire slayer and his beautiful sidekicks wage the ultimate martial arts showdown with one of t
Aug 153 min read
The Weakness of the Bolshevik
A spoiler light review of The Weakness of the Bolshevik should begin with tone, because Manuel Martín Cuenca understands exactly how this drama ought to feel. The Weakness of the Bolshevik gains early credibility from Luis Tosar, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Mar Regueras. The foundation of The Weakness of the Bolshevik can be stated simply: Based on a novel by Lorenzo Silva, this movie deals with the unusual and tragic relationship between a frustrate
Aug 153 min read
Visitors
A spoiler light review of Visitors should begin with tone, because Richard Franklin understands exactly how this horror film ought to feel. Visitors gains early credibility from Radha Mitchell, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Susannah York. The foundation of Visitors can be stated simply: The story of Georgia Perry, the first woman to sail around the world solo. Within its 1h 40m running time, Visitors reveals both the benefits and the limits of that dis
Aug 152 min read
Absolon
A spoiler light review of Absolon should begin with tone, because David De Bartolome understands exactly how this action film ought to feel. Absolon gains early credibility from Christopher Lambert, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Kelly Brook. The foundation of Absolon can be stated simply: In a world ravaged by disease, he's the only cure. Within its 1h 36m running time, Absolon reveals both the benefits and the limits of that disciplined approach. Ab
Aug 153 min read
Since Otar Left
A spoiler light review of Since Otar Left should begin with tone, because Julie Bertuccelli understands exactly how this drama ought to feel. Since Otar Left gains early credibility from Esther Gorintin, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Nino Khomasuridze. The foundation of Since Otar Left can be stated simply: After a Georgian family learns that Otar has died in Paris, a mother and daughter conceal the news from his elderly mother by continuing to write l
Aug 153 min read
Kiskisan
A spoiler light review of Kiskisan should begin with tone, because Joven Tan understands exactly how this romance ought to feel. Kiskisan gains early credibility from Gardo Versoza, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Emilio Garcia. The foundation of Kiskisan can be stated simply: Jojo grew up in the house of his wicked grandmother Lola Susana, who never taught him to be a righteous person. Within its 1h running time, Kiskisan reveals both the benefits and t
Aug 152 min read
Punla
A spoiler light review of Punla should begin with tone, because Robert B. Abihay understands exactly how this drama ought to feel. Punla gains early credibility from Tracy Torres, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Emilio Garcia. The foundation of Punla can be stated simply: "Punla" is the story of a childless loving couple. Within its 1h 35m running time, Punla reveals both the benefits and the limits of that disciplined approach. The plot of Punla is bu
Aug 152 min read
Grand Theft Parsons
A spoiler light review of Grand Theft Parsons should begin with tone, because David Caffrey understands exactly how this comedy ought to feel. Grand Theft Parsons gains early credibility from Johnny Knoxville, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Christina Applegate. The foundation of Grand Theft Parsons can be stated simply: A partially fictional account of musician Gram Parsons' death and cremation. Within its 1h 28m running time, Grand Theft Parsons reveal
Aug 153 min read
Kaakha Kaakha
A spoiler light review of Kaakha Kaakha should begin with tone, because Gautham Vasudev Menon understands exactly how this action film ought to feel. Kaakha Kaakha gains early credibility from Suriya, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Jyotika. The foundation of Kaakha Kaakha can be stated simply: After a police team kills his brother, a drug dealing gangster vows to kill the entire team and their respective families. Within its 2h 33m running time, Kaakha
Aug 153 min read
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