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Andaaz
A spoiler light review of Andaaz should begin with tone, because Raj Kanwar understands exactly how this romance ought to feel. Andaaz gains early credibility from Akshay Kumar, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Lara Dutta. The foundation of Andaaz can be stated simply: Loyalty, Respect, commitment and love. Within its 2h 25m running time, Andaaz reveals both the benefits and the limits of that disciplined approach. Andaaz gains much of its identity from
Aug 152 min read
PTU
A spoiler light review of PTU should begin with tone, because Johnnie To understands exactly how this action film ought to feel. PTU gains early credibility from Simon Yam, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Suet Lam. The foundation of PTU can be stated simply: When an obnoxious detective loses his gun to four young thugs, it's up to the P.T.U. (Police Tactical Unit) and their iron willed leader to recover the weapon and clean up the mess before daybreak. W
Aug 153 min read
I Love You Anne
A spoiler light review of I Love You Anne should begin with tone, because Richard Sénécal understands exactly how this comedy ought to feel. I Love You Anne gains early credibility from Daniel Fils Aime, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Nice Simon. The foundation of I Love You Anne can be stated simply: Anne falls in love with Don Kato, the reggae singer with dreadlocks. Within its 1h 56m running time, I Love You Anne reveals both the benefits and the lim
Aug 153 min read
Svidd neger
A spoiler light review of Svidd neger should begin with tone, because Erik Smith Meyer understands exactly how this comedy ought to feel. Svidd neger gains early credibility from Kingsford Siayor, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Eirik Junge Eliassen. The foundation of Svidd neger can be stated simply: Karl killed his unfaithful wife and her child. Within its 1h 27m running time, Svidd neger reveals both the benefits and the limits of that disciplined app
Aug 153 min read
Eyarkai
A spoiler light review of Eyarkai should begin with tone, because S.P. Jhananathan understands exactly how this romance ought to feel. Eyarkai gains early credibility from Shaam, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Arun Vijay. The foundation of Eyarkai can be stated simply: A young girl from a port town is waiting for a sailor, and wooed by another. Within its 2h 22m running time, Eyarkai reveals both the benefits and the limits of that disciplined approach.
Aug 152 min read
I Accuse
A spoiler light review of I Accuse should begin with tone, because John Ketcham understands exactly how this thriller ought to feel. I Accuse gains early credibility from Estella Warren, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of John Hannah. The foundation of I Accuse can be stated simply: A chilling tale based on a real event in which a doctor stepped out of line and sexually assaulted a patient when drugged. Within its 1h 35m running time, I Accuse reveals both
Aug 153 min read
Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi
A spoiler light review of Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi should begin with tone, because Sudhir Mishra understands exactly how this drama ought to feel. Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi gains early credibility from Kay Kay Menon, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Shiney Ahuja. The foundation of Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi can be stated simply: Set in the backdrop of Indian Emergency 1975, the story revolves around 3 friends whose lives changes drastically after the turn of
Aug 153 min read
Georges Bataille's Story of the Eye
A spoiler light review of Georges Bataille's Story of the Eye should begin with tone, because Andrew Repasky McElhinney understands exactly how this drama ought to feel. Georges Bataille's Story of the Eye gains early credibility from Melissa Elizabeth Forgione, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Querelle Haynes. The foundation of Georges Bataille's Story of the Eye can be stated simply: In a seemingly abandoned house, a group of people engage in wordless a
Aug 153 min read
Kalabit
A spoiler light review of Kalabit should begin with tone, because Neal 'Buboy' Tan understands exactly how this drama ought to feel. Kalabit gains early credibility from Ara Mina, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Raymond Bagatsing. The foundation of Kalabit can be stated simply: . Within its 1h 40m running time, Kalabit reveals both the benefits and the limits of that disciplined approach. Kalabit finds its clearest story engine when the central charact
Aug 152 min read
The Professional
A spoiler light review of The Professional should begin with tone, because Dusan Kovacevic understands exactly how this comedy ought to feel. The Professional gains early credibility from Bora Todorovic, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Branislav Lecic. The foundation of The Professional can be stated simply: After the collapse of the Yugoslavian government, a former secret agent, now a taxi driver, enters the office of a former university professor, now
Aug 153 min read
The Card Player
A spoiler light review of The Card Player should begin with tone, because Dario Argento understands exactly how this horror film ought to feel. The Card Player gains early credibility from Stefania Rocca, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Liam Cunningham. The foundation of The Card Player can be stated simply: A Rome policewoman teams up with a British Interpol agent to find a crafty serial killer who plays a taunting game of cat and mouse with the police
Aug 153 min read
Ang huling birhen sa lupa
A spoiler light review of Ang huling birhen sa lupa should begin with tone, because Joel Lamangan understands exactly how this drama ought to feel. Ang huling birhen sa lupa gains early credibility from Jay Manalo, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Ara Mina. The foundation of Ang huling birhen sa lupa can be stated simply: Father Emman visits a small coastal town and is surprised to discover he is faithful to his vocation and vow of celibacy. Within its 1h
Aug 153 min read
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