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Pyaasa Haiwan
A spoiler light review of Pyaasa Haiwan should begin with tone, because Kanti Shah understands exactly how this horror film ought to feel. Pyaasa Haiwan gains early credibility from Sapna Sappu, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Kanti Shah. The foundation of Pyaasa Haiwan can be stated simply: A group of people are trapped in a haunted mansion where the ghost monster of its late masochistic and psychotic owner stalks the halls. Within its 1h 46m running ti
Aug 153 min read
Evil Breed: The Legend of Samhain
A spoiler light review of Evil Breed: The Legend of Samhain should begin with tone, because Christian Viel understands exactly how this horror film ought to feel. Evil Breed: The Legend of Samhain gains early credibility from Bobbie Phillips, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of HoJo Rose. The foundation of Evil Breed: The Legend of Samhain can be stated simply: Two American tourists on a romantic camping trip are brutally murdered. Within its 1h 18m running
Aug 153 min read
To Kill a King
A spoiler light review of To Kill a King should begin with tone, because Mike Barker understands exactly how this biographical drama ought to feel. To Kill a King gains early credibility from Tim Roth, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Dougray Scott. The foundation of To Kill a King can be stated simply: A recounting of the relationship between General Fairfax and Oliver Cromwell, as they try to cope with the consequences of deposing King Charles I. Within
Aug 153 min read
The Extreme Team
A spoiler light review of The Extreme Team should begin with tone, because Leslie Libman understands exactly how this action film ought to feel. The Extreme Team gains early credibility from Jeremy Kewley, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Eric Mabius. The foundation of The Extreme Team can be stated simply: A secret Black Ops rescue team made up of Gen X extreme sport athletes go to New Zealand to save a former member that has been kidnapped. Within its 1
Aug 153 min read
The Big Empty
A spoiler light review of The Big Empty should begin with tone, because Steve Anderson understands exactly how this comedy ought to feel. The Big Empty gains early credibility from Jon Favreau, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Joey Lauren Adams. The foundation of The Big Empty can be stated simply: John Person is an actor with little work, and no money, who suddenly finds himself with an opportunity to make some quick cash by delivering a suitcase to the
Aug 153 min read
Winter Break
A spoiler light review of Winter Break should begin with tone, because Marni Banack understands exactly how this comedy ought to feel. Winter Break gains early credibility from Milo Ventimiglia, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Eddie Kaye Thomas. The foundation of Winter Break can be stated simply: Four post college men living in Aspen try to figure out what to do with their lives. Within its 1h 32m running time, Winter Break reveals both the benefits and
Aug 153 min read
Sex Scandal
A spoiler light review of Sex Scandal should begin with tone, because Francis Posadas understands exactly how this drama ought to feel. Sex Scandal gains early credibility from Isabella Gomez, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Danna Garcel. The foundation of Sex Scandal can be stated simply: An exposé of the VCD sex trade in the Philippines. Within its 1h 34m running time, Sex Scandal reveals both the benefits and the limits of that disciplined approach.
Aug 153 min read
Pinocchio 3000
A spoiler light review of Pinocchio 3000 should begin with tone, because Daniel Robichaud understands exactly how this animated adventure ought to feel. Pinocchio 3000 gains early credibility from Malcolm McDowell, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Sonja Ball. The foundation of Pinocchio 3000 can be stated simply: The year is 3000. Within its 1h 20m running time, Pinocchio 3000 reveals both the benefits and the limits of that disciplined approach. Daniel
Aug 153 min read
Overnight
A spoiler light review of Overnight should begin with tone, because Tony Montana understands exactly how this documentary ought to feel. Overnight gains early credibility from Troy Duffy, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Jeffrey Baxter. The foundation of Overnight can be stated simply: A documentary on the rise and stumble of Troy Duffy, the bartender cum filmmaker who was swept up by Miramax's Harvey Weinstein to turn his script for The Boondock Saints i
Aug 152 min read
Behind the Red Door
A spoiler light review of Behind the Red Door should begin with tone, because Matia Karrell understands exactly how this drama ought to feel. Behind the Red Door gains early credibility from Kyra Sedgwick, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Kiefer Sutherland. The foundation of Behind the Red Door can be stated simply: A dying man must reunite with his sister to face their family's violent past and find peace in their lives. Within its 1h 45m running time, B
Aug 153 min read
Hungama
A spoiler light review of Hungama should begin with tone, because Priyadarshan understands exactly how this comedy ought to feel. Hungama gains early credibility from Akshaye Khanna, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Aftab Shivdasani. The foundation of Hungama can be stated simply: The story of a bunch of misfits whose misconception about each others backgrounds end up in a series of chaotic, yet comic outcomes. Within its 2h 33m running time, Hungama reve
Aug 152 min read
The Classic
A spoiler light review of The Classic should begin with tone, because Jae young Kwak understands exactly how this romance ought to feel. The Classic gains early credibility from Son Ye jin, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Zo In sung. The foundation of The Classic can be stated simply: Shy Ji hae's friend asks Ji hae to write e mails to the boy she loves in her name. Within its 2h 7m running time, The Classic reveals both the benefits and the limits of th
Aug 153 min read
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