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Fear of the Dark
A spoiler light review of Fear of the Dark should begin with tone, because K.C. Bascombe understands exactly how this horror film ought to feel. Fear of the Dark gains early credibility from Kevin Zegers, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Jesse James. The foundation of Fear of the Dark can be stated simply: Twelve year old Ryan Billings has been diagnosed with an acute fear of the dark. Within its 1h 26m running time, Fear of the Dark reveals both the bene
Aug 153 min read
Saaya
A spoiler light review of Saaya should begin with tone, because Anurag Basu understands exactly how this thriller ought to feel. Saaya gains early credibility from John Abraham, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Tara Sharma. The foundation of Saaya can be stated simply: Akash and Maya, two doctors, are happily married and expecting a baby. Within its 2h 15m running time, Saaya reveals both the benefits and the limits of that disciplined approach. Beneath
Aug 152 min read
Devil's Pond
A spoiler light review of Devil's Pond should begin with tone, because Joel Viertel understands exactly how this thriller ought to feel. Devil's Pond gains early credibility from Kip Pardue, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Tara Reid. The foundation of Devil's Pond can be stated simply: A couple spend their honeymoon in a cabin on a small island in the middle of a forest lake. Within its 1h 32m running time, Devil's Pond reveals both the benefits and the
Aug 153 min read
Dunsmore
A spoiler light review of Dunsmore should begin with tone, because Peter Spirer understands exactly how this drama ought to feel. Dunsmore gains early credibility from Jeannetta Arnette, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Rus Blackwell. The foundation of Dunsmore can be stated simply: An investigator from the state attorney general's office is sent to a small Southern town to investigate a strange murder. Within its 1h 29m running time, Dunsmore reveals bot
Aug 153 min read
Evilenko
A spoiler light review of Evilenko should begin with tone, because David Grieco understands exactly how this thriller ought to feel. Evilenko gains early credibility from Malcolm McDowell, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Marton Csokas. The foundation of Evilenko can be stated simply: A disgraced communist schoolteacher in Kyiv becomes a brutal, unfeeling serial killer. Within its 1h 58m running time, Evilenko reveals both the benefits and the limits of t
Aug 152 min read
The Challenge
A spoiler light review of The Challenge should begin with tone, because Craig Shapiro understands exactly how this comedy ought to feel. The Challenge gains early credibility from Ashley Olsen, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Mary Kate Olsen. The foundation of The Challenge can be stated simply: Estranged teen sisters who live on opposite sides of the country are brought together, much to their surprise, as teammates in the TV show "The Challenge", a Sur
Aug 153 min read
A Love Movie
A spoiler light review of A Love Movie should begin with tone, because Júlio Bressane understands exactly how this drama ought to feel. A Love Movie gains early credibility from Bel García, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Josie Antello. The foundation of A Love Movie can be stated simply: Three friends, Hilda, Matilda and Gaspar, meet in a rundown downtown apartment during a weekend to chat, drink and experience pleasure. Within its 1h 56m running time,
Aug 153 min read
Infernal Affairs II
A spoiler light review of Infernal Affairs II should begin with tone, because Wai Keung Lau understands exactly how this action film ought to feel. Infernal Affairs II gains early credibility from Edison Chen, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Shawn Yue. The foundation of Infernal Affairs II can be stated simply: In this prequel to Mou gaan dou (2002), Chan Wing Yan has just become an undercover cop in the triads while Lau Kin Ming joins the police force.
Aug 153 min read
Hope Springs
A spoiler light review of Hope Springs should begin with tone, because Mark Herman understands exactly how this comedy ought to feel. Hope Springs gains early credibility from Colin Firth, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Minnie Driver. The foundation of Hope Springs can be stated simply: A brokenhearted English artist travels to Hope, USA, hoping to get on with his life. Within its 1h 32m running time, Hope Springs reveals both the benefits and the limit
Aug 153 min read
Ju-On: The Grudge 2
A spoiler light review of Ju On: The Grudge 2 should begin with tone, because Takashi Shimizu understands exactly how this horror film ought to feel. Ju On: The Grudge 2 gains early credibility from Noriko Sakai, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Chiharu Niiyama. The foundation of Ju On: The Grudge 2 can be stated simply: As their curse spreads on, the ghosts find their chance to live once again through the pregnancy of a cursed woman. Within its 1h 32m ru
Aug 153 min read
DreamKeeper
A spoiler light review of DreamKeeper should begin with tone, because Steve Barron understands exactly how this fantasy ought to feel. DreamKeeper gains early credibility from August Schellenberg, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Eddie Spears. The foundation of DreamKeeper can be stated simply: The legends of the Native American nations come to life in this epic new miniseries, as two generations a century old storyteller and his grandson, a troubled 17 y
Aug 153 min read
Where the Red Fern Grows
A spoiler light review of Where the Red Fern Grows should begin with tone, because Lyman Dayton understands exactly how this family film ought to feel. Where the Red Fern Grows gains early credibility from Joseph Ashton, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Dave Matthews. The foundation of Where the Red Fern Grows can be stated simply: Where the Red Fern Grows is the heartwarming and adventurous tale for all ages about a young boy and his quest for his own re
Aug 153 min read
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