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Manuela and Manuel
A spoiler light review of Manuela and Manuel should begin with tone, because Raúl Marchand Sánchez understands exactly how this comedy ought to feel. Manuela and Manuel gains early credibility from Humberto Busto, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Elena Iguina. The foundation of Manuela and Manuel can be stated simply: Deep inside, Manuel has always been Manuela. Within its 1h 34m running time, Manuela and Manuel reveals both the benefits and the limits of
Aug 153 min read
Ben X
A spoiler light review of Ben X should begin with tone, because Nic Balthazar understands exactly how this thriller ought to feel. Ben X gains early credibility from Marijke Pinoy, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Greg Timmermans. The foundation of Ben X can be stated simply: As an alternative to getting bullied at school, an autistic teenager retreats into the world of online role playing games. Within its 1h 33m running time, Ben X reveals both the bene
Aug 153 min read
On the Rumba River
A spoiler light review of On the Rumba River should begin with tone, because Jacques Sarasin understands exactly how this documentary ought to feel. On the Rumba River gains early credibility from Wendo Kolosoy, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Mbinga Kabata. The foundation of On the Rumba River can be stated simply: A tribute to the Congolese people, who despite desperate poverty, a history of oppression and an ongoing civil war that has killed nearly 4
Aug 153 min read
La león
A spoiler light review of La león should begin with tone, because Santiago Otheguy understands exactly how this drama ought to feel. La león gains early credibility from Jorge Román, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Daniel Valenzuela. The foundation of La león can be stated simply: This visually stunning directorial debut is set in a place lost in time in northern Argentina. Within its 1h 25m running time, La león reveals both the benefits and the limits
Aug 153 min read
Oswald's Ghost
A spoiler light review of Oswald's Ghost should begin with tone, because Robert Stone understands exactly how this documentary ought to feel. Oswald's Ghost gains early credibility from Hugh Aynesworth, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of David Bellin. The foundation of Oswald's Ghost can be stated simply: An unprecedented account of how the JFK assassination reverberated through American society, triggering a culture of conspiracy that resonates to this ver
Aug 153 min read
Badland
A spoiler light review of Badland should begin with tone, because Francesco Lucente understands exactly how this horror film ought to feel. Badland gains early credibility from Jamie Draven, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Grace Caroline Currey. The foundation of Badland can be stated simply: An American soldier is unable to cope with the realities of daily life after he returns from his tour of duty in Iraq. Within its 2h 45m running time, Badland revea
Aug 152 min read
Adrift in Manhattan
A spoiler light review of Adrift in Manhattan should begin with tone, because Alfredo Rodriguez de Villa understands exactly how this drama ought to feel. Adrift in Manhattan gains early credibility from Victor Rasuk, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Richard Petrocelli. The foundation of Adrift in Manhattan can be stated simply: The lives of three lonely strangers intersect while commuting on New York's 1 and 9 subway lines. Within its 1h 31m running time
Aug 153 min read
13 Months of Sunshine
A spoiler light review of 13 Months of Sunshine should begin with tone, because Yehdego Abeselom understands exactly how this romance ought to feel. 13 Months of Sunshine gains early credibility from Sammy Amare, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Tsion Fikreselassie. The foundation of 13 Months of Sunshine can be stated simply: A drama about two Ethiopians who enter a marriage of convenience and struggle to maintain traditional values as they strive toward
Aug 153 min read
He Was a Quiet Man
A spoiler light review of He Was a Quiet Man should begin with tone, because Frank A. Cappello understands exactly how this thriller ought to feel. He Was a Quiet Man gains early credibility from Christian Slater, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Elisha Cuthbert. The foundation of He Was a Quiet Man can be stated simply: An unhinged office worker who planned to go on a shooting spree at his workplace struggles with his newfound status as a hero after he e
Aug 153 min read
My Führer
A spoiler light review of My Führer should begin with tone, because Dani Levy understands exactly how this comedy ought to feel. My Führer gains early credibility from Helge Schneider, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Ulrich Mühe. The foundation of My Führer can be stated simply: This action comedy is set in 1944. Within its 1h 29m running time, My Führer reveals both the benefits and the limits of that disciplined approach. What My Führer has to say is
Aug 152 min read
Eight Miles High
A spoiler light review of Eight Miles High should begin with tone, because Akiz understands exactly how this comedy ought to feel. Eight Miles High gains early credibility from Natalia Avelon, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Matthias Schweighöfer. The foundation of Eight Miles High can be stated simply: Uschi Obermeier, a German cover model from the 1960s who embodied the dreams of the hippie generation joins a commune, begins a modelling career, meets r
Aug 153 min read
United Red Army
A spoiler light review of United Red Army should begin with tone, because Kôji Wakamatsu understands exactly how this crime drama ought to feel. United Red Army gains early credibility from Maki Sakai, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Arata Iura. The foundation of United Red Army can be stated simply: The film outlines Japanese students movements in the 60s, then shows the formation of the Japanese United Red Army, a communist armed resistance group. With
Aug 153 min read
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