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Skin
A spoiler light review of Skin should begin with tone, because Anthony Fabian understands exactly how this biographical drama ought to feel. Skin gains early credibility from Sophie Okonedo, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Sam Neill. The foundation of Skin can be stated simply: Based on the true story of a black girl who was born to two white Afrikaner parents in South Africa during the apartheid era. Within its 1h 47m running time, Skin reveals both the
Aug 153 min read
The Secret of Moonacre
A spoiler light review of The Secret of Moonacre should begin with tone, because Gabor Csupo understands exactly how this romance ought to feel. The Secret of Moonacre gains early credibility from Ioan Gruffudd, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Dakota Blue Richards. The foundation of The Secret of Moonacre can be stated simply: Maria inherits a book of secrets from her dad. Within its 1h 43m running time, The Secret of Moonacre reveals both the benefits a
Aug 153 min read
The Wave
A spoiler light review of The Wave should begin with tone, because Dennis Gansel understands exactly how this thriller ought to feel. The Wave gains early credibility from Jürgen Vogel, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Frederick Lau. The foundation of The Wave can be stated simply: A high school teacher's experiment to demonstrate to his students what life is like under a dictatorship spins horribly out of control when he forms a social unit with a life o
Aug 153 min read
Wild Child
A spoiler light review of Wild Child should begin with tone, because Nick Moore understands exactly how this comedy ought to feel. Wild Child gains early credibility from Emma Roberts, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Aidan Quinn. The foundation of Wild Child can be stated simply: A rebellious Malibu princess is sent off to a strict English boarding school by her father. Within its 1h 38m running time, Wild Child reveals both the benefits and the limits o
Aug 153 min read
Lake Mungo
A spoiler light review of Lake Mungo should begin with tone, because Joel Anderson understands exactly how this horror film ought to feel. Lake Mungo gains early credibility from Rosie Traynor, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of David Pledger. The foundation of Lake Mungo can be stated simply: Strange things start happening after a girl is found drowned in a lake. Within its 1h 27m running time, Lake Mungo reveals both the benefits and the limits of that di
Aug 153 min read
Ip Man
A spoiler light review of Ip Man should begin with tone, because Wilson Yip understands exactly how this action film ought to feel. Ip Man gains early credibility from Donnie Yen, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Simon Yam. The foundation of Ip Man can be stated simply: During the Japanese invasion of China, a wealthy martial artist is forced to leave his home when his city is occupied. Within its 1h 46m running time, Ip Man reveals both the benefits and
Aug 153 min read
The Edge of Love
A spoiler light review of The Edge of Love should begin with tone, because John Maybury understands exactly how this romance ought to feel. The Edge of Love gains early credibility from Keira Knightley, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Sienna Miller. The foundation of The Edge of Love can be stated simply: Two feisty, free spirited women are connected by the brilliant, charismatic poet who loves them both. Within its 1h 50m running time, The Edge of Love
Aug 153 min read
The Chaser
A spoiler light review of The Chaser should begin with tone, because Na Hong jin understands exactly how this action film ought to feel. The Chaser gains early credibility from Kim Yoon seok, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Ha Jung woo. The foundation of The Chaser can be stated simply: A disgraced ex policeman who runs a small ring of prostitutes finds himself in a race against time when one of his women goes missing. Within its 2h 5m running time, The
Aug 153 min read
Martyrs
A spoiler light review of Martyrs should begin with tone, because Pascal Laugier understands exactly how this horror film ought to feel. Martyrs gains early credibility from Morjana Alaoui, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Mylène Jampanoï. The foundation of Martyrs can be stated simply: A young woman's quest for revenge against the people who kidnapped and tormented her as a child leads her and a friend, who is also a victim of child abuse, on a terrifyin
Aug 153 min read
Dog Eat Dog
A spoiler light review of Dog Eat Dog should begin with tone, because Carlos Moreno understands exactly how this thriller ought to feel. Dog Eat Dog gains early credibility from Marlon Moreno, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Óscar Borda. The foundation of Dog Eat Dog can be stated simply: In the crime world of Colombia, there is an unwritten code. Within its 1h 46m running time, Dog Eat Dog reveals both the benefits and the limits of that disciplined app
Aug 153 min read
The Objective
A spoiler light review of The Objective should begin with tone, because Daniel Myrick understands exactly how this horror film ought to feel. The Objective gains early credibility from Jonas Ball, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Matthew R. Anderson. The foundation of The Objective can be stated simply: A military special operations team, led by a CIA case officer, are on a mission in the harsh and hostile terrain of Afghanistan where they find themselves
Aug 153 min read
Rome & Jewel
A spoiler light review of Rome & Jewel should begin with tone, because Charles T. Kanganis understands exactly how this music drama ought to feel. Rome & Jewel gains early credibility from Nate Parker, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Lindsey Haun. The foundation of Rome & Jewel can be stated simply: This modernization of Shakespeare's tragic love story Romeo and Juliet is set in Los Angeles against a backdrop of interracial romance. Within its 1h 31m run
Aug 153 min read
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