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Falling Awake
A spoiler light review of Falling Awake should begin with tone, because Agustin understands exactly how this thriller ought to feel. Falling Awake gains early credibility from Jenna Dewan, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Nicholas Gonzalez. The foundation of Falling Awake can be stated simply: A story about survival beyond one's class and condition, and the profound changes that occur when a young musician awakens the magic, the music and the possibilitie
Aug 103 min read
The Girl
A spoiler light review of The Girl should begin with tone, because Fredrik Edfeldt understands exactly how this family film ought to feel. The Girl gains early credibility from Blanca Engström, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Shanti Roney. The foundation of The Girl can be stated simply: Story of a nine and a half year old girl left alone in Sweden while her family is in Africa during the summer of 1981. Within its 1h 40m running time, The Girl reveals b
Aug 103 min read
You Wont Miss Me
A spoiler light review of You Wont Miss Me should begin with tone, because Ry Russo Young understands exactly how this comedy ought to feel. You Wont Miss Me gains early credibility from Stella Schnabel, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Simon O'Connor. The foundation of You Wont Miss Me can be stated simply: A kaleidoscopic film portrait of Shelly Brown, a twenty three year old alienated urban misfit recently released from a psychiatric hospital. Within i
Aug 103 min read
The Pool Boys
A spoiler light review of The Pool Boys should begin with tone, because J.B. Rogers understands exactly how this comedy ought to feel. The Pool Boys gains early credibility from Matthew Lillard, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Brett Davern. The foundation of The Pool Boys can be stated simply: A pool boy and a gardener turn an empty mansion into a home for women in the world's oldest profession. Within its 1h 47m running time, The Pool Boys reveals both
Aug 103 min read
Daniel and Ana
A spoiler light review of Daniel and Ana should begin with tone, because Michel Franco understands exactly how this thriller ought to feel. Daniel and Ana gains early credibility from Dario Yazbek Bernal, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Marimar Vega. The foundation of Daniel and Ana can be stated simply: Daniel and Ana, siblings and best friends, are forced to deal with unimaginable trauma after they are kidnapped and forced to have sex on camera. Within
Aug 103 min read
Boogie Woogie
A spoiler light review of Boogie Woogie should begin with tone, because Duncan Ward understands exactly how this comedy ought to feel. Boogie Woogie gains early credibility from Gillian Anderson, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Alan Cumming. The foundation of Boogie Woogie can be stated simply: A comedy of manners set against the backdrop of contemporary London and the international art scene. Within its 1h 34m running time, Boogie Woogie reveals both th
Aug 103 min read
Altiplano
A spoiler light review of Altiplano should begin with tone, because Peter Brosens understands exactly how this drama ought to feel. Altiplano gains early credibility from Magaly Solier, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Jasmin Tabatabai. The foundation of Altiplano can be stated simply: A former war photographer and her physician husband are caught up in a riot when locals in an Andean village vent their unhappiness with contamination from a nearby mine. W
Aug 103 min read
Protector
A spoiler light review of Protector should begin with tone, because Marek Najbrt understands exactly how this romance ought to feel. Protector gains early credibility from Jana Plodková, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Marek Daniel. The foundation of Protector can be stated simply: A Czech journalist joins a Prague radio station that broadcasts German propaganda in order to protect his Jewish wife. Within its 1h 38m running time, Protector reveals both t
Aug 102 min read
The Afterlight
A spoiler light review of The Afterlight should begin with tone, because Alexei Kaleina understands exactly how this drama ought to feel. The Afterlight gains early credibility from Michael Kelly, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Jicky Schnee. The foundation of The Afterlight can be stated simply: A young couple moves into an old schoolhouse on a desolate stretch of farm country. Within its 1h 27m running time, The Afterlight reveals both the benefits and
Aug 103 min read
My Year Without Sex
A spoiler light review of My Year Without Sex should begin with tone, because Sarah Watt understands exactly how this comedy ought to feel. My Year Without Sex gains early credibility from Portia Bradley, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Jonathan Segat. The foundation of My Year Without Sex can be stated simply: A tender story from Australia highlights the realistic ups and downs of an Australian family in the year following a parent's emergency medical p
Aug 103 min read
Plastic Planet
A spoiler light review of Plastic Planet should begin with tone, because Werner Boote understands exactly how this documentary ought to feel. Plastic Planet gains early credibility from Werner Boote, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of John Taylor. The foundation of Plastic Planet can be stated simply: Werner Boote presents an up close and personal view of the controversial and fascinating material that has found its way into every facet of our daily lives:
Aug 103 min read
Gooby
A spoiler light review of Gooby should begin with tone, because Wilson Coneybeare understands exactly how this fantasy ought to feel. Gooby gains early credibility from Robbie Coltrane, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of David James Elliott. The foundation of Gooby can be stated simply: Eleven year old Willy's childhood toy, Gooby, comes to life as a real, live, six foot tall monster who helps Willy through rough times, with hair raising and hilarious adven
Aug 103 min read
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