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Mother's Day
A spoiler light review of Mother's Day should begin with tone, because Darren Lynn Bousman understands exactly how this horror film ought to feel. Mother's Day gains early credibility from Rebecca De Mornay, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Jaime King. The foundation of Mother's Day can be stated simply: The sadistic members of a villainous family return to their childhood home to terrorize the new home owners and their guests. Within its 1h 52m running t
Aug 103 min read
4.3.2.1.
A spoiler light review of 4.3.2.1. should begin with tone, because Noel Clarke understands exactly how this action film ought to feel. 4.3.2.1. gains early credibility from Emma Roberts, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Tamsin Egerton. The foundation of 4.3.2.1. can be stated simply: 4 girls out on a 3 day trip to 2 cities if they survive. Within its 1h 57m running time, 4.3.2.1. reveals both the benefits and the limits of that disciplined approach. 4.3
Aug 102 min read
Burning Bright
A spoiler light review of Burning Bright should begin with tone, because Carlos Brooks understands exactly how this horror film ought to feel. Burning Bright gains early credibility from Briana Evigan, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Charlie Tahan. The foundation of Burning Bright can be stated simply: A thriller centered on a young woman and her autistic little brother who are trapped in a house with a ravenous tiger during a hurricane. Within its 1h 29
Aug 103 min read
Cold Fish
A spoiler light review of Cold Fish should begin with tone, because Sion Sono understands exactly how this horror film ought to feel. Cold Fish gains early credibility from Mitsuru Fukikoshi, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Denden. The foundation of Cold Fish can be stated simply: The lives of a bored suburban couple are changed forever when a seemingly nice old man gives their daughter a job at his fish store, and soon his gruesome hobbies are brought t
Aug 103 min read
The Reef
A spoiler light review of The Reef should begin with tone, because Andrew Traucki understands exactly how this horror film ought to feel. The Reef gains early credibility from Damian Walshe Howling, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Gyton Grantley. The foundation of The Reef can be stated simply: A great white shark hunts the crew of a capsized sailboat along the Great Barrier Reef. Within its 1h 34m running time, The Reef reveals both the benefits and the
Aug 103 min read
Daydream Nation
A spoiler light review of Daydream Nation should begin with tone, because Michael Goldbach understands exactly how this comedy ought to feel. Daydream Nation gains early credibility from Kat Dennings, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Reece Thompson. The foundation of Daydream Nation can be stated simply: A city girl who moves to a small town and becomes entangled in a love triangle between her high school teacher and a stoner classmate. Within its 1h 38m
Aug 103 min read
Three Steps Above Heaven
A spoiler light review of Three Steps Above Heaven should begin with tone, because Fernando González Molina understands exactly how this action film ought to feel. Three Steps Above Heaven gains early credibility from Mario Casas, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of María Valverde. The foundation of Three Steps Above Heaven can be stated simply: A privileged woman and a reckless man fall in love despite their different social classes. Within its 1h 58m runni
Aug 103 min read
Sin tetas no hay paraíso
A spoiler light review of Sin tetas no hay paraíso should begin with tone, because Gustavo Bolívar Moreno understands exactly how this thriller ought to feel. Sin tetas no hay paraíso gains early credibility from Isabel Cristina Cadavid, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Linda Lucía Callejas. The foundation of Sin tetas no hay paraíso can be stated simply: Catalina becomes obsessed with getting breast implants to gain social status and money, leaving her b
Aug 103 min read
The Experiment
A spoiler light review of The Experiment should begin with tone, because Paul T. Scheuring understands exactly how this thriller ought to feel. The Experiment gains early credibility from Adrien Brody, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Cam Gigandet. The foundation of The Experiment can be stated simply: 26 men are chosen to participate in the roles of guards and prisoners in a psychological study that ultimately spirals out of control. Within its 1h 36m ru
Aug 103 min read
The Ward
A spoiler light review of The Ward should begin with tone, because John Carpenter understands exactly how this horror film ought to feel. The Ward gains early credibility from Amber Heard, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Mamie Gummer. The foundation of The Ward can be stated simply: An institutionalized young woman becomes terrorized by a ghost. Within its 1h 29m running time, The Ward reveals both the benefits and the limits of that disciplined approach
Aug 102 min read
6 Souls
A spoiler light review of 6 Souls should begin with tone, because Måns Mårlind understands exactly how this horror film ought to feel. 6 Souls gains early credibility from Julianne Moore, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Jonathan Rhys Meyers. The foundation of 6 Souls can be stated simply: A forensic psychiatrist discovers that all but one of her patient's multiple personalities are murder victims. Within its 1h 52m running time, 6 Souls reveals both the
Aug 103 min read
Louis
A spoiler light review of Louis should begin with tone, because Dan Pritzker understands exactly how this drama ought to feel. Louis gains early credibility from Anthony Coleman, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Jackie Earle Haley. The foundation of Louis can be stated simply: A silent film about Louis Armstrong as a young boy and how he acquired his first cornet. Within its 1h 30m running time, Louis reveals both the benefits and the limits of that disci
Aug 102 min read
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