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Five Dances
A spoiler light review of Five Dances should begin with tone, because Alan Brown understands exactly how this romance ought to feel. Five Dances gains early credibility from Ryan Steele, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Reed Luplau. The foundation of Five Dances can be stated simply: The coming of age tale of an extraordinarily gifted young dancer recently arrived in New York City. Within its 1h 23m running time, Five Dances reveals both the benefits and
Aug 103 min read
2 Autumns, 3 Winters
A spoiler light review of 2 Autumns, 3 Winters should begin with tone, because Sébastien Betbeder understands exactly how this comedy ought to feel. 2 Autumns, 3 Winters gains early credibility from Vincent Macaigne, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Maud Wyler. The foundation of 2 Autumns, 3 Winters can be stated simply: Arman is 33 and ready to make a change, starting with a run in park. Within its 1h 31m running time, 2 Autumns, 3 Winters reveals both t
Aug 103 min read
The Strange Little Cat
A spoiler light review of The Strange Little Cat should begin with tone, because Ramon Zürcher understands exactly how this comedy ought to feel. The Strange Little Cat gains early credibility from Jenny Schily, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Anjorka Strechel. The foundation of The Strange Little Cat can be stated simply: A family in a house, and a chain of events that take place, on an ordinary evening that they plan to have dinner with relatives. With
Aug 103 min read
Medeas
A spoiler light review of Medeas should begin with tone, because Andrea Pallaoro understands exactly how this drama ought to feel. Medeas gains early credibility from Catalina Sandino Moreno, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Brían F. O'Byrne. The foundation of Medeas can be stated simply: Couple Ennis and Christine, a deaf mute, have 5 kids. Within its 1h 37m running time, Medeas reveals both the benefits and the limits of that disciplined approach. Med
Aug 103 min read
Cavemen
A spoiler light review of Cavemen should begin with tone, because Herschel Faber understands exactly how this comedy ought to feel. Cavemen gains early credibility from Skylar Astin, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Camilla Belle. The foundation of Cavemen can be stated simply: Four men share an ex factory loft in LA. Within its 1h 28m running time, Cavemen reveals both the benefits and the limits of that disciplined approach. The narrative of Cavemen w
Aug 102 min read
Love & Air Sex
A spoiler light review of Love & Air Sex should begin with tone, because Bryan Poyser understands exactly how this comedy ought to feel. Love & Air Sex gains early credibility from Ashley Bell, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Zach Cregger. The foundation of Love & Air Sex can be stated simply: In this raucous, surprisingly romantic comedy, two pairs of exes are torn between rebound sex and getting back together. Within its 1h 31m running time, Love & Air
Aug 103 min read
Tip Top
A spoiler light review of Tip Top should begin with tone, because Serge Bozon understands exactly how this comedy ought to feel. Tip Top gains early credibility from Isabelle Huppert, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Sandrine Kiberlain. The foundation of Tip Top can be stated simply: After an Algerian informant is murdered, two female investigators are sent to investigate. Within its 1h 46m running time, Tip Top reveals both the benefits and the limits of
Aug 103 min read
Rangrezz
A spoiler light review of Rangrezz should begin with tone, because Priyadarshan understands exactly how this action film ought to feel. Rangrezz gains early credibility from Jackky Bhagnani, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Priya Anand. The foundation of Rangrezz can be stated simply: Three friends who come together to help a fourth friend elope with his lover, come together once again to teach the couple a lesson, when they part away. Within its 2h 24m r
Aug 102 min read
Sweetwater
A spoiler light review of Sweetwater should begin with tone, because Logan Miller understands exactly how this thriller ought to feel. Sweetwater gains early credibility from Ed Harris, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of January Jones. The foundation of Sweetwater can be stated simply: In the late 1800s, a fanatical religious leader, a renegade Sheriff, and a former prostitute collide in a blood triangle on the rugged plains of the New Mexico Territory. Wit
Aug 102 min read
Manuscripts Don't Burn
A spoiler light review of Manuscripts Don't Burn should begin with tone, because Mohammad Rasoulof understands exactly how this thriller ought to feel. Manuscripts Don't Burn gains early credibility from Anonymous, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Anonymous. The foundation of Manuscripts Don't Burn can be stated simply: Khosrow and Morteza set out on a mission to kill someone. Within its 2h 5m running time, Manuscripts Don't Burn reveals both the benefits
Aug 103 min read
The Adventurer: The Curse of the Midas Box
A spoiler light review of The Adventurer: The Curse of the Midas Box should begin with tone, because Jonathan Newman understands exactly how this fantasy ought to feel. The Adventurer: The Curse of the Midas Box gains early credibility from Aneurin Barnard, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Michael Sheen. The foundation of The Adventurer: The Curse of the Midas Box can be stated simply: Ancient mysteries. Within its 1h 40m running time, The Adventurer: The
Aug 103 min read
Some Velvet Morning
A spoiler light review of Some Velvet Morning should begin with tone, because Neil LaBute understands exactly how this drama ought to feel. Some Velvet Morning gains early credibility from Stanley Tucci, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Alice Eve. The foundation of Some Velvet Morning can be stated simply: A man surprises his former mistress by claiming to have left his wife. Within its 1h 24m running time, Some Velvet Morning reveals both the benefits an
Aug 103 min read
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