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Jews of Egypt
A spoiler light review of Jews of Egypt should begin with tone, because Amir Ramses understands exactly how this documentary ought to feel. Jews of Egypt gains early credibility from the lead performer, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of the principal supporting performer. The foundation of Jews of Egypt can be stated simply: A documentary that captures fragments of the lives of the Egyptian Jewish community in the first half of the twentieth century until
Aug 103 min read
Life of a King
A spoiler light review of Life of a King should begin with tone, because Jake Goldberger understands exactly how this drama ought to feel. Life of a King gains early credibility from Cuba Gooding Jr., whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Dennis Haysbert. The foundation of Life of a King can be stated simply: Ex felon, Eugene Brown, establishes a Chess Club for inner city teenagers in Washington, D.C. Within its 1h 40m running time, Life of a King reveals both
Aug 103 min read
Aatsinki: The Story of Arctic Cowboys
A spoiler light review of Aatsinki: The Story of Arctic Cowboys should begin with tone, because Jessica Oreck understands exactly how this documentary ought to feel. Aatsinki: The Story of Arctic Cowboys gains early credibility from Aarne Aatsinki, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Lasse Aatsinki. The foundation of Aatsinki: The Story of Arctic Cowboys can be stated simply: One year in the life of a family of reindeer herders in Finnish Lapland. Within its
Aug 103 min read
Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow?
A spoiler light review of Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow? should begin with tone, because Arvin Chen understands exactly how this comedy ought to feel. Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow? gains early credibility from Richie Jen, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Mavis Fan. The foundation of Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow? can be stated simply: A married man begins to question his sexual orientation as he and his wife consider having another child. Within it
Aug 103 min read
Paradise: Hope
A spoiler light review of Paradise: Hope should begin with tone, because Ulrich Seidl understands exactly how this drama ought to feel. Paradise: Hope gains early credibility from Melanie Lenz, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Verena Lehbauer. The foundation of Paradise: Hope can be stated simply: The final installment in Ulrich Seidl's Paradise trilogy, 'Paradise: Hope' tells the story of overweight thirteen year old Melanie and her first love. Within it
Aug 103 min read
Before You Know It
A spoiler light review of Before You Know It should begin with tone, because PJ Raval understands exactly how this documentary ought to feel. Before You Know It gains early credibility from Dennis Creamer, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Ty Martin. The foundation of Before You Know It can be stated simply: From Stonewall to #LoveWins, three gay seniors navigate the adventures, challenges and surprises of life and love in their golden years. Within its 1h
Aug 103 min read
Pioneer
A spoiler light review of Pioneer should begin with tone, because Erik Skjoldbjærg understands exactly how this thriller ought to feel. Pioneer gains early credibility from Aksel Hennie, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Wes Bentley. The foundation of Pioneer can be stated simply: A thriller set at the beginning of the 1980's Norwegian Oil Boom and centered on a diver whose obsession with reaching the bottom of the Norwegian Sea leads to tragedy. Within it
Aug 103 min read
Assaulted: Civil Rights Under Fire
A spoiler light review of Assaulted: Civil Rights Under Fire should begin with tone, because Kris Koenig understands exactly how this documentary ought to feel. Assaulted: Civil Rights Under Fire gains early credibility from Margot Bennett, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Chris Cheng. The foundation of Assaulted: Civil Rights Under Fire can be stated simply: Assaulted" brings audiences to the center of the controversy over the issue that is dividing our
Aug 103 min read
Very Good Girls
A spoiler light review of Very Good Girls should begin with tone, because Naomi Foner understands exactly how this romance ought to feel. Very Good Girls gains early credibility from Dakota Fanning, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Elizabeth Olsen. The foundation of Very Good Girls can be stated simply: Two New York City girls make a pact to lose their virginity during their first summer out of high school. Within its 1h 31m running time, Very Good Girls
Aug 103 min read
Finding Mr. Right
A spoiler light review of Finding Mr. Right should begin with tone, because Xiaolu Xue understands exactly how this comedy ought to feel. Finding Mr. Right gains early credibility from Tang Wei, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Xiubo Wu. The foundation of Finding Mr. Right can be stated simply: A woman from Beijing, pregnant with the child of her rich married boyfriend flies to Seattle in order to deliver the baby. Within its 2h 1m running time, Finding M
Aug 103 min read
Plot for Peace
A spoiler light review of Plot for Peace should begin with tone, because Carlos Agulló understands exactly how this documentary ought to feel. Plot for Peace gains early credibility from Jean Yves Ollivier, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Winnie Mandela. The foundation of Plot for Peace can be stated simply: A documentary that reveals the untold story of apartheid's fall, and the mysterious French businessman who was instrumental in Nelson Mandela's rele
Aug 103 min read
A Perfect Man
A spoiler light review of A Perfect Man should begin with tone, because Kees Van Oostrum understands exactly how this romance ought to feel. A Perfect Man gains early credibility from Jeanne Tripplehorn, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Liev Schreiber. The foundation of A Perfect Man can be stated simply: A womanizing husband inadvertently falls back in love with his wife over the phone when she pretends to be another woman. Within its 1h 35m running time
Aug 103 min read
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