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ABCs of Death 2
A spoiler light review of ABCs of Death 2 should begin with tone, because Rodney Ascher understands exactly how this horror film ought to feel. ABCs of Death 2 gains early credibility from Eric Jacobus, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Andy Nyman. The foundation of ABCs of Death 2 can be stated simply: Another 26 chapter anthology that showcases death in all its vicious wonder and brutal beauty. Within its 2h 5m running time, ABCs of Death 2 reveals both
Aug 103 min read
I Am Ali
A spoiler light review of I Am Ali should begin with tone, because Clare Lewins understands exactly how this documentary ought to feel. I Am Ali gains early credibility from Muhammad Ali, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Gene Kilroy. The foundation of I Am Ali can be stated simply: Unprecedented access to Muhammad Ali's personal archive of "audio journals" as well as interviews and testimonials from his inner circle of family and friends are used to tell
Aug 103 min read
The Dinner
A spoiler light review of The Dinner should begin with tone, because Ivano De Matteo understands exactly how this drama ought to feel. The Dinner gains early credibility from Alessandro Gassmann, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Giovanna Mezzogiorno. The foundation of The Dinner can be stated simply: Tensions between two brothers and their families escalate when a video of two teenagers, possibly son of one brother and daughter of the other, beating a hom
Aug 103 min read
The President
A spoiler light review of The President should begin with tone, because Mohsen Makhmalbaf understands exactly how this drama ought to feel. The President gains early credibility from Mikheil Gomiashvili, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Dachi Orvelashvili. The foundation of The President can be stated simply: A brutal dictator comes face to face with the injustices committed by his regime when his country is taken over by revolutionists. Within its 1h 59m
Aug 103 min read
Iceman
A spoiler light review of Iceman should begin with tone, because Wing Cheong Law understands exactly how this comedy ought to feel. Iceman gains early credibility from Donnie Yen, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Baoqiang Wang. The foundation of Iceman can be stated simply: An imperial guard and his three traitorous childhood friends ordered to hunt him down get accidentally buried and kept frozen in time. Within its 1h 44m running time, Iceman reveals bo
Aug 103 min read
The Riot Club
A spoiler light review of The Riot Club should begin with tone, because Lone Scherfig understands exactly how this thriller ought to feel. The Riot Club gains early credibility from Sam Claflin, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Max Irons. The foundation of The Riot Club can be stated simply: Two first year students at Oxford University join the infamous Riot Club, where reputations can be made or destroyed over the course of a single evening. Within its 1
Aug 103 min read
Come Back to Me
A spoiler light review of Come Back to Me should begin with tone, because Paul Leyden understands exactly how this horror film ought to feel. Come Back to Me gains early credibility from Jon Abrahams, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Andrew Beckham. The foundation of Come Back to Me can be stated simply: Sarah and Josh are married suburbanites. Within its 1h 36m running time, Come Back to Me reveals both the benefits and the limits of that disciplined app
Aug 103 min read
The Great Man
A spoiler light review of The Great Man should begin with tone, because Sarah Leonor understands exactly how this drama ought to feel. The Great Man gains early credibility from Jérémie Renier, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Surho Sugaipov. The foundation of The Great Man can be stated simply: Markov and Hamilton are fellow French Legionnaire's at the end of their posting in Afghanistan. Within its 1h 47m running time, The Great Man reveals both the ben
Aug 103 min read
Kilo Two Bravo
A spoiler light review of Kilo Two Bravo should begin with tone, because Paul Katis understands exactly how this thriller ought to feel. Kilo Two Bravo gains early credibility from David Elliot, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Mark Stanley. The foundation of Kilo Two Bravo can be stated simply: Kajaki Dam 2006. Within its 1h 48m running time, Kilo Two Bravo reveals both the benefits and the limits of that disciplined approach. The directorial personali
Aug 103 min read
Steak (R)evolution
A spoiler light review of Steak (R)evolution should begin with tone, because Franck Ribière understands exactly how this documentary ought to feel. Steak (R)evolution gains early credibility from Jacques Abbatucci, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Mario de Beni Arrigoni. The foundation of Steak (R)evolution can be stated simply: Gourmet road trip looking for the best steak in the world. Within its 2h 15m running time, Steak (R)evolution reveals both the b
Aug 103 min read
A Fool
A spoiler light review of A Fool should begin with tone, because Jianbin Chen understands exactly how this comedy ought to feel. A Fool gains early credibility from Jianbin Chen, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Qinqin Jiang. The foundation of A Fool can be stated simply: Latiaozi was a Farmer who made a living with shepherding with his wife Jinzhizi. Within its 1h 43m running time, A Fool reveals both the benefits and the limits of that disciplined appro
Aug 102 min read
Life Partners
A spoiler light review of Life Partners should begin with tone, because Susanna Fogel understands exactly how this comedy ought to feel. Life Partners gains early credibility from Leighton Meester, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Gillian Jacobs. The foundation of Life Partners can be stated simply: Sasha and Paige's co dependent friendship is tested as Paige gets serious with a guy for the first time. Within its 1h 33m running time, Life Partners reveals
Aug 103 min read
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