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Just Before I Go
A spoiler light review of Just Before I Go should begin with tone, because Courteney Cox understands exactly how this comedy ought to feel. Just Before I Go gains early credibility from Seann William Scott, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Olivia Thirlby. The foundation of Just Before I Go can be stated simply: On the verge of giving up on life, a guy travels to his hometown to make amends. Within its 1h 35m running time, Just Before I Go reveals both the
Aug 103 min read
1001 Grams
A spoiler light review of 1001 Grams should begin with tone, because Bent Hamer understands exactly how this drama ought to feel. 1001 Grams gains early credibility from Ane Dahl Torp, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Laurent Stocker. The foundation of 1001 Grams can be stated simply: When Norwegian scientist Marie attends a seminar in Paris on the actual weight of a kilo, it is her own measurement of disappointment, grief and, not least, love, that ends
Aug 103 min read
PAY 2 PLAY: Democracy's High Stakes
A spoiler light review of PAY 2 PLAY: Democracy's High Stakes should begin with tone, because John Ennis understands exactly how this documentary ought to feel. PAY 2 PLAY: Democracy's High Stakes gains early credibility from Jack Abramoff, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Ralph Anspach. The foundation of PAY 2 PLAY: Democracy's High Stakes can be stated simply: Driven to make the world better for his baby girl, John Ennis pieces together the cycle of pay
Aug 103 min read
Dishkiyaoon
A spoiler light review of Dishkiyaoon should begin with tone, because Sanamjit Singh Talwar understands exactly how this action film ought to feel. Dishkiyaoon gains early credibility from Krishna Agarwal, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Harman Baweja. The foundation of Dishkiyaoon can be stated simply: Vicky wanted to be the godfather of the Mumbai underworld. Within its 1h 59m running time, Dishkiyaoon reveals both the benefits and the limits of that d
Aug 103 min read
Viktoria
A spoiler light review of Viktoria should begin with tone, because Maya Vitkova understands exactly how this family film ought to feel. Viktoria gains early credibility from Irmena Chichikova, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Daria Vitkova. The foundation of Viktoria can be stated simply: Unwanted by her mother, Viktoria is being born with no umbilical cord and doesn't need Boryana until the hardships of life bind them together. Within its 2h 35m running
Aug 102 min read
The Great Invisible
A spoiler light review of The Great Invisible should begin with tone, because Margaret Brown understands exactly how this documentary ought to feel. The Great Invisible gains early credibility from Meccah Boynton Brown, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Doug Brown. The foundation of The Great Invisible can be stated simply: A documentary on the Deepwater Horizon oil rig explosion as seen through the eyes of oil executives, survivors and Gulf Coast resident
Aug 103 min read
You're Not You
A spoiler light review of You're Not You should begin with tone, because George C. Wolfe understands exactly how this drama ought to feel. You're Not You gains early credibility from Hilary Swank, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Emmy Rossum. The foundation of You're Not You can be stated simply: A drama centered on a classical pianist who has been diagnosed with ALS and the brash college student who becomes her caregiver. Within its 1h 42m running time,
Aug 103 min read
Kidnapping of Michel Houellebecq
A spoiler light review of Kidnapping of Michel Houellebecq should begin with tone, because Guillaume Nicloux understands exactly how this comedy ought to feel. Kidnapping of Michel Houellebecq gains early credibility from Michel Houellebecq, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Mathieu Nicourt. The foundation of Kidnapping of Michel Houellebecq can be stated simply: The author Michel Houellebecq is abducted by three amateur kidnappers. Within its 1h 36m runni
Aug 103 min read
Life of Riley
A spoiler light review of Life of Riley should begin with tone, because Alain Resnais understands exactly how this comedy ought to feel. Life of Riley gains early credibility from Sabine Azéma, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Sandrine Kiberlain. The foundation of Life of Riley can be stated simply: In the midst of rehearsals for a new play, amateur dramatics proponents Colin and Kathryn receive the shattering news that their friend George is fatally ill
Aug 103 min read
Marie's Story
A spoiler light review of Marie's Story should begin with tone, because Jean Pierre Améris understands exactly how this biographical drama ought to feel. Marie's Story gains early credibility from Isabelle Carré, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Ariana Rivoire. The foundation of Marie's Story can be stated simply: Marie Heurtin is born both blind and deaf. Within its 1h 35m running time, Marie's Story reveals both the benefits and the limits of that disci
Aug 103 min read
Falcon Rising
A spoiler light review of Falcon Rising should begin with tone, because Ernie Barbarash understands exactly how this action film ought to feel. Falcon Rising gains early credibility from Michael Jai White, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Neal McDonough. The foundation of Falcon Rising can be stated simply: Chapman is an ex marine in Brazil's slums, battling the yakuza outfit who attacked his sister and left her for dead. Within its 1h 43m running time, F
Aug 103 min read
A Murder in the Park
A spoiler light review of A Murder in the Park should begin with tone, because Shawn Rech understands exactly how this documentary ought to feel. A Murder in the Park gains early credibility from Dexter Hammett, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Joseph Alex. The foundation of A Murder in the Park can be stated simply: Documentary filmmakers assert that Anthony Porter a former death row inmate who was spared the death penalty thanks to the efforts of a coll
Aug 103 min read
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