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Wolves
A spoiler light review of Wolves should begin with tone, because David Hayter understands exactly how this horror film ought to feel. Wolves gains early credibility from Lucas Till, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Stephen McHattie. The foundation of Wolves can be stated simply: A boy is trying to find out about his family history and stumbles upon a town of lycans. Within its 1h 31m running time, Wolves reveals both the benefits and the limits of that di
Aug 102 min read
Touch the Wall
A spoiler light review of Touch the Wall should begin with tone, because Grant Barbeito understands exactly how this documentary ought to feel. Touch the Wall gains early credibility from Missy Franklin, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Kara Lynn Joyce. The foundation of Touch the Wall can be stated simply: Swimming superstar Missy Franklin was destined for greatness at an early age, but it wasn't until the arrival of Veteran Kara Lynn Joyce that those sk
Aug 103 min read
10.000 Km
A spoiler light review of 10.000 Km should begin with tone, because Carlos Marques Marcet understands exactly how this comedy ought to feel. 10.000 Km gains early credibility from Natalia Tena, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of David Verdaguer. The foundation of 10.000 Km can be stated simply: Alex moves to Los Angeles for a new job; Sergi stays in Barcelona. Within its 1h 39m running time, 10.000 Km reveals both the benefits and the limits of that discipl
Aug 102 min read
Bhopal: A Prayer for Rain
A spoiler light review of Bhopal: A Prayer for Rain should begin with tone, because Ravi Kumar understands exactly how this drama ought to feel. Bhopal: A Prayer for Rain gains early credibility from Mischa Barton, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Martin Sheen. The foundation of Bhopal: A Prayer for Rain can be stated simply: Interwoven stories of people in India and the US as they face dilemmas of life in the months leading to the biggest industrial disa
Aug 103 min read
Concerning Violence
A spoiler light review of Concerning Violence should begin with tone, because Göran Hugo Olsson understands exactly how this documentary ought to feel. Concerning Violence gains early credibility from Lauryn Hill, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Kati Outinen. The foundation of Concerning Violence can be stated simply: The most daring moments in the struggle for liberation from colonial rule. Within its 1h 30m running time, Concerning Violence reveals bot
Aug 103 min read
Alien Abduction
A spoiler light review of Alien Abduction should begin with tone, because Matty Beckerman understands exactly how this horror film ought to feel. Alien Abduction gains early credibility from Katherine Sigismund, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Corey Eid. The foundation of Alien Abduction can be stated simply: A vacationing family encounters an alien threat in this thriller based on the real life Brown Mountain Lights phenomenon in North Carolina. Within
Aug 103 min read
Days and Nights
A spoiler light review of Days and Nights should begin with tone, because Christian Camargo understands exactly how this comedy ought to feel. Days and Nights gains early credibility from Katie Holmes, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of William Hurt. The foundation of Days and Nights can be stated simply: Reckless desire wreaks havoc over Memorial Day weekend as a family confronts the volatile and fragile nature of love. Within its 1h 32m running time, Days
Aug 103 min read
Camp X-Ray
A spoiler light review of Camp X Ray should begin with tone, because Peter Sattler understands exactly how this war drama ought to feel. Camp X Ray gains early credibility from Kristen Stewart, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Payman Maadi. The foundation of Camp X Ray can be stated simply: A soldier assigned to Guantanamo Bay befriends a man who has been imprisoned there. Within its 1h 57m running time, Camp X Ray reveals both the benefits and the limits
Aug 103 min read
A Long Way Down
A spoiler light review of A Long Way Down should begin with tone, because Pascal Chaumeil understands exactly how this comedy ought to feel. A Long Way Down gains early credibility from Pierce Brosnan, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Toni Collette. The foundation of A Long Way Down can be stated simply: Four people meet on New Year's Eve, and form a surrogate family to help one another with the difficulties of their lives. Within its 1h 36m running time,
Aug 103 min read
Amour Fou
A spoiler light review of Amour Fou should begin with tone, because Jessica Hausner understands exactly how this comedy ought to feel. Amour Fou gains early credibility from Christian Friedel, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Birte Schnöink. The foundation of Amour Fou can be stated simply: Berlin, the Romantic Era. Within its 1h 36m running time, Amour Fou reveals both the benefits and the limits of that disciplined approach. Visually, Amour Fou is mos
Aug 103 min read
13 Sins
A spoiler light review of 13 Sins should begin with tone, because Daniel Stamm understands exactly how this horror film ought to feel. 13 Sins gains early credibility from Mark Webber, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Devon Graye. The foundation of 13 Sins can be stated simply: A cryptic phone call sets off a dangerous game of risks for Elliot, a down on his luck salesman. Within its 1h 33m running time, 13 Sins reveals both the benefits and the limits of
Aug 103 min read
Backcountry
A spoiler light review of Backcountry should begin with tone, because Adam MacDonald understands exactly how this horror film ought to feel. Backcountry gains early credibility from Jeff Roop, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Missy Peregrym. The foundation of Backcountry can be stated simply: An urban couple goes camping in the woods and find themselves lost in the territory of a predatory black bear. Within its 1h 32m running time, Backcountry reveals bo
Aug 103 min read
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