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A Prayer Before Dawn
A spoiler light review of A Prayer Before Dawn should begin with tone, because Jean Stéphane Sauvaire understands exactly how this action film ought to feel. A Prayer Before Dawn gains early credibility from Joe Cole, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Cherry Miko. The foundation of A Prayer Before Dawn can be stated simply: The true story of an English boxer incarcerated in one of Thailand's most notorious prisons as he fights in Muay Thai tournaments to e
Aug 103 min read
Last Men in Aleppo
A spoiler light review of Last Men in Aleppo should begin with tone, because Feras Fayyad understands exactly how this documentary ought to feel. Last Men in Aleppo gains early credibility from Khaled Umar Harah, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Batul. The foundation of Last Men in Aleppo can be stated simply: Khaled, Mahmoud and Subhi volunteer with the White Helmets trying to save lives of hundreds of victims in the besieged city of Aleppo during the Sy
Aug 103 min read
The Farthest
A spoiler light review of The Farthest should begin with tone, because Emer Reynolds understands exactly how this documentary ought to feel. The Farthest gains early credibility from Frank Drake, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Carolyn Porco. The foundation of The Farthest can be stated simply: It is one of humankind's greatest achievements. Within its 2h 1m running time, The Farthest reveals both the benefits and the limits of that disciplined approach.
Aug 102 min read
6 Below: Miracle on the Mountain
A spoiler light review of 6 Below: Miracle on the Mountain should begin with tone, because Scott Waugh understands exactly how this thriller ought to feel. 6 Below: Miracle on the Mountain gains early credibility from Josh Hartnett, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Mira Sorvino. The foundation of 6 Below: Miracle on the Mountain can be stated simply: An adrenaline seeking snowboarder gets lost in a massive winter storm in the back country of the High Sier
Aug 103 min read
Rebels on Pointe
A spoiler light review of Rebels on Pointe should begin with tone, because Bobbi Jo Hart understands exactly how this documentary ought to feel. Rebels on Pointe gains early credibility from Chase Johnsey, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of the principal supporting performer. The foundation of Rebels on Pointe can be stated simply: Rebels on Pointe is the first ever, cinéma vérité documentary film celebrating Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo the all ma
Aug 103 min read
Sicilian Ghost Story
A spoiler light review of Sicilian Ghost Story should begin with tone, because Fabio Grassadonia understands exactly how this crime drama ought to feel. Sicilian Ghost Story gains early credibility from Julia Jedlikowska, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Gaetano Fernandez. The foundation of Sicilian Ghost Story can be stated simply: Against a heavy cloak of secrecy, a 12 year old girl smitten with her handsome classmate ventures deeper and deeper into the
Aug 103 min read
Defining Hope
A spoiler light review of Defining Hope should begin with tone, because Carolyn Jones understands exactly how this documentary ought to feel. Defining Hope gains early credibility from Rudolph Bilotti Sr., whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Berthold Cohen. The foundation of Defining Hope can be stated simply: We aren't dying the way we used to. Within its 1h 16m running time, Defining Hope reveals both the benefits and the limits of that disciplined approac
Aug 102 min read
Charged: The Eduardo Garcia Story
A spoiler light review of Charged: The Eduardo Garcia Story should begin with tone, because Phillip Baribeau understands exactly how this documentary ought to feel. Charged: The Eduardo Garcia Story gains early credibility from Eduardo Garcia, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Jennifer Jane. The foundation of Charged: The Eduardo Garcia Story can be stated simply: Charged with 2400 volts of electricity, Eduardo Garcia lost an arm, ribs, muscle mass and nea
Aug 103 min read
All the Queen's Horses
A spoiler light review of All the Queen's Horses should begin with tone, because Kelly Richmond Pope understands exactly how this documentary ought to feel. All the Queen's Horses gains early credibility from James Burke, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Rita Crundwell. The foundation of All the Queen's Horses can be stated simply: How could one woman steal $53 million without anyone noticing. Within its 1h 10m running time, All the Queen's Horses reveals
Aug 103 min read
Song of Granite
A spoiler light review of Song of Granite should begin with tone, because Pat Collins understands exactly how this biographical drama ought to feel. Song of Granite gains early credibility from Colm Seoighe, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Michael O'Chonfhlaola. The foundation of Song of Granite can be stated simply: Born in a remote village on Ireland's west coast, Joe Heaney conquered the shyness of his youth to become one of his country's most revered
Aug 103 min read
Three Peaks
A spoiler light review of Three Peaks should begin with tone, because Jan Zabeil understands exactly how this drama ought to feel. Three Peaks gains early credibility from Alexander Fehling, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Bérénice Bejo. The foundation of Three Peaks can be stated simply: Aaron wants to become a family with his girlfriend and her 8 year old son, but high up in the Italian Dolomites, his attempts to win the boy's acceptance turn into a da
Aug 103 min read
Mission Control: The Unsung Heroes of Apollo
A spoiler light review of Mission Control: The Unsung Heroes of Apollo should begin with tone, because David Fairhead understands exactly how this documentary ought to feel. Mission Control: The Unsung Heroes of Apollo gains early credibility from John Aaron, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Stephen Bales. The foundation of Mission Control: The Unsung Heroes of Apollo can be stated simply: At the heart of the Apollo program was the special team in Mission
Aug 103 min read
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