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Chasing the Dragon II: Wild Wild Bunch
Chasing the Dragon II: Wild Wild Bunch begins with an appealing promise: Jason Kwan will treat its action film framework as a route into character rather than an excuse for noise. The early chemistry between Tony Ka Fai Leung and Louis Koo gives Chasing the Dragon II: Wild Wild Bunch an immediate pulse. The story of Chasing the Dragon II: Wild Wild Bunch begins from a specific pressure point: Serial billionaire kidnapper Logan has been savaging Hong Kong. By the end of its 1h
Aug 103 min read
Lourdes
Lourdes begins with an appealing promise: Thierry Demaizière will treat its documentary framework as a route into character rather than an excuse for noise. The early chemistry between the lead performer and the principal supporting performer gives Lourdes an immediate pulse. The story of Lourdes begins from a specific pressure point: The rock of the Grotto of Lourdes is caressed by tens of millions of people who left there the imprint of their dreams, their expectations, the
Aug 103 min read
Blink of an Eye
Blink of an Eye begins with an appealing promise: Paul Taublieb will treat its documentary framework as a route into character rather than an excuse for noise. The early chemistry between Michael Waltrip and Darrell Waltrip gives Blink of an Eye an immediate pulse. The story of Blink of an Eye begins from a specific pressure point: An inside look at 2001's Daytona 500 featuring Michael Waltrip and Dale Earnhardt Jr. By the end of its 1h 28m running time, the value of Blink of
Aug 103 min read
Dabangg 3
Dabangg 3 begins with an appealing promise: Prabhu Deva will treat its comedy framework as a route into character rather than an excuse for noise. The early chemistry between Salman Khan and Sudeep gives Dabangg 3 an immediate pulse. The story of Dabangg 3 begins from a specific pressure point: The past comes back to haunt the unflinching Inspector Chulbul Pandey when an old enemy, Bali Singh, returns and places his family in danger. By the end of its 2h 40m running time, the
Aug 103 min read
Synonyms
Synonyms begins with an appealing promise: Nadav Lapid will treat its comedy framework as a route into character rather than an excuse for noise. The early chemistry between Tom Mercier and Quentin Dolmaire gives Synonyms an immediate pulse. The story of Synonyms begins from a specific pressure point: A young Israeli man absconds to Paris to flee his nationality, aided by his trusty Franco Israeli dictionary. By the end of its 2h 3m running time, the value of Synonyms rests l
Aug 102 min read
Bolshoi Ballet: Carmen Suite/Petrushka
Bolshoi Ballet: Carmen Suite/Petrushka begins with an appealing promise: the directing team will treat its music drama framework as a route into character rather than an excuse for noise. The early chemistry between the lead performer and the principal supporting performer gives Bolshoi Ballet: Carmen Suite/Petrushka an immediate pulse. The story of Bolshoi Ballet: Carmen Suite/Petrushka begins from a specific pressure point: . By the end of its 2h 20m running time, the value
Aug 103 min read
Kathy Griffin: A Hell of a Story
Kathy Griffin: A Hell of a Story begins with an appealing promise: Keith Hobelman will treat its documentary framework as a route into character rather than an excuse for noise. The early chemistry between Kathy Griffin and Maggie Griffin gives Kathy Griffin: A Hell of a Story an immediate pulse. The story of Kathy Griffin: A Hell of a Story begins from a specific pressure point: Comedian Kathy Griffin performs a new set in the aftermath of the fallout she experienced due to
Aug 103 min read
Faith, Hope & Love
Faith, Hope & Love begins with an appealing promise: J.J. Englert will treat its comedy framework as a route into character rather than an excuse for noise. The early chemistry between Peta Murgatroyd and Robert Krantz gives Faith, Hope & Love an immediate pulse. The story of Faith, Hope & Love begins from a specific pressure point: When recent divorcee Faith enters a dance contest to save her dance studio, she meets Jimmy Hope and rediscovers her faith and dreams. By the end
Aug 103 min read
Love in Kilnerry
Love in Kilnerry begins with an appealing promise: Daniel Keith will treat its comedy framework as a route into character rather than an excuse for noise. The early chemistry between Daniel Keith and Kathy Searle gives Love in Kilnerry an immediate pulse. The story of Love in Kilnerry begins from a specific pressure point: The elderly residents of a small remote town panic when the EPA announces mandatory changes to their chemical plant could cause a dramatic increase in sexu
Aug 103 min read
The Gangster, the Cop, the Devil
The Gangster, the Cop, the Devil begins with an appealing promise: Lee Won tae will treat its action film framework as a route into character rather than an excuse for noise. The early chemistry between Ma Dong seok and Kim Mu yeol gives The Gangster, the Cop, the Devil an immediate pulse. The story of The Gangster, the Cop, the Devil begins from a specific pressure point: A crime boss teams up with a cop to track down a serial killer. By the end of its 1h 49m running time, t
Aug 103 min read
First Love
First Love begins with an appealing promise: Takashi Miike will treat its comedy framework as a route into character rather than an excuse for noise. The early chemistry between Becky and Bengal gives First Love an immediate pulse. The story of First Love begins from a specific pressure point: A young boxer and a call girl get caught up in a drug smuggling scheme over the course of one night in Tokyo. By the end of its 1h 48m running time, the value of First Love rests less o
Aug 103 min read
Never Surrender: A Galaxy Quest Documentary
Never Surrender: A Galaxy Quest Documentary begins with an appealing promise: Jack Bennett will treat its documentary framework as a route into character rather than an excuse for noise. The early chemistry between Tim Allen and Greg Berlanti gives Never Surrender: A Galaxy Quest Documentary an immediate pulse. The story of Never Surrender: A Galaxy Quest Documentary begins from a specific pressure point: Filmmakers and stars discuss the filming and social effects of Galaxy Q
Aug 103 min read
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