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Se upp för Jönssonligan
A spoiler light review of Se upp för Jönssonligan should begin with tone, because Tomas Alfredson understands exactly how this comedy ought to feel. Se upp för Jönssonligan gains early credibility from Henrik Dorsin, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Hedda Stiernstedt. The foundation of Se upp för Jönssonligan can be stated simply: A reboot of the famous Swedish saga "Jönssonligan" ("The Jönsson Gang"). Within its 1h 56m running time, Se upp för Jönssonlig
Aug 103 min read
Waiting for Anya
A spoiler light review of Waiting for Anya should begin with tone, because Ben Cookson understands exactly how this thriller ought to feel. Waiting for Anya gains early credibility from Noah Schnapp, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Thomas Kretschmann. The foundation of Waiting for Anya can be stated simply: During the harrows of WWII, Jo, a young shepherd along with the help of the widow Horcada, helps to smuggle Jewish children across the border from so
Aug 103 min read
Odd Man Rush
A spoiler light review of Odd Man Rush should begin with tone, because Doug Dearth understands exactly how this comedy ought to feel. Odd Man Rush gains early credibility from Dylan Playfair, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Jack Mulhern. The foundation of Odd Man Rush can be stated simply: When Harvard hockey's Bobby Sanders lands in Sweden's minor leagues, his relationship with the girl at the local market forces him to confront the reality of his child
Aug 103 min read
Phineas and Ferb the Movie: Candace Against the Universe
A spoiler light review of Phineas and Ferb the Movie: Candace Against the Universe should begin with tone, because Bob Bowen understands exactly how this animated adventure ought to feel. Phineas and Ferb the Movie: Candace Against the Universe gains early credibility from Vincent Martella, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Dee Bradley Baker. The foundation of Phineas and Ferb the Movie: Candace Against the Universe can be stated simply: The famed stepbrot
Aug 103 min read
Bad Hair
A spoiler light review of Bad Hair should begin with tone, because Justin Simien understands exactly how this horror film ought to feel. Bad Hair gains early credibility from Zaria Kelley, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Corinne Massiah. The foundation of Bad Hair can be stated simply: In 1989 an ambitious young woman gets a weave in order to succeed in the image obsessed world of music television. Within its 1h 42m running time, Bad Hair reveals both th
Aug 103 min read
Uncle Peckerhead
A spoiler light review of Uncle Peckerhead should begin with tone, because Matthew John Lawrence understands exactly how this horror film ought to feel. Uncle Peckerhead gains early credibility from Mike Lawrence, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of David Littleton. The foundation of Uncle Peckerhead can be stated simply: When a punk band scores their first tour, life on the road proves tough when they are joined by a man eating demon as a roadie. Within its
Aug 103 min read
Slaxx
A spoiler light review of Slaxx should begin with tone, because Elza Kephart understands exactly how this horror film ought to feel. Slaxx gains early credibility from Romane Denis, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Brett Donahue. The foundation of Slaxx can be stated simply: When a possessed pair of jeans begins to kill the staff of a trendy clothing store, it is up to Libby, an idealistic young salesclerk, to stop its bloody rampage. Within its 1h 17m ru
Aug 103 min read
The Closet
A spoiler light review of The Closet should begin with tone, because Kwang bin Kim understands exactly how this horror film ought to feel. The Closet gains early credibility from Ha Jung woo, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Yool Heo. The foundation of The Closet can be stated simply: After Sang Won's daughter Yi Na goes missing in their new home, a mysterious man approaches him and tells him to look for her in the closet. Within its 1h 37m running time,
Aug 103 min read
I Used to Go Here
A spoiler light review of I Used to Go Here should begin with tone, because Kris Rey understands exactly how this comedy ought to feel. I Used to Go Here gains early credibility from Gillian Jacobs, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Jemaine Clement. The foundation of I Used to Go Here can be stated simply: Following the launch of her new novel, 35 year old writer Kate's former professor invites her to speak at her alma mater. Within its 1h 20m running time
Aug 103 min read
Mosquito
A spoiler light review of Mosquito should begin with tone, because João Nuno Pinto understands exactly how this war drama ought to feel. Mosquito gains early credibility from João Nunes Monteiro, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of João Lagarto. The foundation of Mosquito can be stated simply: Portugal, 1917: 17 year old Zacarias volunteers for the army to fight against the Germans in World War I. Within its 2h 5m running time, Mosquito reveals both the bene
Aug 103 min read
Being Bridget Jones
A spoiler light review of Being Bridget Jones should begin with tone, because Alex Harding understands exactly how this documentary ought to feel. Being Bridget Jones gains early credibility from Helen Fielding, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Colin Firth. The foundation of Being Bridget Jones can be stated simply: Helen Fielding tells the story of how Bridget Jones's Diary came to be. Within its 1h running time, Being Bridget Jones reveals both the bene
Aug 103 min read
The Show
A spoiler light review of The Show should begin with tone, because Mitch Jenkins understands exactly how this mystery ought to feel. The Show gains early credibility from Kezzabelle Ambler, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Roger Ashton Griffiths. The foundation of The Show can be stated simply: A man's search for a stolen artifact leads him to the haunted town filled with Voodoo gangsters, masked adventurers, Depression era private eyes and violent chiaro
Aug 103 min read
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