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The Forgotten Battle
The Forgotten Battle begins with an appealing promise: Matthijs van Heijningen Jr. will treat its action film framework as a route into character rather than an excuse for noise. The early chemistry between Gijs Blom and Jamie Flatters gives The Forgotten Battle an immediate pulse. The story of The Forgotten Battle begins from a specific pressure point: In WWII's final years, a soldier in the German army, a British glider pilot, and a Dutch resistance fighter's paths intertwi
Aug 103 min read
Caveat
Caveat begins with an appealing promise: Damian Mc Carthy will treat its horror film framework as a route into character rather than an excuse for noise. The early chemistry between Ben Caplan and Johnny French gives Caveat an immediate pulse. The story of Caveat begins from a specific pressure point: A lone drifter suffering from partial memory loss accepts a job to look after a psychologically troubled woman in an abandoned house on an isolated island. By the end of its 1h
Aug 103 min read
The Comeback Trail
The Comeback Trail begins with an appealing promise: George Gallo will treat its comedy framework as a route into character rather than an excuse for noise. The early chemistry between Robert De Niro and Tommy Lee Jones gives The Comeback Trail an immediate pulse. The story of The Comeback Trail begins from a specific pressure point: A film producer who owes money to a mobster tries to "accidentally" kill his aging movie star for an insurance scam so he can payoff his debt, b
Aug 103 min read
The Craft: Legacy
The Craft: Legacy begins with an appealing promise: Zoe Lister Jones will treat its horror film framework as a route into character rather than an excuse for noise. The early chemistry between Cailee Spaeny and Zoey Luna gives The Craft: Legacy an immediate pulse. The story of The Craft: Legacy begins from a specific pressure point: A group of high school students form a coven of witches. By the end of its 1h 37m running time, the value of The Craft: Legacy rests less on nove
Aug 103 min read
Capone
Capone begins with an appealing promise: Josh Trank will treat its crime drama framework as a route into character rather than an excuse for noise. The early chemistry between Tom Hardy and Linda Cardellini gives Capone an immediate pulse. The story of Capone begins from a specific pressure point: After a 10 year stint, former bootlegger and notorious criminal Al Capone starts to show signs of dementia, forcing him to face the demons of his violent past. By the end of its 1h
Aug 103 min read
The High Note
The High Note begins with an appealing promise: Nisha Ganatra will treat its romance framework as a route into character rather than an excuse for noise. The early chemistry between Dakota Johnson and Tracee Ellis Ross gives The High Note an immediate pulse. The story of The High Note begins from a specific pressure point: A superstar singer and her overworked personal assistant are presented with a choice that could alter the course of their respective careers. By the end of
Aug 103 min read
Superdeep
Superdeep begins with an appealing promise: Arseny Syuhin will treat its horror film framework as a route into character rather than an excuse for noise. The early chemistry between Milena Radulovic and Sergey Ivanyuk gives Superdeep an immediate pulse. The story of Superdeep begins from a specific pressure point: A small research team went down below the surface to find out what secret the world's deepest borehole was hiding. By the end of its 1h 55m running time, the value
Aug 102 min read
The King of Staten Island
The King of Staten Island begins with an appealing promise: Judd Apatow will treat its comedy framework as a route into character rather than an excuse for noise. The early chemistry between Pete Davidson and Bel Powley gives The King of Staten Island an immediate pulse. The story of The King of Staten Island begins from a specific pressure point: Scott has been a case of arrested development since his firefighter dad died. By the end of its 2h 16m running time, the value of
Aug 103 min read
The One and Only Ivan
The One and Only Ivan begins with an appealing promise: Thea Sharrock will treat its comedy framework as a route into character rather than an excuse for noise. The early chemistry between Sam Rockwell and Bryan Cranston gives The One and Only Ivan an immediate pulse. The story of The One and Only Ivan begins from a specific pressure point: A gorilla named Ivan tries to piece together his past with the help of an elephant named Ruby as they hatch a plan to escape from captivi
Aug 103 min read
Hubie Halloween
Hubie Halloween begins with an appealing promise: Steven Brill will treat its horror film framework as a route into character rather than an excuse for noise. The early chemistry between Adam Sandler and Kevin James gives Hubie Halloween an immediate pulse. The story of Hubie Halloween begins from a specific pressure point: Despite his devotion to his hometown of Salem (and its Halloween celebration), Hubie Dubois is a figure of mockery for kids and adults alike. By the end o
Aug 103 min read
Force of Nature
Force of Nature begins with an appealing promise: Michael Polish will treat its action film framework as a route into character rather than an excuse for noise. The early chemistry between Emile Hirsch and Mel Gibson gives Force of Nature an immediate pulse. The story of Force of Nature begins from a specific pressure point: A gang of thieves plan a heist during a hurricane and encounter trouble when a cop tries to force everyone in the building to evacuate. By the end of its
Aug 103 min read
Lucy Shimmers and the Prince of Peace
Lucy Shimmers and the Prince of Peace begins with an appealing promise: Rob Diamond will treat its family film framework as a route into character rather than an excuse for noise. The early chemistry between Scarlett Diamond and Vincent Vargas gives Lucy Shimmers and the Prince of Peace an immediate pulse. The story of Lucy Shimmers and the Prince of Peace begins from a specific pressure point: Second chances start when a hardened criminal crosses paths with a precocious litt
Aug 103 min read
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