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Betrayed
A spoiler light review of Betrayed should begin with tone, because Eirik Svensson understands exactly how this historical drama ought to feel. Betrayed gains early credibility from Jakob Oftebro, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Pia Halvorsen. The foundation of Betrayed can be stated simply: The Braude family's experiences when Norway was occupied by Nazi Germany and Jews were arrested and deported. Within its 2h 6m running time, Betrayed reveals both the
Aug 102 min read
Contra
A spoiler light review of Contra should begin with tone, because Sönke Wortmann understands exactly how this comedy ought to feel. Contra gains early credibility from Nilam Farooq, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Christoph Maria Herbst. The foundation of Contra can be stated simply: A university professor's ignorance is exposed when he must prepare a student for a debate. Within its 1h 48m running time, Contra reveals both the benefits and the limits of
Aug 102 min read
The Warrant
A spoiler light review of The Warrant should begin with tone, because Brent Christy understands exactly how this action film ought to feel. The Warrant gains early credibility from Neal McDonough, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Steven R. McQueen. The foundation of The Warrant can be stated simply: After fighting in the Civil War, two Union Army buddies find themselves on opposite sides of the law with the post war peace at risk. Within its 1h 24m runnin
Aug 103 min read
Chick Fight
A spoiler light review of Chick Fight should begin with tone, because Paul Leyden understands exactly how this comedy ought to feel. Chick Fight gains early credibility from Malin Akerman, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Bella Thorne. The foundation of Chick Fight can be stated simply: When Anna Wyncomb is introduced to an underground, all female fight club in order to turn the mess of her life around, she discovers she is much more personally connected
Aug 103 min read
Bigfoot Family
A spoiler light review of Bigfoot Family should begin with tone, because Jérémie Degruson understands exactly how this animated adventure ought to feel. Bigfoot Family gains early credibility from Jules Medcraft, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Kylian Trouillard. The foundation of Bigfoot Family can be stated simply: Follow up to Son of Bigfoot: Father uses his new fame to fight against an Alaska oil company but when he disappears the son, the mother, a
Aug 103 min read
Cadaver
A spoiler light review of Cadaver should begin with tone, because Jarand Herdal understands exactly how this horror film ought to feel. Cadaver gains early credibility from Gitte Witt, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Thomas Gullestad. The foundation of Cadaver can be stated simply: In the starving aftermath of a nuclear disaster, a family of three attends a charitable event at a hotel, which takes a dark turn when people start to disappear. Within its 1h
Aug 103 min read
Luz
A spoiler light review of Luz should begin with tone, because Jon Garcia understands exactly how this crime drama ought to feel. Luz gains early credibility from Ernesto Reyes, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Jesse Tayeh. The foundation of Luz can be stated simply: What began as a friendship turns into a fierce romance in this heart wrenching drama. Within its 1h 58m running time, Luz reveals both the benefits and the limits of that disciplined approach.
Aug 102 min read
The Life Ahead
A spoiler light review of The Life Ahead should begin with tone, because Edoardo Ponti understands exactly how this drama ought to feel. The Life Ahead gains early credibility from Sophia Loren, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Ibrahima Gueye. The foundation of The Life Ahead can be stated simply: In seaside Italy, a Holocaust survivor with a daycare business takes in a 12 year old street kid who recently robbed her. Within its 1h 34m running time, The Li
Aug 103 min read
Here Are the Young Men
A spoiler light review of Here Are the Young Men should begin with tone, because Eoin Macken understands exactly how this drama ought to feel. Here Are the Young Men gains early credibility from Dean Charles Chapman, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Finn Cole. The foundation of Here Are the Young Men can be stated simply: Dublin teenagers Matthew, nihilistic Rez, and the deranged Kearney, leave school to a social vacuum of drinking and drugs, falling into
Aug 103 min read
Trail of Justice
A spoiler light review of Trail of Justice should begin with tone, because Nick DeBoer understands exactly how this western ought to feel. Trail of Justice gains early credibility from Nick Bebour, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Casey Birdinground. The foundation of Trail of Justice can be stated simply: "Trail Of Justice", a Western film taking place shortly following the Civil War. Within its 1h 45m running time, Trail of Justice reveals both the bene
Aug 103 min read
Son of the South
A spoiler light review of Son of the South should begin with tone, because Barry Alexander Brown understands exactly how this biographical drama ought to feel. Son of the South gains early credibility from Lucas Till, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Jim Klock. The foundation of Son of the South can be stated simply: The true story of one young white Southerner in the Summer of 1961, caught in a place and time where he had to choose which side he was on.
Aug 103 min read
Invasion
A spoiler light review of Invasion should begin with tone, because Fedor Bondarchuk understands exactly how this action film ought to feel. Invasion gains early credibility from Irina Starshenbaum, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Rinal Mukhametov. The foundation of Invasion can be stated simply: With the fall of the alien ship Julia's life changed, now three years later mankind is about to experience new encounter. Within its 2h 14m running time, Invasio
Aug 103 min read
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