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Dashcam
A spoiler light review of Dashcam should begin with tone, because Rob Savage understands exactly how this horror film ought to feel. Dashcam gains early credibility from Annie Hardy, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Amar Chadha Patel. The foundation of Dashcam can be stated simply: Two friends embark on a horror fueled road trip and livestream the most terrifying night of their lives. Within its 1h 20m running time, Dashcam reveals both the benefits and t
Aug 102 min read
Uppena
A spoiler light review of Uppena should begin with tone, because Buchi Babu Sana understands exactly how this romance ought to feel. Uppena gains early credibility from Panja Vaisshnav Tej, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Krithi Shetty. The foundation of Uppena can be stated simply: The son of a fishing community falls for a village head's daughter, but they face violent opposition from the girl's doggedly old fashioned father. Within its 2h 27m running
Aug 103 min read
Come from Away
A spoiler light review of Come from Away should begin with tone, because Christopher Ashley understands exactly how this comedy ought to feel. Come from Away gains early credibility from Petrina Bromley, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Jenn Colella. The foundation of Come from Away can be stated simply: 7,000 passengers are stranded after the 9/11 terrorist attacks in a small town in Newfoundland, where they were housed and welcomed. Within its 1h 46m ru
Aug 103 min read
Trollhunters: Rise of the Titans
A spoiler light review of Trollhunters: Rise of the Titans should begin with tone, because Johane Matte understands exactly how this animated adventure ought to feel. Trollhunters: Rise of the Titans gains early credibility from Steve Alterman, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Kay Bess. The foundation of Trollhunters: Rise of the Titans can be stated simply: The heroes from the Trollhunters series team up on an epic adventure to fight the Arcane Order for
Aug 103 min read
More the Merrier
A spoiler light review of More the Merrier should begin with tone, because Paco Caballero understands exactly how this comedy ought to feel. More the Merrier gains early credibility from Ernesto Alterio, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of María Morales. The foundation of More the Merrier can be stated simply: A diverse group of people share a night of sexual self discovery. Within its 1h 51m running time, More the Merrier reveals both the benefits and the l
Aug 103 min read
Mother/Android
A spoiler light review of Mother/Android should begin with tone, because Mattson Tomlin understands exactly how this thriller ought to feel. Mother/Android gains early credibility from Chloë Grace Moretz, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Algee Smith. The foundation of Mother/Android can be stated simply: In a post apocalyptic world rocked by a violent android uprising, a young pregnant woman and her boyfriend desperately search for safety. Within its 1h 5
Aug 103 min read
Sardar Udham
A spoiler light review of Sardar Udham should begin with tone, because Shoojit Sircar understands exactly how this crime drama ought to feel. Sardar Udham gains early credibility from Vicky Kaushal, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Shaun Scott. The foundation of Sardar Udham can be stated simply: A biopic detailing the 2 decades that Punjabi Sikh revolutionary, Udham Singh, spent planning the assassination of the man responsible for the Jallianwala Bagh m
Aug 103 min read
Downfalls High
A spoiler light review of Downfalls High should begin with tone, because Colson Baker understands exactly how this romance ought to feel. Downfalls High gains early credibility from Sydney Sweeney, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Chase Hudson. The foundation of Downfalls High can be stated simply: When reserved, lonely teenager Fenix (Chase Hudson) meets popular high school girl Scarlett (Sydney Sweeney), the two form a bond that shapes the rest of his l
Aug 103 min read
After Blue
A spoiler light review of After Blue should begin with tone, because Bertrand Mandico understands exactly how this science fiction film ought to feel. After Blue gains early credibility from Elina Löwensohn, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Paula Luna. The foundation of After Blue can be stated simply: A chimeric future on After Blue, a planet from another galaxy, a virgin planet where only women can survive in the midst of harmless flora and fauna. Withi
Aug 103 min read
Prey
A spoiler light review of Prey should begin with tone, because Thomas Sieben understands exactly how this thriller ought to feel. Prey gains early credibility from David Kross, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Hanno Koffler. The foundation of Prey can be stated simply: A hiking trip into the wild turns into a desperate bid for survival for five friends on the run from a mysterious shooter. Within its 1h 27m running time, Prey reveals both the benefits and
Aug 103 min read
Hellbender
A spoiler light review of Hellbender should begin with tone, because John Adams understands exactly how this horror film ought to feel. Hellbender gains early credibility from Zelda Adams, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Toby Poser. The foundation of Hellbender can be stated simply: A lonely teen discovers her family's ties to witchcraft. Within its 1h 26m running time, Hellbender reveals both the benefits and the limits of that disciplined approach. H
Aug 102 min read
Prisoners of the Ghostland
A spoiler light review of Prisoners of the Ghostland should begin with tone, because Sion Sono understands exactly how this horror film ought to feel. Prisoners of the Ghostland gains early credibility from Nicolas Cage, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Sofia Boutella. The foundation of Prisoners of the Ghostland can be stated simply: A notorious criminal must break an evil curse in order to rescue an abducted girl who has mysteriously disappeared. Within
Aug 103 min read
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