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A Classic Horror Story
A spoiler light review of A Classic Horror Story should begin with tone, because Roberto De Feo understands exactly how this horror film ought to feel. A Classic Horror Story gains early credibility from Matilda Lutz, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Francesco Russo. The foundation of A Classic Horror Story can be stated simply: In this gruesome suspense film, strangers traveling in southern Italy become stranded in the woods, where they must fight desper
Aug 103 min read
Palitan
A spoiler light review of Palitan should begin with tone, because Brillante Mendoza understands exactly how this drama ought to feel. Palitan gains early credibility from Cara Gonzales, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Jela Cuenca. The foundation of Palitan can be stated simply: When a dare pushes two couples into an orgy, suppressed feelings rekindle between the two ladies, who were once bestfriends and lovers. Within its 1h 47m running time, Palitan rev
Aug 103 min read
Space Sweepers
A spoiler light review of Space Sweepers should begin with tone, because Sung hee Jo understands exactly how this comedy ought to feel. Space Sweepers gains early credibility from Song Joong ki, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Kim Tae ri. The foundation of Space Sweepers can be stated simply: Set in the year 2092 and follows the crew of a space junk collector ship called The Victory. Within its 2h 16m running time, Space Sweepers reveals both the benefit
Aug 102 min read
Paranormal Activity: Next of Kin
A spoiler light review of Paranormal Activity: Next of Kin should begin with tone, because William Eubank understands exactly how this horror film ought to feel. Paranormal Activity: Next of Kin gains early credibility from Emily Bader, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Roland Buck III. The foundation of Paranormal Activity: Next of Kin can be stated simply: Margot, a young woman who was abandoned by her mother as a baby, travels to a secluded Amish commun
Aug 103 min read
Injustice
A spoiler light review of Injustice should begin with tone, because Matt Peters understands exactly how this animated adventure ought to feel. Injustice gains early credibility from Justin Hartley, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Anson Mount. The foundation of Injustice can be stated simply: On an alternate Earth, the Joker tricks Superman into killing Lois Lane, which causes a rampage in the hero. Within its 1h 18m running time, Injustice reveals both t
Aug 102 min read
Mona Lisa and the Blood Moon
A spoiler light review of Mona Lisa and the Blood Moon should begin with tone, because Ana Lily Amirpour understands exactly how this thriller ought to feel. Mona Lisa and the Blood Moon gains early credibility from Kate Hudson, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Jeon Jong seo. The foundation of Mona Lisa and the Blood Moon can be stated simply: A girl with unusual powers escapes from a mental asylum and tries to make it on her own in New Orleans. Within it
Aug 103 min read
Good on Paper
A spoiler light review of Good on Paper should begin with tone, because Kimmy Gatewood understands exactly how this comedy ought to feel. Good on Paper gains early credibility from Iliza Shlesinger, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Britney Young. The foundation of Good on Paper can be stated simply: After years of putting her career first, a stand up comic meets a guy who seems perfect: smart, nice, successful and possibly too good to be true. Within its
Aug 103 min read
V/H/S/94
A spoiler light review of V/H/S/94 should begin with tone, because Simon Barrett understands exactly how this horror film ought to feel. V/H/S/94 gains early credibility from Anna Hopkins, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Christian Potenza. The foundation of V/H/S/94 can be stated simply: A police S.W.A.T. Within its 1h 43m running time, V/H/S/94 reveals both the benefits and the limits of that disciplined approach. The plot of V/H/S/94 is built around
Aug 102 min read
Switched Before Birth
A spoiler light review of Switched Before Birth should begin with tone, because Elisabeth Röhm understands exactly how this drama ought to feel. Switched Before Birth gains early credibility from Justina Machado, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Skyler Samuels. The foundation of Switched Before Birth can be stated simply: During a successful IVF process, Olivia meets Anna, who is in a similar situation, and the two women bond, but Olivia and her husband B
Aug 103 min read
Music
A spoiler light review of Music should begin with tone, because Sia understands exactly how this thriller ought to feel. Music gains early credibility from Kate Hudson, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Leslie Odom Jr.. The foundation of Music can be stated simply: Zu is newly sober when she receives news that she is to become the sole guardian of her half sister named Music, a young girl on the autism spectrum. Within its 1h 47m running time, Music reveal
Aug 103 min read
Fatherhood
A spoiler light review of Fatherhood should begin with tone, because Paul Weitz understands exactly how this comedy ought to feel. Fatherhood gains early credibility from Kevin Hart, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Alfre Woodard. The foundation of Fatherhood can be stated simply: A father brings up his baby girl as a single dad after the unexpected death of his wife who died a day after their daughter's birth. Within its 1h 49m running time, Fatherhood r
Aug 102 min read
Every Breath You Take
A spoiler light review of Every Breath You Take should begin with tone, because Vaughn Stein understands exactly how this thriller ought to feel. Every Breath You Take gains early credibility from Casey Affleck, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Michelle Monaghan. The foundation of Every Breath You Take can be stated simply: A psychiatrist whose client commits suicide finds his family life disrupted after introducing her surviving brother to his wife and d
Aug 103 min read
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