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Bull
A spoiler light review of Bull should begin with tone, because Paul Andrew Williams understands exactly how this thriller ought to feel. Bull gains early credibility from David Nellist, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Kevin Harvey. The foundation of Bull can be stated simply: Bull mysteriously returns home after a 10 year absence to seek revenge on those who double crossed him all those years ago. Within its 1h 28m running time, Bull reveals both the ben
Aug 103 min read
Wish Dragon
A spoiler light review of Wish Dragon should begin with tone, because Chris Appelhans understands exactly how this animated adventure ought to feel. Wish Dragon gains early credibility from Jimmy Wong, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of John Cho. The foundation of Wish Dragon can be stated simply: Determined teen Din is longing to reconnect with his childhood best friend when he meets a wish granting dragon who shows him the magic of possibilities. Within i
Aug 103 min read
Coming Home in the Dark
A spoiler light review of Coming Home in the Dark should begin with tone, because James Ashcroft understands exactly how this horror film ought to feel. Coming Home in the Dark gains early credibility from Daniel Gillies, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Erik Thomson. The foundation of Coming Home in the Dark can be stated simply: A schoolteacher is forced to confront a brutal act from his past when a pair of ruthless drifters take his family and him on a
Aug 103 min read
Alles op tafel
A spoiler light review of Alles op tafel should begin with tone, because Will Koopman understands exactly how this comedy ought to feel. Alles op tafel gains early credibility from Linda de Mol, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Peter Paul Muller. The foundation of Alles op tafel can be stated simply: Seven friends meet up for dinner and decide to play a revealing game. Within its 1h 42m running time, Alles op tafel reveals both the benefits and the limits
Aug 103 min read
Jai Bhim
A spoiler light review of Jai Bhim should begin with tone, because T.J. Gnanavel understands exactly how this crime drama ought to feel. Jai Bhim gains early credibility from Suriya, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Lijo Mol Jose. The foundation of Jai Bhim can be stated simply: When a tribal man is arrested for a case of alleged theft, his wife turns to a human rights lawyer to help bring justice. Within its 2h 44m running time, Jai Bhim reveals both the
Aug 103 min read
Thunder Force
A spoiler light review of Thunder Force should begin with tone, because Ben Falcone understands exactly how this comedy ought to feel. Thunder Force gains early credibility from Melissa McCarthy, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Octavia Spencer. The foundation of Thunder Force can be stated simply: In a world where supervillains are commonplace, two estranged childhood best friends reunite after one devises a treatment that gives them powers to protect th
Aug 103 min read
There's Someone Inside Your House
A spoiler light review of There's Someone Inside Your House should begin with tone, because Patrick Brice understands exactly how this horror film ought to feel. There's Someone Inside Your House gains early credibility from Sydney Park, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Théodore Pellerin. The foundation of There's Someone Inside Your House can be stated simply: The graduating class at Osborne High is being targeted by a masked assailant, intent on exposin
Aug 103 min read
The Trip
A spoiler light review of The Trip should begin with tone, because Tommy Wirkola understands exactly how this horror film ought to feel. The Trip gains early credibility from Noomi Rapace, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Aksel Hennie. The foundation of The Trip can be stated simply: A dysfunctional couple head to a remote cabin to reconnect, but each has intentions to kill the other. Within its 1h 53m running time, The Trip reveals both the benefits and
Aug 103 min read
Madame Claude
A spoiler light review of Madame Claude should begin with tone, because Sylvie Verheyde understands exactly how this crime drama ought to feel. Madame Claude gains early credibility from Karole Rocher, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Garance Marillier. The foundation of Madame Claude can be stated simply: Paris, in the late 1960s. Within its 1h 52m running time, Madame Claude reveals both the benefits and the limits of that disciplined approach. The di
Aug 102 min read
The Desperate Hour
A spoiler light review of The Desperate Hour should begin with tone, because Phillip Noyce understands exactly how this thriller ought to feel. The Desperate Hour gains early credibility from Naomi Watts, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Colton Gobbo. The foundation of The Desperate Hour can be stated simply: A mother desperately races against time to save her child as authorities place her small town on lockdown. Within its 1h 24m running time, The Despe
Aug 103 min read
Bliss
A spoiler light review of Bliss should begin with tone, because Mike Cahill understands exactly how this romance ought to feel. Bliss gains early credibility from Owen Wilson, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Salma Hayek. The foundation of Bliss can be stated simply: A mind bending love story following Greg who, after recently being divorced and then fired, meets the mysterious Isabel, a woman living on the streets and convinced that the polluted, broken
Aug 103 min read
Chompy & the Girls
A spoiler light review of Chompy & the Girls should begin with tone, because Skye Braband understands exactly how this horror film ought to feel. Chompy & the Girls gains early credibility from Christy St. John, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Steve Marvel. The foundation of Chompy & the Girls can be stated simply: A troubled woman meets her father for the first time and their encounter goes from awkward to alarming when they witness a man swallow a litt
Aug 103 min read
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