Film Reviews
Wilson Kwong reviews two more films from Berlinale 2020: Undine and The Intruder (El Prófugo).
The Hunt is a textbook example of trying to force a story into a concept, rather than giving the story its due.
The Carnivores is an effective psychological foray that may be divisive among some, but is worth biting into, to really appreciate the talent within.
Marcel Duchamp: Art of the Possible provides a pleasant and appealing overview of Duchamp’s life and career without truly challenging the viewer.
Wilson Kwong reviews two more films from the Berlin International Film Festival: Schwesterlein and epic crime saga Berlin Alexanderplatz.
Good Ol Girl succeeds in bringing attention where attention is due, and providing an understanding to the changes Texas ranchers must embrace if they are to survive.
Bloodshot attempts to do something “different”, but retains to many of the clichés its predecessors have befallen to.
Julia Hart’s Stargirl is a decent adaptation of the beloved young adult novel, but it’s incredibly underwhelming.
Like last year’s Academy Award-winning Parasite, Bacurau manages to turn the class struggle into inventive entertainment without its overall message losing any of its potency.
Young Ahmed and Corpus Christi both examine religion and its grip on the individual. Soham Gadre reviews both.
The conflicts at the heart of Synonyms will resonate deeply, thanks to Lapid’s deeply personal storytelling and Mercier’s fiery performance.
Blow the Man Down is a careful study about growing up following a tragedy, about fending for oneself, and about the oddness in towns that people inhabit.
Ordinary Love’s minimalist approach to the narrative puts a lot of pressure on the performers, but fortunately, Manville, Neeson and Wilmot shine through at nearly every instance.
The London Human Rights Watch Film Festival will be presented from 12 to 20 March 2020, featuring empowering documentaries and dramas celebrating courageous people.
The Way Back is a deeply affecting and moving redemption story anchored by an absolutely outstanding performance from Ben Affleck.