Film Reviews
Many will enjoy watching Gina Rodriguez in a silky red dress armed with an AR-15 – she hits what she is aiming at, but Miss Bala misses its mark.
If you’re searching for a romantic comedy that focuses more on the muddy journey versus a mirage of perfection, Untogether might be the one for you.
Besides some noteworthy acton sequences, Alita: Battle Angel is otherwise a disappointing affair, even moreso given James Cameron’s involvement.
Mektoub My Love is one of the most self indulgent films in recent memory, with the threat of a sequel likely to kill off the director’s career altogether.
Capernaum fuses documentary elements with a fictional narrative to tell one of the most emotionally impactful stories of the year.
The Kid Who Would Be King is a surprisingly epic and spirited film, driven by an adventurous spirit and enough clever fun to keep things fresh during a sometimes long-winded ride.
Michael Franti’s Stay Human is an inspiring documentary of pure positivity and something worth recommending to everybody right now.
The most surprising thing about High Flying Bird is how it takes a niche and seemingly uninteresting topic and finds a message of social importance within.
Cold Pursuit is a rare English-language remake that actually works; a solid genre entry that knows what it wants to do, and does it damn well.
Despite some technical hiccups and the extremely low budget, Hunter’s Weekend is a well-made movie with a fascinating and very current angle on masculinity.
Fire on the Hill is an inspiring journey of building, rebuilding and reinforcing a community for the black community in Compton, away from the notorious factions that gave the city a dark reputation.
The Last Laugh tries its best to tell a sweet tale about growing old with dignity and never giving up on your true self.
With an emotionally moving story and flawless execution in every element, Lost & Found is a sight to behold.
Coupled with a brilliant script and outstanding performances by its two leaders, To Dust has already become a standout early on in 2019.
Before We Vanish is always working in two dimensions at the same time: it’s gross and funny, incisive as a work of modern commentary and blunt as a dozen hammers.