Category: Mini Review
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Mini Review: The Substance
#TheSubstance is both absolutely disgusting and totally deserving of all the praise for its themes, performances & pure style. But its not for the faint of heart – I’m for one glad I waited to watch this one at home and will never watch it again. So viewers discretion is advised!
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Mini Review: Maria
Jolie truly commands the screen in #Maria as Greek-American opera singer Maria Callas, portraying a fallen star in her final days. For me, it’s the performance that carries, although the film is definitely well crafted. I just don’t know if there is enough of interest otherwise.
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Mini Review: All We Imagine As Light
What it lacks in narrative drive, #AllWeImagineAsLight makes up for in spades in cinematic beauty and a subtle yet profound thematic exploration. Those who enter in with the right mindset will be rewarded with the poetry that is director Payal Kapadia’s vision. A great watch!
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Mini Review: Blitz
Steve McQueen’s #BlitzMovie is certainly a well crafted historical war drama, with a great cast & interesting new perspective. But despite its best efforts, the film doesn’t really move the needle in terms of plot, themes or characters. It’s a miss for me. Watch now @AppleFilms.
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Mini Review: Wicked
The #WickedMovie musical performances alone are impressive enough to elevate the adored musical to new cinematic heights, but the chemistry of the leads where this one shines. My one qualm, the cinematography. But otherwise I could watch this lively production for years to come.
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Mini Review: Gladiator II
I had no expectations going in to #Gladiator2, and tons of respect but no strong attachment to the original. And so I left pretty thoroughly entertained between the sleek production, campy acting & brisk pace. And while it goes a bit mad by the end, it’s still a worthwhile watch.
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Mini Review: A Real Pain
Jesse Eisenberg’s #ARealPain is a real delight, with a script thats both so intelligently incisive & at times perfectly emotional & raw, much like our two leads. Both Eisenberg & Culkin deliver on solid, albeit a bit familiar, performances in this buddy dramedy. In theatres now!
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Mini Review: Juror #2
Grateful to catch Clint Eastwood’s Juror #2 in theatres during its limited run. Because boy I didn’t expect to enjoy it as much as I did! It’s a simple premise, but deliciously nuanced, thought-provoking & a bit soapy & thrilling. Top notch cast. Had me hooked to the very end.
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Mini Review: Bird
Andrea Arnold’s film Bird had all the makings of being fantastic for me – a coming of age tale, featuring a talented young actress, a supporting role from the magnificent Barry Keoghan. And while there are certainly special moments, the story just didn’t feel quite as impactful.
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Mini Review: Small Things Like These
Cillian Murphy’s #SmallThingsLikeThese is a powerful, quietly devastating film, anchored by a nuanced & deeply affecting performance from Murphy himself. While its slow pace & dark visuals may be challenging for some, those who stick with it are rewarded with a hopeful conclusion
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