Category: Mini Review
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Mini Review: Sirāt
There’s half of #Sirāt that is a sort of lovely depiction of a nomadic EDM drug-fueled life, & another intense half that unlocks fears I never knew I had. What results is captivating, even though the ultimate message feels a bit muddled. Incredible sound design nonetheless.
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Mini Review: Wuthering Heights
Is the #WutheringHeightsMovie the least romantic Valentine’s Day movie ever? Because it’s truly hard to root for either Margot Robbie or Jacob Elordi in this one. But at least the production value is solid. It’s Emerald Fennell’s gothic lust-filled world & we just live in it.
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Mini Review: Crime 101
Starting with the good – the cast of #Crime101 is absolutely stacked and all are in top notch form (albeit they are all playing to their strengths). But acting aside, there’s not much new or of interest in this one to really move the needle for me. Not bad, but not great.
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Mini Review: Send Help
Dylan O’Brien double feature complete! #SendHelp is Sam Raimi’s latest horror comedy featuring Rachel McAdams in her most beautifully unhinged role yet. The film has all the directors trademarks, and the cheeky goriness is not for everyone. But with that cast you can’t go wrong.
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Mini Review: Twinless
Feeling the Sundance withdrawal with #Twinless, & mad that a lack of 🇨🇦 release meant having to wait til 2026 to watch this one. Dylan O’Brien is impressive as always, but it’s Sweeney’s script & direction that succeeds in nailing an incredibly emotional gut-punch. A great film!
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Mini Review: The Testament of Ann Lee
Fastvold’s vision for #TheTestamentofAnnLee is refreshing & bold, making the crossover of musical & biopic of the Shakers movement work in its own way. The choreography & music is impressive, as is Seyfried’s lead performance. It’s just a little too visually bleak for my liking.
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Mini Review: Arco
#Arco does a lot in a short amount of time, with many plot points requiring you to just accept and move on. But in that short time it manages to deliver an impressive amount of heart, & some incredible visuals. The flying sequences are particularly incredible. Well worth a watch.
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Mini Review: 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple
I was hesitant about #28YearsLaterTheBoneTemple, particularly given my dislike of the ending of its predecessor, but boy was I glad I gave it a chance. The emotional payoff is well worth it & makes me genuinely excited to see where this franchise goes. Ralph Fiennes is legendary!
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Mini Review: TRON: Ares
The visuals spectacle & soundtrack are great in #TronAres, and the script asks a lot of interesting questions about the morality & ethics of AI. But the film feels absolutely disinterested in answering any of those questions or making any strong statements. A missed opportunity.
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Mini Review: Father Mother Sister Brother
Told through short vignettes of three dysfunctional families, Jim Jarmusch’s #FatherMotherSisterBrother is a calm, meditative experience. While overall pleasant, given the stories are more connected in spirit than narrative, there isn’t too much to latch on to. Mileage may vary.
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