Category: Mini Review
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Mini Review: A House of Dynamite
The story & detail in #AHouseOfDynamite is certainly impressive & unfortunately all too real. And the massive cast is incredible for the split second you see them. But its the structure of the film that lets it down, getting less tense as the film goes on. A bit of a miss for me.
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Mini Review: DJ Ahmet
#DJAhmet is a real comfort film, treading on familiar tropes of young love & rebellion, but set in the conservative world of North Macedonia. There’s an authenticity & earnestness to the film & cast that is so endearing. Truly hard not to smile, laugh & enjoy this very sweet film
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Mini Review: Avatar: Fire and Ash
#AvatarFireAndAsh differs from its predecessor by focusing more on plot versus world building. As a result, the film feels more purposeful, but is filled with too much narrative bloat. Those hoping for a deeper dive into the fire clan will be disappointed. Still a fun adventure.
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Mini Review: The Voice of Hind Rajab
#TheVoiceofHindRajab mounts its heartbreaking tension before leaving you absolutely speechless. The blending of the real & dramatized is so interesting & seamlessly blended. And the atrocities that are revealed remain unbelievably devastating. A true cinematic experience.
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Mini Review: Marty Supreme
Timothée Chalamet is certainly commanding in the lead role of #MartySupreme, and really shines when the arrogant facade breaks. But overall, while the film captivates over its run time, I’m still feel lost in my dislike of the protagonist and the multiple weaving plot lines.
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Mini Review: Is This Thing On?
Who would’ve thought the male version of Marvelous Mrs. Maisel would be a whole lot sadder? But somehow Bradley Cooper manages to find a nice amount of warmth in #IsThisThingOn, a grounded take on a divorce story. Arnett and Dern play off each other so well. Well worth a watch.
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Mini Review: Song Sung Blue
Awful hair aside, #SongSungBlue is the right amount of comforting, if you can make it past the awkward start & the jarring tonal shifts. That said, Kate Hudson really nails it, and there’s enough charisma between her and Jackman to make you overlook the rougher parts of the film.
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Mini Review: Jay Kelly
There’s a sincerity to Clooney’s performance in #JayKelly that is surprising & welcomed, and turns a film that should be wholly unrelatable into something oddly moving. And while there’s a surprising lack of climax to the script, the end still manages to feel satisfying.
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Mini Review: After The Hunt
Somehow, Luca Guadagnino’s #AfterTheHunt has a whole lot to say but also nothing much that’s new, insightful or provocative. And despite its monstrously talented cast, everyone’s just so damn unlikable that its hard to find anyone to root for let alone keep your attention.
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Mini Review: The Secret Agent
There’s something so captivating with Wagner Moura’s performance in #TheSecretAgent, bringing such charisma & heart to the film, and grounding its complex, weaving narrative. The final act is a bit jarring. But overall, it’s a great watch – stylish, kinetic and a great score.
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