Category: Mini Review
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Mini Review: Foe
Trying to figure out why Garth Davis’ sci-fi thriller #Foe just didn’t work for me. Saoirse Ronan, Paul Mescal & Aaron Pierre are beyond talented actors. But they just can’t overcome the coldness of the film, which makes the final twist feel ultimately empty. On @PrimeVideo now.
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Mini Review: Nimona
The end of year catch-up continues with #Nimona a top-notch animated feature from @netflix. Its story and themes may feel a bit familiar, but where it truly shines is in its nuanced characters, stellar voice cast & energetic and beautiful visual design. A solid watch all around.
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Mini Review: All of Us Strangers
#AllOfUsStrangers is a testament to the beauty of film & its ability to explore the most painful moments in life. Andrew Scott leads a stellar ensemble, with all four actors delivering deeply moving performances. Will need many more moments to process this one. In theatres now.
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Mini Review: Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom
Is it great? No. But as a final chapter, #Aquaman2 isn’t nearly the worst in the DCEU. Every script change is readily apparent, but every attempt is made to make a somewhat logical & emotionally satisfying conclusion. It’s at least fun, and that’s maybe enough at this point.
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Mini Review: Ferrari
Michael Mann’s latest #Ferrari is…odd. The cast is good, but all feel miscast & underutilized. As a biopic it’s competent, but with a script that avoids any depth. The racing action is sleek & intense, but weirdly feels out of place in the finale. Can’t say I enjoyed this one.
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Mini Review: Rye Lane
The end of year movie catch-up continues with another hit. #RyeLane is the best romcom of the year, featuring a meet cute that feels honest & real due in part to the charisma of its leads. Direction, music & score are vibrant, colourful & energetic. A real breath of fresh air.
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Mini Review: Cassandro
Waited too long to watch this one as I start my end of year movie catch-up, but #Cassandro is fantastic, anchored by a top notch lead performance. Gael Garcia Bernal exudes joy & charisma, which makes the nuanced heartbreak that much more powerful. Stream on @PrimeVideo now!
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Mini Review: The Color Purple
#TheColorPurple is an upper tier movie musical for sure, anchored by its all star cast that deliver hard hitting & emotional performances. It doesn’t quite capture the magic of live theatre, but there are admirable moments throughout especially in the final act. In theatres now.
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Mini Review: The Zone of Interest
Jonathan Glazer’s latest film @ZoneOfInterest is a stark, bleak portrait of a family living next to Auschwitz that very intentionally keeps the horrors at a distance, but for me left me at a distance as well. Helped by a hauntingly beautiful visual style, score & sound design.
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Mini Review: American Fiction
As a brilliant & biting satirical comedy (that is actually funny and not just Oscars funny) #AmericanFiction is not one to sleep on. Refreshingly never heavy handed in its social commentary, its incredibly charismatic cast never lose the heart amidst the humor. In theatres now.
