Category: Mini Review
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Mini Review: Nezha 2
Finally on that #NeZha2 train, and I get it – it’s a visually stunning spectacle with an epic story & some solid flashes of heart. It’s not nearly as unwieldy or confusing as some make it out to be, but also not as narratively unique as I had expected. Solid film nonetheless.
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Mini Review: Relay
@RelayMovie is an effective throwback crime thriller that feels both nostalgic & contemporary with some fun new twists and solid performances from Riz Ahmed & Lily James. Is it going to usher in a new wave of action thrillers? No. But is it a fun ride? Definitely.
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Mini Review: Shook
One of the better crafted modern Canadian films in ages, & a real love letter to Scarborough, #Shook is a film grounded by fantastic chemistry between its leads, and its central family. I was personally hoping for higher highs & lower lows. But what’s left is sleek & poignant.
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Mini Review: Freakier Friday
I low-key enjoyed #FreakierFriday more than I thought I would, leaving the theatre with my heart thoroughly warmed & a smile on my face capped off by a perfectly nostalgic end credit blooper real. It’s hardly perfect, but it feels earnest, and that’s all I could ask for.
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Mini Review: Omniscient Reader: The Prophecy
I’m sad for fans of #OmniscientReaderThePhophecy who were disappointed by this manhwa adaptation. As a new viewer I was entertained, although I can personally look past questionable CGI. But I can’t help but feel the characters & plot would’ve been better served on a TV series.
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Mini Review: The Naked Gun
Akiva Schaffer’s #TheNakedGun is incredibly dumb in the best way possible, and while the style of comedy may not be for everyone, when it’s firing off a joke every 10 secs surely one will hit. And seeing Liam Neeson & Pamela Anderson have a blast on screen is worth a watch alone.
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Mini Review: K-Pop Demon Hunters
As a k-pop musical #KPOPDEMONHUNTERS is exactly what you’d want – it’s reverential, beautifully animated, silly & emotional in all the right ways. And the music is top-notch. But if it just took a bit more time exploring its character relationships, it could’ve been perfect!
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Mini Review: Oh, Hi!
Overlooking the severe lack of consequences, #OhHi is an otherwise quirky and unhinged look at the politics of modern relationships. It’s zany premise does overstay its welcome a bit, but what makes it work is the chemistry between leads Molly Gordon & Logan Lerman.
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Mini Review: The Fantastic Four: First Steps
Marvels #FantasticFourFirstSteps is a truly refreshing entry into the MCU that benefits from being fully self-contained but still fully realized. While the story is straightforward, the components work so well – from the visuals, the style, to the fantastic cast. In theatres now!
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Mini Review: Santosh
A bit late to this, but #Santosh is an incredibly eye-opening look at caste, police corruption & sexual abuse in rural India. Its deliberate pace & intermittent brutality can be a lot. But Shahana Goswami is such a compelling lead, deftly guiding us through this layered mystery.
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