Category: Reviews
Mark Wahlberg Leads A Family-Friendly Adventure Story With Heart
Mark Wahlberg Leads A Family-Friendly Adventure Story With Heart

Summary Arthur the King is sweet and suspenseful, with intense adventure and touching canine-human bonds. The film's heart and breathtaking locations elevate the emotional moments and keep you invested. Supporting characters add depth, building on the theme of friendship and…

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‘Immaculate’ Review — Sydney Sweeney’s Horror Isn’t Afraid to Sin
‘Immaculate’ Review — Sydney Sweeney’s Horror Isn’t Afraid to Sin

The Big Picture Sydney Sweeney flexes her horror muscles, which is an exciting turn that hopefully continues. The film’s warped religious imagery gets vicious, but storytelling becomes ambiguous and tangled. It’s indebted to countless giallo influences, but never on par…

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‘Omni Loop’ Review — Ayo Edebiri’s Sci-Fi ‘Groundhog Day’ Riff Stuns
‘Omni Loop’ Review — Ayo Edebiri’s Sci-Fi ‘Groundhog Day’ Riff Stuns

The Big Picture Omni Loop delves deep into existential questions, utilizing its sci-fi premise as a means of reflection. Both Mary-Louise Parker and Ayo Edebiri are great in even just the smallest conversation scenes. The film culminates in a poignant…

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Little Wing Review: Heartfelt Albeit Flawed Coming-of-Age Story
Little Wing Review: Heartfelt Albeit Flawed Coming-of-Age Story

Little Wing, a poignant coming-of-age drama directed by Dean Israelite and scripted by John Gatins, crafts an emotional tapestry from a simple, yet compelling narrative inspired by an article from Susan Orlean. Starring an eclectic mix of seasoned performers and…

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Never Look Away Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Never Look Away Featured, Reviews Film Threat

SXSW FILM FESTIVAL 2024 REVIEW! In her directorial debut, Never Look Away, Lucy Lawless tells the incredible story of CNN camerawoman Margaret Moth. Born in New Zealand, Moth and her siblings grew up in an abusive home. Her past quickly…

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‘Arthur the King’ Review — Wahlberg & Furry Co-Star Keep This Movie Afloat
‘Arthur the King’ Review — Wahlberg & Furry Co-Star Keep This Movie Afloat

The Big Picture Mark Wahlberg delivers a charming performance, proving that he does his best work in crowd-pleasing movies like Arthur the King . Emotional moments hit the right notes, with a gripping zipline sequence that showcases solid direction and…

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Annette Bening Mystery Is Rotten to the Core
Annette Bening Mystery Is Rotten to the Core

The Big Picture Apples Never Fall is a poor adaptation that fails to assemble its promising pieces. Bland characters stuck in stereotypes make for tedious viewing. An unsatisfying mystery with a rushed ending leaves little impact. Liane Moriarty's books are…

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Face The Devil In SHAITAAN: A Fearsome Tale Of Hostility And Survival
Face The Devil In SHAITAAN: A Fearsome Tale Of Hostility And Survival

If there is God, there’s the Devil too! If the Devil invades, you suffer No Mercy! Bollywood, this time, has released a one-of-a-kind horror-thriller that will instill deep fear in you. This is a sinister story that will make you…

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Ben and Suzanne, A Reunion in 4 parts Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Ben and Suzanne, A Reunion in 4 parts Featured, Reviews Film Threat

SXSW FILM FESTIVAL 2024 REVIEW! Relationships are inherently messy. When it’s a long-distance one, it becomes ever increasingly messy. Such is the scenario that unfolds in writer-director Shaun Seneviratne’s Ben and Suzanne, A Reunion in 4 Parts. Ben (Sathya Sridharan) is…

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Sci-Fi Thriller Has More Questions Than Answers, But Still Intrigues [SXSW]
Sci-Fi Thriller Has More Questions Than Answers, But Still Intrigues [SXSW]

Very obviously trying to emulate the DIY approach of producers Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead, Michael Felker’s lo-fi mind f*ck “Things Will Be Different” is both a fascinating debut and somewhat derivation of the filmmakers’ body of work. Clearly influenced…

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Samara Weaving Rules in Blood-Soaked, Mostly Silent Horror
Samara Weaving Rules in Blood-Soaked, Mostly Silent Horror

The Big Picture Dialogue? Samara Weaving doesn’t need no stinking dialogue to absolutely crush a leading action role. If you want blood, there’s no shortage as violence reaches a maximum. It’s a bite-sized doomsday scenario that’s light on background as…

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‘The Fall Guy’ Review — Ryan Gosling Leads a Moviemaking Lover’s Dream
‘The Fall Guy’ Review — Ryan Gosling Leads a Moviemaking Lover’s Dream

The Big Picture The Fall Guy is a loving celebration of cinema, blending action and comedy with a focus on filmmaking and stuntwork. The movie stays rooted in set life while delivering delightful action sequences. The talented cast, impeccable pacing,…

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