Drive-Away Dolls Review: A Comedy That’s Low On Gas
Ethan Coen’s Drive-Away Dolls, a comedic romp on the road filled with colorful characters and capers, aims to be a light-hearted jaunt across the unpredictable highways of America. Despite the commendable efforts of a star-studded ensemble cast, led by Margaret…
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Alan Ritchson’s Acting Gymnastics Can’t Save This Chaotically-Edited Drama
Summary Alan Ritchson's performance brings depth to Ordinary Angels, providing touching moments with his character's emotional range. While Ritchson shines, Hilary Swank's portrayal as Sharon disrupts the film, prioritizing a Christian-centric narrative over healthcare commentary. Ordinary Angels rushes through poignant…
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Whenever I’m Alone with You Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Whenever I’m Alone with You presents a wildly committed “romantic comedy,” one that delivers on the angsty promises of its opening narration and — for better or for worse — acts on impulse. It’s a film that deals with the…
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Indie Comedy’s Insufferable Heroine Is A Schadenfreude Goldmine
Summary Drugstore June successfully pulls off its comedic premise. Supporting characters drive the laughs alongside Esther Povitsky's standout performance. Inconsistencies exist, but Drugstore June creatively approaches humor without overstaying its welcome. Drugstore June opens with Bill (Bobby Lee), June's (Esther…
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Sunrise Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Director Andrew Baird’s phantasmal horror thriller Sunrise brings vampiric vengeance to bigotry in a small town. Set in the U.S. Pacific Northwest (but shot in the woods of Northern Ireland), the film centers on an Asian family who’ve come to…
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Orlando Bloom Carries Compelling, Conventional Redemption Action Thriller
Summary Red Right Hand is a character-driven modern Western, differing from typical action thrillers, centered on redemption and family. Orlando Bloom shines as conflicted Cash, balancing stoicism with desperation, navigating morality, and survival. The film's strong narrative is undercut by…
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‘Stopmotion’ Review — This Hand-Crafted Horror Film Is One-of-a-Kind
The Big Picture Stopmotion is a unique horror film that blends stop-motion animation with a dark narrative. Aisling Franciosi's performance as Ella adds depth and humanity to the chilling story. The film explores the blurred lines between reality and artistry,…
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Our Deadly Vows Featured, Reviews Film Threat
You might recognize Chris Chalk as a character actor who has shown up in everything from 12 Years a Slave to Godzilla vs. Kong. However, his time spent on the small screen might be more memorable as he was third…
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Adam Sandler Confronts The Galaxy’s Sad Loneliness In Johan Renck’s Existential Cosmonaut Film [Berlinale]
Imagine a movie akin to a sad David Bowie song about an astronaut drifting alone into the dark abyss of space, contemplating his life, his lost love, his past, and an uncertain, perhaps soon-to-be-shortly doomed future. Sing the wistfully estranged…
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Ethan Coen’s Crime Road Trip Comedy Is Silly & Only Occasionally Funny
Summary Drive-Away Dolls is a comedic road-show film with silly and engaging plotlines. Geraldine Viswanathan's performance stands out as the highlight of the film. While the movie has moments of genuine humor and absurdity, it falls short of its full…
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‘Avatar The Last Airbender’ Review — Netflix’s Adaptation Struggles to Fly
The Big Picture The Avatar: The Last Airbender live-action series struggles with time constraints due to a shorter season and loses out on the depth of the original show. A talented cast shines in portraying iconic characters, especially Gordon Cormier…
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Before I Call You Mother Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Sure, you may not have a lot of money right now to make your short, but sometimes a little ingenuity is all it takes to elevate a story above its production values. Though I can’t tell you what this means…
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