A Complete Unknown is a competent biopic that puts music front and center, but loses focus on its character development in the process.
‘Den of Thieves 2: Pantera’ Review: Christian Gudegast’s Attempt to Emulate the Slick Euro-style Heist Thriller Suffers a Dip in Quality
by Casey Chong
Moving away from the first movie’s Michael Mann-style filmmaking to the sequel’s elegant and stylish European vibe resulted in a botched job.
Nosferatu is not only a fantastic adaptation of this story, but a worthy addition into Robert Eggers filmography that lives up to the talent of his prior works.
Santosh is crafted with control and clarity, offering a raw depiction of the struggles faced by the marginalized.
Appuram is a work of visceral emotions and gentle notions, a portrait of faith in all its power, strangeness, and cruelty.
Though Despatch is an investigative crime drama, the scenes involving family dynamics truly elevate the film, bringing a powerful emotional resonance to the narrative.
‘Carry-On’ Review: It’s Taron Egerton vs. Jason Bateman in a Suspenseful Netflix Thriller
by Casey Chong
Taron Egerton engages in a thrilling game of cat-and-mouse trying to outsmart his threat played by the sublime Jason Bateman.
‘Mary’ Review: A Biblical Letdown That Tries to Blend a Coming-of-Age Drama and an Epic Historical Action-Adventure
by Casey Chong
Journeyman director D.J. Caruso’s attempt to streamline a story about the Virgin Mary in a new light misses most of the marks.
While Blitz doesn't entirely disappoint, it lacks the emotional depth and originality needed to stand out in an already saturated genre.
Emilia Pérez is a well-acted and directed drama, with the spark of female bonding between the various characters proving both exciting and deeply moving.