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.
Gladiator II may not achieve the groundbreaking impact of the original film, but it remains an impressive cinematic experience, transporting audiences into an epic filled with emotional and visual grandeur.
Anora continues Sean Baker’s winning streak of character-focused, well-written and pivotal movies.
‘Freedom’ Review: Lucas Bravo’s Charming Performance Leads Mélanie Laurent’s Well-Shot But Surface-Level Exploits of Bruno Sulak.
by Casey Chong
The true-crime drama of the notorious French criminal Bruno Sulak is given a rather straightforward screen treatment.
Though Juror #2 is not the most memorable effort from Clint Eastwood, it is a solid entry into his filmography.
Venom: The Last Dance is structurally clumsy, introducing new characters halfway through its runtime and, as a result, making the story overly packed and frustratingly sluggish.
‘Don’t Move’ Review: A Decent Sam Raimi-Produced High-Concept Horror-Thriller Featuring Kelsey Asbille and Finn Wittrock’s Solid Performances
by Casey Chong
Grief and paralysis take center stage in this cat-and-mouse thrill of survival between an immobile, helpless protagonist and an unhinged serial killer.
The Shadow Strays presents another tale of heightened reality and confrontations that fall victim to stylized filmmaking.
The performances in Queer are transformative, the cinematography is consistently stunning and the exploration of its poignant themes is second to none.