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Other than strong performances, Deny Everything is mostly unsuccessful, due to an uneven story-line, poor camerawork, and jokes that fall flat.
Small Crimes’s script fails to capture the continuity of Zeltserman’s novel, and Katz doesn’t make the transition any smoother at the helm.
Sleight offers great commentary about the lack of opportunities for minority communities – yet ironically never lets its hero use his powers.
Lady Bloodfight is full of frenetic, full-blooded fight scenes between a diverse array of badass women that will not disappoint.
City of Tiny Lights reflects urban British society as it really is, with culturally diverse characters and communities at its heart.
Going in Style from Zach Braff is a forgettable film that stumbles through genres while seemingly wasting its timeless cast.
Though inspired by the erotic thrillers of the ’90s, Bad Girl ultimately fails to do anything original or exciting with its material.
Reservoir Dogs, though seemingly a time capsule due to having premiered 25 years ago, is actually quite potent in today’s post-truth world.
Wasted characters, little humor, and lackluster action scenes make CHiPs a rather bland adaptation of the famous TV series.
Free Fire may be far from the best movie of the year, but you are guaranteed to have one of your most fun times at the movies when checking out Wheatley’s latest.
A dazzling picture that’s as comedic as it is entertaining, bursting with a Brazilian energy that brings to mind the Bossa Nova rhythms of Sergio Mendes.
For a story we’ve seen over and over, Mean Dreams, Bill Paxton’s last film, is compelling, refusing to take the usual narrative routes.
Based on the real-life case, Johnny Frank Garrett’s Last Word is unfortunately a waste of its material, with many overused horror tropes.
Trespass Against Us is a crime film that, though with talent both in front of and behind the screen, fails to develop beyond cliché territory.
I Don’t Feel at Home in This World Anymore is a dark comedy that explores timely subjects of loss of protection and fear, in an effective way.