Anora
A Kinetic, Star-Making Triumph for Sean Baker
★★★★☆
A visceral runaway train of spontaneity, heart, and legitimate danger.
Showing posts with label UnderTheLens. Show all posts
Showing posts with label UnderTheLens. Show all posts
Friday, December 20, 2024
Monday, November 11, 2024
My Old Ass - Review: A Painfully Charming Memory of Youth
My Old Ass
A Painfully Charming Memory of Youth
★★★★☆
A surprisingly touching and effective story about cherishing life and living in the moment.
Wednesday, November 06, 2024
The Substance - Review: A Bizarre, Bold, and Repulsive Descent into Body Horror
The Substance (2024)
A Bizarre, Bold, and Repulsive Descent into Body Horror
★★★☆☆
A riveting performance showcase trapped in a dizzying cycle of shock value.
Saturday, November 02, 2024
Conclave -Review: A Riveting Intersection of the Divine and the Desperate
Conclave (2024)
A Riveting Intersection of the Divine and the Desperate
★★★★☆
An intriguing, unnerving ride that stands as one of the year’s most polished dramas.
Thursday, October 10, 2024
Strange Darling - Review: A Riveting Non-Linear Puzzle of Suspense
Strange Darling (2023)
A Riveting Non-Linear Puzzle of Suspense
★★★½☆
A hauntingly beautiful thriller that rewards those who go in completely blind.
Monday, September 09, 2024
Rebel Ridge - Review: A Meticulous, High-Stakes Battle Against Systemic Injustice
Rebel Ridge (2024)
A Meticulous, High-Stakes Battle Against Systemic Injustice
★★★½☆
A refreshing action-thriller where legal detail and tactical realism fuel the suspense.
Boiling Point - Review: A Relentless, Real-Time Descent into Culinary Chaos
Boiling Point (2021)
A Relentless, Real-Time Descent into Culinary Chaos
★★★★☆
A vibrant, kinetic energy that makes you feel like you've just clocked in for a double shift.
Monday, August 26, 2024
Oddity - Review: An Unsettling Masterclass in Atmospheric Dread
Oddity (2024)
An Unsettling Masterclass in Atmospheric Dread
★★★☆☆
A creepy and unnerving mystery thriller that thrives on simplicity and old-fashioned scares.
Saturday, August 24, 2024
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga - Review: A Breathtaking Epic of Revenge and Wasteland Lore
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (2024)
A Breathtaking Epic of Revenge and Wasteland Lore
★★★★☆
An amazing cinematic achievement that expands the Mad Max mythos with visionary scale.
Thursday, August 15, 2024
Horizon: An American Saga - Review: An Ambitious, Unfinished Tapestry of the Untamed West
Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 1 (2024)
An Ambitious, Unfinished Tapestry of the Untamed West
★★★☆☆
An impressive and brutal epic that suffers from its own massive scale and incomplete narrative.
Friday, May 31, 2024
The Fall Guy - Review: A Handsome and Affable Tribute to the Stunt Community
The Fall Guy (2024)
A Handsome and Affable Tribute to the Stunt Community
★★★☆☆
Harmless summer action fun that coasts on the immense charm of its A-list leads.
Monday, May 13, 2024
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes - Review : A Breathtaking Spectacle and Bold New Chapter
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes (2024)
A Breathtaking Spectacle and Bold New Chapter
★★★☆☆
A worthy addition to the rebooted saga that pairs epic CGI performances with fascinating future possibilities.
Sunday, May 12, 2024
The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare - Review: A high-octane Men on a Mission throwback
The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare (2024)
The Best Popcorn Action Film of the Summer
★★★½☆
A high-octane throwback that prioritizes "good natured fun" over heavy-handed dramatics.
Sunday, April 14, 2024
Civil War - Review: A Stunning, Disturbing, and Thought-Provoking Ride
Civil War (2024)
A Stunning, Disturbing, and Thought-Provoking Ride
★★★½☆
Watched 14 Apr 2024 — A haunting exploration of the internal war waged by those documenting humanity's collapse.
Monday, March 18, 2024
The Promised Land - Review: A Classic Western Tale with a Danish Twist
The Promised Land (2023)
A Classic Western Tale with a Danish Twist
★★★★☆
Watched 18 Mar 2024 — A riveting, handsomely crafted epic featuring one of the most detestable villains in recent memory.
The Zone of Interest - Review : The Boring, Mundane Reality of Evil
The Zone of Interest (2023)
The Boring, Mundane Reality of Evil
★★½☆☆
A polarizing, experimental look at the "banality of evil" that often feels as stagnant as the lives it depicts.
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Dune Part Two - Review: The Tragic Rise of a Chosen One
Dune: Part Two (2024)
The Tragic Rise of a Chosen One
★★★★☆
Watched 13 Mar 2024 — A spectacular, thought-provoking anti-war film that trades classic heroism for dark political realism.
Thursday, March 07, 2024
Perfect Days - Review: The Mesmerizing Beauty of a Simple Life
Perfect Days (2023)
The Mesmerizing Beauty of a Simple Life
★★★★☆
A soul-soothing slice of life that finds profound humanity in the routines we often ignore.
Saturday, February 10, 2024
Priscilla - Review : A Touching, Personal Escape from the Gilded Cage
Priscilla (2023)
A Touching, Personal Escape from the Gilded Cage
★★★★☆
A superior, grounded exploration of a life lived in the orbit of a legend.
Thursday, February 08, 2024
The Boys in the Boat - Review: A Squeaky Clean Slice of 1930s Americana
The Boys in the Boat (2023)
A Squeaky Clean Slice of 1930s Americana
★★★☆☆
Watched 08 Feb 2024
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