A forgettable family drama that is touching and sad, but its small-scale story and cast make up for most of its glaring flaws.
Category: Festival Coverage
“Malu”
Toxic, turbulent, loving: the film captures the little seen and seldom discussed side of dysfunctional female familial relationships.
“In the Summers”
A look at a fragmented family and a relationship between a father and his daughters that will never fully heal.
“Sebastian”
A good storyteller could get their point across without resorting to a highly sexualized gimmick that’s overdone here.
“Ponyboi”
This genre-blending LGBTQ+ film is a campy, visual feast that’s dripping in neon.
“Exhibiting Forgiveness”
The story feels highly personal to the point that it’s not compelling to an outsider, and the forced symbolism doesn’t help.
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