A pretentious, clichéd, overly dramatic, and flimsy biopic that’s a textbook case of a filmmaker who is more in love with himself than his subject.
Category: Festival Coverage
“Menus-Plaisirs Les Troisgros”
One of the best films about food ever made, this documentary is fun, insightful, and a must-see for anyone who admires the artistry of cuisine.
“Widow Cliquot”
Inspiring, rousing, and romantic, this biopic about a visionary young widow who built a champagne empire is a historical drama for wine lovers that’s best watched with a glass of bubbly in hand.
“The Boy and the Heron”
The level of artistry is masterful, but the storytelling is frustrating, confusing, and lacks structure.
“May December”
A complex film about objective truth, distorted reality, and the perils of desire.
“All of Us Strangers”
Too abstract and messy for the most part, it’s the film’s haunting, deeply moving, and profound final act that truly makes it an outstanding piece of cinema.
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