A moody, masculine folk horror revenge thriller that deals with grief, guilt, class, and the darkness of human nature.
Category: Festival Coverage
“Smugglers”
Suffers from a mediocre script, characters that aren’t engaging, and an exhausting repetitiveness that quickly wore me down. I can see how this action caper will appeal to some, it’s just not for me.
“Seagrass”
A devastating relationship drama that exhibits a profound understanding of grief, tension, and the emotional insecurity that can undermine the foundations of a family.
“Dumb Money”
Perfectly capturing a moment in time, this story of the have-nots taking on Wall Street is a movie for the people.
“Wildcat”
Featuring two borderline incompetent lead performances and a script that is too far out there, this is one of the more surprising disasters of 2023.
“The (Ex)perience of Love”
This comedy-drama about complicated human relationships and sexuality has a good sense of European humor coupled with a breezy attitude, but it overstays its welcome with a too-long run time and artsy interludes that grind the storytelling to a halt.
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