This enchanting, magical, family-friendly adventure may be the most pleasant surprise of 2023.
“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.
“Silent Night”
Strikes the perfect balance between intense action sequences and equally commanding emotional moments to create a stunning film that fires on all cylinders.
“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.
“Smoking Causes Coughing”
Dupieux crafts a wacky story and makes it even funnier by turning it into a campy superhero movie complete with corny B-movie costumes and cheesy puppetry.
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