Watching struggles like the ones the characters experience here isn’t an enjoyable exercise, but it certainly is eye opening.
“Mlungu Wam (Good Madam)”
May not fully reach the potential of its premise, but the film’s effort to explore South Africa’s dark history in a new and different way is commendable.
“Copshop”
This blood-soaked homage to 70s crime flicks isn’t going to make an impact on the genre, but it’ll satisfy low expectations.
“Petite Maman”
A small scale, nostalgic tale of childhood time travel and fantasy that’s layered with themes of pain, grief, regret, and loss.
“Mothering Sunday”
This screen adaptation of Graham Swift’s novella about a secret love affair in post WWI England is a misfire on all counts.
“Dug Dug”
Smart, sarcastic, and over-the-top eccentric in a Wes Anderson-meets-Quentin Dupieux sort of way.
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