A tolerable movie that is perfectly acceptable for a mindless girls’ night out; emphasis on the “mindless.”
“1917”
The showiness eases up as the emotional weight of the story unfolds, but it’s still hard not to get stuck on the challenges of the moviemaking rather than the characters that should be the focal point of the film.
“Portrait of a Lady on Fire”
An impeccably detailed, beautifully acted, refined drama with a strong feminist angle that’s as stirring as it is thought-provoking.
“Uncut Gems”
Sandler’s character is an irritating scumbag and while I guess that’s what he was going for in his performance, it’s shrill and unpleasant to spend time around this loser.
“The Report”
A film that’s sure to spur a debate about the necessity for efficient checks and balances within our own government.
“Richard Jewell”
Heavily slanted towards conservative propaganda but is a decently crafted and entertaining movie about a man society chewed up, spit out, and promptly forgot.
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