An ugly, mean-spirited film that is unpleasant in a way that feels deliberate but not especially rewarding.
“Shelter”
A dime a dozen story elevated slightly by its performances, but lacks the excitement and tension needed to make it stand out as a fun action flick.
“The Secret Agent”
Thoughtful, tense, politically sharp, and consistently engaging, how refreshing to see a film that not only respects its audience, but delivers tenfold.
“If I Go Will They Miss Me”
What a beautifully realized film about the fragile, complicated bonds between parents and their children.
“H Is for Hawk”
Leans too heavily into the familiar, but the film is a thoughtful, quietly profound meditation on grief and the fragile process of learning how to live again.
“Union County”
Doesn’t quite rise above being a quietly competent indie drama, but it will certainly resonate with viewers who personally know someone who’s been through the system.
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