A family drama and coming-of-age story rolled into one that gracefully acknowledges the complexities of relationships and the challenges of growing up.
“Candy Cane Lane”
This forgettable, dumb fantasy isn’t one you’ll be adding to your list of holiday classics.
“Lions of Mesopotamia”
Sports fans and athletes will relate the most to this documentary of course, but it’s a universal underdog story of national pride and liberation.
“Greedy People”
This is one of the few recent films I’ve seen that actually surprised me at least a half dozen times.
“Good One”
This small scale relationship story is understated to a fault, but it certainly has a lot to say.
“The Instigators”
The fast-paced setup initially seems full of promise, but leads to a conclusion that feels more like a fizzle than a bang.
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