A tired, clichéd coming-of-age movie about college boys behaving very badly, this exercise in toxic masculinity tries too hard to find thought-provoking things to say about the importance about tradition, social status, and moral ambiguity.
Tag: Alex Wolff
“Susie Searches”
A film with a severe identity crisis that’s unique in story and tone, but never comes together as a whole.
“Pig”
A meditative study on the death of creativity, the bittersweet agony of memory and grief, and the need for connection, be it human or animal.
“Old”
Follows the typical pattern of a Shyamalan project: a good idea with slightly better than average storytelling that culminates in a finale reveal that’s an anticlimactic letdown.
“Jumanji: The Next Level”
A fast-paced adventure sequel that’s packed with action, laughs, and the idea that friendship can foster a family.
“Hereditary”
Here is the rare movie that demands repeat viewings, and will undoubtedly leave audiences unsettled regardless of whether it’s being watched the first, third, or fifth time around.
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