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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“Kinds of Kindness”
An unsettling triptych of stories that hits all of the director’s high notes: macabre and funny, yet also disturbing and cruel.
“Asteroid City”
It may be a visual delight, but this sluggish, smug, exasperating film is Wes Anderson’s worst project to date.
“The Menu”
A wickedly savage, genre-bending, darkly comedic thriller that serves up arthouse fun for foodies.
“The Whale”
Fraser’s lead performance absolutely ripped my heart right out of my chest to the point where I found it difficult to breathe. He’s that good.
“Downsizing”
What a disappointment “Downsizing” turns out to be, a nearly complete waste of an incredibly original concept from director Alexander Payne.
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