It’s so nice to see a Marvel film that isn’t trying desperately to be forcefully stuffed into an extended universe timeline.
Tag: Vanessa Kirby
“Napoleon”
Overblown, overly ambitious, self-indulgent, and intolerably dull, this historical epic is a total misfire.
“Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One”
Smart, sophisticated, and polished in a way that tends to evade your typical summer blockbuster, this is an absolutely terrific action movie that overdelivers.
“The Son”
The film aims for realism in its depiction of a mental health crisis that’s tearing a family apart, but Zeller’s style leans too heavily on in-your-face aggressiveness and melodrama.
“The World to Come”
Sophisticated writing elevates this stunning period drama about two women longing for intimacy.
“Pieces of a Woman”
An unflinching look at deeply wounded humans who are devastated by grief.
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