“…it feels like Mickey 17 underestimates its audience’s ability to interpret its images, watering down its philosophical depth with obvious imagery, heavy-handed dialogue, and excessive exposition, making Mickey Barnes’ journey feel more exhausting than thought-provoking.”

“There is no shortage of raw emotion in its family and community scenes, all of which is captured beautifully…”

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“Ultimately, I found Last Breath to be an enjoyable film, superbly adapted with a brisk running time. “

“In a playful way, the constant explosions and gunfire interrupting their peaceful conversations in a war-zone game like GTA create a simple yet effective form of comedy while also making us question the limitless possibilities of video games within cinema.”

“A Different Man is a rare and unique film with a point of view to share and a strong voice from its performers…“

“People sitting around in a room telling people outside that room where the cameras should point doesn't seem like it would be, but director Tim Fehlbaum uses the tight space and ticking clock to great effect.”

“It gets to a point where the ambiguity stops being interesting and you just start waiting for something to happen.”

“By Design is for the eccentric, made to amuse those who melt when they hear Melanie Griffith’s aloof voice narrate Camille’s inner world.”

“Krichman’s work is particularly extraordinary in the final act of the film where it takes its most heightened emotional turns…”

“Clocking in at just under 70 minutes, Dahomey is economical and efficient in its filmmaking yet never feels lacking in any respect.”

“Anchoring it all is the extraordinary tour de force leading turn by Torres, where motherhood in adversity delivered with restraint and quietude that makes it all the more emotionally devastating.”

“… Julian Dennison’s portrayal of Danny stands out as a highlight; his charisma and comedic timing make him a joy to watch, and I hope to see him in more leading roles".”

“…The Substance is a bonafide body-horror masterpiece".”

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“… while the first half of the film is all about building, what the film's second half…made clear to me is that The Brutalist may be devoted to showing us construction, but it's about the counterfactual: The Brutalist is a story of desecration, in fear and in reality.”