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Scattered Night (2019) ☆☆☆(3/4): Between their divorcing parents
South Korean independent film “Scattered Night” simply but sensitively observes a growing domestic dilemma within one ordinary family to be broken in one way or another. While the situation is unavoidable to say the least, the kids must make a … Continue reading
Herself (2020) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): Starting over with building a house
“Herself” is a small but genuine human drama shining with compassion and kindness. As calmly but sensitively observing one ordinary woman’s difficult situation and how hard she struggles to take care of it along with many others around her, the … Continue reading
Luca (2021) ☆☆☆(3/4): Pixar’s little Italian summer retreat
Pixar animation film “Luca” is a little crisp piece of work with some nice local period flavor to be appreciated. Although it is rather modest compared to Pixar Animation Studios’ more ambitious films such as “Wall-E” (2008) or “Inside Out” … Continue reading
Fatherhood (2021) ☆☆1/2 (2.5/4): It is hard to be a single daddy….
Netflix film “Fatherhood”, which was released on last Friday, somehow feels like an artificial product instead of being a genuine realistic human tale about the difficulties of raising a kid alone. While there are some sincere moments to be appreciated … Continue reading
Summer Is the Coldest Season (2019) ☆☆☆(3/4): That troubled summer of hers
Chinese film “Summer is the Coldest Season” is a dry but interesting coming-of-age drama about one adolescent girl struggling with her anger and grief. As she deliberately gets herself involved with a person responsible for that, the movie calmly and … Continue reading
A Quiet Place Part II (2020) ☆☆☆(3/4): They must be quiet as before
“A Quiet Place Part II” is a nice sequel which expands its story and characters a bit for whatever may come next. Although it is understandably not that fresh mainly because of what its predecessor so entertainingly achieved on the … Continue reading
Climbing (2020) ☆☆☆(3/4): Her and Her
South Korean animation film “Climbing” is a dark and unnerving psychological thriller revolving around certain kinds of female fear. While you may often scratch your head for grasping what is exactly happening to its rather unreliable heroine, the film steadily … Continue reading
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Skater Girl (2021) ☆☆☆(3/4): When skateboarding comes into her rural town
Netflix film “Skater Girl”, which was released on last Friday, is a likable coming-of-age story about one young ordinary Indian girl who becomes a little more active via skateboarding. While it does not have much surprise as rolling from one … Continue reading
Akilla’s Escape (2020) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4): A cycle of violence he wants to escape
“Akilla’s Escape” frustrated me more than once during my viewing. The movie tries to explore the cycle of violence over generations via two connected stories, but it is glaringly deficient in terms of storytelling and characterization in addition to often … Continue reading
Miss Juneteenth (2020) ☆☆☆(3/4): She lives and dreams through her daughter
“Miss Juneteenth” is a plain but heartfelt drama about a hard-working mother who lives and dreams through her daughter. While this is surely a familiar type of tale to you especially you are a seasoned moviegoer like me, the movie … Continue reading
