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A United Kingdom (2016) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4): Respectful but conventional
“A United Kingdom” is a respectful but conventional film about one extraordinary real-life interracial couple. While it surely shows us how courageous and resilient they were as standing together against lots of social/political pressure inflicted upon them, the movie unfortunately … Continue reading
All the Money in the World (2017) ☆☆☆(3/4): All he cares about is money
What a piece of work J. Paul Getty is. While being the richest man in the world, he was also probably the cheapest guy in the world, and Ridley Scott’s new film “All the Money in the World” is compelling … Continue reading
Jamsil (2016) ☆☆☆(3/4): An elusive relationship between two women
To be frank with you, South Korean film “Jamsil” was elusive and confusing for me at first. During its first half, I felt impatient as often baffled about what is exactly going on between its two heroines, and it was … Continue reading
Psychokinesis (2018) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4): When he becomes a superdad
What if an ordinary guy suddenly gets superpower? South Korean film “Psychokinesis” seems to be ready to do something different with that familiar premise at first, but it only comes to spin its wheels due to its uneven mix of … Continue reading
Roman J. Israel, Esq. (2017) ☆☆(2/4): An insipid turkey by Gilroy and Washington
From time to time during Oscar season, we come across films quite disappointing despite talented people behind them, and “Roman J. Israel, Esq.” is one of such dismal examples. Although looking promising to some degrees at first, the movie eventually … Continue reading
Loveless (2017) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): Gone from a loveless world
Quite moody and chilly right from its opening scene, Russian film “Loveless” calmly observes the end of one bitter marital relationship. Here are two people who probably should not have been together from the very beginning, and the anger and … Continue reading
The Post (2017) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): Standing up for free press
Steven Spielberg’s new film “The Post” looks at one important moment in the American journalism history, which is all the more relevant at present for good reasons. While it is often a little too blatant in delivering its timely social … Continue reading
Wonder Wheel (2017) ☆☆(2/4): A colorful misfire from Woody Allen
Woody Allen’s new film “Wonder Wheel” is one of his most visually gorgeous works during recent years. Filled with colorful period atmosphere right from its very first shot, the movie provides a number of beautiful visual moments, and its first-rate … Continue reading
The Square (2017) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4): Challenging, baffling, and annoying
Swedish comedy film “The Square” challenged me, baffled me, and annoyed me. I sort of understood its points as occasionally amused by some of its satiric moments, and I actually admire its several challenging moments, but I also felt impatient … Continue reading
The Commuter (2018) ☆☆☆(3/4): Liam Neeson on train (you guess it)
“The Commuter” will be a definite guilty pleasure for you if you have enjoyed a bunch of recent action thriller flicks starring Liam Neeson. Again, he plays a tough guy suddenly thrown into a very urgent circumstance, and you will … Continue reading
