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Tag Archives: Brothers
The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023) ☆☆(2/4): Bland and uninspired to say the least
I report to you now that animation film “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” is not as horrible as I feared, but, alas, that is the only good thing I can possibly say about it. To be frank with you, I … Continue reading
All That Breathes (2022) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): Of Nature and Human Life in Delhi
Documentary film “All That Breathes”, which won the Grand Jury Prize in the World Cinema Documentary Competition at the Sundance Film Festival early in last year and then received an Oscar nomination in last month, is an extraordinary piece of … Continue reading
Raymond & Ray (2022) ☆☆(2/4): As they bury their father
“Raymond & Ray”, which was released on Apple TV+ in last month, merely trudges along its very familiar plot with its two ever-reliable lead performers who deserve better than this disappointing mush. While there are some good moments whenever they … Continue reading
Athena (2022) ☆☆☆(3/4): Three brothers in the middle of an intense urban conflict
French film “Athena”, which was released on Netflix in last week, is quite gritty and intense in the presentation of one increasingly chaotic conflict in a slum neighborhood. While it takes some time for you to grasp what is exactly … Continue reading
The Sparks Brothers (2021) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): Going their way together
Edgar Wright’s music documentary film “The Sparks Brothers” looks broadly over the long, illustrious career of Ron and Russel Mael, two musician brothers who have been steadily active in their pop and rock band Sparks. To be frank with you, … Continue reading
The Power of the Dog (2021) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): A tense western drama by Jane Campion
Jane Campion’s new film “The Power of the Dog”, which was recently released in theaters in US and South Korea before released on Netflix early in next month, is a subtly tense and captivating mix of western drama and character … Continue reading
Jungleland (2019) ☆☆☆(3/4): Two brothers and a girl on the road
“Jungleland” is a simple but engaging story revolving around the relationship of two very different brothers. Right from its first few minutes, you can easily discern where their story is heading, and the story will not surprise you much, but … Continue reading
Los Lobos (2019) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): Wolves Don’t Cry
Mexican film “Los Lobos”, which won Grand Prix of the Generation Kplus International Jury in addition to the Peace Film Award at the Berlin International Film Festival early in last year, is a modest but undeniably extraordinary film mainly revolving … Continue reading
Onward (2020) ☆☆☆(3/4): A passable work from Pixar Studios
Pixar Studios Animation film “Onward”, which was finally released yesterday in South Korean theaters after several months of delay caused by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, did not surprise me much, and that was a surprise for me. Although the film … Continue reading
Bait (2019) ☆☆☆(3/4): A odd, distinctive filmmaking exercise
British independent film “Bait” is an odd, distinctive piece of filmmaking exercise you will not easily forget. Adamantly rough and old-fashioned in technical aspects, the movie feels rather distant and disorienting at times, but it still works on the whole … Continue reading
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