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Tag Archives: Crime
Les Misérables (2019) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): Two days in Montfermeil
French film “Les Misérables”, which was nominated for Best International Film Oscar early in this year, is often quite compelling as a vivid examination on race and class in the commune of Montfermeil, a suburban ghetto area on the east … Continue reading
Blue Story (2019) ☆☆☆(3/4): Ghetto Gangs of London
“Blue Story” is a brutal British crime drama about two African British lads who happen to be driven into a series of violent and tragic happenings. To be frank with you, I really have no idea on how much the … Continue reading
Posted in Movies
Tagged African British, Crime, Gang organization, Ghetto, London, Murder
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The Wild Goose Lake (2019) ☆☆☆(3/4): He’s going nowhere…
Chinese film “The Wild Goose Lake” is a slow but stylish crime drama packed with tangible atmosphere and palpable seedy realism. Although I felt rather distant to its story and characters throughout its 110-minute running time, I also could not … Continue reading
I’m No Longer Here (2019) ☆☆☆(3/4): Adrift between Monterrey and NYC
“I’m No Longer Here”, which was released on Netflix in US and several other countries a few months ago, gives us a vivid glimpse into a Mexican subculture probably quite unfamiliar to many of you. Although I must point out … Continue reading
Wasp Network (2019) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4): A sprawling misfire based on one intriguing tale
Olivier Assayas’ new movie “Wasp Network”, which was released on Netflix in last week, is a curious misfire. While it has not only an intriguing story setting but also a bunch of talents assembled together under Assayas’ direction, the overall … Continue reading
The Lovebirds (2020) ☆☆☆(3/4): I’ve seen it before – but it’s okay anyway
“The Lovebirds” is so predictable and familiar to the bone that my mind kept experiencing moments of déjà vu when I watched it at last night. Right from the very beginning, I clearly discerned what I was going to get, … Continue reading
Time to Hunt (2020) ☆☆(2/4): They mess with a wrong target, of course
South Korean film “Time to Hunt”, which was originally scheduled to be released in South Korea movie theaters around the end of this February but then, after some last-minute legal dispute, was instead released on Netflix in last week due … Continue reading
Selah and The Spades (2019) ☆☆☆(3/4): A little distinctive debut work to notice
“Selah and the Spades”, which was released on Amazon Prime in last weekend, is a little distinctive debut work which may be regarded as the starting point of a major talent to watch. As a guy who did not have … Continue reading
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Tagged Adolescence, Coming-of-age drama, Crime, High School, High Schooler
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Blow the Man Down (2019) ☆☆☆(3/4): A little crime comedy drama in Maine
“Blow the Man Down”, which won the Best Screenplay award at the Tribeca Film Festival early in last year and then was recently released on Amazon Prime Video, is a little crime comedy drama packed with enough local mood and … Continue reading
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