Tag Archives: Mother and daughter

Gunpodwer Milkshake (2021) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4): It could have more spunk and substance

Posted on July 19, 2021 by kaist455

Netflix film “Gunpowder Milkshake” is drenched in style and mood, but it seriously deficient in terms of spunk and substance to distinguish itself from other similar genre flicks such as “John Wick” (2014) and its recent sequels. While there are … Continue reading →

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Sisters on Track (2021) ☆☆☆(3/4): Running for better life

Posted on June 28, 2021 by kaist455

Netflix documentary film “Sisters on Track”, which was released on last Thursday, looks into one important period of three young African American girls ready to try their best with their considerable athletic ability. Although their darkest time was over, these … Continue reading →

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Herself (2020) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): Starting over with building a house

Posted on June 21, 2021 by kaist455

“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 →

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Miss Juneteenth (2020) ☆☆☆(3/4): She lives and dreams through her daughter

Posted on June 15, 2021 by kaist455

“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 →

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Fighter (2020) ☆☆☆(3/4): You will cheer for this boxer girl

Posted on March 21, 2021 by kaist455

South Korean independent film “Fighter” is atypical in its seemingly conventional sports drama. When it starts the story along with its struggling underdog heroine full of pluck and determination, it looks rather predictable on the surface, but then it deliberately … Continue reading →

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Wolfwalkers (2020) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): An enchanting animation film packed with wolves

Posted on December 27, 2020 by kaist455

Animation feature film “Wolfwalkers” is a sheer pleasure for your eyes. As a cell animation film full of mood and details, the film is packed with numerous gorgeous moments to dazzle and impress you in addition to being quite engaging … Continue reading →

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Run (2020) ☆☆☆(3/4): A little thriller set between mother and daughter

Posted on November 23, 2020 by kaist455

You probably should know nothing at all before watching “Run”, a little thriller film which turns out to be quite smarter than it seems on the surface. Right from its very first scene, you will come to have a pretty … Continue reading →

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Evil Eye (2020) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4): Mother is quite worried…

Posted on October 25, 2020 by kaist455

“Evil Eye”, which was released on Amazon Prime a few weeks ago, works to some degree despite its preposterous story premise. During its first two acts, the movie builds its psychological tension well as focusing on the believable personal relationship … Continue reading →

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Proxima (2019) ☆☆☆(3/4): Before she goes up to the space

Posted on October 20, 2020 by kaist455

French film “Proxima” is a calm and modest character study about one female astronaut trying to deal with a very demanding circumstance. While phlegmatically observing her professional and personal struggles, the movie delicately explores its main subjects including gender roles … Continue reading →

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Relic (2020) ☆☆☆(3/4): Something is festering in her mother’s old house…

Posted on July 19, 2020 by kaist455

Like any good horror movies, Australian horror film “Relic” establishes story, mood, and character first. As slowly letting us get to know more about the strained relationships among its three main characters, the movie gradually dials up the level of … Continue reading →

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