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Tag Archives: Sisters
Move the Grave (2019) ☆☆☆(3/4): Four sisters and their little family matter
South Korean independent film “Move the Grave” revolves around four different sisters and their little family matter. As humorously observing the rocky interactions among them, the movie also throws some sharp jabs at the main source of their frustration and … Continue reading
Little Women (2019) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): Another home run by Greta Gerwig
Greta Gerwig’s latest film “Little Women” is as witty, charming, and touching as expected. Based on the famous classic novel of the same name by Louisa May Alcott, the movie constantly amuses and moves us as busily bouncing around its … Continue reading
Before You Know It (2019) ☆☆☆(3/4): When they encounter their long-lost mother
“Before You Know It” is basically another quirky family comedy drama set in New York City, but it did its job better than expected. While it occasionally goes for silly comic moments, it steadily stays focused on the strained relationship … Continue reading
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Tagged Family, Father and daughter, Mother and daughter, Sisters, Soap drama, Theater
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Frozen 2 (2019) ☆☆☆(3/4): A watchable sequel with several good things
When Oscar-winning Disney animation film “Frozen” (2013) came out six years ago, I was not as enthusiastic as many other audiences and reviewers, but I did appreciate a number of good things in that unexpectedly popular animation film. Besides its … Continue reading
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Tagged action, Animation Film, Comedy, Fairy tale, Fantasy, Magic, Romance, Sisters
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Into the Forest (2015) ☆☆☆(3/4): Two sisters isolated in the apocalyptic world
“Into the Forest” is a small but engaging survival drama about two young women who suddenly find themselves isolated in an apocalyptic situation. Although it can be said that the story does not break any new ground in its genre … Continue reading
Night Comes On (2018) ☆☆☆(3/4): A young girl seeking vengeance
“Night Comes On”, which won the NEXT Innovator Award at the Sundance Film Festival early in last year, is a quiet and sensitive character drama about one troubled young girl attempting to seek vengeance. While calmly following its heroine’s emotional … Continue reading
Woman at War (2018) ☆☆☆(3/4): Her comically defiant activism
“Woman at War”, which was selected as the Icelandic entry for Best Foreign Language Film Oscar in last year, is a dry black comedy film packed with whimsical touches to delight us. While steadily and seriously maintaining its deadpan attitude … Continue reading
Little Woods (2018) ☆☆☆(3/4): A tale of two desperate sisters
“Little Woods” is a melancholic tale of two women struggling with their increasingly desperate circumstance. While this is essentially your typical American independent film intended as a cold slice of life, the movie is a competent piece of work equipped … Continue reading
Raw (2016) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): When she awakens to her carnal craving
Utterly disturbing and gruesome, French horror film “Raw” is definitely not for everyone. Since it was shown at the Cannes Film Festival early in last year, I have heard about how some audiences were quite disturbed or repulsed during its … Continue reading
Twinsters (2015) ☆☆☆ (3/4): Twin sisters’ reunion after 25 years
Documentary film “Twinsters” starts its story with one unbelievable encounter which can happen only in our digital era. Two young women suddenly came to learn of each other’s presence through online communication, and they were naturally surprised by their uncanny … Continue reading
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