ARGYLLE
“Argylle is a nothing burger, it’s derivative and I am honestly unable to find other adjectives to describe.” – Byron McNeal, On The Reel On Tumblr
FITTING IN
“Considering all that Lindy goes through in the movie, the temptation to overact seems to loom just outside the edge of the film. But Ziegler never gives in to it.” – John Black, Cinekong
SCRAMBLED
“Written, directed, and starring Leah McKendrick, Scrambled is challenging because Robinson is a shrill, one-note character stuck in her party animal past.” – John Black, Cinekong
“It’s an adult drama about lost dreams and dangerous temptations.”
“Filming a single character effectively in such a confined space requires massive planning, but the movie magic in Trunk: Locked In is that you never feel manipulated, only terribly confined.”
“The real-life story of the so-called
“Watching Driving Madeleine is such an enjoyable journey that you’ll wish it never had to end.
“Wanted Man is for those wanting an action film that won’t tax your intelligence but won’t insult it either.”
“I.S.S. takes it’s “what if” premise and plays it out without pretending there will be an easy resolution. At a time of international tensions, it’s a cautionary tale about a future we can only hope won’t come to pass.”
“Forty-nine years ago, Universal Studios unleashed Jaws on the world, making everyone afraid to go into the ocean. This week, the studio joined Blumhouse Productions and Atomic Monster to put out Night Swim, a movie that wants to make you afraid to swim in your backyard pool.”
“Perhaps, as with love, what you take away from “Stroking an Animal” depends largely on what you brought with you, and how much you invested into it.” –
“More than any other film this year – perhaps this decade – The Zone of Interest will dig itself under your skin, will gnaw like a canker sore on the back of your subconscious.” –
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“If an erratic, vicious serial killer meets a skilled animal trainer who knows the tics and quirks of the primate mentality, who will prevail?” –
“There are plenty of one-liners and comic moments, but the film’s overall mood is one of ache and bereavement and you’ll probably absorb more of the movie’s somber heaviness than you bargained for.” –