Blitz (2024)
Cash Out (2024)
Wolfs (2024)
Fly Me To The Moon (2024)
Wolfs (2024)
Fly Me To The Moon (2024)
Mrs. Miniver (1942)
Went The Day Well? (1942)
Roxie Hart (1942)
Saboteur (1942)
Thunder Bay (1953)
The Glenn Miller Story (1954)
Prey (2022)
The Last Woman Standing (2015) ///
Blitz (2024) Solidly crafted visuals conjure revisionist view of life during wartime bombardment of London as gritty Saoirse Ronan send young son to safety until he jumps train to embark on dangerous return home across city. Strong performances and well staged, yet misses intensity and emotional core.
Cash Out (2024) After reluctant thief John Travolta joins impulsive brother Lukas Haas on heist gone wrong, he finds bank surrounded and facing ex partner Kristen Davis as lead negotiator. Moderately engaging, distinct lack of tension eventually wears thin and twisting plot is instantly forgettable.
Wolfs (2024) Snappy character thriller coasts on appealing dark humor and charm of leads George Clooney and Brad Pitt, effectively sparring with each other as seasoned fixers forced to team up on body found in upscale hotel room. Sleek visuals and score wrap up entertaining if unsurprising package.
Fly Me To The Moon (2024) Glossy design provides evocative background for Apollo 11 launch, as principled NASA director Channing Tatum clashes with marketing expert Scarlett Johansson and prospect of faking the landing. Enjoyable moments, yet mix of romantic comedy, historical drama and conspiracy theory never quite jells.
Mrs. Miniver (1942) Detailed with flawed, sympathetic characters, resilient life of traditional English village under threat and tragedy of war weaves a potent spell. Centered on caring Greer Garson, events push sentimental buttons, the emotional intensity told through skilled storytelling, both ongoing fear and final hope.
Went The Day Well? (1942) Played with dramatic immediacy, wartime billeting of troops in bucolic English village is revealed as disguised German force spearheading invasion. Sharply etched characters and tight plotting wind through confusion, fear and final retaliation with scorching violence and fine craftsmanship.
Saboteur (1942) Nimble wartime thriller sees innocent Robert Cummings pursued cross-country from California to Stature Of Liberty, roping in initially skeptical Priscilla Lane to uncover enemy plot. Told with open vistas and detailed with often eccentric characters, palpable tension is built through slyly designed and effective set pieces.
Thunder Bay (1953) Vigorous action pits brawny exploration for Louisiana coastal oil against traditions of local fishing community, as obsessive James Stewart wrestles the elements, locals, and even easygoing Dan Duryea and crew. Robust locations add flavor while wounded Joanne Dru supplies melodramatic resolve.
The Glenn Miller Story (1954) Gorgeously emotional biopic, structured with a fine ease that delivers on personal drama as well as frustrated James Stewart's determination to find his 'sound'. Undaunted June Allyson provides solid support while vibrant design promotes visual sheen to succession of lush musical performances.
Prey (2022) Lithe, expressive visuals match athletic, compelling Amber Midthunder who determines to prove herself to tribe as she confronts vicious alien hunter as well as buffalo decimating French traders. Sci-fi action mix with primal life on eighteen century Great Plains excitingly effective; character and thrills aided by Sarah Schachner's intense score.
The Last Woman Standing (2015) Accent on dramatic, deliberate tempo highlights social and family pressures for independent Shin Qi to marry, rather than appealing lightness of relationship with casual Eddie Peng. Attractive visuals afford comforting gloss, yet only isolated scenes rise above sense of stilted development.
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