Mamifera delivers a symphony of emotions, mostly through the stellar lead performance of Maria Rodríguez Soto.
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The Fall Guy | SXSW 2024 Film Review
In The Fall Guy, David Leitch showcases the profession he loves - the stunt performer - with a quippy, zippy action opus molded together by the irresistible pairing of Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt.
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Switch Up is too convoluted, yet benefits from its two charming leads in Cristián de la Fuente and Julieth Restrepo.
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In My Dead Friend Zoe, Director Kyle Hausmann-Stokes delivers a beautiful tribute to his fellow soldiers, anchored by a powerhouse performance from Sonequa Martin-Green.
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Overall, Monkey Man eventually overcomes its messy extreme close-up and shaky-cam beginnings to find its footing and finally land as a thrilling, emotional ride worth taking.
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Though I Saw the TV Glow carries important thematic elements and ideas, the film never quite finds the right channel.
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Jake Gyllenhaal takes over the role of Dalton, as he battles nefarious foes terrorizing a Road House in the Florida Keys.
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Hilary Swank and Alan Ritchson lead an emotional journey highlighting the impact of strangers on a small family in need in Ordinary Angels.
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Land of Bad delivers with visceral thrills and the surprisingly strong combo of Russell Crowe and Liam Hemsworth.
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Lisa Frankenstein struggles with maintaining its tone, though Kathryn Newton does everything she can to elevate the film.
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