Tag: Drama

Review, Theatrical

Time for a Reel THE BRIDE! review

About the film (courtesy of Warner Bros.): A lonely Frankenstein (Christian Bale) travels to 1930s Chicago to ask groundbreaking scientist Dr. Euphronious (Annette Bening) to create a companion for him. The two revive a murdered young woman and The Bride (Jessie Buckley) is born. What ensues is beyond what either of them imagined: Murder! Possession! …

Review, Theatrical

Time for a Reel CRIME 101 review

About the film (courtesy of Amazon MGM Studios): An elusive jewel thief (Chris Hemsworth) string of heists along the 101 freeway have mystified police. When he eyes the score of a lifetime, his path crosses that of a disillusioned insurance broker (Halle Berry) who is facing her own crossroads. Convinced he has found a pattern, …

Review, Theatrical

Time for a Reel MERCY review

About the film (courtesy of Amazon MGM Studios): In the near future, a detective (Chris Pratt) stands on trial accused of murdering his wife. He has 90 minutes to prove his innocence to the advanced A.I. Judge (Rebecca Ferguson) he once championed, before it determines his fate. Waking up bound to a chair is a …

Review, Theatrical

Time for a Reel DEAD MAN’S WIRE review

About the film (courtesy of Row K): Based on a true story, the 1977 kidnapping of a prominent banker grips the nation and turns the abductor into an outlaw folk hero. As the media frenzy peaks, the standoff becomes a spectacle of desperation, defiance and blurred justice, which resonates even today. The true story at …

Review, Theatrical

Time for a Reel THE PLAGUE review

About the film (courtesy of IFC Films): In the summer of 2003 at an all-boys water polo camp, a socially anxious twelve-year-old is pulled into a cruel tradition targeting an outcast with an illness they call “The Plague.” But as the lines between game and reality blur, he fears the joke might be hiding something …

Review, Theatrical

Time for a Reel THE TESTAMENT OF ANN LEE review

About the film (courtesy of Searchlight Pictures): The story of Ann Lee (Amanda Seyfried), founder of the Shakers, who preached gender and social equality. Revered by her followers as the female reincarnation of Christ, her quest to build a utopia comes to life through song and the movement in the world of The Testament of …

Review, Theatrical

Time for a Reel SONG SUNG BLUE review

About the film (courtesy of Focus Features): Based on a true story, two down-on-their-luck musicians (Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson) form a joyous Neil Diamond tribute band, proving it’s never too late to find love and follow your dreams. Get ready to snuggle up with a film that pulses with genuine warmth and infectious energy. …

Review, Theatrical

Time for a Reel MARTY SUPREME review

About the film (courtesy of A24): Marty Mauser, a young man with a dream no one respects, goes to hell and back in pursuit of greatness. It’s often said that great drama lies in the most unexpected places. Who would have thought that the intensity, the moral ambiguity, and the sheer grit of a high-stakes …

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Time for a Reel IS THIS THING ON? review

About the film (courtesy of Searchlight Pictures): As their marriage quietly unravels, Alex (Will Arnett) faces middle age and an impending divorce, seeking new purpose in the New York comedy scene while Tess (Laura Dern) confronts the sacrifices she made for their family—forcing them to navigate co-parenting, identity, and whether love can take a new …

Review, Theatrical

Time for a Reel HAMNET review

About the film (courtesy of Focus Features): Hamnet tells the powerful love story that inspired the creation of Shakespeare’s timeless masterpiece, Hamlet. Hamnet is a film that manages to be both quiet and devastatingly loud in its emotional delivery. This is a cinematic experience that demands patience but rewards it with a profound sense of …