Movie Review: The Boy and the Heron
One-liner: This anime fantasy mystery adventure transcends the medium with its amusing, enchanting, imaginative and spellbinding mix of the familiar.
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Movie Review: Heart of the Hunter
One-liner: Casting, character and storytelling challenges undermine this gritty and promising 90s style action thriller. Heart of the Hunter is
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Movie Review: Dune – Part Two
One-liner: A mesmerisingly artful, brooding, spirited, surreal, stellar and spectacular sci-fi action adventure drama sequel of the highest order. Dune:
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Movie Review: Cabrini
One-liner: This exquisite, powerful, spirited, timely and well-acted biographical drama is undermined by its duration, stuffy dialogue and hagiographic tendencies.
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Movie Review: The Zone of Interest
One-liner: Bold direction, subtle handling and documentary realism amplify this unsettling, immense and well-acted World War II drama. The Zone
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Movie Review: Poor Things
One-liner: Niche, thought-provoking and unsettling, this edgy, original and surreal visual masterpiece is enhanced by absurd dark comedy and fierce
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Movie Review: Maestro
One-liner: Impassioned co-lead performances, vivid visuals and biographical intrigue entice in this otherwise distant, distracted and overlong music biopic. Maestro
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Movie Review: Dream Scenario
One-liner: A timely concept, vivid storytelling and a strong lead compel this entertaining, intriguing and well-balanced comedy drama turned horror.
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Movie Review: Goodbye Julia
Screened at El Gouna Film Festival 2023 One-liner: What this compelling, layered and taut social drama turned character portrait lacks
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Movie Review: Whispers of Fire & Water
Screened at El Gouna Film Festival 2023 One-liner: Enigmatic and immersive sound and visuals are undermined by an experimental appetite,
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