First Cow
Audiences unfamiliar with Reichardt may struggle with the pacing in First Cow, but the speed at which it moves is integral to its success
The Old Guard
The Old Guard reveals its major weakness early with by-the-book generic action
Irresistable
Irresistible can't find a path between wanting to make its audience laugh or be up in arms, and it certainly does not do both
One Way To Denmark
One Way To Denmark feels both like a story of redemption for a life never had but also a believable tale of picking up the pieces and starting over
Desperados
An extremely bland and basic romantic comedy whose best aspect is chemistry between its actors
Mighty Oak
Mighty Oak at its core has useful and engaging sentiments
TRIBECA 2020 - Wake Up on Mars
Wake up on Mars is a powerful, ethereal piece of cinema
Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga
On the strength of the soundtrack alone, Eurovision: The Story of Fire Saga seems destined for a cult following
CANNES 2020: Sweat
Sweat is a rather effective depiction of how toxic the social media environment can be and the number of negative consequences it may entail
Wasp Network
Wasp Network is a long way from a bad film but with the talent involved both in front of and behind the camera it certainly doesn’t meet expectations
DAU. Natasha + DAU. Degeneration
DAU. Natasha will be discussed and remembered in the years to come
Visions du Réel 2020 - Queens
Queens provides a window into a collective world, where everyone unapologetically expresses themselves — gay, trans, queer and every identity in between
CPH:DOX - Meanwhile on Earth
It is clear that Meanwhile On Earth is a film for a niche audience
A Whisker Away
A Whisker Away focuses on a very forgettable and bland romance that never has that great of chemistry or depth to it
IFFR 2020 - Un Animal Amarelo / A Yellow Animal
Um Animal Amarelo will leave the audience with questions whirling in their heads about the messages Bragança is getting across
Shirley
There is a haunting opaqueness in Josephine Decker’s Shirley that stays with you long after the credits roll
Never Rarely Sometimes Always
In Never Rarely Sometimes Always Eliza Hittman has crafted a tender yet unflinching tale of teenage abortion and young womanhood
Promare
Promare, is an interesting work of animation that is equal parts stupid and equal parts fascinating in nature
Wendy
Wendy is less a film to be enjoyed than an experience to be . . . well, experienced
Brahms: The Boy II
Brahms: The Boy II is a completely vapid and pointless