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- DirectorGuy RitchieStarsMatthew McConaugheyCharlie HunnamMichelle DockeryAn American expat tries to sell off his highly profitable marijuana empire in London, triggering plots, schemes, bribery and blackmail in an attempt to steal his domain out from under him.This movie was bloody flawless. A great return to what made him Guy Ritchie. The storytelling was hilariously done with a few unexpected twists.Movies these days are cheap money grabbers and superhero films.This is a whole different class of film.
- DirectorTakashi MiikeStarsBeckyBengalMasayuki DeaiA young boxer and a call girl get caught up in a drug-smuggling scheme over the course of one night in Tokyo."First Love" is a love letter to the 1990s Japanese cinema!
Stylish, ultraviolet and supremely funny, a shock of adrenaline the action genre needs and deserves, and evidence that Takashi Miike has not yet lost his unique touch. - DirectorJames MangoldStarsMatt DamonChristian BaleJon BernthalAmerican car designer Carroll Shelby and driver Ken Miles battle corporate interference and the laws of physics to build a revolutionary race car for Ford in order to defeat Ferrari at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1966.Amazing movie! It feels very short because it keeps your attention the entire time. Great race scenes and wonderful script , superb acting by Matt & Christian. Ford sales go up just a slight bit after this movie.
- DirectorSam MendesStarsDean-Charles ChapmanGeorge MacKayDaniel MaysApril 6th, 1917. As an infantry battalion assembles to wage war deep in enemy territory, two soldiers are assigned to race against time and deliver a message that will stop 1,600 men from walking straight into a deadly trap.Sam Mendes and Roger Deakins treat the viewer to a unique experience both in screenplay and cinematography. Roger Deakins' one-shot technique is a risky approach, but it works and adds up to the greatness of the movie. A masterfully shot war drama
- DirectorGavin O'ConnorStarsBen AffleckAl MadrigalJanina GavankarJack Cunningham was a high school basketball phenom who walked away from the game, forfeiting his future. Years later, when he reluctantly accepts a coaching job at his alma mater, he may get one last shot at redemption.The Way Back is a tremendous film. From the script to directing to the performances, the film is outstanding across the board. Possibly Affleck's best performance ever!! Adramatic and inspiring film that will completely capture the audience
- DirectorGalder Gaztelu-UrrutiaStarsIvan MassaguéZorion EguileorAntonia San JuanA vertical prison with one cell per level. Two people per cell. Only one food platform and two minutes per day to feed. An endless nightmare trapped in The Hole.A provoking movie that not only leaves viewers at the edge of their seats, but also delivers a strong message on societal issues that plague the world today. Best Horror in Years , excellent piece of modern cinema.
- DirectorDerek TsangStarsDongyu ZhouJackson YeeFang YinWhile she copes the the pressures of her final examinations, a bullied teenage girl forms an unlikely friendship with a mysterious young man who protects her from her assailants.This movie is a piece of art - the acting, lighting, camera language, music... It gives this piercing cold to your soul yet makes you feel warm at heart. Jackson Yee's & Dongyu Zhou's acting is absolutely surprisingly exquisite.
- DirectorAdil El ArbiBilall FallahStarsWill SmithMartin LawrenceVanessa HudgensMiami detectives Mike Lowrey and Marcus Burnett must face off against a mother-and-son pair of drug lords who wreak vengeful havoc on their city.So damn good I'd say this is the best one in the series! Hilarious, great action, cinematography is beautiful captures those Miami Vice vibes. Movies these days cater to new audiences only. This movie is a grown-up flick!
- DirectorLeigh WhannellStarsElisabeth MossOliver Jackson-CohenHarriet DyerWhen Cecilia's abusive ex takes his own life and leaves her his fortune, she suspects his death was a hoax. As a series of coincidences turn lethal, Cecilia works to prove that she is being hunted by someone nobody can see.An incredible psychological horror that's extremely tense , the use of sound is also great and helps build suspense and it's expertly paced. Leigh Whannell crafts a visceral thriller with a new updated take on the classic story.
- DirectorAdam Egypt MortimerStarsMiles RobbinsPatrick SchwarzeneggerSasha LaneA troubled college freshman, Luke, suffers a violent family trauma. He then resurrects his charismatic childhood imaginary friend Daniel to help him cope, not realizing how dangerous Daniel is.An incredibly orchestrated film delving into the darkest caverns of the traumatized psyche. A truly chilling, cerebral tale of the dark spectrum of human consciousness with one of the most stunning cinematography in recent years
- DirectorGeorge NolfiStarsAnthony MackieSamuel L. JacksonNicholas HoultIn the 1960s, two African-American entrepreneurs hire a working-class white man to pretend to be the head of their business empire while they pose as a janitor and chauffeur.Engaging tale of two men trying to make money despite the unequal laws back then. It really draws me into the story, and I feel for the characters who faced so much injustice.
Anthony Mackie delivers a Tour de Force - DirectorRodd RathjenStarsSarm HengChan VisalChheung Vakhim14-year-old Chakra is sold as a slave labourer to the captain of a Thai fishing vessel. The captain's rule on board is cruel and arbitrary.Buoyancy as a film is shot wonderfully. The film's style is rather creative in creating tension and showing wonderful landscape and scenery shots. The brutal nature of the modern slave trade in South East Asia is exposed in often shocking and violent detail
- DirectorDestin Daniel CrettonStarsMichael B. JordanJamie FoxxBrie LarsonWorld-renowned civil rights defense attorney Bryan Stevenson works to free a wrongly condemned death row prisoner.A heavy, emotional movie that keeps you invested throughout. Very riveting, edge of your seat watching. A little something is likely to leak out of at least one of your eyes at some point. Its a crime that this movie didnt get nominated for the Oscars
- DirectorHeiward MakStarsKenny BeeSammi ChengChun Yip LoA young woman from Hong Kong has to reunite with her sisters to settle debts after her father dies.t's slow and sweet, gets you to really see the character development and the lives of each of the women to feel an in depth understanding of their daily pains, regrets and struggles. One of the biggest suprises so far in 2020, goes straight to the heart
- DirectorAlma Har'elStarsShia LaBeoufLucas HedgesNoah JupeA young actor's stormy childhood and early adult years as he struggles to reconcile with his father and deal with his mental health.Honey Boy is an amazing biograghy about Shia LeBeouf's life, his relationship with his father, and the problems he faces in his life. A deeply personal film told with exceptional craft. I just cant believe Natasha Braier didnt get nominated for the Oscars
- DirectorDan BerkRobert OlsenStarsBill SkarsgårdMaika MonroeBlake BaumgartnerAfter a pair of amateur criminals break into a suburban home, they stumble upon a dark secret that two sadistic homeowners will do anything to keep from getting out.he artistic directing and editing make this movie stand above many others. The movie moves briskly and with great dialog as it is mainly character driven. This movie was such a fun ride , stylish & funny
- DirectorClint EastwoodStarsPaul Walter HauserSam RockwellBrandon StanleySecurity guard Richard Jewell is an instant hero after foiling a bomb attack at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, but his life becomes a nightmare when the FBI leaks to the media that he is a suspect in the case.
This film is captivating and gripping from the first scenes already, and it manages to keep you hooked and rooting for the good guys from the moment of the incident.. Kathy Bates is outstanding! It's one of Eastwood's best movies in years - DirectorCathy YanStarsMargot RobbieRosie PerezMary Elizabeth WinsteadAfter splitting with the Joker, Harley Quinn joins superheroines Black Canary, Huntress, and Renee Montoya to save a young girl from an evil crime lord.A movie with incredible and breathtaking action sequences that makes it feel refreshing. Margot Robbie owns the Harley Quinn character nicely. .Jam packed with feminine badassery!
- DirectorLorcan FinneganStarsImogen PootsDanielle RyanMolly McCannA young couple looking for the perfect home find themselves trapped in a mysterious labyrinth-like neighborhood of identical houses.And the most fucked up movie of 2020 so far goes to " Vivarium " The dubbing of the kid freaked me out and was scary , the story moves a bit slow, yes, but you have to have some patience.
- DirectorMong-Hong ChungStarsChien-Ho WuYi-Wen ChenSamantha Shu-Chin KoA family of four fractures under the weight of unmet expectations, unexpected tragedy, and uncompromising pride.Brilliant writing, direction, and acting in a heartbreaking but ultimately hopeful narrative. Very impressive Taiwanese film shot in the most beautiful way.
- DirectorMarco BellocchioStarsPierfrancesco FavinoMaria Fernanda CândidoFabrizio FerracaneThe real life of Tommaso Buscetta, the so-called "boss of the two worlds," the first mafia informant in Sicily in the 1980s.A breathtaking morality tale of love, family, betrayal and redemption. If you're into crime films and want to know more about the reality of how the authorities deal with it, The Traitor is a must-see. One of the best Mafia movies in recent years
- DirectorPedro AlmodóvarStarsAntonio BanderasAsier EtxeandiaLeonardo SbaragliaA film director reflects on the choices he's made in life as the past and present come crashing down around him.
For me this film is a piece of art , the close up to Banderas face hypnotized me...what a brilliant actor and personality....so human, so personal, so sensible. Red is the colour of this film and Aldomovar's approach is a feast for the eyes - DirectorSam QuahStarsYang XiaoZhuo TanJoan ChenDesperate measures are taken by a man who tries to save his family from the dark side of the law, after they commit an unexpected crime.Sheep Without a Shepherd has a strong plot , the acting is superb especially from the child actors. The ending was little unrealistic but is a worth watch if you like suspenseful dramas
- DirectorAgnieszka HollandStarsJames NortonVanessa KirbyPeter SarsgaardA Welsh journalist breaks the news in the western media of the famine in Ukraine in the early 1930s.This movie portrays the stark reality and attitudes of the hard times in a thoughtful way. This probably has to do with its polish production background, rather than a direct hollywoodish attempt to portray this story.
- DirectorAnt TimpsonStarsElijah WoodStephen McHattieGarfield WilsonA man in his thirties travels to a remote cabin to reconnect with his estranged father.Come to Daddy is kinda like if the Coen Bros made a mad slasher movie. A strange and bizarre exercise that goes from a mildly offputting drama to a crazed fever dream.