’12 Strong’ MOVIE REVIEW: Solid Action & Cast Offset War Film’s Over-Familiarity
If the old-school, gung-ho earnestness doesn’t engage you much, the strong combat sequences just may.
If the old-school, gung-ho earnestness doesn’t engage you much, the strong combat sequences just may.
The buzzed-about horror film is very familiar, and simply not as good as you want it to be.
This admirable piece of science fiction does a lot right, and yet remains a little underwhelming.
Despite the issues, this unabashedly in-your-face thriller satisfies.
Some decent performances, production design and atmosphere help offset the tired formula on offer.
Fans of films like ‘The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel’, ‘The Lady in the Van’ and ‘The Hundred-Foot Journey’ are in for a great time.
There’s always the nagging feeling that it could be trying harder.
Although not without its faults, ‘Discovery’ is simply enjoyable, entertaining and highly watchable.
Gerwig’s first feature as solo writer-director is an assured piece of filmmaking, with Saoirse Ronan in pitch-perfect form.
The surprise Netflix movie is the most outrageous, intrepid and challenging instalment in the franchise so far.