An ambitious young woman on a month-long government assignment in rural Bengal struggles with loneliness as she forms a complex bond with her teenage housekeeper. As their innocent infatuation and aspirations clash with the impermanence of their relationship, their brief connection leaves her profoundly changed.
The gentle, emotional nuances of Evan’s coming-of-age story would have been so beneficial to have incorporated into the life of a POC character. Showing a Black, Asian or Latino young man that is afforded the space to be vulnerable, flawed and sensitive while driving a compelling and widely-loved narrative would have been a game changer.
The film is trying to revive DC's former glory, it really is, it just doesn't have everything it needs to get there. Luckily, Black Adam isn't as bad as many internet haters want you to think it is.
"Come Play" was entertaining and had some great ideas about how to scare children away from playing with facial recognition settings.
Gretel & Hansel falters due to its razor thin story and lack of characterization. It loses sight of horror’s key rule: In order to create an effective tale, characters and emotions must be emphasized.
This little Netflix film was very inspirational. It passes the Bechdel test, and features a different worldview with rural Indian representation.
