The adventures of the captain and the damsel unfold amid disguises and dances, romantic schemes and flirtations, leading to a happy ending. In the original play, the composer himself guides the audience through the story of his life.
Netflix’s new mystery thriller, The Marked Woman (released originally as La Desconocida), is confusing. More critically, though, it commits the worst mistake a movie can make: it’s boring. From Spanish director Gabe Ibáñez, the film squanders its premise at every turn, fills the story with unlikeable characters, and lacks emotional payoff.
Moonlight is a film that will certainly be remembered for how it won Best Picture, but the movie itself should be known for its excellent representation of one of the most underrepresented groups in film: Black, gay men.
"Godzilla vs. Kong" is all style and very little substance. It's also the most fun I've had in months.
Where we leave the characters is in such a peaceful and optimistic place. It feels well-earned to ensure everyone gets their own specially-crafted happy ending.
"13 Going on 30" tracks the tricky transition from adolescence to adulthood.
