Tough Guy Babysits…Again: Playing with Fire
'Playing with Fire' was clearly a film made for a kid or tween-ish audience. Keeping that in mind, I thought 'Playing with Fire' was alright, though it did portray some harmful stereotypes.
ARMADEIRA
When Jan is sent to a small town in rural Mecklenburg to report on the discovery of a poisonous Brazilian spider, he senses his chance to finally stand up to the editor with a good article. What's lurking in the shadows however is not a wild animal, but Jan's past.
- / 5
PopScore
Representation
Pictures and Videos
Movie Information
When Jan is sent to a small town in rural Mecklenburg to report on the discovery of a poisonous Brazilian spider, he senses his chance to finally stand up to the editor with a good article. What's lurking in the shadows however is not a wild animal, but Jan's past.
Rating:
Genre:Drama
Written By:
In Theaters:
Box Office:
Runtime:
Studio:Betty Koschka
Cast
Articles You May Like
A Tale of Two 'Scenes from a Marriage'
That gut-wrenching feeling you have while watching it is okay but needed, and you, the viewer, will be okay.
Let's Rock 'That Girl Lay Lay'
This Nickelodeon live-action TV series features strong Black representation.
"The Odyssey" Review: Christopher Nolan Delivers a Monumental Hollywood Epic
Christopher Nolan transforms Homer's ancient epic into one of the most breathtaking cinematic spectacles of his career. While its nonlinear storytelling and exposition occasionally hold it back, The Odyssey is a visually stunning, emotionally resonant blockbuster that demands to be seen on the biggest screen possible.
All Hail The Queen of Basketball, May She Reign in Peace...and Win An Oscar
In less than 30 minutes, Proudfoot guides the viewer through a narrative that touches on American history, mind-health issues, race, and gender politics
‘Vacation Friends’ is Funny yet Forgettable
In a film where a Black couple is framed to be the lead characters, they still managed to get shuffled off to the sidelines. The enthusiastic cast delivers well on goofy bits- but can only go so far before they begin to fall flat.