While waiting for her prince, a princess waits by the Buddha statue. Lurching from behind it, however, is a fearsome dragon, who kidnaps the princess. While the princess is held by the dragon in its nest, three men each challenge the dragon; The Mandarin, who reads an order to release the princess; a Samurai, who uses bombs and arrows against the dragon; and the Buddha, whose willpower ultimately overwhelms and disenchants the dragon. Based on the puppet play by Richard Teschner.
All in all, 47 Meters Down: Uncaged is a film I would recommend. It promotes the bond of sisterhood, which in this case is clearly thicker than blood, as well as courage. No one truly knows how strong they are until they go through something unimaginable and come out changed for the better.
Gritty and bleak are the best words to describe this film. There’s nothing happy about it.
It’s 2021 and what few LGBTQ+ films that are produced by major film studios continue to star cisgender heterosexual actors, rather than actual LGBTQ+ people.
Overall, Cruella stands above the other Disney retellings. Its dark and bold, and that is exactly what these retellings should be. Emma Stone continues to prove she's one of the finest young actresses working today, and Emma Thompson gives one of the best villain performances in the last decade. The fashion is stunning, the dogs are adorable, and the story is wildly vibrant and original. It's classic movie fun, and it shouldn't be overlooked.
Mohit Suri’s Saiyaara (2025) is a soulful musical romance led by fresh faces Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda. A heartfelt tale of love, grief, and emotional healing that’s taking the Indian box office by storm.
A24 keeps producing amazing films and X belongs with all the brilliant titles under its name. And is definitely a must-watch for a film enthusiast!
