Once Upon a Time in (White) Hollywood
Tarantino's alternative history of the 1960's uncritically repeats the era's sexist and racist stereotypes.

A man on the run takes refuge in the ruins of a besieged city. Helped by a group of children, he finds refuge in an empty room. The inhabitants of the building come to question him about his identity. He gives evasive answers and says his name is Elvis. Thanks to the help of Maya, a young girl who falls in love with him, the stranger's reprieve is prolonged until it is discovered that he is not who he says he is.
Tarantino's alternative history of the 1960's uncritically repeats the era's sexist and racist stereotypes.
In all actuality, “Just Mercy” should be labeled a “wall punching narrative.” Constantly, the flick throws high forms of adversity our way, amping up our most inner levels of discomfort. Filmmaker Destin Daniel Cretton wonderfully paces the film in such a way that replicates the slow-burn nature of justice.
This thrilling film about feminine rage and male hostility is an incredible depiction of the fragility of the male ego.
Despite the film’s efforts to reframe its heroine with modern complexity, a certain emotional distance lingers.
This animated kids' movie shows viewers two different species--jungle animals and aliens--and how both species coexist.