After his wife's death, Valera lives alone in his parents' old house. Suddenly, his brother Tolya returns from Germany, where he left his wife and daughter in Russia. The two hurriedly paint the fence before winter comes, while trying to solve the mystery of the Git cigarettes found in the closet. These memories make them re-evaluate their current lives.
Even with its straightforward premise, “Richard Jewell” is ramped up by exceptional drama. In all honesty, the performances are out of this world. As Jewell, Paul Walter Hauser becomes a walking representation of gullibility. His bumbling antics create the perfect hero, and very quickly, we feel the societal heat that surrounds our protagonists.
I believe in homages, but there's a proper way to borrow a creative idea instead of making it appear as if you hit the copy and paste button. Most likely, anyone is better off simply reading the books. Or just put on Scream.
Unknown Origins promises a cool spin on superheroes and serial killers, but ultimately delivers cheap comedy.
The Lighthouse is patient and hypnotic, pulling us in with its mysterious atmosphere and characters. The film’s slow pace proves to be monumentally effective, showcasing the tedious nature that comes with isolation and poor two-way communication.
The enthralling prequel and 5th installment in 'The Hunger Games' film franchise.
