In a quiet, secluded and idyllic countryside resort, every time the plaintive words of the song "The Crying Tree" are heard, a wave of fear ripples through the guests. When the music stops, they know another one among them will have been gruesomely murdered. What was once a paradise, is turning into a hell on Earth. But how can they stop these vicious attacks and who is responsible... a vengeful spirit or one of them?
After the 2018 surprising hit "A Quiet Place" brought something fresh to the horror genre, the announcement of a sequel may have been disappointing to some. A lot of the time, a sequel to an already successful movie is no where near as good as the original. Yet, John Krasinski once again shows that he's much more than Jim from The Office.
An impressive narrative structure, a perfect use of the continuous shot technique, and great interpretations make "Boiling Point" one of the best films of 2021.
From the cinematography to the script to the acting, Sorry, Baby is undoubtedly one of the best films of the year.
Frozen II is not quite direct to DVD Disney sequel level, but if it wasn’t for the spellbinding animation and budget, it certainly would be.
The Force Awakens is A New Hope 2.0, in essence. The story structure is virtually unchanged, marking a safe opening to the new trilogy.
