To rid himself of his sponging relatives a man tells them he is really a forger which causes them to leave. His wife believes he is joking, but he has in fact allowed the truth to slip out and now he is danger of being arrested.
Carol Reed
Director
Edmund Gwenn
Mr. Radfern
Cedric Hardwicke
Mr. Baxley
Victoria Hopper
Elsie Radfern
Ethel Coleridge
Mrs. Baxley
Katie Johnson
Mrs. Radfern
Francis James
Harold Russ
James Harcourt
Joe Fletten
David Hawthorne
Inspector Stack
Frederick Burtwell
Simpson
Terry Conlin
Police Sergeant
Norman Walker
Man with Glasses
Overall, “Dark Fate” is a run-of-the-mill flick. Together, Reyes and Davis have excellent chemistry, but their characters’ story is nothing new, lacking surprise and deep emotion. During the middle points, the film drags considerably, and when the action hits, it feels consistently tight, eliminating the rhythm and fluidity of conflicts.
Films can alleviate alienation by presenting realities where the viewers feelings are shared by onscreen characters. The film 'Shrek' can be interpreted as a transgender story.
While the film didn’t hit me as emotionally as I wanted it to, I still enjoyed it. I simply wish there was a little more, particularly with the world building.
Indie director, Niki Caro (known for 'Whale Rider') directs the live-action 'Mulan' and sets another example of strong females fighting against gender inequality.