Yara (2021): An Unfocused True Crime Narrative
The trouble with Yara (2021) is that in its attempt to tell the whole story, it struggles to tell a consistently engaging story.

Antoine, 25, has quit his job. His family has always treated him like the idiot of the family. That's why he pretends to still be employed, afraid that they will make fun of him. When he learns that his younger brother has received a new car from his employer, Antoine wakes up. He too wants to be appreciated. He throws himself headlong into the search for a job that will impress his father. But, realizing that it's not that easy, Antoine goes from one lie to another...
The trouble with Yara (2021) is that in its attempt to tell the whole story, it struggles to tell a consistently engaging story.
Despite this genre not being a new one, The Novice offers a fresh perspective with its study of performance anxiety
This MiamisFF Review is on the short film 'Rewind Thirty'. Created and released in the United States, this short film has an unclear message.
GOAT (2026) opens to the chanting of a crowd: "Roots run deep!" The rest of the film goes on to echo that sentiment, offering gorgeous animation and a heartfelt story along the way.
This little Netflix film was very inspirational. It passes the Bechdel test, and features a different worldview with rural Indian representation.
Overall, 18 Presents feels more like a soap opera than a drama, and I feel bad for saying that since the concept is based off a tragic story (even though it’s loosely). I’m sure other people will find this film emotional for them, but as for me, it’s bland and forgettable.