What happens when two people who struggle to put their individual lives in order suddenly have to write a book together? Anna, an up-and-coming writer trying to finish her first book, meets Michalis, an idealist lawyer with a talent for words. A chance encounter at her family’s bookstore will completely turn their lives upside down. As the pages of the book fill up, imagination begins to intertwine with reality, and they begin to shape their own new story. Because sometimes you can’t predict love—you have to let it be written…
The Cycle refuses to lean into the same old, same old monster-movie tropes and builds the entire premise around the intellect and the history of a capable, smart female protagonist.
Suppressed intergenerational family trauma and healing, warm welcome to the Marvel Cinematic Universe team, and Awkwafina's humor really make this film the real MVP.
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.
Bollywood's new superhero universe is a romantic, fantasy, and action-packed journey of a young warrior who rises to save the world with superpowers.
Overall, Cruella stands above the other Disney retellings. Its dark and bold, and that is exactly what these retellings should be. Emma Stone continues to prove she's one of the finest young actresses working today, and Emma Thompson gives one of the best villain performances in the last decade. The fashion is stunning, the dogs are adorable, and the story is wildly vibrant and original. It's classic movie fun, and it shouldn't be overlooked.
