Snow White, Rewritten in a Minor Key
Despite the film’s efforts to reframe its heroine with modern complexity, a certain emotional distance lingers.

When Sandokan learns he is the rightful heir to the throne of Malaysia, he immediately sets off to claim his land back.
Despite the film’s efforts to reframe its heroine with modern complexity, a certain emotional distance lingers.
While doing research on a fishing boat, a scientist encounters a parasite.
Gretel & Hansel falters due to its razor thin story and lack of characterization. It loses sight of horror’s key rule: In order to create an effective tale, characters and emotions must be emphasized.
A best friend that will stick with you to the end, on a group trip from hell, is someone to die for.
This is a film that is going to leave some people bored, and some people thrilled.
During the third act, the momentum stalls, largely due to the film’s obsession with Kubrick’s visual design. But all in all, Doctor Sleep is a cinematic success, defined by rich characters and high powered emotion.