Nurik is a simple laborer who works as a mover during the day and drives a taxi in his spare time. In the past, he was addicted to gambling, but thanks to his wife, he managed to quit. One day, his friends start mocking him, and difficult life circumstances push him back to the card table. Playing in secret from his wife, Nurik begins to earn good money, buys an apartment, a car, and it seems like life is finally looking up. However, his luck doesn’t last long, as a professional player from Turkey named Kemal arrives in the city.
"A Drowning Man" (2017) explores the unseen aspects of the Refugee Crisis. In, 15 far-too-short minutes, viewers are given a detailed snapshot of what it's like for a refugee to drown in the waters of poverty and otherness while trying to navigate a land whose promise has worn off, and only 'strange' remains.
The Outer Senshi get characterization and some stellar moments in the second part of the Eternal movie duo.
The 92nd Academy Awards had many strong contenders for best animated short. But which Oscar nominated short wins for diversity and inclusion?
Spiral could easily spawn new sequels and will most likely churn a decent profit. Is it a good Saw film? Absolutely. Could it have been revolutionary though? Also yes.
All in all, “Event Horizon” is a cinematic misfire, begging to be perfected in the future. While it possesses an array of admirable visuals, the film leaves much to be desired. If only we could see Anderson’s preferred cut, which featured more character development and tortuous imagery. In the meantime, I have a catchphrase for this film: In space no one can hear you snore.
The film does not add anything to its own conversation or genre, and falls flat once it’s about to end and must declare some sort of conclusion.
