A look back at boxer Jeff Sims, an ex-convict famous for busting Muhammad Ali's lip in a sparring session who would later meet a tragic end as he could not escape his own criminal past.
Ruben Östlund muses about his characters, “As soon as you get close to a person, you see them as just another human being”. It is widely recognized that aboard the luxury yacht in ‘Triangle of Sadness’, the different groups of people represent a small society as a commentary on classism and gender binaries.
'The Menu' has a strong story. The 5 acts, which are defined by the courses, are an excellent subversion of the classic 5-act film structure.
As this critic continues to look back at some of this Summer's films I have taken in, I would be remiss if I didn't mention one of the most overall unsettling trends in Hollywood over the last several years.....sequels, reboots, and remakes. Look, I am all for seeing more than one film for certain originals that made a splash, ie: "Jurassic Park", "Pirates of the Caribbean", "Transformers", etc.
Self expression among teenagers is explored in the live adaptation of Jerry Spinelli's novel of the same name.
This movie is based on the LEGO Disney Princess building set.
