‘Malcolm & Marie’ Review: A Promising Premise With Disappointing Results
Sam Levinson's latest film can't keep up with the excellence of its performances.

A workman gets some unexpected help from two people of vastly different sizes.
Sam Levinson's latest film can't keep up with the excellence of its performances.
In The Novelist's Film, Hong explores the meaningful things people share and inspire by virtue of simply engaging with one another.
A refreshing twist is that all the kids’ powers are…kind of useless. There’s a kid who can only move in slow motion, a kid who has every power in the world but can only use them randomly, and our main character Missy who has no powers at all. The thesis of the film seems to be that it doesn’t matter what kind of powers you have, its the way you use them, which is good for the warm and fuzzies.
A homeless girl faces depression and uncertainty during the holidays.
This surprisingly clever romantic comedy perfectly balances genuine heart with wild reality television chaos. It is an uplifting and funny reminder that second chances and real community can show up exactly when you stop looking for them.
As a frequent “the book was better” extoller, this movie was well worth the watch.