The Narrows (2009)

Passing is a visually stunning portrayal of Larsen's story with an inclusive cast, and the performances of Thompson and Negga are sensational. 

I hadn’t heard of it either until recently—and yet, it’s one of the highest grossing movies of all time.

In addition to the cast being delightfully diverse this time around, the film was just loosely-plotted and action-packed enough to keep a casual fan like myself entertained. While I do agree that the writing of Cole left much to be desired for an original character thrust into a preconceived universe, none of the characters seemed particularly fleshed out in terms of personality; however, I think that's to be expected when you're watching a film literally inspired by a video game.

A family adventure film that features Hawaiian culture with a representative director and a diverse cast.

Tara Thorne’s film is equal parts emotional and comedic, illustrating the beauty and the pain of long term relationships.