
Matan is a young and idealistic teacher, but his students are not convinced. He wanted his lessons to be different, but he cannot seem to find the right path. Matan insists on preparing his students for life and to resolve an open chapter in his personal life.
A strong representation of African Americans in this film features evil spirits and horror-themed elements.
The social issues The Half of it takes on are handled well, between the antagonization brought on to Ellie for her race and the conflict that arises from her being gay. Both aspects of her character are built up over the course of the film and don’t seem abrupt or rushed. The film shows racism towards Ellie and her and father in varying levels, from having her schoolmates specifically address her as "Chinese girl” to the fore mentioned way her Dad is treated due to language barriers. The same can be said about Ellie being a lesbian. While she never truly “comes out” in the narrative, that does not undermine her journey of self-discovery from being meaningful. These ideas aren’t thrust upon the viewer in a preachy manor, the scenarios that occur feel believable given the rural setting. The film presents watchers with problems whom those like Ellie may face, and leaves us to sit with them and reflect.
Netflix’s new mystery thriller, The Marked Woman (released originally as La Desconocida), is confusing. More critically, though, it commits the worst mistake a movie can make: it’s boring. From Spanish director Gabe Ibáñez, the film squanders its premise at every turn, fills the story with unlikeable characters, and lacks emotional payoff.
Standing up for what's right, she's met with miraculous results. She takes charge of her own destiny.
Poor Black characters are usually surrounded by crime and violence, while poor White characters are portrayed as noble and hard-working.