HOLD THE DARK (2018)
“creeping maw of devastation and cold darkness that slowly gnaws, grinding away at hope and happiness“
Read MoreWITHOUT FILM, SOMETHING SLEEPS INSIDE US AND SELDOM AWAKENS. THE SLEEPER MUST AWAKEN.
“creeping maw of devastation and cold darkness that slowly gnaws, grinding away at hope and happiness“
Read More“A proper old-school inspired possession/occult flick that is able to pull off the creep, dread, excitement and emotional core necessary to make it work”
Read More“The Raid meets A Bittersweet Life/Man From Nowhere is a pretty simple way to state it “
Read More“like The Raid, Evans uses that stripped down nature to make a compelling and driven “point A to death” tale”
Read More“Perhaps, at times, it pushes a bit too hard, but the effort and construction works overall.”
Read More“It’s one half cute rom-com, one half lavish spectacle, and a very welcomed 100% Asian. “
Read More“stale and predictable, but I can’t fault it for consistently providing a level of slick dumb fun “
Read More“So devilishly witty and throat tearing satire, but the edges are rough and the construction uneven. “
Read More“Melancholic but hopeful, well realized despite its minimalism. “
Read More“They planted their collective tongue deep within their cheek and let the fun spew out of their “poke-fun” orifice.”
Read More“Standard Diablo Cody script wit and savvy while Theron nails her disenchanted and run ragged motherly persona”
Read More“This is a fun little sequel, with its heart in the right place and its nose to the grindstone… I just hoped that it could have been more. “
Read More“I just personally wish that the eerie and eidolic pushed me to my edge or shook me, rather than intrigue me to ponder the mysteries. “
Read More"It is a novel experience and works well; a basic idea executed with aplomb."Read More
"But to the book, it just is not as special. Leaves one wondering but doesn't retain the “wonder”."Read More
"It was intensely gorgeous, with a soulful attachment to the setting and the soil that came through in each frame."Read More
"Scowl inducing but lacking that punch to either knock you on your ass or make you stand up"Read More
"Never particularly wowing, it is still a solid piece of Hollywood film-making."Read More
"A teacher, a love letter, and a stunning visual feast."Read More
"Not boring, but pedestrian for Spielberg."Read More