An excellent documentary on world-renowned rock climber Alex Honnold, detailing what could be the most mind-blowing feat in modern human history—his ambition and determination to climb a 300-storey high natural rock wall… with no safety rope.
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Vox Lux (2018)
Rightfully flashy and stylistic, this Natalie Portman acting vehicle ultimately feels uneven and disorientating.
Manta Ray (2018)
A social realist work that blends uniquely with a kind of meditative elegy, this rather strong Thai debut feature also features one of the great soundscapes of the year.
Capernaum (2018)
Could be dramatically overwhelming at times, but this Cannes Jury Prize winner more or less pulls through admirably, with an extraordinary performance by its non-professional leading child actor.
Ava (2017)
An intimate and visually intuitive portrayal of one young female teenager’s life as she battles her family, friends and school to find her voice and meaning in life in a conservative society.
Wajib (2017)
A Palestinian father-son road trip through Nazareth is handled with nuance and grace despite thorny issues of family and nationalism in this understated offering.
Insult, The (2017)
The melodramatic treatment of its politically-charged subject matter prevents the film from hitting the high notes of a truly thought-provoking work, but it is no doubt riveting and accessible to a wide audience.
