April 11, 2022 by Eternality Tan

Prometheus (2012)

Ridley Scott sets expectations too high in this generally solid sci-fi epic let down by an unfocused screenplay and suspect pacing.

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January 29, 2022 by Eternality Tan

Frances Ha (2012)

Baumbach’s charming if at times elegiac black-and-white drama about self-discovery and acceptance features an indelible performance by Greta Gerwig.

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December 18, 2021December 24, 2021 by Eternality Tan

Wolf Children (2012)

This beautiful Japanese animated feature by Hosoda is endearing, but it may feel a bit too lengthy at times.

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September 14, 2021September 14, 2021 by Eternality Tan

Lawless (2012)

Featuring an exceptional performance by Tom Hardy, Lawless is an assured and entertaining crime-thriller from John Hillcoat that is also very violent and bloody.

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August 10, 2021August 31, 2021 by Eternality Tan

Lincoln (2012)

Another commanding performance by Daniel Day-Lewis lifts this uncharacteristically slow-paced and talky Spielberg film from being too self-absorbed in its historical importance.

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July 20, 2021December 17, 2021 by Eternality Tan

Savages (2012)

Oliver Stone is back in business in this brutal crime drama about drug cartels that is also flashy and entertaining.

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June 25, 2021August 16, 2021 by Eternality Tan

Barbara (2012)

Petzold’s strong command of his craft is evident here in this measured and nuanced Stasi anti-thriller featuring a wary female doctor in ‘80s East Germany who desires to defect.