An overall fascinating if strange concoction that tackles big ideas of history, politics and culture, but not always in any purposeful direction.
Tag / 2019
Spider-Man: Far From Home (2019)
A superhero movie that falls under the genre of teenage romance—a tad charming, but not exactly a solid, consequential work.
Tremors (2019)
A work that captures with authenticity the repressive Guatemalan society towards gays, but its heavy-handed take on how religion can be the ‘cure’ for the LGBTQ community might not sit well with some audiences.
Toy Story 4 (2019)
Not as outstanding as the first three movies, but its warm and fuzzy familiarity will resonate with nearly everyone.
Parasite (2019)
Although Bong Joon-ho has made more formidable pictures, this razor-sharp treatise on social class differences in South Korea shocks and entertains in equal measure.
Brief Story from the Green Planet (2019)
Despite the already short runtime, this Berlin Teddy winner still manages to stretch itself too thin, even though its otherworldly-esque concept has potential.
System Crasher (2019)
One of 2019’s most impressive films, this is full-throttle filmmaking with both substance and style, backed by an incredible performance by 11-year old Helena Zengel.
