dramedy – The Reviews

by Ken Bakely

Catching up with two more reviews of movies that I missed from the first half of the year, here are my thoughts on Autumn de Wilde’s Emma. and Leigh Whannell’s The Invisible Man.

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The Reviews

Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris – Review

“It has not only warmth but a drive; this is a movie that takes itself seriously in quiet but important ways, with great consideration of its title character and who she is as a person.”

The Duke – Review

“The movie succeeds when it remains gently, consistently funny, while demonstrating real interest in the meaning of its story and what those ideas mean for the people it’s about.”

Not Okay – Review

“The movie takes big, bold, purposefully discomforting swings but then becomes oddly insular, as if unsure of how to resolve things once they’ve been fully set into motion.”

Hustle – Review

“This is a film that makes the most out of a precarious placement – it sometimes teeters on the edge of a more generic and far less inspired version of itself, but an energetic realization and wholly committed spirit pay dividends.”

On the Count of Three – Review

“It’s dark and bracing, but unafraid to let its characters be soulful, vulnerable, and complex.”

Riders of Justice – Review

“A fascinating and nuanced tale, surprisingly lighthearted at times and wrenchingly probing at others.”

Together Together – Review

“Direct, honest, and completely unafraid of its characters’ complexities.”

French Exit – Review

“A particular balance between the script’s silly and downbeat elements is needed for the film’s myriad of ideas to combine – and more often than not, it comes up short.”

Let Them All Talk – Review

“The film’s breezy setup is usually more than enough to support the deeper meditations at its core.”

2020 Mid-Year Catch-up: Reviews of EMMA and THE INVISIBLE MAN