Ill-conceived and poorly executed, “Lucy in the Sky” wastes its phenomenal cast thanks to its morass of overwrought visuals and contradictory messaging.
Ambitious, complex, and powered by a transfixing and unsettling performance from Joaquin Phoenix, “Joker” is tough to watch at times, and that’s by design.
Renée Zellweger brings Hollywood legend Judy Garland to life with undeniable passion, wit, and charisma, and that’s just in non-musical scenes. When she performs some of Garland’s best-known songs, she carries the film to astounding heights.
Simultaneously grand and minimalist, ambitious and challenging to audiences, it’s a piece of cinematic art that’s sure to be polarizing due to the filmmaker’s approach to the material.
Powered by an all-star cast and an incredible story inspired by true events, “Official Secrets” is utterly enthralling stuff, especially if you enjoy political and legal dramas.
