A powerful documentary and gripping story, Virunga is a deftly-executed film that follows one of the most biologically diverse regions on Earth as violent militias and greedy companies look to take advantage of an unstable government.
The undeniable heart and endless humour in Disney’s latest animated adventure, Big Hero 6, comes not in flesh and bone, but what appears to be some kind of malleable rubber. Yes, at the center of this family thriller is Baymax, a rotund robotic healthcare giver that offers the most laughs, entertainment, and maybe a couple tears.
While it boasts an impressive cast and a promising premise, Before I Go to Sleep suffers from a lack of imagination and conviction, resulting in a mediocre mystery thriller.
Just about everything you need to know about Zombeavers is right there in the title. Zombie beavers (should) sound ridiculous, and so it’s a ridiculous movie that follows, strangely capturing your attention for some 70-odd minutes of bloody shenanigans.
Citizen Marc is indeed an interesting documentary, but its central subject is at times so insufferable and so self-centered that the film itself is a tough watch as you feel guilty feeding into his ego.
This gripping familial drama follows three men at different stages in their life as they navigate a haunting, dangerous world where the scarcity of water has forced the creation of a unique environment. It is part Wild West, part post-apocalyptic future, and all parts arid and hot. It’s so effectively atmospheric that you watch needing a drink of water; or a shower.
While the main appeal of St. Vincent is unapologetically Bill Murray playing a lazy, drinking, and smoking curmudgeon, it’s an ensemble cast and a first time director that shape this feel-good drama.
Suburban Gothic is ultimately a hodgepodge of horror comedy, as too many components working against one another turn the film into something forgettable.
Despite being a cursory tale, St. Vincent succeeds because of Bill Murray, whose wit and humanity propel an entertaining film above its predictable and convenient template.
The F Word, or What If as it's being titled in the US, is hitting theatres this Friday and last week, the stars, writer and director of the film stopped by Toronto for the Canadian premiere. The romantic comedy features Daniel Radcliffe and Zoe Kazan in the lead roles, playing Wallace and Chantry, respectively.
