Category: Sundance 2021

Coming Home in the DarkS
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January 31, 2021

Sundance 2021: “Coming Home in the Dark” loses its way.

James Ashcroft's hostage horror is nought but bland, sour sadism.
All Light, EverywhereS
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January 31, 2021

Sundance 2021: “All Light, Everywhere” knows no bounds

Theo Anthony's new documentary threads together film theory, politics, and philosophy to great success.
Sundance MassS
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January 31, 2021

Sundance 2021: “Mass” mines its staginess for heartbreaking effect

Fran Kranz's debut is an emotional whopper of a drama, a vivid actor's exercise with incredible performances and passionate ruminations on the aftereffects of tragedy.
Summer of Soul SundanceS
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January 31, 2021

Sundance 2021: “Summer of Soul” is a cultural celebration

Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson's documentary about the Harlem Cultural Festival is insightful and loving.
Sundance ViolationS
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January 31, 2021

Sundance 2021: “Violation” is a work of shocking cinematic provocation

Madeleine Sims-Fewer and Dusty Mancinelli's rape revenge thriller tests the boundaries of narrative and sensibility to gruesome effect.
Sundance CensorS
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January 31, 2021

Sundance 2021: “Censor” is a video nasty throwback suitable for all rages

Prano Bailey-Bond makes her debut at Sundance with a chilling ode to the video nasty, featuring a killer turn from Niamh Algar.
Try HarderS
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January 30, 2021

Sundance 2021: “Try Harder!” is a real gem

Debbie Lum’s engrossing documentary about scary-smart teens and the arduous college application process will make you both nostalgic for and glad to be done with high school.
KnockingS
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January 30, 2021

Sundance 2021: “Knocking” loses its footing

Buoyed by an excellent lead performance, Frida Kempff’s psychological horror is harrowing, but ill-served by a weak ending.
In the EarthS
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January 29, 2021

Sundance 2021: “In the Earth” never fully blossoms

Ben Wheatley's pandemic-shot sci-fi effort is a derivative and predictable trip through the fog despite a few choice moments.
John and the HoleS
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January 29, 2021

Sundance 2021: “John and the Hole” is damn near empty

Pascual Sisto's debut feature is a surprisingly toothless psychological thriller with very little on its mind.