The Marsh King’s Daughter – Review (with Spoilers)
Daisy Ridley continues to prove she’ll have a career beyond Star Wars as she plays the daughter of a kidnapping and murderer.
Whether you’ll have to go to the movies, download or stream, movies of this category are worth your time and money with few, if any, qualms from us.
Daisy Ridley continues to prove she’ll have a career beyond Star Wars as she plays the daughter of a kidnapping and murderer.
“Anatomy Of A Fall” will likely become this year’s top mystery movie, with the kind of performances that will likely cause the film and its lead actress to resurge in the zeitgeist when it’s time to dole out accolades.
In what may feel like a slightly familiar underdog story, a woman, who has recently been widowed, has to fight for what’s left from her marriage to secure her comforts and future.
Martin Scorsese’s “Killers of the Flower Moon” is a disturbing yet necessary story depicting genocide in Osage County and the horrors of greed.
While we are the first to call to question why any movie needs to be three hours, “About Dry Grasses” makes the best use of its time through enviable conversations and how it deconstructs its lead.
Juan Sebastian Torales’ “Almamula” demonstrates that for gay youth, religion can be far scarier than the demons it preaches about.
Sandra Itäinen and Eman Abdelhadi’s documentary “Coming Around” displays the pain and beauty of generational change and intersectionality for a Muslim gay woman.
Luke Gilford’s queer cowboy movie “National Anthem” exudes so much warmth that it bursts from the screen and wraps its arms around you.
At the minimum, “Eileen” delivers entertaining performances worth the ticket price, and at max, you will witness at least one performance worthy of a major accolade.
Addressing both characters’ individual cultures and how sometimes the personal clashes with the timing of something romantic, “This Place” is less about causing butterflies and more about how the timing of love can be imperfect, but people can make time if they can and want to.
In a tragic, long-in-the-tooth, multi-generational love story, two people have a constant case of bad timing, which ruins the love that could be.
Ryûsuke Hamaguchi’s “Evil Does Not Exist” is a quiet film that whispers questions that can linger long after the film ends.
Josh Sharp and Aaron Jackson’s “Dicks: The Musical” is gross, horrid, and very funny. If you ever wanted to see John Waters’ version of The Parent Trap, this movie is for you.
As emotionally stirring as it is beautiful, “The Creator” presents the worst case scenario for humanity’s relationship with robots in such a way that the film has the potential to be seen as a modern classic at best or underrated at worse.
Ramon Felipe Pesante and Jenni Ruiza’s “Playing Sam” is a strong showcase for Ruiza’s talents and a love letter to any struggling artist.
Aristotle Torres’ “Story Ave” provides a soulful depiction of the Bronx and career-best performances for Luis Guzman and Asante Blackk.
A girl who doesn’t plan as well as she should meets a boy who leaves very little to chance, and rather than this leading to them balancing each other out, it sets up a meet-cute story that will certainly make you a fan of Haley Lu Richardson.
Unfortunately, “Cassandro” sidesteps going too deep into any potential wound or struggle to give you a light-hearted drama that easily becomes dull due to its rounded edges.
In “A Haunting In Venice,” Hercule Poirot returns and makes it clear that, while the third movie starring the character, there is the potential for a James Bond-level number of movies starring lead and director Kenneth Branagh.
In a woodburning oven type of romance featuring usual romance and LGBT+ tropes, you get “Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe.”
“Sitting In Bars With Cake” will push you to be grateful for your best friend, or closest friend, as you watch two best friends hit many monumental moments – of which not all are positive.
Fares Fares writes, directs, and stars in “A Day and a Half,” a white-knuckle powerhouse drama that shouldn’t be missed.
“#ChadGetsTheAxe” harnesses the idea of an influencer in a horror movie in ways that have yet to be done at this level – and it is probably one of the best digital releases of the year.
A cunning 12-year-old, living on her own, meets her father finally, but only after her mother dies.
“Retribution,” without question, is very on-brand for Liam Neeson, but with his character stuck in a car and not fighting anyone, he channels his trademark intensity in a different way.
Max Gold’s “Belle” is a beautiful and violent adaptation of “Beauty and the Beast” that creates its own individual magic by the end.
Blue Beetle’s emphasis on family makes this superhero movie the most fun origin story in a long time and a surprising late summer treat in theaters.
“Birth/Rebirth” in using death as the villain, and humanity as morally grey, gives you an engaging horror film that isn’t dependent on blood, guts, and violence to keep you watching.
In “Below Deck Deceit,” a seemingly relaxing yacht vacation unveils a web of deception, old connections surfacing, and the perils of fame.
In this soap opera styled movie, there are so many twists, turns, surprises, and betrayals that, while you’ll be able to keep up, you might be left exhausted.
In ‘Brother (2023)’, the compelling tale of two young brothers navigating life in a lower-income community unveils the struggles of immigrant families and the pervasive influence of societal pressures, beautifully framed within a web of budding romances, community bonds, and shocking revelations.
“Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead” is a joyous and bonkers live-action adaptation of the manga. The movie celebrates friendship, dreams, and plenty of zombies.
“Passages,” on the surface, can seem like a narcissistic man trying to have his cake and eat it too, but the deeper it goes, the more you see how relationships were long troubles before social media and app dating.
The cinematic narrative, “Rub,” unfolds the tribulations of an archetypal everyman figure named Neil, who finds himself teetering on the brink due to his emotionally barren existence and malignant professional setting.
“Big Nunu’s Little Heist” is a South African gem of a movie.
Similar to the Spiderman franchise, it seems all the “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle” franchise needed was to be rebooted enough times to recapture the magic.
Jim Cavaziel auditions to be Liam Neeson’s successor as he takes on becoming the savior for children kidnapped and put into the sex trafficking industry.
To some surprise, “Strays” not only delivers the kind of jokes and situations those who love politically incorrect comedy will enjoy but get dog lovers in their feelings.
“Three Months” is a vibrant coming-of-age film that explores a young man’s journey through potential HIV diagnosis, untraditional relationships, and self-acceptance in a visually compelling and emotionally resonant narrative.
The overall goal of Wherever I Look is to fill in that space between the average fan and critic and advise you on what’s worth experiencing.
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