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Christian Zilko

IndieWire

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Ramayana

Ramayana

2026 · IndieWire

The only problem is that when every scene feels like a climax, you never get a chance to understand why each one matters. As silly as it sounds to call a three-hour movie (and a Part 1 at that!) too short, each of these turning points would matter a lot more if we spent more time with these characters in quieter moments.

The Uprising

The Uprising

2026 · IndieWire

The vast majority of "The Uprising" is a competent, straightforward recreation of a landmark historical event. A talented team of below-the-line artists recreate the drab poverty of feudal England with impressive detail, and there shouldn't be any complaints about Greengrass' staging of the battle sequences. It completes a film that's likely to satisfy anyone sympathetic to its message, even if it has to blend history and fiction to get there.

Sonic the Hedgehog 3

Sonic the Hedgehog 3

2024 · IndieWire · Dec 2024

Jim Carrey returns for 'Sonic the Hedgehog 3,' but the trilogy of video game adaptations ends on a sour note.

Road House

Road House

2024 · IndieWire · Mar 2024

Jake Gyllenhaal makes a bid for '80s movie stardom in an early contender for 2024's silliest film.

7.3
TRM 5.8
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