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The Whale review – Darren Aronofsky’s weepie drama is a manipulative mess

October 31, 2022October 31, 2022 What's the Motive?

Fraser shines in otherwise coercive melodrama

Tagged Brendan Fraser, Darren Aronofsky, The WhaleLeave a comment
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The Lost City review – Silly adventure-comedy has A-list charm

April 13, 2022 What's the Motive?

Sandra Bullock and Channing Tatum find unlikely chemistry in jungle-set crowd-pleaser.

Tagged Brad Pitt, channing tatum, daniel radcliffe, Dwayne Johnson, sandra bullock, the lost cityLeave a comment
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Jackass Forever review – A Rambunctious Ode to Lifelong Friendship

February 3, 2022February 3, 2022 What's the Motive?

The Jackass gang return along with some new faces for another celebration of pain, stupidity and unwavering friendship

Tagged Film Review, Jackass, Jackass Forever, Johnny Knoxville, Spike JonzeLeave a comment
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REVIEW: 1917 (2020)

January 12, 2020January 19, 2020 What's the Motive?

Sam Mendes's WWI survival story is an intense, immersive, visually extravagant epic.

Tagged 1917, 2020, Benedict Cumberbatch, Colin Firth, Film, George MacKay, Movie, Roger Deakins, Sam Mendes, Thomas Newman, WWILeave a comment
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Movie Review – Jonathan Agassi Saved My Life (2018)

November 26, 2019January 9, 2020 What's the Motive?

https://www.flickeringmyth.com/2019/11/movie-review-jonathan-agassi-saved-my-life-2018/

Tagged 2018, Documentary, Film, Flickering Myth, Jonathan AgassiLeave a comment
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REVIEW: Blue Story (2019)

November 21, 2019 What's the Motive?

https://www.flickeringmyth.com/2019/11/movie-review-blue-story-2019/

Tagged 2019, Blue Story, Boyz n the hood, Rapman, Review, Top BoyLeave a comment
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REVIEW: Midway (2019)

November 11, 2019January 29, 2020 What's the Motive?

Roland Emmerich's WWII film is loud, proud but overwhelmingly hollow.

Tagged 2019, Aaron Eckhart, Luke Evans, Midway, Roland Emmerich, Woody HarrelsonLeave a comment
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Le Mans ’66 (2019)

November 8, 2019November 16, 2019 What's the Motive?

Bale and Damon impress in James Mangold's stylish 60s racing flick.

Tagged 2019, Christian Bale, Ford v Ferrari, James Mangold, Le Mans '66, Logan, Matt DamonLeave a comment
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BFI London Film Festival 2019: REVIEWS

November 3, 2019 What's the Motive?

Film Reviews from the 63rd BFI London Film Festival.

Tagged 2019, Film, Honey Boy, Knives Out, LFF, Review, The LighthouseLeave a comment
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Honey Boy (2019)

October 20, 2019October 29, 2019 What's the Motive?

Cinematic catharsis for Shia LaBeouf makes for a moving, egoless depiction of trauma.

Tagged 2019, Alma Har'el, Film Review, Honey Boy, LFF, Lucas Hedges, Noah Jupe, Shia LaBeouf1 Comment

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