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Room
Perfect performances and an excellently adapted script create a visceral emotional experience.
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Momentum
Poor writing undermines this female-driven thrill-ride, proving there is more to an action movie than just action.
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99 Homes
It’s a big step towards the mainstream for Bahrani, boasting a terrific cast and a relevant subject.
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Sicario
Denis Villeneuve's Sicario is a volcanic drug-war thriller that impresses on every level.
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The Ones Below (TIFF Review)
Unexpected twists, empathetic characters, and an unshakable darkness, 'The Ones Below' is one of the most suspenseful films...
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Goodnight Mommy
Twin boys suspect their bandaged mother isn't who she says in this nerve-shredding horror.
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Eden
A consistently engaging human survival story that makes for a suspenseful popcorn flick.
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Evolution (TIFF Review)
A gorgeous, enigmatic, and sensory experience from one of the most unique filmmakers working today.
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Desierto (TIFF Review)
There's nothing original or interesting in Jonas Cuaron's prestige slasher film taking place on the U.S. border.
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TIFF 2015: Zoom
A zany live-action/animation hybrid from Brazil and Canada is filled with a great cast and half-baked ideas.
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Hellions (TIFF Review)
Bruce McDonald's return to horror is a lackluster, amateurish mess.
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Jack (TIFF Review)
Put aside the status quo and step into the shoes of madman Jack Wunterburg.
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Demon (TIFF Review)
A truly unique take on the all-too-crowded possession sub-genre, but is it worth the strenuous journey?
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Green Room (TIFF Review)
A brutal, sickening and fantastic thriller that constantly subverts expectations.
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TIFF 2015: The Ardennes
This crime drama about a tragic love triangle has an ending that packs one hell of a punch.