zoë rose bryant has reviewed 46 films tagged ‘amazon-prime’ during 2020.
Reviews tagged ‘amazon-prime’ by zoë rose bryant Patron
2020
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Like Alex Wheatle, Education is too short to do its subject matter justice, but thanks to more compelling character work, it is quite emotionally affecting in the end regardless, and it’s immensely irable for shining a light on issues in our education system that are still frequently brushed under the rug, to this day.
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Already liked this a fair bit on my first watch, but I honestly liked it even more this time around. Without the stress of TIFF reviews and schoolwork hanging over my head, I was really able to settle into the rhythm of the screenplay and find even more to appreciate about the thematic tug of war between these four titans. Just stellar stuff.
A lot seem to say that Odom Jr. is the standout, and while I don’t necessarily disagree,…
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2020
Led spectacularly by a stellar Sheyi Cole but unfortunately undone by an unfocused narrative, Alex Wheatle is sadly the weakest Small Axe episode yet, though McQueen’s magnetic ion is still as present as ever, which prevents this work from being written off entirely.
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Though the story is certainly a tad thin, Tessa Thompson and Nnamdi Asomugha’s charming chemistry is so captivating and the “classical” atmosphere is so consuming that it’s simply impossible not to be swept off your feet by Sylvie’s Love in the end. A bit surface-level, but still satisfying when all is said and done.
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Stripped down storytelling but still oh so satisfying. Possibly Julia Hart’s best directorial effort to date? Brosnahan is just brilliant as well - evolving from a ive bystander to her husband’s dastardly “business” dealings to a pissed-off punisher in her own right - while the crew fires on all cylinders too (the production design is pristine, as is the consuming cinematography). Nothing earth-shattering as far as these indie crime dramas go, but damn compelling nonetheless, and well worth your time.
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By far and away my favorite Small Axe yet. Boyega is beyond brilliant, as is the entire conversation about the futility of attempting to reform a system that is well beyond repair. It asks tough questions but leaves us to pick up the pieces. Thrilling and timely, but above all else, just plain tragic. Can’t wait to see what this series does next.
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I totally understand why this was maligned by audiences back in the day - it’s a manic mishmash of a million different genres and it’s A-list stars are separated from one another for most of the movie - but it’s still so charmingly chaotic and quirky if you know what you’re in for. My enjoyment may be skewed by the fact that I’m 19 years late to the party and therefore already aware of the common critiques and complaints, but, regardless,…
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2020
A tad staid in its storytelling at points, but it’s efficiently engaging and packed with powerful moments nonetheless. Though Shaun Parkes was pretty stunning, Malachi Kirby was my MVP.
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