#REVIEW: “AMBULANCE”
Review by Amanda Gilmore for Mr. Will Wong
Ambulance is a tense, gonzo Heist-Thriller that has heart.
Decorated Veteran Will Sharp's (Yahya Abdul-Mateen II) insurance won’t cover his wife’s experimental medical surgery. With his back against the wall, he turns to his adoptive brother Danny (Jake Gyllenhaal) for help. Danny would give Will the money, however, it’s tied up in his latest heist. This leaves Will with no choice but to join his brother to steal $32 million from a Los ...
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#REVIEW: “MORBIUS”
Review by George Kozera for Mr. Will Wong
I was strictly a DC Comics guy growing up and the only Stan Lee I read was my neighbour’s “Millie the Model” when there was nothing left to devour as I had to wait a month for the next adventures to hit the newsstands. It was the movies that truly introduced me to the Marvel Universe, but they were made for those already familiar with the characters and their backstories (I only knew Spider-Man from the Saturday morning cartoons). I eagerly ...
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#REVIEW: “EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE”
Review by George Kozera
A major highlight in my illustrious career as a dedicated Moviegoer happened at TIFF in the year 2000 when I saw Director Ang Lee’s “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon”, a last-minute choice as I had always found Martial Arts movies cheesy. Not only did I leave the theatre utterly flabbergasted, but the Movie also went on to win four Academy Awards (including Best Foreign Language Film and Best Cinematography). It also turned Michelle Yeoh into a worldwide sensation ...
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#REVIEW: “THE LOST CITY”
Review by George Kozera for Mr. Will Wong
In the wildly-entertaining THE LOST CITY, Sandra Bullock plays Loretta, a world acclaimed Romance Novelist still mourning the death of her Archaeologist husband. On the first day on the publicity tour of the release of her latest Book (which she staunchly reports will be her last in this genre as she wants to tackle more serious topics), Loretta is dismayed that she will be joined by Dash (Channing Tatum), the Fabio-esque, ...
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#REVIEW: “THE OUTFIT”
Review Amanda Gilmore for Mr. Will Wong
Master English Tailor Leonard (Mark Rylance) moved to Chicago for an unknown reason. Since arriving he opened his own shop, making custom suits for his —good and bad— clients. He never asks questions and remains a quiet observer of their behaviour. However, on this fateful night, he must outwit a bunch of dangerous mobsters in order to survive.
The Outfit is a witty, suspenseful and fun thriller with many twists and turns. Writer-Director Graham ...
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#REVIEW: “X”
By Amanda Gilmore
Drugs, sex and gore — X is the Slasher Film we’ve been waiting for.
It’s 1979 in rural Texas and home video porn is about to explode. Executive Producer Wayne (Martin Henderson) wants to be one of the first on the scene to cash in. He teams up with Filmmaker RJ (Owen Campbell) to make a ‘high-calibre’ adult film. Joining them is Maxine (Mia Goth), Bobby-Lynne (Brittany Snow), Jackson (Scott Mescudi also known as Kid Cudi) and Audio Recorder Lorraine (Jenna Ortega). ...
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#REVIEW: “AFTER YANG”
Review by David Baldwin for Mr. Will Wong
After premiering at Cannes and Sundance, celebrated Writer/Director Kogonada’s (Columbus) second feature AFTER YANG finally makes its debut in theatres. It takes place in the near future, where families live with sentient AI Android helpers and companions. When Yang (Justin H. Min from The Umbrella Academy), the AI helper for Jake (Colin Farrell), Kyra (Jodie Turner-Smith) and young Mika (Malea Emma Tjandrawidjaja), malfunctions and breaks ...
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#REVIEW: DISNEY AND PIXAR’S “TURNING RED”
Review by Mr. Will Wong
Academy Award winner Domee Shi (Bao) makes her Feature directorial debut in Disney and Pixar's TURNING RED. The Toronto-set coming-of-age story takes place in the early 2000s and follows Mei (Rosalie Chiang), a 13-year-old girl who faces the scrutiny of her overbearing mother Ming (Sandra Oh). Her family owns a local temple and have a mystical connection to Red Pandas. Mei's world changes drastically one day when she realizes she has the ability to transform into a ...
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#REVIEW: “FRESH”
Review by Amanda Gilmore for Mr. Will Wong
FRESH is a delicious Horror film that’s perfectly twisted, fun and well — fresh.
Noa (Daisy Edgar-Jones) is sick of online dating. It’s only led to forgettable, sometimes cringey results. So when she runs into the seemingly enchanting Steve (Sebastian Stan), she takes a chance and gives him her number. What she soon finds out is that behind Steve’s charming grin lies a surprising appetite.
Screenwriter Lauryn Kahn has written a knockout ...
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#REVIEW: “JOCKEY”
Review by Mr. Will Wong
Our affinity for Horse Racing is no mystery, hence pardon that we have been a little too excited for the world to discover Clint Bentley's JOCKEY. The Film has garnered much acclaim on the festival circuit at the likes of TIFF and Sundance. Resting almost entirely on the light weight of Clifton Collins Jr.'s commanding lead, this Drama is not to be missed.
JOCKEY veers from the norm of typical Sports Drama fare. This isn't Seabiscuit nor is it Secretariat. Nobody's ...
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