Armand (2024)
75%
“Despite some faults in the script, Armand is an enjoyable psychological drama, well directed and featuring strong performances.” –
Battleship Pretension
Feb 7, 2025
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Dune (2021)
83%
“If the team can deliver as much for Part Two, we've got lots to look forward to.” –
Battleship Pretension
Oct 25, 2021
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Frances Ha (2012)
92%
“Being a big fan of Noah Baumbach's work in general, it's exciting to see him return to form.” –
Battleship Pretension
Mar 18, 2021
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Go-ji-jeon (2011)
69%
“The Front Line succeeds in presenting an emotional war story that speaks to lingering issues within Korea.” –
Battleship Pretension
Mar 16, 2021
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Red Lights (2012)
30%
“In all, there are some entertaining moments, some well-directed suspense sequences, and some interesting questions about perception. But when it comes to the details of the story - I'm not falling for it.” –
Battleship Pretension
Mar 10, 2021
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Trishna (2011)
62%
“With Trishna, Winterbottom digs deep into his characters' humanity, and comes back with gold.” –
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Mar 10, 2021
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Beasts of the Southern Wild (2012)
87%
“Though Hushpuppy's world may not last for long, she and her people continue to live, and thrive, and leave their stamp on it. Beasts of the Southern Wild is about embracing that attitude.” –
Battleship Pretension
Mar 10, 2021
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Wadjda (2012)
99%
“Films like these are insightful and useful instruments for change.” –
Battleship Pretension
Feb 24, 2021
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All Is Lost (2013)
95%
“While the pace may be too slow to keep most viewers involved, All is Lost does have an approach that stands in stark contrast to the slew of big-budget, star-studded, CGI-driven films available at today's multiplexes.” –
Battleship Pretension
Feb 16, 2021
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Deerskin (2019)
88%
“...this isn't the kind of raucous midnight movie absurdity of Rubber's murderous tire, nor the reality-bending surrealism of 2012's Wrong. Deerskin finds itself in a more realist milieu, which makes its weirdness that much... weirder.” –
Battleship Pretension
May 1, 2020
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Coming Home (2014)
89%
“Yet another example of how Zhang Yimou is one of the best filmmakers working right now.” –
Battleship Pretension
Jul 26, 2019
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Digging for Fire (2015)
64%
“Simple but affecting, deep without becoming preachy, and dancing on the line between comedy and drama.” –
Battleship Pretension
Jul 26, 2019
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Knight of Cups (2015)
47%
“A beautifully realized dramatization of man's search for meaning.” –
Battleship Pretension
Jul 26, 2019
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A Hologram for the King (2016)
70%
“An engaging, thoughtful film, bolstered by a fine lead performance from Hanks.” –
Battleship Pretension
Jul 26, 2019
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Love & Friendship (2016)
96%
“Retains the tone and progression of Austen's story excellently.” –
Battleship Pretension
Jul 26, 2019
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Personal Shopper (2016)
81%
“There is effective horror in an unexpected way, and a strikingly beautiful visual palette.” –
Battleship Pretension
Jul 26, 2019
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The Bad Batch (2016)
45%
“Masterful visual storytelling, a well-imagined future world, and striking allegory.” –
Battleship Pretension
Jul 26, 2019
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Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets (2017)
47%
“Unsuccessful attempts at emotional depth make the film's huge universe seem surprisingly shallow.” –
Battleship Pretension
Jul 26, 2019
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Logan Lucky (2017)
92%
“The treatment of the southern characters ranges from insensitive to cartoonish.” –
Battleship Pretension
Jul 26, 2019
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Landline (2017)
74%
“While Landline treads some familiar filmic territory, it does so with great performances and a heartfelt attitude.” –
Battleship Pretension
Jul 26, 2019
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Battle of the Sexes (2017)
84%
“King is passionate about women's equality, but we never really get into her head about why it really matters to her, or what the stakes are.” –
Battleship Pretension
Jul 26, 2019
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Isle of Dogs (2018)
90%
“Imaginative, engaging, funny, and heart-warming” –
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Jul 26, 2019
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Madeline's Madeline (2018)
88%
“Steeped in the ideas of theatre, identity, and flawed personalities.” –
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Jul 26, 2019
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Captain Fantastic (2016)
82%
“You're likely to be bored by a two hour lecture from unrealistically perfect humans, hiding inside the Trojan horse of a toothless family drama.” –
Battleship Pretension
Jul 26, 2019
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Vox Lux (2018)
62%
“Corbet's ominous yet loving look at 21st century America is timely, poetic, and compelling.” –
Battleship Pretension
Dec 6, 2018
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