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When writer/director Jason Lew’s drama The Free World begins, star Boyd Holbrook is instantly magnetic, commanding the screen in what appears to be a story about the difficulties of prisoner rehabilitation once introduced back out into the world. Soon he encounters an enigmatic woman, played by Elisabeth Moss, and the film shifts its focus to a love story between two broken people. But then, after another 30 minutes or so, the movie shifts its focus once again to a surprisingly violent thriller. While the individual pieces of the film work for the most part, the story as a whole is incongruous and, ultimately, unconvincing and frustrating despite a truly terrific performance from Holbrook.
"Polite Society" has all the workings of a sleeper hit thanks to its blend of action, comedy, and injection of culture to make it stand out.
With the festival regaining full strength, an assortment of cinematic experiences await to captivate audiences. From Cat Person to Cassandro, here our are the ones we can't wait to take in.
'The Night House' evolves from a simple haunted house story to a chilling examination of grief, with plenty of spooky noises along the way.
