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Christian Swegal's directorial debut is truly encouraging, delivering a highly political thriller based on a true story about "Sovereign Citizens." A raw, intelligent, and highly political thriller that won't be to everyone's taste, but is well worth a chance.

The film solidifies its cast, especially Nick Offerman, who delves into his dramatic side in a highly developed and masterfully performed role. A character study that takes us on a journey through an extremist capable of dominating everything around him. We also find Jacob Tremblay, who reconnects with all the dazzling talent he gave us in The Room, and here he once again sustains a film with his sheer acting and stage talent.

The work also involves supporting actors such as Dennis Quaid, Thomas Mann, and Martha Plimpton, who do not lose the interpretive power of their two protagonists.

It's a raw, slow-burning thriller. In the first half, we empathize and even understand certain aspects of the protagonist's debate, and in the second half, everything explodes, shattering all that empathy with a heartbreaking climax. Its director and screenwriter invite us to reflect on the extremism of the new right in a compelling film that fits precisely with the current global times.

This intense thriller is worth your time. It may not be entirely perfect, but it's daring, thoughtful, and uncomfortable, providing an addictive watch with all its strengths and weaknesses, but establishing one of those films that hopefully won't be forgotten in a rather interesting 2025.

Edward Drake delivers one of the most entertaining films of his filmography. The director and screenwriter, who worked constantly with Bruce Willis during the actor's later years, delivers a simple, straightforward yet effective film thanks to the committed cast at his disposal.

Kevin James's new role as a more serious actor bears fruit, especially in his time as a hitman. Here, he delivers all his usual charisma in a role with subtle comedic overtones that give it an added bonus. He's joined by Christina Ricci, who excels in her role as a hit machine. We also add the always efficient Luis Guzmán as a hilarious supporting actor.

It's a film that has its own small charm and works quite well as a diversion without major expectations. It has enjoyable action sequences and subtle, somewhat dark humour that embellish this action-packed, bullet-riddled film into a pleasant enough weekend watch.

Furthermore, it's a small film among this summer's blockbusters, but it still delivers exactly what it promises without any major complaints. A familiar story, with touches of humour and decent action sequences, seal the success of Guns Up.

This brother duo already hit the mark with their debut feature, Talk to Me, in 2022. In their second feature, they once again showcase their talent for horror with a truly disturbing, uncomfortable film, not suitable for those looking for something light and enjoyable.

Bring Her Back takes us into the world of cults and madness in a fairly simple story, but one that hides several layers of discomfort along the way. It's a heartbreaking film from start to finish, conveying darkness and coldness throughout. It's a story that immerses us in unsettling suspense, slowly transporting us toward raw and uncomfortable terror that will please the most hardcore and leave those seeking something much softer feeling unsatisfied.

It's a journey through a chilling script that relies not on its scenes but on the complexity of its characters. The directors' work is both daring and captivating, once again presenting suffering as the story's great terror, immersing us in a path that is both distressing and unhinged. To make it all work, they strengthen their cast, where the incredible Sally Hawkins gives an absolutely solid performance, accompanied by the excellent work of Billy Barratt and Sora Wong. However, the one who carries the film in every way is Johan Wren Phillips, who portrays absolute discomfort with a character that the child actor truly infuses with power. This is impressive work from his young performer.

The Phillippou brothers masterfully consolidate their cinema and establish themselves as the most promising directors in the genre today. Their atmospheric creation and level of experiential work are the great strengths of a film that has its minor flaws along the way, but they don't prevent it from being one of the best horror films of 2025.

It's a blend of slow-cooked cinema with the new psychological horror offerings so popular among critics. The truth is that the film has more than enough plot to fill the drama at its heart, in an uncomfortable and bloody game of slow-paced, awkward, and complex horror.

A24 once again knows how to choose a film that strengthens its ideas and its vision of cinema that promises to offer something deeper than usual.