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Let Him Go (2020) is an American neo-Western film, directed by Thomas Bezucha and based on the 2013 novel of the same name by Larry Watson. Starring Diane Lane and Kevin Costner, the story is set in Montana in 1961 and centers around retired sheriff George Blackledge, his wife Margaret, their son James, James’s wife Lorna, and infant son Jimmy. One day, while out on a walk, Margaret notices James’s horse wandering alone and becomes concerned. George goes to ...

In 2020, Eshom Nelms and Ian Nelms wrote and directed the American black comedy action film, Fatman (2020). The story revolves around Chris Cringle and his wife Ruth, who run a Christmas present workshop on an isolated farm near North Peak, Alaska. However, their business has been facing financial struggles as children have become more aggressive over the years. To make matters worse, the US Government, which has a stake in Chris’s business due to the economic impact of Christmas, is cutting back on their support. In an attempt to alleviate Chris’s income ...

Force of Nature (2020), an American action thriller directed by Michael Polish with a screenplay by Cory Miller, follows a group of individuals in Puerto Rico as they face the impending danger of an approaching hurricane. As an evacuation order is issued, police officers Cardillo and Jess Peña take to the streets to ensure everyone gets to safety. Meanwhile, John the Baptist, a thief, takes advantage of the chaos and steals a valuable painting. In another part of town, Griffin gets into a dispute over meat at the market and Cardillo and Peña are called to intervene. ...

In Joe Carnahan’s sci-fi action film, Boss Level (2020), Roy Pulver, a retired Delta Force soldier living in Atlanta, is trapped in a time loop. After experiencing the same events repeatedly, he has become familiar with the day’s routines and can predict when danger will strike. His day starts at 07:00 AM when he wakes up and must quickly avoid an assassin in his apartment. This is followed by an attack from a gunman in a helicopter outside his window, leading him to escape his apartment before it explodes. As the morning goes on, he successfully evades more assassins but struggles to survive an assault at ...

Bill & Ted Face the Music (2020) is a comedic science fiction film directed by Dean Parisot and written by Chris Matheson and Ed Solomon. Serving as the third installment in the Bill & Ted film series, it follows the events of its predecessor, Bill & Ted’s Bogus Journey (1991). Almost three decades after their last adventure, Bill and Ted have not fulfilled their destiny of creating a song that will bring unity to the world. As a result, their marriages are faltering and their careers are dwindling while the fabric of time and space begins to crumble. To save reality from collapsing, Kelly – daughter of ...

Stephen Gaghan directed the American fantasy adventure film, Dolittle (2020). The screenplay was co-written by Gaghan, Dan Gregor, and Doug Mand, based on a story by Thomas Shepherd. Set in Victorian era Britain, the film follows Dr. John Dolittle, a Welsh veterinarian with the unique ability to communicate with animals. After his wife Lily’s death at sea, Dolittle isolates himself from human society and focuses solely on ...

Gretel & Hansel (2020) is a dark fantasy horror film based on the German folklore tale Hansel and Gretel by the Brothers Grimm. The prologue recounts the story of a father seeking help for his deathly ill baby daughter from a witch, who gives the child supernatural abilities. As she grows, she uses her powers to predict events but also reveals her darker side, leading to her father’s death and her abandonment in the woods. The focus then shifts to teenage Gretel and her younger brother Hansel, both hinted to possess their own supernatural abilities. They are sent out by their mother to find work after ...

Uncle Frank (2020), an American comedy-drama film, is a creation of writer and director Alan Ball and co-producer Paul Bettany. The story follows the journey of 18-year-old Beth Bledsoe, who leaves her home in Creekville, South Carolina to pursue her studies in New York City. Beth’s closest relative is her uncle Frank Bledsoe, a refined and thoughtful college professor. While attending a party at Frank’s apartment with her boyfriend Bruce, Beth uncovers his secret: he has been living with his partner Walid (‘Wally’) for over ten years. After ...

The Way Back (2020) is an American sports drama film directed by Gavin O’Connor and written by Brad Ingelsby. The story follows Jack Cunningham, an alcoholic ironworker who is separated from his wife, Angela. After expressing concern about his habits at Thanksgiving dinner, Jack receives a call from Father Devine at his former Catholic high school, Bishop Hayes. He is asked to coach the basketball team due to the previous coach’s heart attack. Jack meets the assistant coach and algebra teacher Dan, as well as the six varsity players on the team. He discovers ...

The Midnight Sky (2020), a film directed by George Clooney, is based on the 2016 novel Good Morning, Midnight by Lily Brooks-Dalton. Augustine Lofthouse, a reclusive academic, has dedicated his life to searching for habitable planets in hopes of humanity’s expansion. He meets Jean Sullivan at a gala following a presentation and they begin a romantic relationship. However, after a pregnancy scare, she leaves him due to his work fixation and difficulty connecting with others. Years later, when they cross paths again, Jean reveals they have a daughter together ...

The biographical film, Worth (2020), was directed by Sara Colangelo and written by Max Borenstein. It opens with Kenneth Feinberg teaching a class at Columbia University about the monetary worth placed on a person’s life in the eyes of the law. This comes into play when Feinberg is later appointed as the Special Master of the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund after the terrorist attacks. His law partner, Camille Biros, joins him as his administrative deputy. To determine payouts for victims, Feinberg creates a strict formula based on their income. He is also ...

The Trial of the Chicago 7 (2020) is a gripping historical drama written and directed by Aaron Sorkin. Set in August of 1968, it follows the preparations made by Abbie Hoffman, Jerry Rubin, Tom Hayden, Rennie Davis, David Dellinger, Lee Weiner, John Froines, and Bobby Seale as they plan to protest at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Five months later, they are arrested and charged with inciting a riot by crossing state lines. Appointed as prosecutors by Attorney General John N. Mitchell are Tom Foran and Richard Schultz, while all defendants except Seale are represented by William Kunstler and Leonard ...

Based on the book by Aileen Mioko Smith and W. Eugene Smith, Minamata (2020) is a powerful biographical drama directed by Andrew Levitas. It features Johnny Depp (also producer) as W. Eugene Smith, an American photographer renowned for his World War II photojournalism. The film focuses on his assignment to Minamata, Kumamoto, where he witnesses the devastating effects of mercury poisoning on the locals due to industrial negligence by the Chisso Corporation. Premiering at the ...

Life in a Year (2020) is an American romantic drama film directed by Mitja Okorn, from a screenplay by Jeffrey Addiss and Will Matthews. Daryn, who has his sights set on Harvard thanks to his father Xavier, crosses paths with Isabelle at a rapper’s concert. The two are instantly drawn to each other and Daryn falls in love with her. However, their love is tested when Isabelle reveals she has cancer and limited time left. In an effort to make the most of their time together, Daryn creates a plan for them to experience ...

The Australian film, Monsters of Man (2020), contains graphic violence and potentially offensive themes. It follows a group of killer robots unleashed in the jungle as part of a military experiment. While the robots may be intriguing and the movie explores ideas of responsibility and life, it is lengthy, violent, and not particularly inclusive towards non-White-male characters. Many individuals meet their demise in shocking and grisly ways through heavy gunfire, explosions, and even a robot stepping on someone’s head. Other instances of violence include a man stabbing a woman to death. However, despite its brutality, there is some depth to the portrayal of ...

Sonic the Hedgehog (2020) is an action adventure comedy film based on Sega’s popular video game series. The film follows the story of Sonic, a young blue hedgehog with supersonic speed, who is unexpectedly ambushed by an echidna tribe on his home planet. His guardian, a wise owl named Longclaw, gives him a special bag of rings that can create portals to other places. She uses one to send Sonic to Earth while she stays behind to protect their home. Ten years later, Sonic lives in secrecy in a cavern beneath the rural town of Green Hills, Montana. Despite his hidden life, he longs for friendship and looks up to Sheriff Tom Wachowski and his wife Maddie. Little ...

The science fiction horror film, The Invisible Man (2020), is a new adaptation of the 1933 movie of the same name. Written and directed by Leigh Whannell, it is based on H.G. Wells’ novel with a similar title. In the film, Cecilia Kass finds herself in an abusive relationship with wealthy optics engineer and businessman, Adrian Griffin. He is also the CEO of Cobalt, a human-computer augmentation company. One night, she drugs Adrian with her diazepam and escapes his highly-secured house with her younger sister’s help. Cecilia seeks refuge at the home of her ...

The Australian mystery drama thriller film, The Dry (2020), was directed by Robert Connolly and written by both Connolly and Harry Cripps. It is based on Jane Harper’s book of the same title from 2016. Federal Agent Aaron Falk makes a trip back to his hometown of Kiewarra in Victoria for the funeral of his childhood friend Luke Hadler. Luke was believed to have killed his wife Karen and son Billy before taking his own life, leaving only their baby daughter Charlotte ...

A Quiet Place Part II (2020) is a post-apocalyptic horror film written and directed by John Krasinski. It serves as a continuation of the first film, following the survival journey of the Abbott family as they navigate their terrifying new reality filled with blind aliens who hunt using sound. One eventful day during a Little League Baseball game in their fictional hometown of Millbrook, New York, the Abbotts and other bystanders witness a strange object plummeting from the sky. Soon after, powerful extraterrestrial creatures emerge and begin massacring the townspeople. These armored and swift beings possess ...

Timmy Failure: Mistakes Were Made (2020) is an American fantasy comedy film, based on the book series by Stephan Pastis and produced by Walt Disney Pictures. In a world where imaginary friends co-exist with humans, Timmy is an 11-year-old residing in Portland, Oregon with his single mother Patty. Operating Total Failure Inc as well as his own detective agency, Timmy ‘solves’ cases with his trusted partner Total (widely believed to be the result of his father’s absence). Together they roam the city, outsmarting what Timmy refers to as ‘the Russians’ (but are actually just bearded hipsters). ...