Crime 101 review: An attractive, slow-moving drama
‘Crime 101’ begins and ends with a diamond heist, interweaving unrelated characters from different walks of life.
Nick Nolte
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Die My Love review: Jennifer Lawrence bares her soul
In ‘Die My Love,’ a woman’s imagination blends with reality as she’s overwhelmed by the lonely tedium of her rural home.
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Review: ‘A Walk in the Woods’ is about lively reflection (Includes first-hand account)
Since the movie of the same name’s release, many people have begun making bucket lists of things they’d like to complete in their lifetime. Conversely, more spontaneous and/or adventurous individuals simply create lists of the things they’ve already done. And then there are those who wake up one morning and decide they’re going to take on the most challenging task of their lives — age be damned. The latter is the case in A Walk in the Woods, which chronicles a senior’s attempt to complete the U.S.’s longest trail.
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Review: ‘Return to Sender’ shows rape-revenge movies can be subtle (Includes first-hand account)
Trauma affects people in a variety of ways. There is no escaping its memory, but how it manifests for each individual can vary. For some it’s crippling, perpetual fear; for others it’s strength, anger… vengeance. Closure also comes in many forms; some peaceful, others less so. Many films have centred on the aftermath of a painful experience with contrasting paths and results. The latest is Return to Sender, which follows one woman’s recovery after a vicious attack.
