Companion offers a brilliant and hilarious premise, blending dark humor with a chilling twist as it explores the complexities of artificial companionship. While the concept of a robot companion gone wrong is engaging and full of potential, the film eventually loses its way, becoming a bit messy in its execution. The blend of sci-fi and comedy is enjoyable, but the narrative's unraveling undermines its earlier promise.
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One of Them Days 2025
One of Them Days begins with promise but ultimately opts for the easiest path, undermining its early comedic charm. The predictable resolution feels rushed, as if the film bypassed its emotional depth in favour of a quick, safe conclusion that diminishes its potential impact.
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Universal Language 2024
“We are all connected, agha.”
Matthew Rankin's Universal Language is a profoundly surreal and emotionally resonant film that blends autobiographical elements with a dreamlike, meta-realist narrative. Set in a parallel-universe Winnipeg where the locals speak Farsi and the aesthetic feels frozen in the 1980s, the film is a meditation on the interconnectedness of human experiences. Through deadpan humour, striking visuals, and a uniquely nostalgic atmosphere, Universal Language explores how personal identity, memory, and culture converge in surprising and poignant ways.…
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The Missing 2023
“There’s something I need to tell you.”
The Missing is the International Feature submission for the Philippines. The film is about Eric, a quiet young man who works as a computer animator and who has a crush on a co-worker Carlo. One day he receives a phone call from his mother Rosalinda. She’s concerned that her Uncle Rogelio has been missing for a few days. Eric and Carlo head out to his last known address only to find out…
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