Drama Reviews — Page 6
Capernaum Review: A Child's Plea for Justice
Nadine Labaki's Lebanese drama about a neglected boy suing his parents is raw and deeply human. Our verdict.
Once Upon a Time in America Review: Leone's Sprawling Gangster Elegy
Sergio Leone's final film is a long, dreamlike and tragic gangster saga. Our verdict.
Joker Review: A Divisive Descent Into Madness
Todd Phillips's gritty origin story is dominated by Joaquin Phoenix's intense performance. Our verdict.
Come and See Review: A Harrowing Vision of War
Elem Klimov's Soviet war film is a terrifying, unforgettable portrait of atrocity. Our verdict.
Requiem for a Dream Review: A Brutal Study of Addiction
Darren Aronofsky's harrowing film about four people consumed by addiction is brilliantly made and hard to watch. Our verdict.
Ikiru Review: Kurosawa's Quiet Meditation on Living
Akira Kurosawa's moving drama about a dying bureaucrat looking for meaning is wise and humane. Our verdict.
The Hunt Review: A Lie That Destroys a Life
Thomas Vinterberg's Danish drama is a harrowing study of suspicion and mob mentality. Our verdict.
Incendies Review: A Mother's Buried Past
Denis Villeneuve's drama of twins uncovering their mother's secrets is powerful and shocking. Our verdict.
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind Review: A Romance Worth Remembering
Michel Gondry and Charlie Kaufman's inventive romance about erasing a relationship is moving and original. Our verdict.
The Apartment Review: Billy Wilder's Bittersweet Comedy
Billy Wilder's romantic comedy-drama mixes wit and sadness, led by Jack Lemmon and Shirley MacLaine. Our verdict.