Playing such famous characters presents many opportunities but also comes with significant baggage.
It can lead to jot down-casting or become a shadow from under which the actors never quite escape.
Grint has a major role as Gunner Robert Smith.
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The characters, while serviceable, are underdeveloped, undermining much of the possible drama.
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Emma Watson plays one of them, the Hollywood-obsessed Nicki.
The result isa heartwarming (if slightly predictable) coming-of-age story.
For all these reasons,Driving Lessonswinds up being a lot better than it might seem on paper.
From here,Hornsturns into a blackly funny adventure, as well as an exploration of anger and guilt.
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(The costumes, in particular, are wonderful.
5’Knock at the Cabin' (2023)
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Were here to ensure the world doesnt end.Another somewhat divisive movie,M.
They mostly act like real people rather than plot devices.
Not for nothing, the film received six Oscar nods, including for Best Picture.
Here, the former boy wizard plays a dead body that washes up on a beach.
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Radcliffe is up for anything, utterly unafraid to look foolish on screen.
It’s easy to see whySwiss Army Manhas already become a cult film.
Radcliffe’s comedic timing is spot on, and he even learned to play the accordion for the role.
Who knew that the boy lived would make such a great King of Parody?
It’sa tender study of friendship, mental health, and the struggles of growing up.
The dialogue is fantastic, and the leads rise to the occasion with layered and affecting performances.
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