Films starring Kenneth Branagh
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Dunkirk: The Better Part of Valour (PG-13)
There is an unspoken understanding among filmmakers that war is hell and that war films must convince their audiences of it. And it isn’t a controversial notion. The guy who exits the theater nodding sagely and remarks, “Man, war is hell,” can’t expect much pushback from his buddies. Christopher Nolan’s Dunkirk contributes to the genre […]
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Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit (PG-13)
Approaching a film directed by Kenneth Branagh, I cannot pretend my expectations were low. Of all the actors of our generation, Branagh ranks in the elites. His understanding of characters and strong story telling has consistently shown him to be more than a passing phenomenon. His work in the Shakespearean genre alone is dazzling. Let […]