Drama Movies of 2022
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2022 Oscar Drama Movies
A brief overview of the 26 movies from the 2022 Oscars that fall into the “Drama” category
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Being the Ricardos
(4 Stars) A wonderful synthesis of the pair – not a documentary!
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Belfast
(3.5 *) Another good take on family. Terrific setup in the first 10 minutes.
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CODA
(4.5 *) A simple tale, simply told. But delivers a big emotional payoff.
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Cruella
Cruella (4*) – A delightful diversion with great chemistry between the two Emmas and an interesting story of how movies happen.
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Cyrano
Cyrano (4*) – A wonderful movie with a powerful performance from Dinklage – even if the music isn’t all that great.
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Don’t Look Up
(4 Stars) No, Not Best Picture But a Satirical film with a not-so-funny message.
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Dune
(5 Stars) A stunning sensory experience and quite likely the next Star Wars.
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Four Good Days
Four Good Days (2*) is a good start, but it doesn’t go far enough in understanding the grief of a parent.
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House of Gucci
(2*) House of Gucci is an overly long mess that fails to establish a consistent tone.
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King Richard
(3 *) A fun movie until you understand that it isn’t completely truthful.
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Licorice Pizza
(3.5 *) Alana Haim is a real gem, but the movie is a Hollywood-inside-joke.
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Lunana: A Yak in the Classroom
(3.5*) Lunana: A Yak in the Classroom is an honest, beautiful, and touching insight into a simple culture.
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Nightmare Alley
(4 Stars) A film noire psychological thriller that keeps your interests, darkly.
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Parallel Mothers
Parallel Mothers is a terrific film, right up to the last 20 minutes. (2.5 *)
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Spencer
(4*) Spencer is not your typical biopic, but Stewart’s outstanding performance makes this a must-see film
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The Eyes of Tammy Faye
(3.5 Stars) Great acting from Chastain, and overwhelming makeup, but kind of a mess of a movie.
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The Hand of God
(1*) The Hand of God is an attempt at being Fellini. For an American audience, it is just a hot mess.
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The Lost Daughter
(3.5 Stars) A flawed but intriguing look at the psychology of an ‘Unnatural Mother’.
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The Power of the Dog
(4.5 Stars) Quite likely the Best Picture of the Year. Let me explain why.
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The Tragedy of Macbeth
(4.5 *) The Tragedy of Macbeth is a powerful production that shows the relevance of Shakespeare to today’s modern age.
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The Worst Person in the World
(4*) The Worst Person in the World is a beautiful film with a fantastic Renate Reinsve, but maybe appeals most to a certain audience.
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tick, tick…BOOM!
(4 stars) A little difficult to follow but a great story and some terrific music.
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West Side Story
(3.5 *) Technically near perfect, but lacking in the dramatic storytelling.