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@tru25 Dec 5 Nothing good about a movie that drives you all the way to a cliff and never pushes you off. Poor excuse for a thriller See more Charles P Sep 15 I really wish wannabe-auteurs would stop mistaking a non-ending for a 'dramatic ending'. Marginal otherwise, and tediously slow. See more Brian K @Briankeith3 Jul 9 A typical indie English-Canadian movie; slow and simple with a lot unsaid, while trying hard to be profound. The consistently solid acting elevates the movie, but the resolution/ending is marred by unearned vagueness; reducing my rating from 3.5 to 2.5 stars. See more Ben L 11/01/2024 Too often a film will stack event on top of event, with the characters sailing through, or maybe reacting in the moment but being forced, soon, to keep moving to service the plot. This film's plot concerns just two major plot events and yet no screentime is wasted. It gives you time to think. It lets its characters think. It doesn't choose an obvious hero or a villain. It doesn't even really tell you how things stand at the end. But that's not the point. The point is the heaviness of the actions of two people and the effects that ripple out to those they love. For those who remember the synthetic, trite film 2004 film "Crash", imagine a film opposite in almost every way. This film is definitely not for everyone. It's not fun. It's not comforting. It's not even as exciting as an average thriller. It does possess a profound dose of humanity. It should make you think long after you've finished watching. See more Chris W 01/04/2024 subtle and understated, but realistic, captivating performances from all See more ronald h 01/10/2022 Disarmingly straightforward, "Cardinals" doesn't save its reveal for the end, but rather gives it to us in segments so we have put the pieces together 35-40 minutes into the story. This has the effect of making the audience share the discomfort of the characters concerning the elephant in the room. It's very effective. Sheila McCarthy has a difficult role here, and she pulls it off skillfully. Released from prison after running down a man while intoxicated, she's strangely remorseless. We soon find out why. The supporting cast is strong, too. Fans of fast action and violence with flashy camera work will likely not appreciate this film. It's not interested in impressing its audience with technique. It It moves along at a steady but moderate pace, and it tells a story---an engaging, thought-provoking one. See more Read all reviews

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