Wuthering Heights (2026) Film Review

A passionate and tumultuous love story set against the backdrop of the Yorkshire moors, exploring the intense and destructive relationship between Heathcliff and Catherine Earnshaw.

Wuthering Heights is directed by Emerald Fennell director of Promising Young Woman (2020) and Saltburn (2023). 

Wuthering Heights film adaptions have always existed, you have the 1939 film with Laurence Olivier, the 1992 version with Ralph Fiennes and Juliette Binoche, the 2011 film directed by Andrea Arnold and there is a TV movie plus a mini series. Emerald Fennell’s version is definitely more stylized which leads to both some really interesting elements and some elements that do hold this one back. 

Before we get started I do want to say that I have not read the source material, I’m going to judge the film from what was presented. If you are interested in the controversies surrounding the film such as the casting choices I highly recommend looking that up as there are people who talk about this that are far more knowledgeable with the source material than myself. Now with that said, let’s get the ball rolling.

The performances are all quite solid although some are definitely better than others. Margot Robbie does have a few moments where she can feel a bit out of place with the film’s time period, despite that however she is able to land a great performance. I definitely think it’s one of those cases where as the film goes on the better her performance becomes, she adjusts to the film’s atmosphere and is able to make a decently compelling performance. Jacob Elordi is in the same spot as Robbie where I do think it takes him a bit of time to fit in with the atmosphere. But once he does, he is able to land some quite strong moments especially towards the end. 

Robbie and Elordi are at their best when they share a screen together, these are by far the film’s better and more investing moments. Their dialogue bounces off of each other decently well and there is some firepower behind certain scenes. The chemistry has some quite strong moments that do bring the viewer into the film’s world, there are definitely some hiccups which mainly comes from how long the film is. But overall I do think the two are able to match the tragic picture that’s being painted. 

Hong Chau and Alison Oliver are also pretty solid here, Hong Chau’s more quiet performance compared to the rest of the film being on a more louder scale makes for an interesting contrast. Alison Oliver provides the film’s more bizarre angle, she has this comedic relief aspect that slowly becomes more dark as the film goes on. Oliver captures this quite well and is not afraid to go all out. 

The film’s best aspects have to be its cinematography combined with the music. The cinematography from Linus Sandgren is undeniably gorgeous, it matches the atmosphere the film requires and brings this large scale to the story. Even the film’s more simple shots have a whole lot going on in them, there is a striking amount of beauty going on here that does capture the film on this wondrous scale. The music from Charli xcx works incredibly well here, each of the songs are able to stand on their own and they complement their respective scenes. The music definitely does a lot of the heavy lifting when it comes to bringing the viewer into the experience of it all, a few notable mentions go to “Always Everywhere”, “My Reminder”, “Out Of Myself” and “Funny Mouth”. 

Overall I do think Wuthering Heights as it stands is a decent film, it does go on for a bit longer than it should and it does have a very bumpy start. But I do think it gets better as it goes on resulting in a decent enough film. 

Wuthering Heights is available on all VOD platforms.

7/10 B

Michael (2026) Film Review

The early life of the famous musician Michael Jackson, known as the King of Pop.

Michael is directed by Antoine Fuqua director of Training Day (2001), Olympus Has Fallen (2013), The Equalizer trilogy (2014-2023), Southpaw (2015), The Guilty (2021), Emancipation (2022) and many others. Michael follows the early life of Michael Jackson, covering the period from his involvement in the Jackson 5 up until to the Bad tour. 

Michael is something that I like to call a “textbook biopic” in short this basically means biopics that feel like you are reading straight out of a textbook or Wikipedia page. They don’t say anything or do anything interesting they just simply tell you information that you already know, in cases where the subject of the biopic is lesser known that isn’t necessarily a bad thing. There has been cases in the past where biopics about far lesser known figures have done this and succeeded. However when you tackle figures like Michael Jackson who was one of if not arguably the most famous person on the planet and your biopic is very textbook like there comes a lot of issues. 

Before that however, I’ll jump into what made the movie work because there are a few elements here that worked. Jaafar Jackson who is Michael Jackson’s nephew plays Michael and does such a fantastic job as him. He sounds like him, he acts like him and he even has the spark of what made Michael such an entertaining performer. It’s especially impressive considering this is Jaafar Jackson’s first acting role, even when the script is incredibly lacking in depth. Jaafar Jackson is able to make the material work simply due to his body language and how much charisma he has. I’m not exactly sure what Jaafar Jackson has planned next, whether he’s going to act in different films. But I would love to see that happen if he decides to go forward. 

The music is of course excellent, this goes without saying but Michael Jackson’s music is some of the most celebrated pieces of music of all time and the set pieces during the music moments do a good job of explaining why that’s the case. From Beat It to Thriller to Bad it’s all well done and admittedly I was tapping my foot, it really does capture of what Michael such a great singer and performer. 

Then the rest of the movie happens and unfortunately this is where Michael completely falls on its face, the rest of the performances while not particularly bad just don’t end up landing effectively. None of Jackson’s brothers are given any time to really shine, Nia Long does have a couple of sweet moments but is ultimately not given a lot to work with in the writing department. 

Colman Domingo as Joe Jackson has his effective moments, but ultimately comes off as this mustache twirling villain. The abusive nature of Joe Jackson is captured (and those moments are genuinely uncomfortable) but the rest of his personality really does feel very exaggerated. Also quick fun fact, Michael is the second biopic within the last couple months to include Don King (the first one being Christy.) Finally there is Miles Teller who feels out of place, it’s not his worst performance as there is one sort of great moment towards the end. However you can’t help but feel like he’s in a completely separate movie. 

The dialogue is the equivalent of those motivational posters you see in a classroom which to be fair to Michael, a lot of other music biopics are guilty of this it’s a common trope at this point to expect. Michael just so happens to be a prime example of it, almost every scene ends in this “believe in yourself” or “you can do this” sort of vibe. Which isn’t necessarily a bad thing, but when you end so many scenes like this it does start to become incredibly grating. 

Finally the movie itself almost feels like a montage of Michael’s greatest moments, it’s nice to see these moments on the big screen. But without any sort of strong writing in between said moments it ultimately leaves the question of “why bother?” The movie fails to really paint the whole picture of what made Michael such an interesting person, as I said before. It does capture what made him a great performer and singer, but as a person? There is a whole lot missing here even when the movie is split into two parts. 

Overall Michael is entertaining at times and has a fantastic performance from Jaafar Jackson, but that’s as far as the movie goes. It’s very unfortunate because there are a ton of hints to a great movie here, a lot of it is just stuck in this generic realm. 

Michael is currently in theaters.

5/10 C

Erupcja (2026) Film Review

A woman reconnects with an old friend while visiting Warsaw, Poland, with her boyfriend.

Erupcja is directed by Peter Ohs director of Everything Beautiful Is Far Away (2017), Youngstown (2021), Jethica (2022), Love And Work (2024) and The True Beauty of Being Bitten by a Tick (2025). 

Erupcja is one of those films that almost immediately takes you into its own little world, the opening shot being a volcano erupting and from there the film takes you on this journey whether its narration or through the characters. It’s truly beautifully told and the sort of film you never want to end. 

Erupcja is one of singer Charli xcx first leading roles (the other being The Moment which I’ll get into next time), and her performance here is nothing short of brilliance. It’s not easy for a singer to have a go at acting, but Charli xcx truly makes it look easy here, she disappears into her performance. Bethany is a complex character that we explore throughout the film and we get to see how she connects with the world and people around her whether be with her Boyfriend Rob (played by Will Madden) or Nel (played by Lena Góra) her old friend. It’s very clear Charli xcx cares so much about Bethany as a character because of how she puts a ton of passion into her, she gives a confident and striking performance that leads up to one particular moment that really shows Charli xcx’s creative process as an artist. It’s one of the best performances of the year that truly leaves an impact on the viewer. 

Lena Góra, Jeremy O. Harris, Will Madden and Agata Trzebuchowska are all brilliant here as well. They all work well together and each contribute to the film, Trzebuchowska as Ula gets some investing dialogue exchanges with Góra as Nel. Jeremy O. Harris as Claude brings this natural performance, it has the feel of talking to someone you meet on vacation for a couple of minutes. Sure we might not know a whole lot about said person, but it’s the atmosphere and joy of talking to someone that makes it all work. Harris does a fascinating job of capturing this sort of atmosphere. 

Will Madden as Rob has great chemistry with Charli xcx, there are some quite beautiful moments between the two just silently communicating that really paint this beautiful picture. During the last bit of the film we especially see and feel the thoughts of Rob and what is exactly going through his mind. Finally there is Lena Góra as Nel who much like Madden, has fantastic chemistry with Charli xcx. There is this striking bond between two old friends rebuilding into something special, a fire is slowly being made again and the film does such a fascinating job of the body language of the two and the atmosphere do a lot of the talking. Góra’s performance is also in general very grounded and really brings so much passion into a film that is built on it. 

The writing is phenomenal especially when you combine it with the themes of self-discovery, adventure and freedom. We Bethany discover parts of her that she might have not known, all taking place in Poland. The cinematography from Peter Ohs adds so much to the writing, we get so much detail of the character’s reactions and what is going through their heads. The theme of adventure through exploring Warsaw, Poland has this beautiful small scale that really matches the atmosphere of the experience, not only does director Peter Ohs take the viewer along for the ride, but so does Bethany. She takes Rob, Nel and the viewers along this adventure and exploration of such a beautiful city. 

The use of a narrator is such a nice touch to an already beautiful film, especially when you combine it with the film’s 71 minute running time. It feels like a natural fit and a decision that really reflects this dreamlike feel of escape, the film itself almost feels like a poem which does lead into Charli xcx’s most beautiful moment of the film. It all adds into the film’s themes and technical aspects to paint this beautiful picture that you can explore for hours. 

Erupcja is the type of film that really inspires me to talk about film, there’s this sense of discovery and passion that is poured into the film. You can feel, see and hear how beautifully the craftsmanship of the film really is, there is so much going on with this film thematically that you never want to leave. This is one that I highly recommend giving a look, one of 2026’s best films thus far. 

Erupcja is currently in theaters and expands to more theaters tomorrow! 

10/10 A+

Hamlet (2026) Film Review


Hamlet returns home to find his uncle has married his mother. His father’s ghost reveals he was murdered by his brother, sending Hamlet on a quest for vengeance that exposes corruption.

Hamlet is directed by Aneil Karia director of Surge (2020). 

Hamlet is a reimagining of William Shakespeare’s popular play, it’s set in contemporary London and is quite a solid take on the play. While it’s not going to break any new ground, there is certainly a whole lot to really like here and ultimately makes the full package come together in the end. 

The performances across the board are all really solid. Riz Ahmed is undoubtedly the best of the pack as he continues to show his power as an actor and his ability to completely transform a performance. Even when the film can feel a bit one-note when telling the story, Ahmed is able to salvage certain scenes with his acting and give these scenes a lot more to work with. Ahmed gives this tender yet frenetic performance that sticks with the viewer throughout the experience. 

Joe Alwyn and Sheeba Chaddha are also quite great here as well. Chaddha works well with Ahmed and has plenty of scenes that blend the two’s personalities, Alwyn is given far more time to show what he can really do acting wise and he does quite well here. The dialogue exchanges between Alwyn and Ahmed are quite solid and have a bit of tension in the atmosphere, especially during the film’s third act. 

The film does have a bit of a rough start, the use of Shakespearean English mixed with a modern London is very noticeable at first and admittedly the first act is a slow start. However once the second and third act kick in that’s when the film gets more interesting, there’s a dance scene that is quite phenomenally done and really adds into Hamlet’s psyche. The writing gets better as the film progresses and even has some striking character moments. The writing definitely goes for a more intimate look of Hamlet losing himself to the madness of his grief, which I do think is quite well done here. 

The sound design is quite fantastic and outside of Riz Ahmed might just be the best part of the film. There are a ton of sequences where the sound really brings you into Hamlet’s head and makes you question what’s real and isn’t, it’s incredibly effective and brings in this thrilling atmosphere. This compliments the whole Hamlet losing himself to madness theme that I mentioned earlier, when you combine the sound design and this theme together you get a very atmospheric and quite unsettling picture. 

Overall Hamlet is a very solid take on the play, as I said before this is not exactly going to break any new ground. However I do think it’s still worth a look as it is a well crafted and very well acted film. 

Hamlet releases tomorrow in theaters!

7/10 B

In The Blink Of An Eye (2026) Film Review

Three storylines, spanning thousands of years, intersect and reflect on hope, connection and the circle of life.

In The Blink Of An Eye is directed by Andrew Stanton director of Finding Nemo (2003), WALL-E (2008), John Carter (2012) and Finding Dory (2016). 

I appreciate Andrew Stanton for attempting to try live action again, however In The Blink Of An Eye is a complete and total mess. There are really good ideas here exploring three stories that take place across history of the world is a fascinating idea that has potential. But sadly the writing, character writing and execution is just not there at all, making the experience incredibly empty and forgettable. 

The best thing you can really say about In The Blink Of An Eye is that the acting isn’t bad and that’s mainly due to a lot of talent involved. Kate McKinnon, Daveed Diggs and Rashida Jones all give decent enough performances, unfortunately for them the character writing just isn’t there outside of a few moments towards the end that somewhat attempt to try and save the movie. 

The writing tackles the very typical “meaning of life and everything and everyone that surrounds us” sort of idea which can bring the viewer into the experience when done right. However this is not one of those movies that does this well at all, it’s a very surface level exploration of the idea that pretends it’s saying something incredibly profound. A majority of the time you are waiting for the big moments to come which never end up arriving, it feels like the mindset going on here is just because the movie mentions a theme that is quite deep that will keep the whole movie afloat. You have to execute that theme well in order to make it work. 

What seals this movie’s fate is that none of the three periods of time immerse the viewer, all three stories are generic, flat and very uninspired. The cinematography editing or even music although not terrible, does not help the experience grow or stand out, all three stories feel identical to one another except they have a few tweaks here and there. This ultimately destroys the whole idea of the movie and makes the whole experience feel like nothing. 

Overall In The Blink Of An Eye is a movie with great ideas with very lackluster execution that fails to immerse the viewer. The technical elements and acting are passable, but everything else especially the writing completely breaks the movie. 

In The Blink Of An Eye is available on Hulu.

3/10 D-

Kontinental ‘25 (2025) Film Review


 A bailiff, Orsolya, becomes consumed by guilt after a man she evicts from a cellar commits suicide, leading her to question her place in a rapidly changing society

Kontinental ‘25 is directed by Radu Jude director of Scarred Hearts (2016), Uppercase Print (2020), Do Not Expect Too Much from the End of the World (2023), Dracula (2025) and a few others. 

Radu Jude is one of those directors I always look forward to seeing what they do next, his bizarre style and the many different worlds he takes the viewer in are always worth the experience even if you might not fully understand what exactly is going on. Kontinental ‘25 is definitely a bit more steady than the rest of his films but it still has absurdist moments that blend incredibly well with the many different themes.

The acting and characters in particular are incredibly strong here. Without saying too much (because much Dracula going into this one knowing as little as possible is key to get the full experience) there is one particular scene with Eszter Tompa’s character Orsolya has some very investing conversations with Fred (played by Adonis Tanța) and Priest Șerban (played by Șerban Pavlu). These scenes are some of the very best of the film and are such a nice touch for Orsolya’s character arc, the performances are incredibly well done. I really loved Tanța’s performance in Dracula (2025) and that’s the same case here, the performances also have this nice balance of absurd and rawness a nice balance that you truly feel through the characters as the film goes on. 

What surprises me the most is the fact that the film is shot entirely on an IPhone 15, which does make the social critique angle a lot more effective. The scale of the film is both small and wide, there are moments where you can feel the amateurish film style that’s effective while also feeling the professional style with bigger and powerful moments. It’s such a unique balance that brings the viewer into the film due to how brilliantly done the atmosphere really is. 

The themes of the film are all done incredibly well, from Romania’s housing crisis to nationalism it’s all captured incredibly well. Orsolya’s moral ambiguity is reflected and explored both in this absurdist and very real style that keeps the viewer along for the ride. We see this explored through Orsolya as a character and the ways Jude goes about discussing Orsolya as a character and what her thoughts are is truly fascinating.

Overall Kontinental ‘25 is a fascinating film that quickly brings the viewer into its world. This is one I highly recommend going in as blind as possible! 

Kontinental ‘25 is currently in theaters.

8/10 B+

Miroirs No. 3 (2025) Film Review

After a car crash kills her boyfriend, piano student Laura is taken in by Betty, who witnessed the accident. Living with Betty’s family brings comfort, but Laura starts questioning their intentions as time passes.

Miroirs No. 3 is directed by Christian Petzold director of Barbara (2012), Phoenix (2014), Transit (2018), Undine (2020) and many others. 

Miroirs No. 3 is a very interesting one that brings you right into the film, we see personal loss for Laura (played by Paula Beer) which leads to the rest of the film being about grief, memory, connection and these hazy boundaries between strangers. 

Right off the bat the acting is quite fantastic, Paula Beer does such a fantastic job in the leading role and really tells the story through Laura’s pain and exploration. She portrays a ton of vulnerability which in turn makes Laura’s emotional drift during certain scenes feel all the more authentic. Paula Beer has worked with director Christian Petzold three times before (Transit (2018), Undine (2020) and (Afire (2023) and her performance here shows that they are truly a match made in heaven.

The supporting cast such as Barbara Auer are all fantastic as well and bring this extra warmth to the film as well showing that her character Betty is going through her own issues. Much like with Paula Beer’s performance, Barbara Auer does a fantastic job of bringing an authentic portrayal of someone going through grief, distress and such, it helps create this empathetic portrayal that is truly beautiful. 

While the writing might not be as powerful as some of Petzold’s previous work, there is still a lot of beautiful moments here. What Miroirs No. 3 does have is authenticity and such a beautiful portrayal of care, grief and pain. The natural dialogue really brings you into the film’s world, the domestic pain of the film feels relatable. There are moments where the film definitely could have went all out rather than holding back, but the rawness really keeps this one moving forward.

The cinematography and music really blend well together, cinematographer Hans Fromm does a fantastic job with showing the amount of detail of the backgrounds, while the music does a beautiful job of creating this caring atmosphere that you just want to visit almost immediately. 

Overall Miroirs No. 3 has strong performances as well as beautiful atmosphere and theming. It’s a touching film that has this air of mystery that if it does sound like your thing I highly recommend giving this one a look.

Miroirs No. 3 is currently in theaters.

7/10 B

SXSW Review: Sparks (2026)

A Nevada reservoir rumored to be a time portal keeps life interesting for the Crop, aimless teenage best friends in Sparks-until Cleo arrives determined to reach 1960s Paris.

Sparks is directed by Fergus Campbell which is his directorial debut. 

Sparks is an interesting, almost immediately the whole premise immediately grabs your attention. A group of teens believe that a reservoir might be a portal through time, along the way there is this discussion about adolescence that gives the film and its characters more depth. While there are some writing issues here and there, Sparks ends up being a very charming little film that you really can’t help but appreciate the passion that went into it from the cast and crew. 

The performances are incredibly fun here, it’s great to see Elsie Fisher again as she is quite a phenomenal actress and she continues to showcase that with this film. Madison Hu is also quite great and has such fun chemistry with the rest of the cast. The rest of the cast are just as great, everyone gives humorous and heartfelt performances that really add to the film’s fun spirit that’s present throughout the experience. Hearing the characters simply talk about their love for old cinema, their dreams and passions in life is truly fascinating and brings this beautiful raw into the mix. 

The writing is humorous yet clever, the time travel aspect of it is fresh and works well with the context of the story. It’s not overly confusing and does not try to tangle itself into knots with trying to explain how it works. But the idea that is explored here as I said earlier is adolescences and captures this idea of wanting to be in a bigger place than you are currently in, there are some scenes of the teens just shouting ideas off the top of their heads which does a great job of depicting boredom but also having fun as well. It very much feels like a friend group that you might know of or even have one that you might have/currently are a part of. 

The cinematography from Keldon Duane-McGlashan is absolutely gorgeous, it displays the beauty of the Nevada desert and adds its on bit of character as well. The direction from Fergus Campbell is sharp, careful and has this breezy atmospheric feel that makes these characters come to life. 

Overall Sparks is a fun one, there is a lot of love for filmmaking here that really stands out. It might take some time to figure out what is exactly going on. But even then it’s a fun film that is a very quick 1 hour and 18 minutes. 

Sparks currently has no release date.

7/10 B

Sundance Review: Josephine (2026)

After witnessing a sexual assault in Golden Gate Park, 8-year-old Josephine acts out violently as her parents struggle to help her process the trauma, causing her to seek control and justice in her own way.

Josephine is directed by Beth de Araújo director of Soft & Quiet (2022). 

To say I was incredibly interested to see what Araújo would do next after the highly disturbing and shocking Soft & Quiet (2022) would be the understatement of the decade. While Soft & Quiet was disturbing in a louder and more in your face sense, Josephine is disturbing in a more quiet and calculated way that ultimately leads to a very grounded film that is truly powerful. 

All three of the main performances are phenomenal, starting with Mason Reeves who gives one of the best child actor performances in recent memory and right from when she witnesses a horrific crime taking place you can automatically feel the brightness taken away from her. Reeves’s character Josephine who is an 8-year-girl completely shuts down and her behavior changes as well, it’s truly devastating to watch and the loss of innocence is fully on display here. Mason Reeves’s body language and long silent pauses are crushing and incredibly authentic. The film truly does a fascinating job of displaying how this sort of trauma can really affect someone especially a child who isn’t fully able to comprehend what they just saw. 

Channing Tatum and Gemma Chan both give phenomenal performances here. Tatum gives a career best performance that really sticks with the viewer due to the amount of power and emotional depth that goes into his performance as Damien (Josephine’s father). Gemma Chan is the weakest of the three, however that does not mean for a second that she’s bad. She just doesn’t get as many huge moments of power, she does make up for it with more quiet ones that have this more distant feel, it’s this interesting yin and yang going on here. Tatum gives the more louder and striking moments whereas Chan gives this more distant yet incredibly effective performance. Chan’s character Claire (Mason’s mother) has all the worries of a mother and she really tries with all her might. Chan and Tatum work incredibly well together and really display the reactions of parents who are horrified effectively. 

The film’s opening brings you right into the experience in the most disturbing way possible. It is a very disturbing moment that is what ultimately leads to the events of the film and how it traumatizes Josephine. We see over the course of the film with how much it’s really affecting Josephine and with trauma like this it does not simply go away. A child seeing an act of sexual violence and having so much weight on her shoulders because of being a witness is soul crushing. 

I don’t want to say too much more as Josephine is the sort of experience that you should absolutely go into knowing as little as possible. It’s a film that is certainly not going to be for everyone due to disturbing nature. With that being said this film broke me and really made me cry, it’s a disturbing yet important film that I do recommend taking a look once it releases. 

Josephine currently does not have a release date. 

10/10 A+

Sundance Review: Union County (2026)

Follows Cody Parsons as he navigates a drug court program, while his foster brother Jack also deals with heroin addiction, and their sister tries to stay clean.

Union County is directed by Adam Meeks which is his directorial debut. 

We have seen plenty of road to recovery films before, some good, some bad and some incredibly forgettable. Rarely we get to see one of these films that prioritizes authenticity in this case though Union County is one of those films. The story itself is a very traditional road to recovery film, but it’s the details that only add up to this film which helps it reach the finish line in the end. 

First and foremost a large majority of the supporting cast (including Annette Deao who is a huge stand out of the film and I’ll get into in a moment) are not actors. They worked at the drug court program itself and some were even participants of the program as well. This brings this blend of documentary and narrative film elements into the mix which Adam Meeks does such a fantastic job of presenting. It’s a beautifully told story that feels authentic the whole way through the experience. 

The performances are all fantastic across the board, Will Poulter once again shows he is a terrific actor. He gives this grounded and convincing performance as Cody a man who is struggling with addiction, there’s subtle moments that show internal pain. His portrayal of addiction and recovery is deeply humane, there are so many striking moments presented here each of which really build Poulter’s performance. Poulter’s ability to show immense regret through this more muted direction feels incredibly real and is presented incredibly well. This is undoubtedly a career best worthy performance from Will Poulter. 

Noah Centineo shows that he has really evolved as an actor, he plays Jack (Cody’s brother) who is a very complex and grounded character that is also struggling with addiction. Although his screen time is limited, he completely transforms into his role which leaves a lasting impact on the viewer. Finally there is Annette Deao and the rest of the supporting cast who as I mentioned before either work at the program or are participants of the program. Deao is the stand out among them as she gives a phenomenal performance where she is basically playing herself, the conversations between her and the rest of the cast are nothing short of brilliant. These arguably some of the film’s most raw moments and they all really deliver in this striking detail. Deao is a real life counselor at the program making her scenes all the more powerful. 

As mentioned before the film blends documentary and narrative film elements together, Meeks does an excellent job at doing so especially when it comes to details. The writing has this raw feel that while can have the very traditional road to recovery film elements, still manages to be striking in its execution. Authenticity is what is holding this film together and luckily the whole way through there isn’t a single moment that takes you out of the film. 

Overall Union County is an authentic experience that tells such a powerful story of recovery. The cast do such a phenomenal job of telling this story and truly bring so much strength, emotion and care into the experience. 

Union County currently has no release date.

8/10 B+