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Abundantly worthy subject matter undone by unfailingly mediocre execution, Shock and Awe continues Reiner’s recent interest in true-life political drama.
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Will Leitch, Vulture, 13 Sep. 2025
The Focus Features pic from writer-director Craig Brewer follows the true-life tale of two down-on-their-luck musicians who form a Neil Diamond tribute band that changes their lives.
—Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2025
Based on the true-life case files of famed demonologists Ed and Lorraine Warren, the first movie in the series, The Conjuring, was released in 2013.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Told in nonlinear fashion, Kusters’ debut feature (which bows at TIFF Sept. 5) is heartfelt and impassioned; Kusters spoke with Variety about her journey with this true-life story.
—Daniel D'addario, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
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Will Leitch, Vulture, 13 Sep. 2025
The Focus Features pic from writer-director Craig Brewer follows the true-life tale of two down-on-their-luck musicians who form a Neil Diamond tribute band that changes their lives.
—Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2025
Based on the true-life case files of famed demonologists Ed and Lorraine Warren, the first movie in the series, The Conjuring, was released in 2013.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Told in nonlinear fashion, Kusters’ debut feature (which bows at TIFF Sept. 5) is heartfelt and impassioned; Kusters spoke with Variety about her journey with this true-life story.
—Daniel D'addario, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
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“True-life.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/true-life. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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