Only four films this month…
Rebel Ridge
#FF24 Rebel Ridge is another classic by Saulnier.
— Gary Fleming (@garyfleming) October 13, 2024
From start to finish, the story and action are both shocking and fantastically executed. Aaron Pierre is a star in the making - absolutely electric in this role.
Go into it blind for a good time.
Great.
Uglies
#FF24 Uglies is a waste of good streaming bandwidth.
— Gary Fleming (@garyfleming) October 13, 2024
If you told me the script was AI generated with the prompt, "generic young adult dystopian fiction" I would not be shocked. There's not a new idea in here, and plenty that is well-trodden.
Skip.
The Substance
#FF24 The Substance is a delightful and slightly deranged look at ageing, beauty, and societal pressure.
— Gary Fleming (@garyfleming) October 13, 2024
Moore and Qualley are both fantastic in their respective roles, with Quaid coming in big too. Body horror and satire hits a particularly sweet spot. Again, one to watch cold.
Wolfs
#FF24 Wolfs is a dry, dark comedy about lone fixers forced to work together.
— Gary Fleming (@garyfleming) October 13, 2024
Pitt and Clooney have good banter together, and the plot has enough layers and threads to keep you going. There's a standout monologue by Austin Abrams too. Runs out of steam towards the end.
Good
The September Winner
The Substance could win most months, but Rebel Ridge is too good not to win.