The Book of Clarence has an energy that’s largely missing from its influences.
Emergency is uneven, but it’s grounded by dynamic performances and a vivid portrayal of the minutiae of friendship.
By treating its main character as exceptional, the film validates the punitive system it seeks to criticize.
Writer-director David Michôd’s film renders existential crises of American entitlement dull and tedious.
The film is so concerned with launching a mature teen-targeted franchise that it often forgets to have some fun.
It unites a mélange of teen-film tropes into a narrative overburdened with cultural references and framing devices.