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In Ron Howard's true-life historical thriller, Jude Law and Vanessa Kirby are 1930s German lovers working on philosophical manifestos on a remote island in the Galápagos.
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Brian Truitt, USA Today, 23 Dec. 2025
Abundantly worthy subject matter undone by unfailingly mediocre execution, Shock and Awe continues Reiner’s recent interest in true-life political drama.
—Will Leitch, Vulture, 16 Dec. 2025
Alex Hedlund and Nick Antosca will produce via their shingle, Eat the Cat, known for prestige, true-life fare such as Candy and A Friend of the Family.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 12 Dec. 2025
Blending true-life horror with the supernatural is a challenging balancing act, but Tamika Thompson accomplishes this skillfully in The Curse of Hester Gardens.
—Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 10 Dec. 2025
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Brian Truitt, USA Today, 23 Dec. 2025
Abundantly worthy subject matter undone by unfailingly mediocre execution, Shock and Awe continues Reiner’s recent interest in true-life political drama.
—Will Leitch, Vulture, 16 Dec. 2025
Alex Hedlund and Nick Antosca will produce via their shingle, Eat the Cat, known for prestige, true-life fare such as Candy and A Friend of the Family.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 12 Dec. 2025
Blending true-life horror with the supernatural is a challenging balancing act, but Tamika Thompson accomplishes this skillfully in The Curse of Hester Gardens.
—Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 10 Dec. 2025
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“True-life.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/true-life. Accessed 7 Jan. 2026.
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