Pros: high production values, stunning cinematography, interesting culture clash premise.
Cons: cultural references accessible only to Swedes, thin plot, and a narrative that should have been made into a short film
My rating: You could do better at MSPIFF unless you like slow, beautifully shot films.
The Girl from Monaco
Pros: interesting premise, believable acting, non-Hollywood plot twists and ending.
Cons: the film seems to be about how stupid men can be when they follow their libido.
My rating: Worth checking out if you like beautiful women and beautiful locations and French film.
Food, Inc.
Pros: the film makes a strong case for changing our food buying and eating behavior without guilt or gore, ends on a positive note about what's being done and what you can do.
Cons: the film makes a strong case for changing our food buying behavior. (This is only a con if you're strongly attached to your Frito Lays or your Cheerios). The film doesn't do a good job at addressing the economic inequalities it exposes.
My rating: If you only see one film at MSPIFF, this is the one.
