Deadline’s Comprehensive Festival Reviews Roundup

The Sundance Film Festival is making its final appearance in Park City this year before moving to Boulder, Colorado, in 2024. This 42nd edition of the festival honors the legacy of its late founder, Robert Redford, who passed away in September 2023. The event commenced on January 22 and runs until February 1, showcasing an impressive 105 projects. This year’s lineup includes 90 feature films and seven television episodes, screened in Park City, Salt Lake City, and online.

Highlights from Sundance 2024

Below is a roundup of some notable films featured at the festival:

• ‘Buddy’

  Director: Casper Kelly

  Cast: Cristin Milioti, Delaney Quinn, Topher Grace, Keegan-Michael Key, Michael Shannon, Patton Oswalt

  Kelly’s film combines elements of slasher horror and comedy, exploring viewer investment in fiction and reality.

• ‘Carousel’

  Director: Rachel Lambert

  Cast: Chris Pine, Jenny Slate, Abby Ryder Fortson, Sam Waterston, Katey Sagal, Jessica Harper, Jeffrey DeMunn, Helene York

  This poignant narrative delves into themes of love and its complexities, featuring a standout performance from Chris Pine.

• ‘Ha-chan: Shake Your Booty!’

  Director: Josef Kubota Wladyka

  Cast: Rinko Kikuchi, Alberto Guerra, Alejandro Edda, YOU, Yoh Yoshida, Damián Alcázar

  The film beautifully expresses love, grief, and closure through dance, led by a talented cast.

• ‘The Incomer’

  Director: Louis Paxton

  Cast: Domhnall Gleeson, Gayle Rankin, Grant O’Rourke, Michelle Gomez, John Hannah

  This film merges humor and sadness, ultimately reaching an uplifting conclusion that balances its darker themes.

• ‘Saccharine’

  Director: Natalie Erika James

  Cast: Midori Francis, Danielle Macdonald, Madeleine Madden

  In a chilling body horror narrative, the filmmaker reflects on personal experiences, using intense imagery to convey deep emotions.

As the festival progresses, more films will be reviewed, each contributing to the vibrant tapestry of indie filmmaking that Sundance embodies. Filmogaz.com will continue to provide comprehensive reviews and insights as these stories unfold.