Film Reviews: The Green Knight, Sweetheart, Gaia, Monster Hunter, The Birthday Cake

Published: Sept. 25, 2021, 1:47 p.m.

The Green Knight - Sir Gawain decapitates the Green Knight. A year later he must travel to the green castle to offer his head as retribution for his actions.

Sweetheart - A socially awkward, environmentally conscious teenager named AJ is dragged to a coastal holiday park by her painfully ‘normal’ family. There she becomes unexpectedly captivated by a chlorine smelling, sun-loving lifeguard named Isla.

Monster Hunter - When Lt. Artemis and her loyal soldiers are transported to a new world, they engage in a desperate battle for survival against enormous enemies with incredible powers.

The Birthday Cake - On the 10th anniversary of his father’s death, Giovanni reluctantly accepts the task of bringing a cake to the home of his uncle, a mob boss, for a celebration. Just two hours into the night, Gio’s life is forever changed.

Gaia - An injured forest ranger on a routine mission is saved by two off-the-grid survivalists. What is initially a welcome rescue grows more suspicious as the son and his renegade father reveal a cultish devotion to the forest.