Tribeca Festival 2024: Read All Of Deadline’s Movie Reviews

The 2024 Tribeca Festival kicked off June 5 with the world premiere of the documentary Diane Furstenberg: Woman In Charge, launching the 12-day New York-set fest that features narrative and documentary competitions as well as a slew of A-list panels that always seem to make news.

Among the 108 feature films in this year’s lineup includes world premieres of movies starring Kristen Stewart, Lily Gladstone, Elizabeth Banks, Naomie Harris and Jenna Ortega to name a few. In addition to Furstenberg, high profile documentaries include Brats, Andrew McCarthy’s look back at the Brat Pack, and Saving Casa Bonita, about South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone restoring an iconic Colorado restaurant.

Check out Deadline’s reviews from the festival, and keep checking back as new titles are added. Click on the film’s title to read our full review.

Brats

Section: Spotlight
Directors: Andrew McCarthy
With: Emilio Estevez, Ally Sheedy, Demi Moore, Rob Lowe, Lea Thompson, Jon Cryer
Deadline’s takeaway: McCarthy directs as he narrates, like filming a series of journal entries. When he comes in contact with his fellow actors, it’s tantamount to group therapy as the release, and catharsis, is palpable for everyone involved.   

Diane von Furstenberg: Woman in Charge

Section: World Premiere Gala
Directors: Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, Trish Dalton
With: Diane von Furstenberg
Deadline’s takeaway: A celebration of life that captures the designer’s ongoing journey of self-discovery and reinforces her belief that there is always more to accomplish. It’s a fitting tribute to a woman who has never ceased to inspire, innovate, champion women’s causes, and live by her mantra, “see the woman, not the dress.”

McVeigh

Section: Spotlight Narrative
Director: Mike Ott
Cast: Alfie Allen, Brett Gelman, Ashley Benson, Anthony Carrigan, Tracy Letts
Deadline’s takeaway: Some may wonder why this man needs the oxygen of publicity, nearly 23 years after his own execution. But Ott’s film is a rare study of the radicalization of white working-class Americans, a phenomenon that went overground in Washington D.C. on January 6, 2021.

A Mistake

Section: Spotlight Narrative
Directors: Christine Jeffs
Cast: Elizabeth Banks, Simon McBurney, Mickey Sumner, Rena Owen, Richard Crouchley, Acacia O’Connor, Fern Sutherland, Matthew Sunderland
Deadline’s takeaway: This dark but humane drama might not be for everyone and isn’t exactly a fun watch, but the acting is superb across the board, starting with Elizabeth Banks. Christine Jeffs’ screenplay is as measured as her unflashy direction, perfect for a slow-burning story.

Sacramento

Section: U.S. Narrative Competition
Director: Michael Angarano
Cast: Michael Cera, Kristen Stewart, Michael Angarano, Maya Erskine
Deadline’s takeaway: Sacramento‘s examination of strained friendships, the fear of inadequacy in impending fatherhood, and the importance of mental health conversations are handled with a good balance of care and humor. It may not be perfect, but its charm lies in its imperfections, much like the characters it portrays.

The Wasp

Section: Spotlight Narrative
Director: Guillem Morales
Cast: Naomie Harris, Natalie Dormer, Dominic Allburn
Deadline’s takeaway: The Wasp is heavy on exposition, but the acting is so engaging, it never feels like a chore. Naomie Harris delivers a career-defining performance as Heather, capturing her character’s fragility and hidden fierceness.