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 For every Ryan Coogler, Rian Johnson, or Denis Villeneuve who burst onto the indie scene to become box office hits, there are undoubtedly plenty that fall flat from the start, and Acoryé White and Patrycja Kepa, unfortunately, find themselves in the latter group with The Grove. This sci-fi horror thriller marks their third collaboration together following the supernatural horror film Trinket Box and the romantic drama short Right Way to Love; however, it doesn't seem like they're growing in any significant direction as filmmakers. It has so much potential in suspending disbelief that it can provide immense excitement, but at the same time it constantly runs the risk of being absurd and far-fetched. The Grove is a modest addition to the genre. A potentially compelling premise about turning an ordinary soldier into a flawed superhuman suffers from a lackluster execution that could have exceeded expectations, but this film nearly passes the test. For starters, setting the film pr...