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The Ballad of Wallis Island (out Aug 28) is a quirky comedy set on a remote island about a wealthy man who helps reunite a music duo he's long admired. The odd premise kind of works... but I'm not convinced there's enough narrative to make the idea last for 100 minutes. Grade: B.