Feel like I was one of the only people who actually had faith that Kraven the Hunter could be pretty decent but nope silly me, turns out it's just another crappy comic book movie from Sony that completely squanders its potential and makes a bunch of talented professionals look like struggling amateurs. This is a really poorly made film and arguably the worst made in this universe, but I'll admit it does have some things going for it and I…
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Carry-On 2024
So nice to see Jaume Collet-Serra return to the mid budget action thrillers he excels at. Carry-On is a rock solid thriller that's equally entertaining as it is tense and thrilling. Serra knows how to constantly build and raise tension while keeping things moving at a really good pace and thankfully never overcomplicates its simple premise. The few action/fight sequences we do get are all handled very well and immerse you into the experience even more. Its Christmas themed setting…
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The Apprentice 2024
Really dug this despite it not being a complete homerun or anything I'd ever to go back to. Sebastian Stan transforms into Donald Trump and thankfully doesn't just play him as a caricature or come off like he's only doing an impression. He absolutely nails the mannerisms and nuances of the man, and I honestly forgot I was watching a performance by the third act due to how much he disappears into the role. Stan has now delivered two of…
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Werewolves 2024
I really wanted to like Werewolves but this one just didn't do it for me. It's hard to knock a film for its clear lack of budget but this one is really held back by it. The practical effects/designs of the werewolves are great, and Frank Grillo is typically solid but outside of that this just doesn't have much to offer. The script is weak, the visual effects are distractingly bad, and the action sequences are mostly forgettable. Every performance…
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Juror #2 2024
Why this didn't open nationwide and get a huge marketing/award season campaign is beyond me, because Juror #2 is one of Clint Eastwood's best and most crowd pleasing films in years. This is a rock solid, engaging, and thought provoking legal thriller that does a great job at putting you in its lead characters shoes and getting you to question what you'd do in this situation while asking a lot of moral questions. It's sharply written, expertly shot like all…
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Blitz 2024
Blitz is fine albeit pretty underwhelming especially coming from a filmmaker like Steve McQueen. It's excellently shot by Yorick Le Saux, features quite a few powerful sequences, and contains some of the most immersive sound design of the year. Saoirse Ronan gives another strong performance while Elliot Heffernan carries the film well in his debut and their mother/son dynamic is easily the strongest aspect of this. The problem with it is the narrative which can be aimless, drawn out, and…
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Get Away 2024
Get Away certainly won't work for everyone but it's still worth a watch for horror buffs. It effectively builds tension and mystery while having a very dark and playful sense of humour throughout. Its island setting is utilized very well and adds to both the creepiness and comedy of it all. The entire cast all fully commit to their roles especially Nick Frost and Aisling Bea who provide the biggest laughs. It kept me engaged throughout, and I appreciated how…
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Our Little Secret 2024
Definitely the best of the three Netflix/Lindsay Lohan collaborations. Our Little Secret feels like a throwback to old school romcoms in the best sense and makes for a pretty delightful Christmas romcom. Lindsay Lohan and Ian Harding are both really good and have great chemistry together. They play off each other very well and you're rooting for them to end up with each other by the end. The stacked supporting cast is a lot of fun too with Kristen Chenoweth…
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Dear Santa 2024
As someone who's typically more forgiving on a lot of The Farrelly Brother's films, Dear Santa is utter crap and without a doubt one of the worst Christmas films in years. It's filled with dated jokes, nonsensical humour, and characters who you don't like or care about. It feels cheap and forced whenever it tries to be heartfelt or sweet and despite the title, it hardly has any Christmas spirit or holiday cheer. I usually love Jack Black and he's…
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Gladiator II 2024
Gladiator II was never going to reach the same heights as it's Best Picture winning predecessor, but for a sequel coming out nearly 25 years after the classic original, it's pretty damn good and a worthy follow up. It's actually insane to me that Ridley Scott still has this kind of epic in him at age 86 but he delivers typically great work behind the camera and injects it with a lot of energy and style. This features a ton…
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Spellbound 2024
Anyone else find it kind of weird there releasing this animated musical the same day as Wicked and a few days before Moana 2? Feel like this is being set up to fail or getting buried.
Spellbound is pretty middle of the road but it's fairly watchable. Kids will definitely enjoy this, and adults will find it harmless even if it should and could’ve been so much better. The voice cast is great namely Zegler, Lithgow and Lane, it has…
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Wicked 2024
Just to let everyone know I have very little experience or knowledge about the original Broadway play and up until a couple weeks ago when the reviews and online buzz started, I was absolutely dreading seeing this adaptation. While I'm not as head over heels in love with Wicked as a majority of audiences already are, it was a very pleasant surprise and it's hard to deny how well made it is as a whole. This is probably Jon M.…