Cast: Kate Mara, Anya Taylor-Joy, Rose Leslie, Toby Jones, Michelle Yeoh, Garret Hudlund, Paul Giamatti, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Brian Cox
A corporate risk-management consultant must decide whether or not to terminate an artificially created humanoid being.
In this grand cinema study, there are some Films you know a bit about. Yet manage to avoid or skip for some reason or another. then when looking For Something new, you finally decide to give the film a chance. Sometimes it truly does work For the better, but other times you remember why you Wanted To skip it in the first place.
It isn’t necessarily bad, but it just feels like a waste of time or a wasted opportunity, especially considering what it had. This is one of those films unfortunately it’s more of the latter.
One of the more shocking appeals of the movie is in looking back at this film. It has such a stacked cast for a film That doesn’t
Offer much in the form Of material for them to work with. It comes off as a workman and everyone seems more here for a paycheck.
Those looking for a horror film might be disappointed as though its Advertisements make it look That way and there is violence the film is more like a strictly science fiction tale.
Which is what is at least admirable about the film.
This feels like one of the first of more recent trends of films about androids and AI and how much humanity exists in them. Surrounded by humans who go about being absent, if any humanity at all or trying to show none for the supposed greater good.
It doesn’t offer enough material to be truly thought-provoking and lacks action throughout to truly be a genre picture
In the final act, the film Finally Releases the violence and gives the audience what it has been waiting for most of the characters you have come to know will most likely become
Victims. They pay the price, In different ideologies, and pick the wrong side which proves fatal because of choosing to show their humanity.
It feels especially cruel to one character who truly fights back and gets the most violent death in a scene that feels cut down because of how gory it could get. While any action resorts to a BOURNE IDENTITY intensity with bad club music to accompany the action for those brief Moments only that feel like it’s coming from another film
Jennifer Jason Leigh is only in a few scenes and seems here to be punished more than anything else. which seems to be a trend in her more recent roles. As of 2025 most of the cast signed up for the same feet, but they have a few more scenes and more to do.
The film offers a perfect example of corporate culture versus a family and a more nurturing culture.
It does offer a sensational ending that wasn’t expected though hinted at throughout
Written by: Christopher Markus And Stephen McFeely
Based on the Graphic Novel By: Simon Stalenhag
Cinematography: Stephen F. Windon
Editor: Jeffrey Ford
Cast: Millie Bobby Brown, Chris Pratt, Stanley Tucci, Giancarlo Esposito, Colman Domingo, Jason Alexander, Ke Huy Quan, Holly Hunter, Woody Harrelson, Billy Gardell
the story takes place in a reimagined version of 1997. With humans isolated in their VR helmets and a continuing battle against a strange breed of monstruous drones in the wake of a technological meltdown, a teenage girl named Michelle and a robot travel the West Coast of the U.S in search of the girl’s missing brother.
Why does a film about freedom and living life to the fullest and the power of human connection. Feel so stale, lifeless abd boring. Though has very impressive special effects. We can see where the money went into this $320 million Prodcution, but was it worth it?
Do the Russo brothers just look at budgets rather then scripts. Then look for the gimmick. As they seek like filmmakers from the 90’s given chances for modern times. Pure Hollywood filmmakers even with their independent films.
They seem to be Artists for the businessmen running studios. Only their interests are different than what audiences want except for THE AVENGERS movies.
The electric state feels like their attempt at a big budget amblin film that even spielberg would say is too artificial and JJ Abrams would reject. As there is not enough mysterious elements
Chris Pratt is pretty much lead by the paychecks he gives his performances but in films, No one really wants to see or more of the same. The spark is there but the material isn’t and he’s not convincing enough for people to watch just for him
Just as Chris Evans seems to be a prostitute for Netflix ok an escort. As he seems to Find his fit in the film world . Though seems to be a down to earth human being.
Millie Bobby Brown seems desperate to find a better role and Wanda will not have her type cast and allow her to break out of her biggest role so far which is playing 11 on Stranger Things. Unfortunately this was not the right one. As it gives her little to truly sink her teeth into even as the lead
This film tries to come up with emotions with a tale that feels familiar and tired. Though it comes across hollow. Only here to sbowniff the effects. As this film seems to beleivenrhe old mantra “IF YOU BUILD IT THEY WILL COME” unfortunately not enough came.
This is perfectly set I a lenas a family film, but for something that is such a big production. It shouldn’t feel this disposable and shallow. Nor as always does it really need to be as long as it is.
One can be all for exploring a world but it diesn’t have to go this deep where we are jistbtrying to show off instead of moving the story forward.
The film has no sense of pacing and in general just feels bloated and lazy as it doesn’t really make itself quite clear and wants to be 1 million different things but never decides on any as well as there being no dramatic pacing
it seems to just copy the graphic novel, and whatever it lacks, the filmmakers can blame it on the source material.
The Film seems to only offer an alternative history because in that way he can bring back 90s nostalgia for a certain audience that seems to be in currently
In other words this feels like the typical Netflix original movie with star power and figuring that will be enough and come together with a simple high concept idea. It’s like the blockbuster filmmaking of the 1990’s. Taking a big and expensive gamble. Right out of the gate rather then building up to it or up on it.
Cast: Robert Pattinson, Naomi Ackie, Mark Ruffalo, Toni Collette, Steven Yeun, Anamaria Vartolomei, Holliday Grainger, Patsy Ferran, Thomas Turgoose, Steve Park
Adapted from the novel Mickey7 by Edward Ashton, this stars Robert Pattinson as an “expendable” – a disposable crew member on a space mission, selected for dangerous tasks because his body can be reprinted if he dies, with his memories largely intact. With one regeneration, though, things go very wrong.
At heart I try to be a film enthusiast but sometimes I have to not only say but share what’s On my mind. So if you choose to go on that path with me this time. I will share my feelings and observations when it comes to this cinematic release.
What gave me serenity watching the film might’ve been went with friends, who enjoyed it first time at a new theater that is more for film fans and also one of the few films unfortunately that I have seen in theaters in the last few months.
I want to, of course promote and encourage many to seek out auteurs. As many times as they can and any chance they get to make new works it feels like a Time to rejoice. Though some time to time get so full Of themselves or come across pretentious it’s hard for them to stick to the landing. Other times they crash or it makes it safe which is good but seems to lack a memorable experience we are used to from them. Which seems to be the case when it comes to this latest film.
The problem Is not with the film it’s with me I seem to ah e this old man disease of feeling like most movies are too long or bloated these days where it’s over two Hours at times feels too much to time.
Though With the current price of movies for your money you should get a show. Which even the younger me wanted. As I used to refuse to watch movies under 90 minutes in theaters feeling i wasn’t getting my money’s worth, with movie theater attendance down now. It’s like when you find a bar you like. Not too popular you can be there and not get bothered but what good is that if it doesn’t do business and has to close. Which is the current state of movie theaters and films.
As I prefer my entertainment on the movie screen. Especially if done by a skilled and talented artist. For the more popcorn entitled blockbuster even if it has the right amount of ridiculous to stay entertaining, but lazy brain dead movies. I can wait for on streaming but then you are not seeing the picture for how it was made. On smaller and smaller screens of course ItMs going to be mroe disappointing but then again indinMt think there is a right screen for a film such as RED ONE. At least for me present company excluded
This film gets that, a science fiction epic that has a wild imagination and visuals that for some reason. Feel mroe cinematic the. Epic but still feel ls Independent even with a billion in price tag of $118 million it still manages to feel a bit small Scale.
Now with that price tag it feels impossible
For it to turn a major profit especially as ItMs not a franchise film. Nor an awards bait film. So that it is going to have to survive on reputation and conversations. As it will always be seen financially as a failure maybe not a big one, but not something that inspired It’s Studio to trust another mroe auteur lead dream project
As nothing seems to work. At the box office currently continuations of ip are failing and originals are making some Profit but not enough that was initially spent on the project in the first place.
Which is why I am hoping this brings back the days of the mid-budget project. Rather then studios keep having big dick contests and wanting to be seen as dependable high rollers.
Sometimes it’s Just nice to gamble but not go crazy with the money. It’s ok to be a somewhat responsible gambler.
The film even has all the ingredients of a blockbuster film. You could easily make a toy tie in of all the different Mickey’s and try to encourage owning the whole set of them. Each different in whichever way they died. You could easily make a plush toy out of the alien creatures. Who are both scary and cute. Maybe a limited edition toy versions. Which could also help make some money back.
While one doesn’t mind the satire and the depictions against capitalism even if mroe broad here’s where as if they weren’t they would be too on the nose and made to be taken out. As that is not what the film is supposed to be about
Though For a simple story it feels very bloated
As usual Robert Pattinson does an excellent job in the roles. Not to mention his acting choices re inspired. I really wish more audience members would give him a chance to live past his TWILIGHT films and only see him as that restricted an actor. Though that might be the inspiration of why he tries so hard with each new role. You truly believe him in playing two separate characters for the most part throughout the second half of the film. Making them each distinct.
This seems more obvious a comedy with science fiction elements. So not as hard hitting as Director Bong Joon Ho’s previous films PARASITE or even SNOWPIERCER It’s as dark as those films can be but luckily not as bad or disappointing as OKJA but just as silly and cute at times.
What some might find as a problem with the film is that It’s just ok. Not great, not bad but jsit fine. Which should be good but now we treat good films as a high water mark as that has been the somewhat increasingly Disappointing quality in some films. Though when a master filmmaker or auteur comes out with something just ok. while It’s Average and better than most. It still feels like a disappointment as you expect mroe from them. It’s like a gifted student not doing their best but good enough to get by. Which hurts especially when noted director of photography Darius Khondji is on the job.
So while some might truly think this is exceptional. it might be more in name only. For director Bong Joon Ho, Rather then earned totally and feel like his is the best we have currently. Rather than holding them to a higher standard or a usual standard for them.
The Studio cut, tested higher, it was shorter and got ten points higher in test screenings. Though this is the directors cut as he had that in his contract. So the studio had no choice. This version is indulgent and seems wanting to stay and live in this world little longer.
Though released by a big studio this feels like the artistic version of a time Waster perfectly fine to watch and be entertained by. Though not much sticks with you after. Though at least it has imagination and ideas. That might not add up to to too much but at least you see them
Being creatively being used
A long winded way of saying the film is very wish washy. As it never seems to have . Any edges everything feels More Well Rounded and like it bumps along. So nothing takes a stand or really hits you.
As even the so called dangerous villains a played by mark Ruffalo and toni Colette in this film come Off more as Cartoons who seem descended from the evil characters in HUDSON HAWK or BRAZIL
Worst of all while every director has their common themes. Here doesn’t really try challenging himself. As he is staying in His comfort zone only truly noticed by those who have followed his work over the years. This is jsit his latest update
Where as one wants to be like everyone else at the magic show and watch in wonder and amazement, but I have to be one of the people saying I have seen you do these tricks before. You are jsit using a different presentation which is nice but at this point I am starting to see the strings a bit too much.
Cast: Laya Deleon Hayes, Denzel Whitaker, Chad L. Coleman, Reilly Brooke Stith, Keith Holliday, Amani Summer, Eden Atsu-Swanzy, Ellis Hobbs IV
Vicaria’s a brilliant teenager. After the brutal murder of her brother, she embarks on a dangerous journey to resurrect him.
This is a film I have mixed feelings about. Though I always do when it comes to African Americans in horror. As I love the representation bit it also feels like reinforcing stories and stereotypes of the type of characters and media. They are always caught up in and now add supernatural elements and undead slashers
This is a film that fights against itself in certain ways. It feels like more trauma-inducing horror for characters and a community that has seen enough horrors in life and on-screen in media. This only adds to it
The redeeming qualities it does have a kind of happy Ending and showcasing microaggressions and intelligence as well as a bit of black history is commendable but it does run into certain stereotypes.
By the end what should be a cautionary tale feels like a twisted one where the main character is justified in her actions.
As we watch, we pretty much know what’s going to happen as it goes along as we’ve seen this tale before it just offers different elements and motivations throughout.
It softens the blow, making the main character, a genius teenager, seem not to know any better. so that we can’t get totally mad at her or want her to get somewhat of a come-up as her intentions were pure and not as dastardly. Though for all of her intelligence how she didn’t see this coming, also exposes her naivety.
It offers a story that is definitely coming of age as it shows and revolves around, mostly kids to a certain degree or forced to grow up way too fast as they have to become aware of the danger that is constantly around them and how to maneuver and deal with it in their own ways.
The film offers to have to go through such hardships and pain to finally find a certain piece or get their own happy ending. A more McCobb ambling tale that takes place in a tougher neighborhood with harder upbringings, but does offer an adventure.
Luckily, the film does not get bogged down, and being some kind of revenge thriller it offers up some ideas but still unfortunately comes across as pretty basic at times.
Cast: Dakota Fanning, Georgina Campbell, Olsen Fouere, Oliver Finnegan, Alister Brammer, John Lynch, Siobhan Hewlett
A young artist gets stranded in an extensive, immaculate forest in western Ireland, where, after finding shelter, she becomes trapped alongside three strangers, stalked by mysterious creatures each night.
This film is disappointing now much will be sad because this film is from the daughter of M. Night Shyamalan, Ishana Shyamalan. There have already been calls of nepotism or Nepo baby feeling that she only got a big studio release because of who her father is and the fact that he also produced the film.
Now the film is in a similar style of being something supernatural and mysterious, and having a twist. Unfortunately, it doesn’t make good on its prints as the trailer for this film intrigued me as you didn’t exactly know what was happening. She also follows him and his more recent footsteps of adapting, a little-known or well-hidden novel for the big screen that if not for some research you would think would be an original script. That would work for her father, as his name comes with a certain pedigree and is bigger than any source material.
Once you watch the film and the story is fully explained there would be less mystery, but the problem isn’t that there is less mystery. It’s that it just doesn’t seem the greatest thought out as the script is barely subtle, and along the way becomes a bit predictable or if not predictable it’s nothing you haven’t seen before and other films so that here it just feels like a hodgepodge of ideas combine together to try and make the story work.
It feels more like a first draft than a fully thought-through and finished story. There seems so much potential in the setup, never quite comes together in a meaningful or sensible way, Which is especially shocking considering it’s based on a novel.
The direction is quite inspired and the cinematography is tight, but the rest of the film feels so empty. It’s one of these films that by the end. You don’t really care. You’re just happy that it’s coming to an end.
Rarely offers surprises or suspense you watch as it goes along and hope it will get better along the way with its twist and it rarely does.
There is a glimmer of hope and promise here, though tighter scripting and a better follow-through will be needed. Especially to follow either in her father’s footsteps or even the car out an original artistic voice of her own.
Cast: Michael Bryant, Jane Asher, Iain Cuthbertson, Michael Bates, Reginald Marsh, Tom Chadbon, John Forgeham
A research team from an electronics company moves into an old Victorian house to start work on finding a new recording medium. When team member Jill Greeley witnesses a ghost, team director Peter Brock decides not only to analyze the apparition, which he believes is a psychic impression trapped in a stone wall (dubbed a “stone tape”), but also to exorcise it–with terrifying results.
This is one of those slow films that ends up being more scientific throughout in terms of research and results, displaying that on the search for something supernatural. Keep in mind that this was originally a British television movie.
It’s not at all not only by today’s standards I can’t even imagine it being that scary back when it was made, but one was personally how the premises could be quite fearful.
We have seen this type of story before, but this was one of the earlier examples of that kind of film, which mainly focused on an investigation and the behind-the-scenes politics involved.
The editing and transitions in between scenes make one wonder if this was originally a TV movie.
By the end, it seems more effective as a story or book rather than a movie maybe because by now we have seen so many other films borrow elements and add to it to make it more entertaining or fill it out that it now feels more like a theatrical, dramatic interpretation or dramatization than anything else that seems like it would be more thrilling on the page rather than on the screen as the film presents there to be a great build-up for very little to happen.
For me, Jane Asher is barely recognizable from the Deep End to this film. In that film, she was the epitome of beauty and free love, but here, she seems more stodgy, quite a chameleon-like performance at least in my eyes.
Written By: Galder Gaztelu-Urtuitia, David Desola, Egoitz Moreno and Pedro Rivera
Cinematography: Jones Sangroniz
Cast: Milena Smit, Hovik Kruchkerian, Natalia Trent, Oscar Jaenada, Ivan Massague, Zorion Eguileor, Bastien Ughetto
A thrilling physical journey that allows an approach to the darkness, where it is scary to look. It appeals to the viewer’s civil responsibility and forces them to face the limits of their own solidarity.
This is an unnecessary sequel. That is more of the same but tries to keep or Impart an anti-authority message. While also including some personal stories about sacrifice and acceptance.
The film is overblown and has the effect of feeling like we got the message the first time and now you are just pounding it into the audience’s head who Were already on board. So at times, it feels overblown and annoying. Especially including a leader who ultimately works As a physical manifestation of a villain. Who resembles a version of Jesus.
Though the film is fine and if you haven’t seen the first film it might be shocking or like something new, but if you have seen the first it’s like a procedural more of the same only different faces and new characters. Basically more of the same.
Though the film tries to add mythology to its tale it feels overblown like most sequels and a bit too much for something that should have kept it simple and not overthought it.
It will be satisfying more if you haven’t seen the first one. As this film feels unnecessary.
Based on characters created By: Bryan Woods & Scott Beck
Cinematography: Pat Scola
Editor: Andrew Mondshein and Gregory Plotkin
Cast: Lupita Nyong’o, Joseph Quinn, Alex Wolff, Djimon Hounsou, Elaine Umuhire
After the events and revelations of ‘A Quiet Place’ and ‘A Quiet Place: Part 2,’ it is time to go back to ‘Day One’. Following Sam, as she’s on a group trip in New York City, everything is going fine, until the invasion that sends the world into silence begins. Can the city stay quiet and can Sam and Eric. a new unlikely friend, make it somewhere safe? But no matter what happens, don’t make a sound and you might just find out what happens.
This film does what it’s supposed to do. So there isn’t much wrong with it, except. At this point why is this franchise still going? As you got enough of a story from the first two films. So what is the point of this one? To see the invasion from the beginning in a new land that is more of a city landscape that is vast yet familiar? From a different character point of view other than the same family? I thought part 2 offered some of that.
I understand Hollywood is a business and while there are no problems with the filmmaking in hiring director Michael Sarnoski to helm this film, which has him going from more independent productions to this big-budgeted film. Offers the film to have. A more intimate feel between the characters and also the Audience. Not feeling so big and impersonal. The director here has a vision.
Though just as it tries to offer a different story in the same world. It’s a sequel not many were asking for or offering anything new. Ultimately it feels hollow. Though offers some good filmmaking that one wishes could have been used on a better and more original project.
Not every story needs a sequel. Most are fine as stand-alone. Even if there is a sequel there should be a reason other than financial to ultimately tell a story. The same thing with reboots maybe audience attendance is down isn’t just the sequels, reboots. It’s the material and not feeling like something we have already seen many times over and over. It insults the audience with bad to stupid films that have bad scripts and the only reason they are made is because they can get two stars or a few to co-star in it. While being paid ridiculous amounts of money.
The film is visually beautiful and quite the production, but it’s also familiar and not scary. Even the jump scares are put In falsely as a kind of cop out and it feels that way.
As this is more of a modern-day disaster film with a minor science fiction twist. Fans do these films won’t be disappointed. Though not as much of a family story as the previous films.
One can also admit while this film was going and having seen all of them so far. There were still some questions overall. Not enough that there needs to be another film to answer them. Just trivial ones.
The film is solid in the franchise it’s just not needed and by adding a score. It makes it feel more like a byproduct of a studio. Rather than a truly original piece of filmmaking. Part of the magic of the first film was that it lacked a score or soundtrack. That forced the rhetorical audience into silence similar to the characters in the film. Here that has been taken away.
One loves that Lupita Nyong’o gets to be the lead of another horror film. That is a major Hollywood production. One only wishes it let her use her talents better. No matter the quality of the movie. I am rarely disappointed by her performances.
Though she is arguably the lead and the hero. While Joseph Quinn is more the damsel in distress though does get to have a harrowing scene or two of his own. Which is the only truly original element this film has to offer.
One can at least say that the films never cheapen the experience and each new film feels like much care and design went into it and makes them each noteworthy in their own way.
Written By: Simon Barrett, Jeremy Slater and Terry Rossio
Story By: Adam Wingard, Simon Bennett and Terry Rossio
Cinematography: Ben Serensin
Editor: Josh Schaeffer
Cast: Rebecca Hall, Brian Tyree Henry, Dan Stevens, Kaylee Hottle, Alex Ferns, Fala Chen, Rachel House, Ron Smyck
The new installment in the Monsterverse puts the mighty Kong and the fearsome Godzilla against a colossal deadly threat hidden within our world that threatens the existence of their species and our very own, as well as diving deep into the mysteries of Skull Island and beyond. Delving straight into the origins of Hollow Earth, this film will explore the ancient Titan battle that brought man and monster together forever.
Just as this film has an excruciatingly long title they couldn’t just go by the latter to remind you of who is in it and why you might want to see it.
There has to be another type of genre for films like this other than special effects movies. Most of this film is digital and practically animated with some live action. That is advanced but feels like WHO FRAMED ROGER RABBIT only not as good and not an intentional comedy.
This is typical summer fare that is a popcorn movie and if you are into it can see why these are made and audiences rush to see them. As modern monster b-movies, but as each new one is made it also feels like the quality goes down. As they have to stretch the believability for a new one. That seems to chronicle another new step in these creatures’ lives. I can understand the continuing adventures and humans discovering new lands and dimensions.
Though again it feels dumber but obviously expensive as even the returning cast
The list gets slimmer and slimmer and the leads while Respected actors. They are not as widely known as the previous leads and less big box office names. Which helps their careers with bigger films and nice paychecks. Even if the quality is off.
No matter how much the film tries to be interesting it feels pretty basic and that you have seen it before and for as long as they are you know you are here more for the fights or action rather than the backstory that leads up to them or the big reveal of whatever monster they have come together to fight and worse of all these films feel like the promise of two big stars interacting then by the end spend only a scene or two together and that is where the magic happens and truly interesting parts of the film
It has been shown with GODZILLA MINUS ONE. You can make a monster film With live action that has emotional depths and can live co-current in different genres. I wish this film had the same strength but again this is playing to the audience of the previous Godzilla and Kong movies so you know what you’re gonna get and what you see is what you get.
Basically, this film feels here to introduce mothers again into the mix and little Kong for the kids and the knowledge of what it’s Like being a parent which is also expressed by the Indigenous girl and the main scientist in human form
While All this Destruction and damage is going on the humans are collateral Damage which we see running and panicking Sometimes. So that we are like the vermin or instruct maybe animals of the world that outnumber these beasts and monsters who try to help but are generally barely thought of until afterward and that is only by the film, not the main characters who are the beasts
just as there is no blood really in this film even when killing a mutant rat wolf in the beginning and ripping it apart there is green goo, not blood that fills the screen. Though I can’t imagine why he would want to eat it after as it seems like it is filled with toxic
It seems Godzilla just wakes up to take care of the monster problem in this world like It’s a job and King Kong just wants a quiet place to roam.
Feeling as if he unfairly cheated death too many times, Shikishima, a surviving Kamikaze pilot, is attacked on Odo Island along with many war plane engineers by a gargantuan monster. After the engineers die because of Shikishima fails to distract the monster, an overwhelming amount of guilt weighs on him, especially after a homeless woman and a baby move into his home when he returns. Shikishima, now on a personal mission, teams up with a large group of veterans to finally take down the monster known as Godzilla.
I am not a huge fan or follower of Godzilla and any Kaiju series of films.
This is by far the best and most impressive Godzilla movie though truthfully I have only really watched the American reboots and the current buddy science-fiction versions that usually pair him with King Kong. Though I have seen a few of the older Japanese ones.
The special effects are impressive and noticeably pay homage to old-school Godzilla and bring them into the present. that are effective.
It’s enjoyable how they never really explain him just as a natural disaster. They continuously have to deal with and how in his aftermath. He is still an imminent threat. This also works as a metaphor for the character’s war lives, trying to find some new kind of normal but everything is different and gone. While the world keeps seeming to move and constantly Change even if some Old Truths stay the same and offer Promise.
It’s A Perfect Example of a lead character dealing with life, death, and guilt. Giving him a hero’s journey in full. We follow mainly through the experiences of one character and those around him. Especially during the years and aftermath of wartime.
Like a war movie in itself, only They are again fighting a war against an unknown enemy though this time feels more worth it as more of a threat
It’s also just a cool movie with a good story, Which is quite effective and relatable. This might have even been bigger during the pandemic. Though it wouldn’t be able to be seen properly. This is a movie that is best seen on the biggest screen possible.
This is a movie that could have been pure entertainment, but It grabs you and pulls you into the plight of the characters and tells a story resonant with rich backstories that are felt. Even if not fully explained
Cut To The Chase 