Reviews

Hellboy: The Crooked Man (2024)
AArlene_HaleJuly 1, 2025
Say what you will about the 2019 reboot—it was bad, but at least it had a budget. The 2024 installment, however, is shockingly devoid of visual effects, with what little existing CGI all buried in murky lighting to cut costs. The result feels cheap and visually barren.
Woman in the Dunes (1964)
BBenjamin_MoranJuly 1, 2025
Nearly a perfect adaptation of the novel, this film conjures the exact images I had while reading. Close-ups of sand clinging to skin offer visceral realism beyond imagination. That said, the ominous score at the start signals danger too early, dulling the impact of the film’s eerie unpredictability.
Bird (2024)
AAmalia_WhiteJuly 1, 2025
The bird is both a mirror and a metaphor—an embodiment of the protagonist’s isolation and longing. Her search for family stems from a lack of belonging, and through this avian symbol, she imagines an escape. The birdman’s eventual departure signifies her emotional evolution and growing self-reliance.
Crimson Tide (1995)
AAnisa_VargasJuly 1, 2025
Grounded in real-world tensions, "Crimson Tide" is a gripping, emotionally resonant classic. Its tight narrative, polished visuals, and powerful sound editing remain effective even after multiple viewings. A masterclass in human drama set against a high-stakes military backdrop.
Small Things Like These (2024)
BBill_ReedJuly 1, 2025
A quiet yet deeply powerful film. Cillian Murphy proves once again he's built for intimate character studies—his face practically tells its own story. The downside is its meandering pace and lack of narrative clarity. Still, if you’re drawn to slow-burn, introspective dramas, this one is worth your time.
Small Things Like These (2024)
AAshly_BowenJuly 1, 2025
"Small Things Like These" shines through its unique POV, exceptional performances, and sobering subject matter. Through Bill’s quiet moral reckoning, the film explores how systemic neglect silences the most vulnerable, and how one man’s courage can illuminate the cost of complicity.
Kill (2023)
AAdalyn_MaynardJuly 1, 2025
"Kill" is a visceral, edge-of-your-seat thriller. Set entirely on a train, it sustains relentless tension through escalating conflict and impossible stakes. Each character is pushed to the brink, their actions shaping not just their own fates, but those of everyone around them.
Mandy (2018)
AAspen_KiddJuly 1, 2025
The score is haunting, the colors are psychedelic, and the story veers into the surreal. Nicolas Cage gives a wild, unforgettable performance. From the opening frames, the film announces itself as a fever dream—one that defies logical interpretation. And yet, I still don’t know what it’s trying to say.
Brothers (2009)
DDerek_TalleyJuly 1, 2025
The script relied on forced drama rather than organic development to evoke emotions. Early on, I was curious to see how the director would navigate familiar territory, but him treating the plot lightly undercut the emotional payoff, leaving the performances feeling hollow.
Blitz (2024)
CCandace_RogersJuly 1, 2025
I expected a slow, somber war film, but it’s anything but boring. In fact, I wouldn’t even call it a war film—it feels more like a disaster movie or survival story. By following one boy’s experience, it paints a vivid picture of how WWII shattered the everyday lives of Londoners.
The Count of Monte-Cristo (2024)
BBernadette_CervantesJuly 1, 2025
I haven’t read the original novel, but I imagine the changes here are significant. The storytelling is conventional and safe, and I didn’t care for the ending. What really grated, though, was the lazy score: the same cue recycles every time the tension rises, which quickly becomes repetitive and uninspired.
Motorheads (2025)
CCaitlyn_PowellJuly 1, 2025
Surprisingly compelling. The back-and-forth between past and present is well executed, and the mystery surrounding the small-town cold case unfolds at a satisfying pace, layered with emotional beats of friendship, family, and romance. The only real letdown is the racing sequence—it’s flat and uninspired.
Clarkson's Farm (2021)
RrevolutionerJuly 1, 2025
Hilariously good. Modern mechanized farming turns out to be a wildly complex operation, one that requires not only knowledge of crops and livestock, but also mastery of regulations, machinery maintenance, storage logistics, and sales. Watching Jeremy Clarkson helplessly flail through each unforeseen challenge makes it irresistibly entertaining in the most schadenfreude way.
The Last Rodeo (2025)
CCarina_GoodJuly 1, 2025
By centering on professional bull riding, the film finds a hook that helps distract from its over-the-top plot. Even when the story veers into the ridiculous, the adrenaline of watching this sport on screen gives it some entertainment value. Overall, it's a middling film—but by the standards of Angel Studios' releases, it's a decent entry.
Yosi, the Regretful Spy (2022)
EErik_NewsomeJuly 1, 2025
Based on real events, this 16-episode series is solid overall. Character development is handled with care, and the pacing feels well-measured. However, frequent time jumps can be disorienting, and one can’t help but feel that the show could have achieved more with tighter storytelling.
Summer of 69 (2025)
AAubrey_WoodsJuly 1, 2025
"Summer of 69" captures a young woman’s journey toward self-awareness, female solidarity, and a more grounded view of romantic relationships. The film's brisk pacing, stylized montages, dreamlike interludes, and opening sequence mirror Abby’s journey from exiting her digital cocoon to entering the messiness of real life, making her emotional arc feel both vivid and relatable.
Tastefully Yours (2025)
CCinematicSIDJuly 1, 2025
That had me delighted in the first 4 episodes only to ruin the entire setup with an unwanted love triangle episodes that ran for 3 episodes which totally ruined it for me
X (2022)
RRosa neyda Urbaez jimenezJuly 1, 2025
Suspenso, horror y tensión una película con un guión extraordinario
Nadaan (2023)
KKAMLA SHARMAJuly 1, 2025
Nnnnnnnnnnnnnnn
Empire Records (1995)
GGwen PemJuly 1, 2025
This movie makes absolutely no sense. There is no discernible plotline and the love story lacks any semblance of chemistry. And yet, I loved it. It felt like a warm hug