Reviews

Any of us trying to commit a crime.
It's more dignified than painting ducks anyway.

A chance encounter unfolds on the quiet, glowing streets of Manhattan. The characters’ emotional baggage becomes the engine of the story. Handheld camerawork, long monologues, and tight facial close-ups give the film a sense of immediacy that deepens its emotional resonance.

The visuals are soft and pleasing, with clever use of framing and color. The quirky charm of the girl and the emotional distance of the father play off each other well. Perhaps drawn from personal experience, the film avoids dramatizing conflict, opting instead for a quiet, endearing connection.

The book resonates more with me, especially in its depiction of the father-son bond. The film understandably shifts focus toward the romance, but that choice sacrifices the emotional richness that made the novel stand out.

The time-travel logic is flimsy at best, riddled with inconsistencies and plot holes. The core concept mirrors "The Final Girls," but where that film honored its genre roots and explored the mother-daughter relationship, this one leans too heavily on sci-fi mechanics. The result feels flat and illogical.

The production values are undoubtedly high, seen especially in the majestic natural landscapes and fluid cinematography. The cast turns in competent performances, but the screenplay is a letdown. Characters behave inconsistently, and the plot lacks credibility, undermining what could’ve been a sharp moral thriller.

The film follows a dancer’s journey to stardom in Las Vegas, then her moral unraveling as she confronts the industry’s seedy underbelly. The choreography is top-tier, but the storytelling is looser than it should be. As a traditional narrative, it falters, but as a feverish descent into ambition and identity, it has an undeniable pull.

2010’s HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON is one of my favorite animated classics, so obviously now there’s a remake that just came out. This is a live-action remake of an animated movie that was based on a book written by Cressida Cowell. It tells the story of Hiccup (Mason Thames), a young inventive Viking who lives in a small village constantly at war with dragons. After befriending a dragon he calls Toothless, Hiccup realizes that they don’t need to be at war at all. This movie is exactly what we need right now. It has a poignant message of de-escalating violence, of coming together as a society instead of being in a state of division. Gerard Butler reprises his previously voiced role as Stoick the Vast, Chief of the village and Hiccup’s father. It was great seeing him look the part. The whole cast does a great job. They really put in the work in terms of CGI and visuals. A warning if you have kids younger than 7, the dragons look scarier in this version. This movie is pretty much a shot-for-shot remake, which might make you think of why they even bothered doing this. If you’re going to do a remake, go talk to the original creator. Original director Dean Dublois found out Dreamworks was planning to do this, so he asked if he could direct it. He just wanted to protect his baby. This has the same beautiful score and the same heartfelt story. What Disney has failed to do for at least the past decade, Dreamworks has been successful at. They trusted the story. It was great 15 years ago and guess what, it’s still great today. Don’t try and fix what isn’t broken. This is 25 minutes longer, which expands certain characters and showcases the beautiful Belfast scenery. The heart is here. Even though I’ve seen this before, it still pulled me in just like it did the first time. The cynical version of me could easily say this is yet another pointless cash-grab of a live-action remake, but this one successfully stifled that version of me. Despite the fact that HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON is a remake, it is still a fantastic fantasy fit for the whole family. I’m excited to see what they do in the planned 2027 sequel.

The surreal, imaginative visuals are undeniably impressive, but the story behind them fails to hold interest. The structure is overly simplistic, with underdeveloped twists and a lack of narrative finesse that leaves the whole film feeling oddly flat.

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Una película llena de mensajes y muchos significados en la vida de una chica la cual bendita siendo el comienzo de todo. Me encantó que la chica superó todas las adversidades y logro tener un futuro y un nuevo comienzo.

The film is well edited and highly detailed. Elizabeth Berkley delivers a raw performance, capturing both the struggle and desperation of her character’s world. The musical numbers are impressively staged, and the film doesn’t shy away from exposing the ruthless politics of showbiz. As always, Paul Verhoeven brings flair and theatrical tension.

The novel offers a far more emotionally nuanced narrative than the film, which understandably condenses key details due to time constraints. For instance, Shawna’s crumpled letter isn’t destroyed but kept — a small but telling gesture lost in this adaptation.

The film's narrative structure is clunky, relying more on abstract monologues than the situation itself, making the first half feel slow and overly verbose. Still, the payoff is unexpectedly moving — the ending earns a surprisingly emotional response.

The real challenge of a slasher film is balancing audience expectations with narrative novelty. "Totally Killer" does more than throw a modern teenager into the retro absurdity of the 1980s — it explores the chaos of time travel and the desperate attempt to avoid its butterfly effects. Thanks to a series of clever setups, the film mostly succeeds in delivering on its premise.

Set in New York, the film leans heavily into its urban intimacy. While it doesn’t offer standout moments, its atmospheric charm and natural rhythm keep things engaging. The dialogue is dense but never grating, and the chemistry between the leads develops with surprising ease.

Came for Mads Mikkelsen, left disappointed—through no fault of his own. He’s magnetic as always, but the film aims for the “John Wick”-style coolness without the same emotional weight. Style clearly took precedence over substance here.

A heartfelt and thoughtfully crafted film full of details. The performances are outstanding, and the balance is great—the film deals with serious themes, yet maintains a light, humorous touch that makes it feel warm and inviting.

Despite the star-studded cast, the film underdelivers on nearly every front. The pacing is slack, the tension is nonexistent, and the dialogue feels aimless. The characters lack depth, and the story offers nothing engaging.