Reviews

Code 8 (2019)
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tinaShayOctober 31, 2024
tinaShayOctober 31, 2024The story barely requires the superpowers—it’s simply a heist plot with no surprises, and within ten minutes, you can see where it’s headed. For a world with superpowers, it’s odd that these characters are constantly out of work. How do ordinary people even survive here?

Cult Killer (2024)
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tinaShayOctober 31, 2024
tinaShayOctober 31, 2024The already uneven pacing is worsened by the fragmented editing. There’s room for improvement overall. The dual female leads are interesting, though the monster scenes lack depth, and a better balance in focus is needed.

Murder Mubarak (2024)
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tinaShayOctober 31, 2024
tinaShayOctober 31, 2024With too many characters introduced at the start, it’s tough to untangle the relationships, but things improve as the mystery unfolds. I didn’t guess the culprit, and I loved the line at 1 hour and 52 minutes: "Everyone is equal before the law."

Sentinel (2024)
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tinaShayOctober 31, 2024
tinaShayOctober 31, 2024It’s a feat in itself for a film to be this dull. The gunfire effects look cheap and superimposed. It's in outer space, but the weapons lack the futuristic design. The editing is a chaotic mess, making this a "not recommended" from me.

Lights Out (2016)
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tinaShayOctober 31, 2024
tinaShayOctober 31, 2024The action is subpar, with Frank Grillo’s performance failing to leave a strong impression, and the fights being overly staged and formulaic. Adkins’ brief appearance is a pleasant surprise.

Jade (1995)
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tinaShayOctober 31, 2024
tinaShayOctober 31, 2024The plot is largely superficial, with the car chases and gunfights by William Friedkin being the real draw—his style here clearly recalls Brian De Palma. The 107-minute director’s cut adds little beyond a more direct ending; the 95-minute version actually feels smoother.

The Casagrandes Movie (2024)
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tinaShayOctober 31, 2024
tinaShayOctober 31, 2024While the plot is complete, it a bit cliche, telling a straightforward tale of a 12-year-old girl’s growth and reconciliation with her mother. Still, the film’s imaginative touches and infusion of Mexican lore are captivating.

New York, I Love You (2008)
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tinaShayOctober 31, 2024
tinaShayOctober 31, 2024With an all-star cast, the film beautifully captures the rich tapestry of New York life. The last segment featuring an elderly couple is particularly endearing.

The Alien Report (2024)
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tinaShayOctober 31, 2024
tinaShayOctober 31, 2024This isn’t a horror film in the typical sense; it’s more of a “one thats gets you upon deeper reflection” type. Modern mockumentaries often gravitate toward conceptual, subjective filmmaking with little regard for audience appeal.

Black Water (2018)
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tinaShayOctober 31, 2024
tinaShayOctober 31, 2024The plot is simplistic—another take on personal heroism, with a beginning that all but reveals the ending. The fights lack intensity, feeling more like a series of fancy moves than real action, just the same as many other action films.

The Doorman (2020)
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tinaShayOctober 31, 2024
tinaShayOctober 31, 2024The plot is weak and lack coherence, and the transitions are clunky. Admittedly, as an action film, the appeal lies in the fight scenes and gunfights, so my expectations for the plot weren’t high anyways.

The Signal (2024)
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tinaShayOctober 31, 2024
tinaShayOctober 31, 2024The suspense in the early episodes is compelling, with believable performances, yet the finale feels contrived and dumb. When the final reveal comes, it feels rushed and unsatisfying. The show pays heavy “homage” to other works, and as a sci-fi mystery, it lacks innovation, with large-scale scenes that lack conviction.

Breathe (2024)
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tinaShayOctober 31, 2024
tinaShayOctober 31, 2024It’s hard to believe this was made in 2024—apocalyptic themes feel overdone and devoid of originality. The film’s setup is riddled with plot holes, with minimal cast and locations, and even Milla sidelined to a supporting role. Frankly, without her, most of us wouldn’t bother watching it.

Female Fight Squad (2016)
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tinaShayOctober 31, 2024
tinaShayOctober 31, 2024The plot is mediocre at best, with fight scenes that feel staged and rely too heavily on unrealistic one-hit knockouts - clear evidence of subpar fight choreography and direction. The attractive cast is the film's only saving grace.

Butchers Book Two: Raghorn (2024)
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tinaShayOctober 31, 2024
tinaShayOctober 31, 2024The film is mind-numbingly dull, with a plot so juvenile it insults the viewer's intelligence. As a horror movie, it fails to deliver even basic gore and thrills - it's baffling how this warranted a sequel.

Ape vs. Mecha Ape (2023)
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tinaShayOctober 31, 2024
tinaShayOctober 31, 2024The low ratings tell you everything you need to know - just another hour wasted. While the cast gives earnest performances, this type of film lives or dies by its technical effects, and the CGI quality in this is simply too crude to overlook.

Red Right Hand (2024)
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thinkmillerOctober 31, 2024
thinkmillerOctober 31, 202411.This revenge story drags and feels slightly stale, with an underwhelming villain who, though menacing, lacks the strength to be a true opponent. The film also suffers from poorly defined context and clunky dialogue.

65 (2023)
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thinkmillerOctober 31, 2024
thinkmillerOctober 31, 2024The setup of a spaceship crash-landing on prehistoric Earth, amidst dinosaurs, has so much potential but ends up a predictable, poorly executed film. It’s hard to believe movies like this are still being made in 2023.

57 Seconds (2023)
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thinkmillerOctober 31, 2024
thinkmillerOctober 31, 2024It's not as awful as the reviews suggest, though it offers very little new ideas. This commercial film is entirely carried by Morgan Freeman. During the movie, I kept wondering what I'd do with a 57-second rewind ring.

Heaven in Hell (2023)
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thinkmillerOctober 31, 2024
thinkmillerOctober 31, 2024The premise of a young man falling for his ex-girlfriend's mother, who happens to be a judge, may sound absurd, but he's oddly endearing—and in great shape. The scenic shots are also well-done.