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In it's best moments this felt like a modern day first blood with a comparatively conversational Rambo... In it's worst moments it looked and felt like every other netflix tv show from the past ten years. Overall I came away feeling like it was just a notch above average. Casting and production were fine, decent even, screenplay felt very average, perhaps a notch below that. Production quality felt middle of the road and cinematography felt uninspired. Soundtrack felt very made for TV. I wondered, could this have been a series that got dissected into a movie?

Intriguing if flawed biopic well shot with a talented cast has excellent pacing but where in 2026 it'd make a great 6-8 hour long mini series, when squeezed into a cinematic timeframe ends up feeling inauthentic and too on the nose to really take you along for the ride. Very entertaining none the less.

TWOTR shows us a mean spirited often darker toned satirical comedy. Ultimately devito struggles to find the pacing in the final edit to allow the highly technical gags in its final act, the chance to hit the audience in the sort of looney tunes flavour that could've provided some level of coushin for all it's intensity. Perhaps a less gag filled drama or a tighter more comedic tone final product could've served to be more palletable to my taste but that aside, devito, turner and Douglas bring 110% effortt to this cautionary tale on the potential pitfalls of marriage. The first act was a superb setup and I would've loved a continuation of that feeling. I believe Mr and Mrs Smith ended up nailing the comedic tone devito was searching for in this picture... in spite of my poor review score, it was a fun ride that passed my time nicely. It still looks great in 2026.

Average spiritual conversion dramatisation of a real world career thug who seems to have attached his name to a few, questionable "charity" contributions and "missions". The characters sentiment is there on screen but the facts from just a few internet searches don't exactly like up like they do in this movie adaptation. Performances are decent with butler delivering the goods as usual. Action scenes sadly have the zoomed in shaky cam BS but I definitely found it entertaining if (as intended) rather disturbing. Great for butler fans.

I suppose if you found yourself particularly drawn to the characters or writing you might want to stick around, I couldn't go further than the first 20 minutes of watching the various supercilious conversations and awkward 1980s dated romantic scenarios. The production quality and cast are superb but I found the editing and direction to be borderline awful.

Decent drama/comedy. Casting is the highlight with an otherwise high budget feel and look. Soundtrack was superb. Giomatti steals the screen but the costars shine brightly alongside him. Worth a watch if you're in the mood for a middle aged romantic drama.

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Entertaining and surprising atypical romantic dramedy defies goofball comedy legend Sandler's casting instead allowing him to inhabit a detailed and dramatic role in this tightly scripted movie. The screenplay explores the inevitable human emotional spillover as a non english speaking housemaid and her host family start to find themselves stepping beyond the boundaries of their relationships. Funny and dramatic in almost equal measure it was a decent watch with only a few surprises.

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TEOOS is a strange but fun combination of a b movie concept mixed with an s tier production value. I'd say the best analogy I can give is it's a combination of a jj Abrams cloverfield sci-fi mystery box drama meets Jurassic world level of Dino action and general mayhem. I found it very entertaining! Ewan and Anne delivered the appropriate performances for their roles and the kids weren't too bad either. CGI was a mixed bag and much of the drama failed to land for me only serving as a weak backdrop to the chaos. Overall id recommend it to any sci-fi or JP fans.

This superior coming of age dramedy follows the activities of a socially invisible teenage boy and his blended family as they navigate an awkward family vacation filled with various dramatic and comedic scenarios. The writing, direction, soundtrack, editing and soundtrack are all superb and elevated by the talented cast and smart, detailed screenplay . In particular I loved the more subdued and realistic acting performances from the typically larger than life roles much of the supporting cast are typically known for. I've gotta say it really moved me with the emotional catharsis at the end too! Very strong recommendation here!

Looking for quirky coming of age dramedy full to the brim with 90's cheese? It's here and it's delectable! Thanks to the semi improvisational style used in the final edit it's pretty surreal. Screenplay tends to rely on using dramatic punctuation to pin a full stop to many of its scenes. Although the casting is fantastic, this ain't no hi fidelity. The music store serves as a decent setting to squeeze 4 or 5 episodes of tv grade shannanigans into 86 mins of entertainment filled to the brim with a great range of music. I'd recommend it if only for the vibes and the music but definitely not the drama.

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Surprisingly fun 90s comedy based around the titular original 70s show. I laughed and chuckled at most of the gays. I especially liked the almost 4th wall words of wisdom, you could really tell the entire cast and crew were fully invested in the entertainment.

Surprisingly decent family comedy action movie. Like other movies before like who framed roger rabbit, the VFX heavy production use combination of live action and CGI cel shaded into a classic Warner Bros style to tell its story. Will forte delivers a fantastic performance as the lead human actor here, as most of the CG characters carry the weight of the story around him. If you're in the right mood, a fan of the original wb cartoon shorts or even just looking for something to watch with the kids then this will likely fit the bill. As a bit of a cartoon enthusiast I was disappointed by the use of CGi over traditional hand drawn animation, but I can understand given how incredibly time consuming that would've been with the number of VFX shots here. Music score was great and the plot was ok enough to carry you through to end. For me the marks went down for CGI style instead of hand drawn, a very loose unsurprising plot and just a very over saturated genre. See monkeybone and who framed roger rabbit for more inspired examples of how this particular genre can work at its best.

High budget action comedy set in 1980s russia leans heavily on the two leads who deliver excellent performances. Sadly Reynolds is distractingly recognizable at this point and so it ends up being "another one of those" movies. That said, I feel it is one of the superior outings for sure. If you're in the mood for that type of movie, then there's likely something here for you . Best to leave your brain at the door and your popcorn at the ready with this one!

If you are in the mood to sit within the discomfort of the belak dark dramatic world of broken families and serial murders, then whisper man has you covered. It honestly felt like a classic grisham novel and shot in a very 90's cinematic aesthetic with superb production quality throughout. Cast do a decent job and if you don't mind the corny dialogue choices and predictable twists towards the inevitable conclusion then it will likely entertain you. That said there are soooo many other better examples of this genre to enjoy that it almost negates the effort put into making it in the first place! Decent editing/pacing kept me watching from start to end.

This b movie outing fails to make it's mark in such an oversaturated genre. Even within horror genre, there are many finer examples of how to suprise an audience with gore and humour (classic examples being evil dead 2, brain-dead and Sean of the dead). The pacing is off with it's 90ish minutes runtime feeling more like 2 hours. Script feels shallow with many two dimensional characters who severely lack agency beyond what serves the next fungal fodder. The whippy dialogue thing feels like a relic from the past and honestly feel they should've leant into drama harder. The cast couldve gone there and at least I would've felt something. That said, if you're in the mood and are a fan of gory horror then you'll likely enjoy some of what is served here.

Cinematography, casting and pacing hold up extremely well in 2026. Sadly the screenplay hasn't aged as well resulting in a limited number of conversations between the lead cast. Nonetheless the tense drama unfolds well on screen. An interesting piece of friedkin filmography.

I found the combination of near constant scat style 50s music and comedy writing filled to such a degree that this extremely safe family movie screenplay has nothing to say with no edge at all. I couldn't make it past the first 5 mins due to the weak script and weird vibes.

Great casting, cinematography, a tight screenplay and decent soundtrack make the 90 mins or so whizz past. As far as rom coms go the layover leans more heavily into comedy with multiple set pieces which the cast nail in timing and execution. Romance is more 2 dimensional for most of its runtime with the usual third act wrapping things up in a moral bow. It was entertaining considering the poor reviews.

Nudging slightly above the average meter, hokum provides well produced, slow paced horror mystery. It kept me entertained through the runtime. The cast is decent, soundscape works well and the direction often reminded me of the good old days of 80s horror films with the familiar grumpy alcoholic novelist trope center stage. Effects are a mixed bag ranging often from practical makeup which, although fantastic, can feel uncanny even humerous. Sadly there are few genuine surprises to truly raise the bar but if you're in the right mood it will likely provide some fun.

Not my tempo. I bounced out after the first 10 minutes or so. Just not for me I suppose!

I left after first 10 mins. There was no entertainment value in what I was watching, especially when compared to evil dead 1+2+3. Don't waste your time!

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If this catches you in the right mood (or had enough to drink) you may be on the right wavelength to enjoy this absolute nonsense. It sort of reminded me of waterboy or Tommy boy only with a far, far less charming lead actor and some very distracting English accents to listen to. I wish they had just spoken in their native tongues as the accents really took me away from enjoying the film on any deeper level. There are some surprisingly high budget effects shots with some extremely funny lines dotted in around the piece. If you are blind drunk this would be an 8/10. For those of us sober (or British and sober) 5/10 for watchability.

Favro's fantastic production team do well in creating world of Mando and grogu to bring it to the big screen. As many reviewers will likely mention, there is very little aside from the runtime to dissern this feature from just a standard double episode of the TV show. That said, it kind felt like two episodes wedged together but never in a way that affected my enjoyment. The writing was very average, even for the show, but it does well enough to keep the pace alive and setting up the well choreographed fights and action set pieces. Overall there's not really anything here unless you are very familiar with the show which is shame as this could've been an opportunity to reach a larger audience with the right storyline. Even this "b" tier story works well within the "a" tier production effort though. Good but not exceptional.

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Superior casting, cinematography, soundtrack, editing and production quality lift the otherwise basic plot clear above the average drama/thriller. That said, from my viewpoint, there are many other better examples of crime dramas to choose from within the genre so it's not exceptional, just decent.

A large budget and, I'm sure, ample choice of cast and crew weren't enough to make anything feel above the average needle. Overall it entertained me throughout it's runtime, and if you're even slightly into the alien conspiracy stuff then this will bring you something for sure

Let's be honest, this is a very unoriginal concept without the usual star clout to cash the paycheques with.... That said, the writing and cast delivered something memorable which isn't easy to do within the genre. If your a fan of the cast, concept or just in the mood to laugh at a couple of dudes just in over their heads (with comedic consequences) then this will likely at least give you a chuckle or two.

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One of Carreys more obnoxious performances from his peak era. You can really feel him over acting to the nth degree in every scene. Watching this reminds me of the ridiculous over the top shock tactics of the nineties era of TV and cinema, the MTV style of it's time with pink rock influences pushed into everything. At times this works extremely well but in it's less subtle parody esque moments I felt just completely taken out o seef it with Brodericks "straight man" performance just fading right into the background while we get "carreyfied" into a bludgeon. But hey, if ott carrey is what you wanted then oh boy do you get it with every other frame presenting a near iconic carrey memes worth of performance. The plot is wafer thin, the world the characters inhabit is very basic with supporting cast ultimately just occasional window dressing thanks to the carrey taking up all the screentime. Ultimately this felt more like a missed opportunity as Stiller and his crew really were firing on all comedy cylinders at this time and had they had more creative control over production this could've been something greater. Instead it just became a shallow "angry jester" 90 minutes. But hey, if that's what you're here for then oh boy is it ready to deliver just that!

Surprisingly solid crime fuelled action drama. Casting, cinematography and action choreography are all well above the average line with perhaps only the dialogue and pacing being the weakest areas. If you're a fan of the genre I'm sure you'll find something to enjoy here but this one leans heavily on the action over the more dramatic aspects. Statham does his usual thing here with the screenplay favouring his strengths as an "action film performer". I do wonder how it would've worked with a different, better skilled dramatic performer though. Runtime went by nicely thanks to the tightly paced edit, again , I wondered how a slower paced more intentional style might've favoured a more dramatic version. The directorial style reminds me of Michael bay at times especially with the miami setting. This type of story is so wholly unoriginal, and the genre so over saturated you can can be guaranteed to find a better version in the great pool of other similar movies (in particular pulp fiction and no country for old men stand out as favourites. Overall I had a much better time watching this than some reviews would have you believe.

Usually you can rely on films in this genre to warm the heart, sooth the soul and entertain the family. Instead we get a movie so chaotic that it just keeps hitting you in the face with so many over the top character quirks and dramatic scenes it felt like the writers were just throwing **** at the wall to see what stuck. The casting and cinematography are superb and entirely wasted by a simply awful screenplay and weird push towards immoral messaging delivered by characters written to be mean, awful, manipulative and just sad.

Talented cast, great soundtrack and overall decent production quality just aren't enough to push above average for this "soccer mom bank heist". If you're in the mood and have affinity towards the cast you will likely be entertained but this ain't no great escape.

Often creative choreography carries you along the otherwise basic plot and set pieces. If you're in the mood this intense martial arts flick will keep you locked in as the two leads take out the human trash. Soundtrack, setting and production quality all do a good enough job, even below average at times but it's the casting and fight scenes that quickly remind you why you are still watching! Kept me and my family entertained for an evening!

The usual spy craft intermixed with action adventure elements as the titular "Jason bourne" tries to uncover his memories after a botched hit job. Somewhat unique for its day, bourne uses hand-held camera style cinematography particularly during action sequences. Mostly this spawned a hundred imitations that failed to gauge the nuance of its execution (sequels to this included imo!). Cast and production quality are decent. Some nicely produced action set pieces keep things moving to the lower key feel that this trilogy is known for when stood next to the bond films around this time eg die another day. Otherwise a surprisingly average outing with little to stand out from the incredibly over saturated genre.

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Surprisingly entertaining. This comedy gave me a few laughs, you can really switch off to some classic plot devices and the hilarious consequences. Casting, production and soundtrack all work together to sell the straight man/comedy payoffs. While there are better examples of this setup (see elf), it's really worth a look for any fans of the genre.

Occasionally touching fantasy romance film carried by the strengths of its production budget and Hollywood star casting. Sadly some of the "romantic" scenes feel different and show their age in 2026 but do the job nonetheless. The pacing is pretty terrible. The first time we are introduced to Jane Seymour's character is 45 minutes into the film. It's a shame so much emphasis was given to Reeve's character's obsession into time travel and researching his target as it does come off as stalker esque and a little goofy. Negatives aside, the film is shot well and some of the lines are quite touching. I often felt as I watched that James Cameron must've taken inspiration from this as I was often reminded of the interactions between his characters and the ones seen here (I'm particular the time periods shown and the different cliques and barriers preventing the lovers from connecting). Ultimately I found it hasn't aged well but provided entertainment as I was in the mood!

Superb cinematography and a talented cast breathe life into the barebones gangster plotline. There's little to be discovered here that you haven't seen a thousand times before, likely executed with more skill and better writing too. Therefore, given how basic things are here it's very well done holding up well in my home theatre 2026 setup. Worth a look if you're a fan of the genre/cast. In particular the cinematography is very good.

Top tier production quality and casting elevate the otherwise just above average writing. The soundtrack is notably good with some very good cinematography and editing that hold up well in 2026. Sadly within the very saturated whodunnit thriller mystery genre there are a great many better examples of this type of movie with a spread of different flavours to choose from. This one is military flavoured and often reminded me of a few good men (sans the court room sequences).

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Slightly above average drama exploring a widower's inner reflections on life as he processes the changes through the unlikely help of a newly found non relationship formed with the head of customer service of the vending machine company for the er ward his wife's passes in and her son. There's some pretty average stuff here but the cast elevate things just a little above the needle mark (if you're in the mood!).

Occasional chuckle screenplay, high quality production allows for some interesting action sequences. Really enjoyed the funky music, costumes and cast performances. Direction is fair although the pacing feels quite slow at times. Story is probably the weakest area with very little depth to what's going on in the undercover brother universe. If you're in the mood for some light entertainment or are a fan of the action comedy genre then this might be for you!