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Madame Web (2024)

8/10

17 March 2024

I loved the movie. It was fast paced. It has action, suspense and kept me on the edge of my seat. I never thought Dakota Johnson could pull off a movie like this one, but she was fantastic. She was believable and likeable.

The movie has been panned by critics and audiences alike and I just don't understand why. It's really a shame that the movie didn't fare better at the box office. I want to see the rest of the story, and because of the financials, there probably won't be a sequel. Hopefully they'll finish the story anyway.

Do yourself a favor... ignore the critics and watch it for yourself. I bet you'll enjoy it too.

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Croc! (2022)

2/10

It's a generous TWO, but you still need to watch. Everybody deserves a laugh!

6 October 2022

I just watched 'CROC!', sort of. It was hard to turn off. I wanted to, but my curiosity to see how stupid this movie could get got the best of me. I knew I was in for a treat, when, in the first croc scene, it leapt (yes, leapt) on top of a man... belly first. I had to back it up and watch it again to make sure that's what happened.

This movie was so dumb, honest to God, it wouldn't have surprised me if they showed Crocs opening doors to get to people.

This movie tries SO hard to be serious, which is what makes it so funny.

I'd recommend not to watching, but I don't want to deprive you of a good belly laugh!

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Blacklight (2022)

4/10

THE ENDING WILL RUIN IT FOR ANYONE WITH A BRAIN!

4 March 2022

Warning: Spoilers

I loved the first 1:29 minutes of the move. It was absolutely ruined in the final 15 minutes. If you want to see why, read on. SPOILERS AHEAD.

I'm a HUGE Liam Neeson fan. I really can't think of any movies where he's played the lead that I didn't like, so I've been looking forward to this one. It starts off fast, and the story moves along a good pace. That ENDED with fifteen minutes left in the movie.

After getting shot in the hand (or broken glass cuts him), Robinson says "There's no chance in hell that I'm admitting to anything". Block puts the gun to his neck & Robinson dares him to shoot him saying he'd be better off. Block doesn't and says, "This needs to be told and YOU'RE going to be the one that tells it". Then he demands to know the location of his family. IS THAT ALL IT TOOK? He goes from 'No way in hell' to spilling his guts about the family and then going to the press on his own. They don't SHOW this, of course. Here's a man that was ready to die. Block tells him he's NOT going to kill him and what, he has an epiphany on his on? The next scene, Block is at his daughter's witness protection address picking her and the granddaughter up. WHAT?

Speaking of witness protection... why was that even in the movie? It played absolutely no strategic plot in the movie, and the movie never offered an explanation. It did provide some dialog for Neeson, but even that went nowhere. Not only that, but right before the daughter went into witness protection she was absolutely furious with Block and no longer wanted him to see the granddaughter. He had apologized multiple times before, but at the end of the movie he says, "I'm sorry" and all is forgiven? Happy Ever After?

This movie had SO much potential. It started off with mystery and intrigue and the story progressed nicely. The only intrigue and mystery at the end? It left me wondering why the hell the director would ruin a pretty good movie with one of the lamest endings I've ever seen. Unfortunately, that is still a mystery. It was as if the director said "OH CRAP, we're running out of time and money! Let's just have the guy confess and let Liam get his family back. Logic? Nah, we don't need logic. Let's just finish the movie.

Damn, I'm disappointed.

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Outside (I) (2021)

9/10

The BEST Ultra-Low Budget Movie I've seen in years!

23 January 2022

I didn't have high expectations for Farahd Abdullah Wallizada's 'Outside', an Ultra-Low Budget movie about an agoraphobic artist forming a relationship with a student that moonlights as an escort. Considering the plot, I figured it would have been filmed mostly on a single set (I was right). Neither of the two lead actors, Megan Tully & Farahd, had ever done a full-featured film and this was Wallizada's first effort at directing. I mean, how good could it really be?

The answer? EXCELLENT! Despite the lack of a budget and experience, this movie kept me engaged from start to finish. Wallizada's character had depth, which was revealed more & more as the movie progressed. Megan Tully's character displayed an internal sadness, without the use of words. You could see it in her eyes, and that's NOT an easy emotion to maintain throughout a full-length picture.

The two brought a chemistry to the screen that was both believable & captivating and the ending was satisfying... yet it left me wanting to know the rest of the story.

I recommend seeing it. It's one of the more enjoyable 86 minutes I've spent watching lately!

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A Shot Through the Wall (2020)

8/10

It's not what you might be thinking, and that's a good thing!

21 January 2022

I had not heard anything about the movie before I watched, and the storyline overview didn't really provide enough information to determine the movie's direction. I figured this was either going to be a propaganda piece, supporting the blue or BLM. Thankfully it was neither.

The movie provided a realistic snapshot in time of our culture. The justice system should be free from public influence and 'A Shot Through the Wall' painted that photo perfectly.

The acting was genuine and believable from the main characters all the way to the extras. It did an outstanding job showing the culture of the protagonist and his family, highlighting the differences between generations. It effectively touched on the minority perception of police enforcement without being judgmental. It touches on the different perceptions of gun ownership without choosing sides.

I would have given the movie 9 or 10 stars, but it failed to humanize the victim and his family, even with a nod towards them in the end. It could have delved into the lives of the victim's family a bit deeper. I think that's a big miss that separates this from being a REALLY good movie to one that's deserving consideration of an Oscar.

I hope this convinces you to watch. It'll be an excellent use of your next 90 minutes.

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Horizon Line (2020)

5/10

If you're able to suspend disbelief, it's an enjoyable movie!

1 March 2021

The pilot of a small plane expires from a heart attack, leaving the two passengers in dire straits... BELIEVABLE.

Without spoiling the movie, that's probably the only part of the story that's believable, from a technical standpoint. Most of the protagonist's actions from that point on are not only unbelievable, they're impossible. That being said, if you can suspend your disbelief, it's an exciting movie that will keep you entertained.

If a movie is REALLY bad, I'll turn it off. That never crossed my mind with this one.

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The Serpent (2020)

1/10

I STOPPED WATCHING AFTER 15 MINUTES

24 February 2021

The headline says it all. The only reason I'm continuing to type? It says my review is too short.

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Wrong Turn (2021)

7/10

Entertaining

24 February 2021

This isn't a GREAT movie that you'll tell all your friends about, but it's worth watching. The storyline moves along with adequate action scattered throughout. If you stop watching when the ending credits first appear, you might hate the ending (a friend did this). Do yourself a favor & watch THROUGH the credits. Funny how 45 seconds at the end can change your view.

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Malcolm & Marie (2021)

6/10

UNBELIEVABLE acting... boring storyline

24 February 2021

The writing and the performances by Zendaya and JB Washington are the ONLY reason I gave this film 6 stars. The chemistry, both love & hate is fantastic. You'll have no problem believing their performances.

That being said, I was completely exhausted by the time I finished the movie. If you enjoy watching other couples fight and argue, you might love it. That's what it feels like... like you're a fly on the wall of a 1h 46m fight. I think this would've made an excellent short, but it's simply way too long.

My advice??? Watch about half an hour and skip to the end.

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Rage (I) (2021)

7/10

Quality film

24 February 2021

I didn't expect much based on the $120K (USD) budget, but was pleasantly surprised by the quality the film. The acting was adequate and the storyline moved along quite nicely. I didn't notice any problems with production or direction, which is the way it's suppose to be! The ending (no spoilers, no worries) left me feeling incomplete, or I would have given the film 8 stars.

I'd recommend this film to friends and family.

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Hope's Legacy (2021)

6/10

Nice story

8 January 2021

The story line was nice, but the forced smiles and emotionless dialog really ruined it for me. Simply put, the acting just wasn't believable. 6 stars is very generous.

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Paradise Z (2020)

4/10

This movie delivers EXACTLY what you would expect...

28 January 2020

After watching the trailer I decided to watch the movie for two reasons... hot girls wearing very little clothes and zombies! It delivers exactly that. There's less than 250 lines of dialog in this two hour movie.

To all the people rating it with one star... did you watch the trailer before you watched the movie? If so, why did you bother?

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