Movies
Quick movie, film, and documentary reviews from all around the world by and for the regular audience.
Film: The Running Man [2025] – Glen Powell, Alyssa Benn, David Zayas
Edgar Wright’s The Running Man is a wildly entertaining remake with standout casting, slick visuals, thrilling action, and a smart modern spin. Starring Glen Powell, this remake…
Film: Maintenance Required [2025] – Madelaine Petsch, Jacob Scipio
Maintenance Required on Prime Video requires an overhaul. Especially when the actors doing the side characters are better than your primary ones. Starring Madelaine Petsch & Jacob…
Film: Wicked: For Good [2025] – Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Jonathan Bailey
Wicked: For Good doesn’t have the power and momentum of its predecessor. A bit overdrawn, but still good. My friend was crying at the end. Starring Cynthia…
Film: Freakier Friday [2025] – Jamie Lee Curtis, Lindsay Lohan
Freakier Friday is actually good. And yes, I am as surprised as you are. It’s hard not to have a good time watching it. Starring Jamie Lee…
Black Bag [2025] – Michael Fassbender, Gustaf Skarsgård, Cate Blanchett
Black Bag is a brainy spy thriller that lowers the stakes, but still manages to get a satisfying 90 minutes for all viewers. Starring Michael Fassbender and…
The Substance [2024] – Demi Moore, Margaret Qualley, Dennis Quaid
The Substance is….something. A psychological thriller about the challenges of growing old in the public eye. Starring Demi Moore, Margaret Qualley, and Dennis Quaid, The Substance is…
Film: The Thursday Murder Club [2025] on Netflix
The Thursday Murder Club is a fun british light comedy with a crime twist. Nothing groundbreaking, yet still entertaining. Starring Helen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan, Ben Kingsley, and…
Film: Disney Pixar’s Elio [2025] – Yonas Kibreab, Zoe Saldaña
Disney Pixar’s Elio is the peak of Pixar. It also highlights the studio’s biggest problem: a simple yet sweet storyline that doesn’t feel like it’s pandering to…
Film: Mortal Kombat [2021] – Lewis Tan, Jessica McNamee, Josh Lawson
Mortal Kombat feels off. Watching it over 4 years later, I wanted it to be weirder and closer to the 1990s games. But also take itself more…
Film: Roofman [2025] – Channing Tatum, Kirsten Dunst, Peter Dinklage
Roofman is a stranger-than-fiction true story. The unique real-life premise blends suspense, human complexity, and dark humor. Starring Channing Tatum & Kirsten Dunst, Roofman portrays the bizarre…
Film: Tron: Ares [2025] – Evan Peters, Jared Leto, Greta Lee
Disney’s Tron: Ares is a basic story wrapped in stunning visuals showcasing Vancouver, as well as an amazing soundtrack. Starring Jared Leto & Greta Lee, Ares is…
Film: A Minecraft Movie [2025] – Jason Momoa, Jack Black, Jennifer Coolidge
A Minecraft Movie was fun to watch thanks to its actors. I’m not sure what I watched to be honest. It’s basically The Super Mario Bros. Movie…
Film: Pillion [2025] – Alexander Skarsgård, Harry Melling
Pillion is a raucous tale of physical and emotional exploration. It is more of a self-discovery journey than a sexual one. A story of someone slowly learning…