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Quick movie, film, and documentary reviews from all around the world by and for the regular audience.
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…
Film: The History of Sound [2025] – Paul Mescal, Josh O’Connor
The History of Sound isn’t necessarily concerned with the musicology. It is an ode to love in all its permutations. It is love found, love lost and…
Film: One Battle After Another [2025] – Leonardo DiCaprio, Sean Penn, Teyana Taylor
One Battle After Another is a rather straight-forward thriller which benefits most from its two compelling leads. Starring Leonardo DiCaprio & Chase Infiniti, this film is Paul…
Film: Caught Stealing [2025] – Austin Butler, Regina King, Zoë Kravitz
Caught Stealing is violent, funny, absolutely nuts in places, and thoroughly entertaining. I’d definitely watch it again. Starring Austin Butler, this film directed by Darren Aronofsky and…
Film: Honey Don’t [2025] – Margaret Qualley, Aubrey Plaza, Chris Evans
Honey Don’t is supposed to be a Noir movie about a private detective. What I saw was a spaghetti mess that should have been a series. Starring…
Film: Sinners [2025] – Michael B. Jordan, Miles Caton, Saul Williams
Sinners is a racism study hidden behind a music history and vampire thriller movie. A bit too long, but still good. Written and directed by Ryan Coogler,…
Film: Nobody 2 [2025] – Bob Odenkirk, Connie Nielsen
Nobody 2 takes the comedy up a notch, and the action all the way. Laughing all the way, and fully entertaining. Starring Bob Odenkirk, Connie Nielsen, and…
Film: The Bad Guys 2 [2025] – Sam Rockwell, Marc Maron, Awkwafina
The Bad Guys 2 is fun. Not as fun as the first, but the film makes up for that by aiming for a more mature audience with…