Some stud actors carried this film, but overall it was a bit of a stinker. The dialogue was weak and never truly captivating, making it hard to stay engaged. At times it dragged, and the ending felt forced rather than earned. "A former criminal is enjoying a normal and peaceful existence with his wife and son at a secluded cabin. However, his past soon catches up with him when he learns that notorious gangsters Leftie and Lonnie are coming for them."

This movie had potential but it ended up just being dumb. Don't waste your time. Some interesting scenarios to keep you watching until the end but not worth it. " A helplessly romantic sociopath escapes from a mental institution and invades the home of a '90s pop superstar. He just wants to be loved; she just wants to survive."

I gave Marvel one last chance with this one because of the extremely high reviews, hoping it would bring back some nostalgia, but there was none. Unless it’s one of the originals, like Tom Holland’s next Spider-Man, I think I’m officially retiring this franchise. “Ensnared in a death trap, an unconventional team of antiheroes — Yelena Belova, Bucky Barnes, Red Guardian, Ghost, Taskmaster, and John Walker — embarks on a dangerous mission that forces them to confront the darkest corners of their pasts.”

I’m glad I caught this in IMAX before it left theaters. The rumbling of the cars and high-speed racing really came alive on the big screen, making it worth the theater experience. Brad Pitt delivered a strong performance, though I thought Damson Idris stood out even more. Javier Bardem had a solid role that he handled well. While the ending was easy to predict within the first 15 minutes, the journey in between was still engaging. It even made me consider giving Formula 1 a shot, a sport I haven’t really followed before. " In the 1990s, Sonny Hayes was Formula 1's most promising driver until an accident nearly ended his career. Thirty years later, the owner of a struggling F1 team convinces Sonny to return to racing. Teaming up with a hotshot rookie, Sonny discovers that the road to redemption isn’t one you can travel alone."

This 2001 Adventure/Action film starring Heath Ledger felt like a medieval fairy tale—which isn’t my favorite genre. The story centers heavily on jousting, a form of tournament combat I find less exciting than others. Despite the charming cast and unique premise, it landed below average for me. "Peasant-born William Thatcher (Heath Ledger) begins a quest to change his stars, win the heart of a fair maiden (Shannyn Sossamon), and rock his medieval world. With the help of friends (Mark Addy, Paul Bettany, Alan Tudyk), he faces the ultimate test of medieval gallantry—tournament jousting—while striving to discover if he has the mettle to become a legend."

This 2021 Italian-language coming-of-age film is a beautifully shot emotional rollercoaster for its main character. While it won numerous awards for its artistry and storytelling, it ultimately wasn’t my personal favorite. That said, it remains a well-executed and moving piece of cinema. In 1980s Naples, an awkward teenager searching for his place in the world experiences both heartbreak and liberation after a freak accident—averted by none other than football legend Diego Maradona—changes the course of his life.

This sci-fi/comedy came close to an 8 for me. It’s clever, funny, and surprisingly heartfelt, but if someone asked me what to watch tonight, it wouldn’t be my first nomination. Still, I enjoyed it a lot. "In the near future, a towering alien spike materializes in Earth's atmosphere, wreaking havoc. Years later, it's still there. A struggling beekeeper teams up with an emotionally raw EMT on a road trip to retrieve her bees and his car."

I didn’t really want to watch this, but with such a stacked cast it was hard to resist. I’ve realized I’m just not a big fan of Wes Anderson’s style—the framing, pacing, and dialogue simply don’t click for me. As I suspected, this one felt like a waste of time for me personally. "Wealthy businessman Zsa-zsa Korda appoints his only daughter, a nun, as sole heir to his estate. As Korda embarks on a new enterprise, they soon become the target of scheming tycoons, foreign terrorists, and determined assassins."

This 2004 war/thriller about the Rwandan genocide, starring Don Cheadle, is powerful, heartbreaking, and impactful. It’s difficult to watch at times; something the director handles effectively, yet it also has moments of hope and humanity. I tend to rate true stories higher when they’re told well, and this is one of them. "Hutu Paul Rusesabagina manages the Hôtel des Mille Collines and lives a happy life with his Tutsi wife and their three children, but when Hutu military forces initiate a campaign of ethnic cleansing against the Tutsi minority, Paul is compelled to allow refugees to take shelter in his hotel. As the U.N. pulls out, Paul must struggle alone to protect the Tutsi refugees in the face of the escalating violence later known as the Rwandan genocide."

Anthony Hopkins is so good to watch, and his performance was brilliant. This is a difficult film to sit through given the subject matter, and it’s certainly not for everyone. I’d recommend reading the description before deciding to watch. Since the topic itself wasn’t my favorite, is why I didn’t rate it higher. It had a great execution. "A man refuses all assistance from his daughter as he ages. As he tries to make sense of his changing circumstances, he begins to doubt his loved ones, his own mind, and even the fabric of his reality."

This new 2025 sci-fi/thriller had a slow and somewhat dull start, but it redeemed itself with an action-packed finale, but a slightly predictable one. The story takes place 14 years after a plague, yet it leaves the audience craving more context about how the world reached this point. Exploring those earlier events in a prequel could add depth and turn this into a compelling movie series. The movie had a good plot, it just needed more substance. " Surviving on an isolated farm after a series of plagues and wars, a former soldier and her family make one last stand against a vicious militia that wants to take their land. "

This is a 2000 sport/comedy starring Kirsten Dunst. I wouldn't recommend this movie to anyone over the age of around 16. A bit childish but I can see how some might find it fun. " The Toro cheerleading squad from Rancho Carne High School in San Diego has got spirit, spunk, sass and a killer routine that's sure to land them the national championship trophy for the sixth year in a row. But for newly-elected team captain Torrance, the Toros' road to total cheer glory takes a shady turn when she discovers that their perfectly-choreographed routines were in fact stolen from the Clovers, a hip-hop squad from East Compton, by the Toro's former captain."