The Manor was...a good try....sorta. There is really nothing more that can be said about it as far as merit goes. I say that because it has what is needed for it to be a thriller, **IF** that thriller's suspense rating were fixed at a 2 instead of being able to utilize the full range 10 scale available.
The movie had all the right ques for suspense, it just didn't have that "edge of the seat" guesswork, that "grip your husband's bicep" fear factor, nor the..._je ne sais quoi_ needed to make this movie engaging. The writers did a good job of showing how the MC's age and the problems she…
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This is an adult animated show that is as funny as the characters lives could be if these kinds of things and creatures were present at that age. As far as comedy goes this show is a 10/10. The comedic writing and timing have been great!
And while I would recommend this show to any adult with a solid upbringing in education and common sense, it is for the total opposite end of those two traits I would recommend this show be cancelled.
The social-liberal agenda underlying this show is, without a doubt, reprehensible. The nudity, comedy, and hilarious writing cannot overshadow the concen…
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71/100
Presented as the unauthorized release of footage of the top secret Apollo 18 mission to the moon that didn't go very well. Being as this had low ratings, I wasn't expecting much and I was pleasantly surprised. This is an anxious little creepfest that had some truly tense and shocking moments. I think they effectively made it look like footage from 1973 and it felt very authentic right down to the equipment, the cinematography and the manner of conversation. And when panic starts to set in, it felt personal, genuine and you really cared about these guys. Good film! -- DrNostromo.c…
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**_A psycho targets a therapist’s patients in Los Angeles_**
Shot in March, 1980, this debuted five months after “Friday the 13th" and comes in the tradition of 70s’ flicks inspired by “Psycho,” such as “Haunts,” “Schizo,” “The Toolbox Murders” and "Don't Go in the House." The doe-eyed protagonist is effectively played by Marianna Hill, who was 38 during shooting and still lookin’ good. You might recall her from her role as the lovely Dr. Helen Noel in the Star Trek episode “Dagger of the Mind,” as well as the woman that The Stranger manhandles in “High Plains Drifter.”
The first…
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To be honest, I was expecting something just a bit more substantial from auteur Michael Haneke as he takes a distinctly French approach to apocalyptic drama. Suffice to say that the human economy and infrastructure have largely collapsed and the land is being run by lawless individuals - some violent and exploitative, others just fighting for their own survival and it’s that latter category that “Georges” (Daniel Duval), wife “Anne” (Isabelle Huppert) and their kids “Eva” (Anaïs Demoustier) and “Ben” (Lucas Biscombe) find themselves. For a reason that isn’t exactly clear, they have left their …
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This isn’t the first Indonesian zombie movie, but probably the most proper one so far. The thing is, it actually has a lot of potential to be something great — too bad the execution feels kinda shallow. It’s gory and artistically disturbing, the local culture vibes are there too. I just wish the Jamu thing was explored deeper, ‘cause that could’ve made it stand out instead of feeling like just another zombie flick.
Still, I gotta say I like the character drama — they’re pretty complex. It’s just a shame it wasn’t handled better. With more natural dialogue and interactions, the emotional…
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"AKA" mixes action, with a rather scathing commentary on organised private and political crime.
The organised criminal organisation the lead character, a special forces operative, is tasked with infiltrating, conceals a crime, perpetrated by the French political establishment. The question then becomes, who are the bigger criminals?
Underlying this is a commentary on how children are treated by those, at least superficially, claiming the moral high ground.
This is a well made film that combines copious, polished action with a underlying tale on the often opaque line betwe…
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"The Marco Effect", is yet another author Jussi Adler-Olsen, Carl Morck franchise, crime thriller.
This film see's some real changes to this series. Most notably, both of the lead actors have departed with experienced newcomers stepping into the role.
The chemistry between the "new" detective Carl Morck and his police partner Assad,feels somewhat lacking. A situation not helped by a script that doesn't lend itself to character development. Instead, the story gives the impression its out to make a social point about the plight of displaced people/refugees, with everything else c…
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"Omniscient Reader: The Prophecy" has a very Asian computer game vibe.
This film feels a little like "Squid Game" where people are sacrificed for entertainment but more so a computer game. Participants have to complete levels, earn rewards, which in turn can be used to purchase and unlock skills, abilities and weapons.
The key protagonists avoid feeling like a cardboard cut out's too, by having well rounded, back stories that are cleverly woven into the adventure/horror premise that's at the heart of this film.
Quality acting and decent special effects round out this en…
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I guess its fair to say everyone see's history through the lens of their own bias.
"The Turks are Coming: The Sword of Justice" is entertaining in its own way. Its production values are decent if not outstanding, acting is reasonable too and action scenes, are polished.
That said, it's an historical fantasy. Sultan Mehmed II known as "The Father of Conquest" was, as the name suggests, a conqueror. Trying to paint him and all of the Turkish empire as good and virtuous and everyone opposing him, as bad, is simplistic, to say the least.
The interplay between East and West i…
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