Score: 6 / 10 Category: Movie Platform: Streaming One-line verdict A deliberately disorienting character study that demands attention more than it offers enjoyment, elevated mainly by a powerful central performance. What worked * Rose Byrne is excellent. She carries the entire film and shows remarkable range. * Her portrayal moves fluidly between
Score: 6 / 10 Category: Movie Platform: HBO Max One-line verdict A strange, messy, and oddly entertaining horror-comedy that feels like it’s making up its own rules as it goes — and somehow gets away with it. What worked * Going in blind helped. I didn’t expect the movie
Score: 5 / 10 Category: Movie Platform: Disney+ One-line verdict Strong visuals let down by rushed storytelling, weak motivations, and an underwhelming portrayal of what should have been a god-tier villain. What worked * The visual effects are solid. On a spectacle level, the movie looks good. * Some action sequences
Score: 7 / 10 Category: Movie Platform: Streaming One-line verdict A spectacular and refreshing Predator story told from the hunter’s side — even if “Dek the Yautja” gets said so often it becomes unintentionally funny. What worked * This movie is a spectacle. The visuals are strong, the CGI is convincing,
Score: 9 / 10 Category: Movie Platform: Netflix One-line verdict An emotionally powerful, beautifully shot true story that earns every tear without resorting to cheap sentiment. What worked * The setting is stunning. Alaska looks incredible, and the landscapes alone pull you in. It instantly reminded me why it’s on
Score: 7 / 10 Category: Movie Platform: HBO Max One-line verdict A tightly paced psychological thriller that builds unease effectively and is elevated by a genuinely menacing performance from James McAvoy. What worked * Going in blind helps a lot. The film carefully paces itself, and nearly every scene contributes to
One-line verdict A pleasant surprise that blends mystery, thriller, and fantasy, and ends up being far more fun than it has any right to be. What worked * Going in blind really helped. The setup unfolds naturally and keeps you curious instead of over-explaining. * The concept is solid: two
Score: 8 / 10 Category: Movie Platform: Netflix One-line verdict A bold evolution of the franchise that shifts from outbreak to survival and retaliation, and ends up being the strongest entry since the original. What worked * The premise is entirely different from the first two films. This isn’t about
Score: 5 / 10 Category: Movie Platform: Disney+ One-line verdict A sequel that ditches the rules that made the first film work and turns into generic zombie nonsense. What worked * The cast carries more than it should. Jeremy Renner, Rose Byrne, and Idris Elba help keep it watchable. * There are
Score: 7 / 10 Category: Movie Platform: Netflix One-line verdict A grounded, unsettling take on the genre with a brilliant setup and a version of “zombies” that still feels fresh. What worked * The setup is amazing. Shooting central London empty, without special effects, just by filming early in the morning,
Score: 7 / 10 Category: Movie Platform: HBO Max One-line verdict A louder, cheesier sequel that smartly pivots from horror to action, and ends up being more fun than expected despite some messy plotting. What worked * This is a genuinely fun movie, cheesy lines and all. It knows what it
Score: 2 / 10 Category: Movie Platform: HBO Max One-line verdict A film that desperately wants to feel smart and unsettling, but collapses into incoherence the moment you try to understand it. What worked * The acting is serviceable. On a performance level alone, it’s not the problem. * There are