It should have been a better movie but it felt like a shrug by the end rather than a dramatic turn that I suspect they were going for.
Categories: Movie and Series Reviews
Unbreakable (2000) 4.5/5
Fantastic performances from everyone involved with a strong presentation of simple ideas.
Jack Reacher: Never Go Back (2016) 2.5/5
Unfortunately under delivers and lacks any aspect of identity to set it apart from other ordinary action films. Ultimately, this leaves the movie wading in the shallow end of average waters.
The Island (2005) 1/5
Categories Movie and Series Rating 1/5, Movie and Series Reviews 
Gosh this movie is so dumb, extending well beyond stupid-fun. Unnecessary scenes, poor cinematography, confused acting, and everything else that can go wrong. Nothing is surprising, not that it tries to be because it is all delivered with a clowns hammer.
What an absolute waste.
Split (2016) 4/5
Categories Movie and Series Rating 4/5, Movie and Series Reviews 
James McAvoy carries this film on one of his many backs. Call me crazy, but I think Anya Taylor-Joy does a disservice to her role in comparison. Nothing egregious happens but I think the part allowed for a stronger presence at a few key moments and she never really got there.
The story itself is enjoyable but does not always unfold itself cleanly. I think some adjustments would elevate the movie further.
Looking Glass (2018) 1/5
Categories Movie and Series Rating 1/5, Movie and Series Reviews 
That was certainly a movie. Two actors I enjoy couldn’t save this over simplified and yet somehow convoluted mess. Shelve this and just go watch Bad Times at the El Royale to get a similar but better fix.
Inside Llewyn Davis (2013) 4.5/5
A wonderful move to watch wrap around itself. I feel like I need a few more watches to really dig into the movie.
Longlegs (2024) 3/5
Categories Movie and Series Rating 3/5, Movie and Series Reviews 
It is a bold movie but I felt like a lot was being overlooked. Mostly characters not acknowledging obvious things and not acting on their motivations like it would seem they should.
It was not all bad for me though, but the aggravations are akin to bad horror. Which is a shame, because so much of the movie is leagues above schlocky horror.
