The movie ropes you in with questions early on and then visibly fights so hard to maintain the illusion for the rest of the flick. It gets tiresome quick and the surprise is not at all surprising.
Categories: Movie and Series Reviews, Thriller
Trap (2024) 2/5
The twist is how much you are tricked into listening to the young Shyamaln’s music. This is what I imagine a dark and edgy movie from early 2000’s Disney channel would look like. I’m just so surprised at the lack of polish and how many times things happen because the writer wanted them to rather than them making sense. Hartnett is the only cast given a chance to stretch his legs a bit and he does so admirably, but he is held back by the script and execution. If you are like me, you will want to leave the concert just as bad as our villain does.
The Deliverance (2024) 2/5
Categories 2/5, Horror, Movie and Series Reviews, Thriller 
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.
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
Categories 2.5/5, Action, Drama, Movie and Series Reviews, Thriller 
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 1/5, Action, Movie and Series Reviews, Sci-Fi, Thriller 
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 4/5, Horror, Movie and Series Reviews, Thriller 
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.