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  I thoroughly enjoyed Chainsaw Man Season 1. As an avid reader of the Chainsaw Man manga, I found the adaptation to be terrific. However, I do understand why some people had problems with it. The more Hollywood-style cinematography, muted colours, and slower moments weren’t exactly the tone many people expected from the series. All of that is remedied in this sequel film! The chaotic, fast-paced energy, phenomenal visuals, vibrant colours, stunning musical score, and some of the best action set pieces in an animated film make it an absolute thrill to watch. Not only that, but the story also features great character moments, wonderful emotional beats, and engaging drama. This film is a phenomenal sequel, and I hope the next season retains the style shown here!

  Jason Statham plays a guy that is living a mundane and quiet life BUT he is actually an elite operative forced back into action! Sound familiar? Well that is because it is literally the exact premise of his previous two films: Beekeeper and The Working Man Shelter doesn’t do much different except being very British this time. Will Jason Statham start doing something new? Not this time…

  Hamnet is a poignant exploration of grief. Jessie Buckley is phenomenal in the lead role as Agnes Shakespeare, delivering an emotionally raw and powerful performance. Paul Mescal offers a wonderfully subdued yet layered portrayal of the iconic William Shakespeare. Both actors excel at illustrating how differently people can experience and process grief. The entire supporting cast is excellent, with even the child actors delivering astonishingly strong performances. Hamnet also boasts beautiful cinematography and an incredible musical score. The film is deliberately slow-paced, which may not appeal to everyone. However, if you allow yourself to settle into its rhythm, the story it tells will truly soar.

  Certainly not what I was expecting. This film is more about a terrible person conning his way through life, similar to the director’s previous work, Uncut Gems. Ping-pong is very secondary and barely featured in the film. It’s hard to root for Marty, as he isn’t a great person, but Timothée Chalamet brings enough charm to make the character at least bearable. It’s a two-hour, anxiety-inducing ride as we watch every bad decision unfold. However, in the last 20 minutes, it suddenly decides it wants to be a sports film, delivering a “Rocky” style final act. The tonal shift feels a bit strange, but it makes for an exciting conclusion. If you’re looking for an entertaining sports film, this isn’t it. If you want a stressful, high-kinetic rollercoaster ride, though, it’s definitely worth a watch.

  Dave Bautista and Jason Momoa are an incredibly fun duo in this film. It also has some enjoyable and fight choreography However, this film ends up feeling like the most by the numbers, straight to streaming film. The plot is bland, the writing is bland, the characters are bland, the shoot-outs are bland, the music score is bland and the visuals are bland. The film is also too long at 2 hours with too many moments of slow pacing. It does its job of being a serviceable popcorn flick but it does feel like a waste of Dave Bautista and Jason Momoa.

  The Rip has a solid first two acts. The way the tension and suspense build is incredibly gripping. Who’s lying? Who’s trying to get the money? Who’s the traitor? Ben Affleck and Matt Damon are one of the best duos in movies, and they’re an absolute joy to watch here as well. Unfortunately, what brings the movie down are the underwhelming action set pieces and the disappointing final act. The action scenes are hard to follow due to lame shaky cam and overly dark visuals. The final act also devolves into generic Netflix action slop. Overall, it’s an enjoyable time, and I was at least never bored.