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  I initially came into this film thinking it would just be some goofy movie aimed at kids. Boy was I wrong! This film is a genuinely well-written, clever and engaging murder mystery! The voice performances are all excellent and the actors all do a great job. It’s also wonderfully shot with a vibrant and colourful cinematography. What elevates this film though is the mature and even dark themes that it explores which was shocking to see in what was a family friendly film. This is an absolute must-watch and the most pleasant surprise of 2026!

  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.

  Who knew that a series in 2016 about a group of very larger-than-life characters dealing with weird things in their town would be the start of such a phenomenal show? It has been three years since the jarring cliffhanger of Stranger Things Season 4, and the show is now coming to an end with its final season. Will it stick the landing, or will it unfortunately become another Game of Thrones situation? In terms of what this season does well, I enjoyed that Will actually has a lot more to do. Despite being a very important character in Seasons 1 and 2, he sort of had little to nothing to do in Seasons 3 and 4. He also has a proper bonding moment with Robin that I genuinely enjoyed and found very heartwarming. Jonathan was a character butchered in Season 4 by turning him into a lame pothead. His and Nancy’s relationship seemed to be in trouble, but this season actually gives their story a nice resolution. The moment where they finally communicate honestly about their r...

  Wake Up Dead Man is the third instalment in the Knives Out series. I absolutely adore murder mysteries, and this series has been consistently stellar. The first Knives Out was phenomenal, and while the second film Glass Onion was enjoyable, it was admittedly a bit of a step down from its predecessor. Because of that, I was incredibly excited going into this entry. Does the series continue to deliver, or is this a case not worth solving? Daniel Craig returns as Benoit Blanc, and once again, he delivers a terrific performance. A Sherlock can’t be without his Watson, and this time Blanc is accompanied by “Priest Jud,” played phenomenally by Josh O’Connor. Jud is easily the most layered partner character the series has had so far. He has a meaningful past and a compelling reason for becoming a priest. You truly understand why he wants to solve this case, and as an audience, we genuinely root for him to succeed. His dynamic with Blanc is also a lot of fun, as the two of...

  A pretty fun, tense thriller-mystery with an intriguing concept. Meghann Fahy does a great job as the main character, she convincingly portrays her internal conflict and really gets us to root for her. Brandon Sklenar, who plays her date, is also wonderful and has great chemistry with Meghann. What surprised me most was how good the cinematography was. Despite taking place in a single location for most of the movie, there are plenty of great-looking shots and impressive camera work. Unfortunately, the movie’s final act is ridiculous and silly. All the twists and turns raise numerous questions about the overall story. You definitely need to suspend your disbelief, but if you do, it’s a pretty entertaining watch.

  For video games adapted to movies or shows, I usually have extensive knowledge as I am a fan of the game itself. Fallout is different as I have not ever played the games. This meant that this show was a unique experience for me as I was now coming in from a non-fan perspective. Does this show succeed in pulling in newcomers? Firstly, the world itself is interesting. The post-apocalyptic world is visually stunning thanks to the phenomenal cinematography. They managed to capture a weirdly unfound beauty of the world but also contrast this with the ugly nature of human beings. We see how humans on the surface survive through these towns or the cruel activities they do. We also see factions such as the Brotherhood who try for some order on the surface and people who become ghouls after becoming mutated by the radiation. The monster designs are creepy and disgusting which is what makes them great. Some humans have also survived by going into vaults underground. The myst...

  I feel like I am one of the few people who enjoy Kenneth Branagh’s Hercule Poirot adaptation, despite the flaws. A Haunting in Venice is the 3rd entry and it has none of the flaws of the previous 2. The cast is much smaller, allowing for more focus on the characters and allowing the audience to remember their names. It is also shorter with a runtime of 100 minutes compared to the roughly 2 hours of previous movies. This results in a way better-paced and tighter movie. The one unique aspect of this story is how it blends horror into a detective story. Hercule is dealing with a case involving the supernatural and this results in some weird things he sees and hears. The film has some great jump scares that work well. This is no doubt that this is the best in the trilogy with a unique premise and an engaging case that will keep your eyes peeled.

  They Cloned Tyrone is a compelling and clever mystery movie. It has a very witty and fun script with an exceptionally strong chemistry between our main trio. John Boyega gives a great performance as the main character, Jamie Foxx and Teyonah Parris are both very charismatic and funny. There is also a strong visual and costume direction with a great score as well. It does unfortunately get very predictable in the 3rd act and feels a bit of a sudden rush to the end. Nevertheless, a very charming and fresh take on the mystery genre.

  For the most part, this is a worthy sequel that retains the great visuals and the compelling mystery of Searching (2018). I do have a couple of gripes that make me enjoy it less than Searching (2018). 1. I find it hard to believe that the police wouldn’t have access to the emails needed for the investigation. 2. Once the reveal happens, I question a lot of the overly complicated plan and the believability of it. 3. I also can’t believe Javier has a 2.8 star out of 5 for his service. That guy is an MVP! Just like Searching (2018), the mystery keeps you gripped with every twist and turn. It’s a great mystery worth watching!

  Searching is an enthralling thriller that uses the gimmick of having the story be told through the character’s laptop screen. Unlike others movies that have used the gimmick, Searching actually uses it effectively for visual and storytelling purposes. The movie treats the internet as a proper entity in the story that is involved in solving the mystery. On that note, this story involving the Dad, David Kim (John Cho), searching for his missing daughter is incredibly compelling. I was constantly on the edge of my seat trying to solve it with the Dad but also being shocked at all the twists and turns. Within the story is also a heartfelt story about grief and love. On that note, John Cho does an amazing job! I also loved Debra Messing as the Detective who aids David in the search for his daughter. This is one of the best mystery thrillers and is a must-watch!

  I absolutely adored the first Knives Out which is why I was looking forward to the sequel Glass Onion. This doesn’t flip the whodunit genre on its head like the first one but it does tell a very entertaining whodunit film. When compared to the first Knives out, it starts very slowly and unfortunately doesn’t have as strong an ending either. It is also lacking in the creative editing and cinematography of the first film. Even though this film has the same editor and cinematographer as the first film. However, the cast is outstanding! They all did a great job playing over-the-top archetypes of rich people. I also thoroughly enjoyed the mystery itself, which constantly kept me guessing. While this tackles terrible rich people again, it does explore it differently. It shows how Miles Bron’s (Edward Norton) billionaire nature can have a grip on people and the mistrust it can cause. Likewise, it continues to have fun, witty dialogue and a great musical score that I loved...

  Knives out is advertised as a whodunit movie. In a way it sort of is but this is Rian Johnson, he loves subverting expectations. Seriously though, this movie really subverts a lot of expectations. It’s better to go into this movie with little to no knowledge which is why it is difficult to review this without giving away too much.   First off, this movie has an amazing cast with Daniel Craig pulling off an American accent as the private investigator. Chris Evans post Avengers work has him play a much more terrible character which is a huge contrast to Captain America. Christopher Plummer while a minor role gives a very lovable mystery novelist. Jamie Lee Curtis, Michael Shannon, Don Johnson and Toni Colette give a very convincing performance as egotistic rich snobs. Ana de Armas must be praised as well for being able to convincing give the audience a sort of POV character in this massive all star cast. I will also give props to Lakeith Stanfield, Katherine Langf...