K-drama Review: Connect
Not bad ideas but clumsy plotting.
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Nov 182 min read
Animated Film Review: TMNT (2007)
Tight with good pacing, moderately dark, strong characters, decent plot and solid action. Surprisingly good.
30
Nov 145 min read
Anime Review: Macross Plus
Another classic mecha anime. Strong characters, emotionally charged. Truly cinematic execution.
100
Nov 103 min read
Comics Review: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin
Brave premise with a lone grieving turtle on his quest for retribution. Generally well-written. Good pacing. Dark. Captivating.
70
Oct 244 min read
Anime Review: Gundam: Requiem for Vengeance
Mecha design and action generally look great. Decent pacing. That’s about it. Cardboard characters made worse with Netflix being woke.
50
Oct 238 min read
Anime Review: Mobile Suit Gundam
Classic sci-fi military mecha anime. Good worldbuilding and decent pacing for its time. Entertaining even if it is a merchandising tool.
40
Oct 183 min read
Anime Review: Blade Runner – Black Lotus
Attempts to be in the spirit of the original. It does have the look and feel. Not brilliant but still moderately engaging and entertaining.
40
Oct 54 min read
Anime ● Review: The Fable
Moderately funny but can be dark and serious in parts. Measured and balanced in most respects. Entertaining.
30
Oct 25 min read
Manga Review: Appleseed by Shirow Masamune
Interesting 22nd-century sci-fi police/anti-terrorist action that touches on many themes even if it doesn’t explore them in depth.
30
Sep 303 min read
Film ● Mini-Review: The Marksman
It is not a shoot ’em up. Either way, could use more action and plotting lacks refinement.
30
Sep 283 min read
Film ● Review: Mission: Cross
Simple action-comedy. Nicely executed and entertaining.
30
Sep 234 min read
Film ● Review: Officer Black Belt
Overly simplistic plot and themes, lacks style, but is otherwise not a bad lighthearted action film despite the serious subject matter.
80
Sep 13 min read
Anime ● Review: Terminator Zero
Good production. Mostly well-paced story in the spirit of the first two films even if it has a few problems. Dark and gloomy.
30
Aug 86 min read
Anime Review: Macross
Classic mecha anime. Excellent visuals and sound. Focuses on characters and their relationships.
40
Aug 13 min read
K-drama ● Review: Sweet Home 3
Tries too hard with the action and gore, but an acceptable conclusion. Overall, meh.
70
Jul 253 min read
Film ● Review: Riders of Justice
Moderately dark and comical. Both the black comedy and action are very measured. Solid film in every respect with decent pacing.
40
Jul 53 min read
Film ● Review: Line of Duty
Implausible plot progression. Constant action with decent cast and performances can’t save it.
40
Jun 303 min read
K-drama ● Review: Parasyte: The Grey
Solid writing, performances and production. Tight plotting. Surprisingly good, even if one doesn’t like the genre.
20
Jun 242 min read
Film Review: Trigger Warning
Predictable. Lacks action. Lacks tension. Disappointing no matter how much one loves Jessica Alba.
40
Jun 212 min read
Film ● Review: City Hunter
Tight action-comedy. It is a bit silly but it’s meant to be. Nicely lit and shot.
60
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