Film ● Mini-Review: Lucy
Mildly entertaining but meh.
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- Sep 23
- 4 min
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.
30
- Sep 22
- 2 min
Film ● Mini-Review: Breathe
Post-climate-change-apocalyptic premise. Uninteresting with too many annoyances.
20
- Sep 1
- 3 min
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 30
- 3 min
K-drama ● Review: The Frog
Moderately intriguing. Pacing can be better but no big deal. Nicely edited. Amusing score. Go Min-si is flipping nuts. But in a good way.
30
- Aug 1
- 3 min
K-drama ● Review: Sweet Home 3
Tries too hard with the action and gore, but an acceptable conclusion. Overall, meh.
60
- Jul 25
- 3 min
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 24
- 3 min
Film Review: Lumberjack the Monster
Mystery with elements of a horror-thriller framed in a fairy tale–like story. Nothing bad. Just flat. Plotting and themes are a bit clumsy.
150
- Jul 5
- 3 min
Film ● Review: Line of Duty
Implausible plot progression. Constant action with decent cast and performances can’t save it.
40
- Jun 30
- 3 min
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 24
- 2 min
Film Review: Trigger Warning
Predictable. Lacks action. Lacks tension. Disappointing no matter how much one loves Jessica Alba.
40
- Jun 21
- 2 min
Film ● Review: City Hunter
Tight action-comedy. It is a bit silly but it’s meant to be. Nicely lit and shot.
60
- Jun 13
- 4 min
Anime Review: The Grimm Variations
Not a bad effort but nothing special. Could have used other fairy tales since there are over 200 to choose from.
20
- Jun 6
- 2 min
Film ● Mini-Review: Agent Game
Starts strongly enough. Relies on the cast to hold it together. Final act could use better writing and way better execution. Meh.
50
- May 31
- 4 min
J-Drama ● Review: House of Ninjas
Ninja family vs rival clan. Nicely shot. A few points regarding characters and conflict can be better, but intriguing and entertaining.
30
- May 29
- 3 min
Drama Review: Secret Invasion
Not bad but could go further with the paranoia and suspense. Think of it as a version of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
30
- Mar 29
- 3 min
K-drama ● Review: A Shop for Killers
Solid action-mystery-thriller drama with decent pacing and signposting. Moderately intriguing. Entertaining.
80
- Nov 24, 2023
- 2 min
Film ● Mini-Review: The Killer
Not intended to be a fast-paced action-packed thriller. Steady pacing. Not overly stylized. Impersonal but still interesting enough.
40
- Nov 17, 2023
- 3 min
Film ● Review: Blacklight
Tries to be some sort of action-thriller but fails. Too many conveniences and inconsistencies. Can skip.
50
- Nov 9, 2023
- 3 min
Film ● Mini-Reviews: Taken Clones and Derivatives
There are quite a few clones and derivatives of Taken since its release in 2008. Here are 35 mini-reviews.
270
- Oct 9, 2023
- 4 min
Film Review: Ballerina
Despite needing more action and attention to a few details, it is still a sufficiently satisfying revenge action-thriller.
60
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