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.
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- Nov 17
- 3 min
Film ● Review: Blacklight
Tries to be some sort of action-thriller but fails. Too many conveniences and inconsistencies. Can skip.
30
- Nov 9
- 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.
80
- Oct 9
- 4 min
Film Review: Ballerina
Despite needing more action and attention to a few details, it is still a sufficiently satisfying revenge action-thriller.
50
- Sep 8
- 4 min
K-drama ● Review: Mask Girl
A tight narrative about an ugly woman’s desire for attention. Tragedy follows her decisions. Some plot conveniences but beautifully shot.
50
- Aug 30
- 4 min
J-drama ● Review: Burn the House Down
Tacky soundtrack. Lacks explanations re some plot points. Despite its problems, a tight narrative that is still mostly enjoyable.
40
- Aug 27
- 1 min
Film ● Mini-Review: The Equalizer 3
Robert McCall is shot and needs time to recover in a picturesque Italian town. Takes too long to build and not enough action.
20
- Aug 19
- 3 min
Comics Review: Alien – Icarus
Set 15 years after Revival, a team of synths attempts to retrieve an Alien sample. Lacks the more refined execution of the previous volumes.
30
- Jul 6
- 3 min
K-drama ● Review: VIP
Office infidelity mystery-thriller. Sounds totally stupid, but is actually a solid drama about the subject, including its consequences.
40
- Apr 13
- 3 min
Film Review: The Mist
Not intensely horrifying but enough tension to be captivating, mostly set in one location. Good cinematography, performances and pacing.
50
- Mar 5
- 1 min
Film ● Mini-Review: John Wick: Chapter 4
A sufficiently satisfying conclusion. Despite the long runtime, it actually doesn’t drag.
10
- Mar 4
- 3 min
Comics Review: Alien – Revival
Revival collects Issues 7 to 12 and is set two years after the events of Bloodlines.
60
- Feb 24
- 3 min
Anime ● Review: From the New World
Intriguing coming-of-age supernatural-fantasy mystery involving humans with telekinesis set in an idyllic village. Highly recommended.
90
- Feb 16
- 3 min
Anime ● Review: Monster
Long psychological crime-mystery thriller series. Visually excellent. Initially intriguing and progresses well, but ending may be a letdown.
60
- Feb 5
- 1 min
Film ● Mini-Review: Anna
It’s basically Luc Besson’s updated, Cold War version of Le Femme Nikita starring a Russian model.
10
- Jan 31
- 1 min
Film ● Mini-Review: The Equalizer
A gritty vigilante film with Denzel Washington beating up thugs. Need I say more?
00
- Jan 16
- 3 min
Comics Review: Alien – Bloodlines
Set in 2200—about twenty-one years after the film Aliens—this story follows Gabriel Cruz, a security veteran for Weyland-Yutani.
160
- Jan 7
- 4 min
J-drama Review: Alice in Borderland
Another alternate reality story. Contrived game survival horror-thriller. Clumsy structure. Moderately intriguing nonetheless.
30
- Nov 25, 2022
- 3 min
K-drama ● Review: Glitch
Paranormal mystery-thriller comedy. Decent writing and production. Mostly a refreshing, amusing and satisfying series.
80
- Nov 4, 2022
- 4 min
K-drama ● Review: Sisyphus – The Myth
Terminator-like time paradox. Moderately intriguing. Poor execution, inadequately explained plot points and devices.
180
- Sep 27, 2022
- 3 min
K-drama ● Review: W – Two Worlds Apart
Amusing series as the main character is dragged into the webtoon world. Excessive plot conveniences but still enjoyable.
60
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