Rating of
3.5/4
The Contestant
Chris Kavan - wrote on 05/13/24
From Reality Guinea Pig To True Hero
Having run across a shorter version of the story of Tomoaki Hamatsu aka Nasubi on YouTube, I was interested to see what a full-length documentary would look like. Clair Titley doesn't disappoint as Hamatsu's ordeal (essentially going nearly a year alone and naked while he attempts to win mail-in magazine prizes to feed himself and "win" a game show) is both insane and infuriating. A precursor to the reality TV craze - but with a mean, biting edge (Hamatsu was unaware he was even …
Rating of
1/4
Unfrosted
Indyfreak - wrote on 05/09/24
Tonally unfocused farce of a movie that is unsure of what direction to take. Is it a satire? A live-action cartoon? Or something more earnest and sincere? Well, it turns out that it is good at none of those things.
Rating of
3.5/4
Challengers (2024)
Logan D. McCoy - wrote on 05/01/24
"Challengers" is a challenging film for sure. It's meandering and convoluted, but also riveting for its showcase of top-notch performances, electric visual style, and juicy love triangle plot that marries power dynamics melodrama to a sports metaphor about determination.
Rating of
3.5/4
Civil War
Logan D. McCoy - wrote on 04/24/24
If the gripping "Civil War " feels too politically muted ar emotionally distant, that's most likely because it's neither about politics or emotions. But about the duties and diligence of journalists and the dangers that come with the job description.
Rating of
4/4
Abigail (2024)
FilmCrave User - wrote on 04/23/24
Okay so I'm going to say I didn't know what to think going in but let me tell you it was one of the best most fun most terrifying movies of the year i smiled i enjoyed it i loved it such a smarr movie i highly recommend it such a good time and fun for horror fans
Rating of
1.5/4
Rebel Moon - Part Two: The Scargiver
Indyfreak - wrote on 04/21/24
Zack Snyder has become a parody of himself. There is way too much slo-mo used in the action scenes. The dialogue is trying so hard to be serious and meaningful that it comes across as shallow and pretentious. The robot (voiced by Anthony Hopkins) is the one likable character while the villain (a wildly over-the-top Ed Skrein) gives the most entertaining performance. I don't fancy myself as someone that even dislikes Zack Snyder in general;I liked some of his work. But he needs to hire better …
Rating of
2/4
The First Omen
Logan D. McCoy - wrote on 04/17/24
Well-made and acted, but gimmicky and as hollowed out as a jack-o-lantern. It's also uninteresting and at times needlessly gross.
Rating of
3/4
Monkey Man
Logan D. McCoy - wrote on 04/10/24
The best of the "John Wick" offspring we've seen. Dev Patel shows off as a more than competent director and action star.
