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Tag: Thriller
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Ballerina: Vibrant and Intense
From the World of John Wick, Ballerina is exactly what you expect, vibrant and intense. Exploring the world from the viewpoint of a different character, Eve Macarro played by Ana De Armas, the film fits perfectly with the franchise, offering the violent action of the previous films and a character that is emotional and charismatic.…
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The Staircase in the Woods by Chuck Wendig: Powerful and Complex
Five high school friends are bonded by an oath to protect one another no matter what. Then, on a camping trip in the middle of the forest, they find something extraordinary: a mysterious staircase to nowhere. One friend walks up—and never comes back down. Then the staircase disappears. Twenty years later, the staircase has reappeared.…
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Drop: Inspired Acting, Predictable Story
Right from the start, I found the premise of Drop interesting. It sounded like a great way to create a different type of thriller. I also thought Meghann Fahy was a great choice to play the main protagonist. The choice of her as Violet was a perfect choice, she along with the rest of the…
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Black Bag: Sexy and Smart
I was interested in Black Bag as soon as I saw the cast and who was directing the film. With Cate Blanchett and Michael Fassbender in the starring roles, I knew the acting would be excellent. I also thought the premise sounded interesting. From the very moment I saw the film, I knew I was…
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Last Breath: Breathtaking
Based on a true story, I found the idea of Last Breath interesting and was curious how compelling it would be. With an incredible cast that includes Simu Liu, Woody Harrelson, and Finn Cole, I expected good performances. Relating a story about a dangerous true event, the film tells that story with simplicity, compelling performances…
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“Conclave”: Masterful Performances
When I heard about Conclave, I found myself intrigued by the idea. A film about the selection of one of the most powerful men in the world sounded like it would be full of intrigue and drama. Add in a cast that includes Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci, John Lithgow, and Isabella Rossallini and I felt…
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Speak No Evil: Stellar Performances
When I saw the trailers for Speak No Evil, I found myself fascinated, especially with James MacAvoy. MacAvoy can be a stellar performer and in the scenes I saw, he appeared to be excellent. But I also wondered if those same trailers were showing all the best scenes, leaving no surprises. After watching the movie,…
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Indian Burial Ground by Nick Medina: Emotional Story
A man lunges in front of a car. An elderly woman silently drowns herself. A corpse sits up in its coffin and speaks. On this reservation, not all is what it seems, in this new spine-chilling mythological horror from the author of Sisters of the Lost Nation. All Noemi Broussard wanted was a fresh start.…
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“Monkey Man”: Intense Action
I’ve liked Dev Patel from his early days as an actor so when I heard he was directing as well as starring in the film “Monkey Man”, I was excited, especially once I had the opportunity to see some of the previews. What makes the film especially interesting is that it didn’t completely follow my…
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Murder Road by Simone St James: Riveting and Visceral
July 1995. April and Eddie have taken a wrong turn. They’re looking for the small resort town where they plan to spend their honeymoon. When they spot what appears to a lone hitchhiker along the deserted road, they stop to help. But not long after the hitchiker gets into their car, they see the blood…
