Tag: Thriller
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A Private Life: Evocative and Thoughtful
When I saw that Jodie Foster was in A Private Life, I really wanted to see it. She is an excellent actress and I was intrigued by the film being set in France. When I watched it, I found it evocative and thoughtful, suspenseful and Jodie Foster’s character was incredibly compelling. A Private Life is…
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Mercy: Engaging Performances
Mercy sounded like it might be interesting but given the topic was AI, I wondered if it would be too similar to Minority Report and other science fiction stories I’d already read. While it was similar to those ideas, the AI was an interesting change with engaging performances. Mercy is a science fiction action thriller…
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Greenland 2: Migration Action Packed and Emotional
I’d enjoyed the first Greenland film, especially the family element and the action. I also liked that unlike some disaster films, it was a bit more believable than normal. So watching the sequel, Greenland 2: Migration, I was hopeful for an interesting film. I found the film action packed and emotional. Some parts stretched credibility…
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The Sister’s Curse by Nicola Solvinic: Compelling Mystery
Lieutenant Anna Koray thought she’d finally found solid ground and escaped her past as the daughter of a notorious serial killer. A loving boyfriend, a loyal dog, a life that almost feels normal—except darkness has a way of seeping in. When she saves a boy from drowning, the strange marks on his body tell a…
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The Long Walk: Relentlessly Powerful
I’ve always been a fan of Stephen King and while in recent years, I’ve preferred more taut writing, I do love his earlier works. When I heard about The Long Walk, I was intensely curious. Strangely enough, it’s one of the few early works I haven’t read so I really wanted to see the film…
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Jurassic World Rebirth: Dynamic Performances
While I liked the last Jurassic World movie, Dominion, I wasn’t sure what to expect with this next film. I was excited about the cast but didn’t know much about the film besides that. Once I watched the film in the theater, I thought the actors had dynamic performances with a more concise plot than…
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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…
