Leo, directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj and heavily inspired by David Cronenberg’s A History of Violence (2005),…
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Reviews of films from various genres
A Colt Is My Passport (1967) review – A visually stunning, ultra-cool masterpiece that ranks among the finest films in the Yakuza genre
As I sat down to watch this film and the opening credits started playing to an…
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Ballerina (2023) review – A slick South Korean action thriller with a simple plot, a solid emotional core, and decent action sequences
Ballerina, written and produced by Lee Chung-Hyun, is a slick South Korean revenge action thriller that…
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One False Move (1992) review – A film that starts off as a typical crime story but evolves into something far more poignant and heartfelt
One False Move, directed by Carl Franklin, starts off as a typical crime story but evolves…
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The Guardian (1990) review – William Friedkin tries his best, but a thin storyline and uninteresting characters drag the film down
In “The Guardian,” although the director William Friedkin tries his best, a thin storyline and uninteresting…
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The Equalizer 3 (2023) review – A well-executed action thriller hampered by its formulaic structure and a weak third act
The Equalizer 3, the final film in the trilogy based on the 1980s TV series of…
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Dead Calm (1989) review – Despite a few anxiety-inducing moments, the film falls short of the promise shown at the beginning
Dead Calm, an Australian psychological thriller directed by Phillip Noyce, contains a few anxiety-inducing moments but…
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Deathdream (1974) review – A low-budget horror film that effectively portrays the ill effects of a useless war on ordinary people
Deathdream is a 1974 horror film directed by Bob Clarke (who also made Black Christmas (1974)…
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Freeway (1996) review – Reese Witherspoon delivers a career-defining performance in the 90s version of “Little Red Riding Hood.”
Freeway is Matthew Bright’s version of the 17th-century European fairy tale “Little Red Riding Hood.” Vanessa…
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House of Darkness (2022) review – Neil LaBute’s comedy horror film is predictable and takes too long to get to the point
House of Darkness, directed by Neil LaBute, is a comedy-horror film that suffers from a weak…
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