I have a passion for all movies but I especially like to watch small budget movies. Join me as I watch, discuss, review and suggest movies with a special focus on the low budget ones. I'll watch them so you don't have to lol...
Mercy comes out the gate STRONG. Killer premise, instant tension, and a setup that makes you lean forward like “okayyy, this could be something.” The concept is slick — high stakes, ticking clock energy, and rules that seem clear enough to make the investigation feel dangerous and smart. For the first chunk, it really feels like we're about to get a tight, cerebral thriller. But then the third act shows up and just… throws the rulebook out the window. The AI starts acting (or failing) based on what the script needs, not the logic the movie itself built. The system that was supposed to be precise suddenly gets vague, convenient, and messy. By the end, it's less “edge-of-your-seat thriller” and more “wait… that doesn't even make sense.” A great concept that couldn't stick the landing. #MovieReview #FilmReview #ThrillerMovie #SciFiThriller #MovieNight #CinemaTalk #FilmFans #MovieCommunity #NowWatching #MovieThoughts #FilmCritic #BadEnding
The biggest strength here is how two completely separate storylines eventually collide. On one side, you've got Lord Jimmy and a Satan-worshipping cult terrorizing the countryside. On the other, Dr. Ian is isolated, obsessively trying to communicate with the Alpha. At first, they feel totally unrelated… until one key element pulls them together. The cult scenes are genuinely hard to watch in the best way possible. Strong performances across the board, excellent world-building, striking visuals, and a standout use of the soundtrack—especially a chilling late-film moment involving “Satan” that really hits. That said, my one real complaint is the same lingering issue with this franchise lately: I miss when the rage virus was front and center. This feels a lot like The Walking Dead shift—early seasons focused on zombies and survival, later seasons focused more on people and relationships with the zombies as background noise. That's exactly what's happening here. The rage virus is more present than last time, sure, but we don't get enough hordes, desperate chases, or full-on brutal mob kills. There's some of that intensity… just not nearly enough for me. #28YearsLater #TheBoneTemple #HorrorReview #ZombieHorror #RageVirus #CultHorror #MovieReview #HorrorMovies #ApocalypticHorror
It jumps straight into a disaster, which is always appreciated, and the effects are still solid… there's just not enough of them. This sequel shifts focus from large-scale destruction to family drama and survival in a world that's now just as dangerous because of people as it is the environment. That could work, but it hits all the predictable disaster-movie beats and feels completely unnecessary, especially considering how the first one ended. Worst of all, for a disaster movie, there's barely any disaster. It's slow, restrained, and desperately needed more chaos — meteor showers, storms, anything. #GreenlandMigration #MovieReview #DisasterMovie #ApocalypseMovies #GerardButler #MorenaBaccarin #MovieCritic #FilmReview #EndOfTheWorld #SequelProblems #ActionMovies #SciFiMovies
The Great Flood starts as a fast-paced disaster flick with solid special effects and a sense of urgency that really works. For about the first 35 minutes, it feels like you're in for a straightforward, intense survival story. Then it completely shifts gears.
This movie is not good—but it knows exactly what it is.
The cast is stacked top to bottom, and everyone clearly understands the assignment. No weak links here — every performance adds suspicion or straight-up chaos to the mystery. Daniel Craig continues to be the MVP, fully settled into Blanc's eccentric brilliance. The mystery itself is twisty, layered, and fun, constantly nudging you to rethink what you think you know. While it doesn't completely reinvent the franchise, it proves that strong characters, sharp dialogue, and confident performances can still carry the weight. Is it the best Knives Out? That's debatable but I think so. Easily one of the most entertaining whodunits. #WakeUpDeadMan #KnivesOut #MovieReview #Whodunit #MysteryMovie #FilmTwitter #MovieTalk #DanielCraig #EnsembleCast #NowWatching #CinemaDiscussion
Avatar: Fire and Ash looks absolutely incredible. The visuals are stunning, and in 3D it's genuinely jaw-dropping. But once the spectacle wears off, the cracks start to show. The movie has no reason to be this long, especially when it's retreading the same story beats and themes we've already seen twice. At this point, it feels like James Cameron is leaning way too hard on visuals to carry the experience. It's worth watching, especially on the biggest screen possible, but the franchise is starting to feel stale. Amazing visuals alone just aren't enough anymore — the story needs to evolve. ⭐️ Verdict: Great to look at, diminishing returns in storytelling. #AvatarFireAndAsh #AvatarMovie #MovieReview #FilmReview #JamesCameron #IMAX #3DMovie #SciFiMovies #MovieTalk #FilmCritic #VisualSpectacle #AvatarFranchise
My Secret Santa is exactly what you think it is — a super predictable, basic holiday rom-com that you'll probably forget by New Year's. BUT… it's charming enough, light enough, and festive enough to get the job done.
Just watched Jingle Bell Heist and I was pleasantly surprised. It delivers a surprisingly fun twist on the classic Christmas caper. The leads have great chemistry, the humor hits more than it misses, and the pacing keeps things moving pretty smoothly. If you're looking for a romantic comedy that's not too sappy, you should check this one out! #JingleBellHeist #MovieReview #HolidayMovies #ChristmasHeist #NewMovies #FilmReview #WhatToWatch #Holiday2025
SISU: Road to Revenge takes the straightforward, no-nonsense storytelling of the first film and supercharges it with bigger set pieces, crazier stunts, and flat-out brutal action. There's no fluff, no wasted time — just an unstoppable force carving a path through anyone dumb enough to get in his way. Fans of the original will get exactly what they came for: more grit, more carnage, and more savage creativity in every fight. If you want a sequel that delivers on its promise and they didn't over think things, this one hits the mark. #Sisu #RoadToRevenge #ActionMovie #MovieReview #BrutalAction #SequelDoneRight #NonstopAction #FilmReview #ActionFans #MustWatch
I challenged myself to watch some holiday rom coms and I Just finished A Merry Little Ex-Mas. If you're looking for chemistry, drama, or anything resembling real conflict, you won't find it here. Every romantic pairing feels completely flat, like they're reading lines to each other for the first time. The jokes? Straight out of the bargain-bin cliché playbook. It's 90 minutes of nothing happening. This is the kind of holiday movie that should warm your heart, but its such a lackluster effort you are better off watching something else.
Edgar Wright's The Running Man delivers a slick cast, a killer setup, and some genuinely intense action, all wrapped in a stylish dystopian package. Glen Powell carries the film with charisma, and the supporting cast brings plenty of energy to the chaos. BUT… the movie runs a little too long, and by the time it reaches the third act, things start to fall apart. Instead of sticking the landing with pure entertainment, it feels like the film shifts gears to make a heavy-handed point — and the momentum just doesn't survive it. Still worth seeing for the thrills, but the ending might leave you wanting more. #TheRunningMan #MovieReview #GlenPowell #EdgarWright #ActionMovies #SciFiThriller #NowWatching #FilmCritic #CinemaReview #MovieTok #FilmCommunity
Guillermo del Toro finally brings Frankenstein to life — and it's every bit as haunting, tragic, and visually stunning as you'd expect. The gothic atmosphere, the twisted beauty, and the heartbreaking question of what it means to be human all collide in one unforgettable experience. Is this the ultimate Frankenstein adaptation?
Predator: Badlands takes the franchise into new territory. You still get sci-fi chaos, and brutal hunts. The action is intense, the visuals are killer, and the new Predator design? It's adds something I didn't even know I wanted in my Predator....some emotional depth. Does this bold new direction live up to the legacy? Short answer yes but check out the link for a detailed reason why
Emma Stone and Jesse Plemons absolutely crush it in this slow-burn psychological drama. “Bugonia” thrives on ambiguity — you're never quite sure what's real, what's symbolic, or what's just unraveling in the characters' minds. It's haunting, strange, and deeply mysterious in all the best ways. A film that demands patience but rewards it big time. A slow burn that beautifully pays off. #Bugonia #EmmaStone #JessePlemons #MovieReview #FilmTwitter #PsychologicalDrama #A24Vibes #SlowBurnCinema #MustWatch
The chilling atmosphere and haunting visuals deliver that classic Blumhouse terror, with the return of The Grabber —literally and figuratively. While it doesn't completely recapture the mystery of the original, it is very similar to another popular horror classic. It adds a cold, supernatural edge. A mix of psychological horror and ghostly vengeance, The Black Phone 2 is a very capable follow-up to the original. #TheBlackPhone2 #MovieReview #HorrorMovies #Blumhouse #TheGrabberReturns #DeadIsJustAWord #HorrorCommunity #ScaryMovies
The visuals? Stunning. The soundtrack by NIN was great. Some nice action set pieces and new ideas but when it comes to the story. Tron: Ares doesn't quite reach the next level. It's not horrible or anything. Just really basic and a little boring. I'm just not sure if this one will click with a new audience or if it's only here for long-time fans of the franchise. It looks and sounds incredible, but the plot feels stuck in the grid — stylish yet mostly empty.
Mark Wahlberg once again plays... Mark Wahlberg. Same tough-guy attitude, same expression, same one-liners gun and leather jacket. This movie tries to be gritty but ends up feeling painfully unrealistic, flat, and uninspired. The chemistry between the leads can't save a plot that feels like it was stolen from every mid-tier heist action flick in the last decade. If you've seen one these Wahlberg action comedy movies, you've basically seen this one. #PlayDirty #MovieReview #MarkWahlberg #LaKeithStanfield #ActionMovie #MovieCritic #BoringMovies #UninspiredCinema #HollywoodRecycle #FilmReview
Paul Thomas Anderson delivers another intense, character-driven story — and it's powered by incredible performances.
Just finished watching Ice Road: Vengeance and… wow. This might be the most generic Liam Neeson action flick yet. No ice roads, no real connection to the original, and nothing that stands out besides the same recycled “one man vs the bad guys” formula. If you were hoping for a follow-up to The Ice Road, this ain't it. ❄️
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