This is a personal archive of reviews for films, series, and games. I focus on internal logic, story discipline, and whether outcomes feel earned.
Score: 7 / 10 Category: Movie Platform: Streaming One-line verdict A fresh and unsettling supernatural thriller that works on atmosphere and performances but holds itself back by refusing to explore its villain. What worked * I picked this because it’s directed by Scott Derrickson, whose films I’ve consistently liked (The
Score: 6 / 10 Category: Movie (Anime) Platform: Streaming One-line verdict A non-canon spectacle that exists purely to deliver Fusion, peak-era animation, and nostalgia — flawed, messy, but still fun if you’re already in deep. Context (important) I’ll put this upfront: I’m a huge Dragon Ball fan. I’ve
Score: 8 / 10 Category: Movie Platform: HBO Max One-line verdict A gripping, story-driven horror mystery whose lingering atmosphere and irony elevate it beyond its predictable outcome. What worked * The opening is excellent. The verbal narration easing us into the story immediately pulled me in. * I liked the decision to withhold
Score: 6 / 10 Category: Movie Platform: HBO Max One-line verdict A competent and visually solid live-action adaptation that leans heavily on familiarity and nostalgia rather than reinvention. What worked * Watching this specifically to compare animation versus live action makes sense, and on that front, the film mostly delivers. * The CGI
Score: 7 / 10 Category: Movie Platform: Streaming One-line verdict A surprisingly successful revival that fully commits to absurdity and literal humour — as long as you leave your logical brain at home. What worked * This feels true to the spirit of the original films. The humour is built on taking things
Score: 8 / 10 Category: Movie Platform: HBO Max One-line verdict A slow-burning, ominous descent into violence and faith that disguises its supernatural horror behind mood, history, and inevitability. What worked * Going in blind would have been ideal. Knowing it was a vampiric movie slightly undercut the experience, because the film
Score: 6 / 10 Category: Movie Platform: Streaming One-line verdict A deliberately disorienting character study that demands attention more than it offers enjoyment, elevated mainly by a powerful central performance. What worked * Rose Byrne is excellent. She carries the entire film and shows remarkable range. * Her portrayal moves fluidly between calm
Score: 6 / 10 Category: Movie Platform: HBO Max One-line verdict A strange, messy, and oddly entertaining horror-comedy that feels like it’s making up its own rules as it goes — and somehow gets away with it. What worked * Going in blind helped. I didn’t expect the movie to be
Score: 5 / 10 Category: Movie Platform: Disney+ One-line verdict Strong visuals let down by rushed storytelling, weak motivations, and an underwhelming portrayal of what should have been a god-tier villain. What worked * The visual effects are solid. On a spectacle level, the movie looks good. * Some action sequences are enjoyable
Score: 7 / 10 Category: Movie Platform: Streaming One-line verdict A spectacular and refreshing Predator story told from the hunter’s side — even if “Dek the Yautja” gets said so often it becomes unintentionally funny. What worked * This movie is a spectacle. The visuals are strong, the CGI is convincing, and
Score: 9 / 10 Category: Movie Platform: Netflix One-line verdict An emotionally powerful, beautifully shot true story that earns every tear without resorting to cheap sentiment. What worked * The setting is stunning. Alaska looks incredible, and the landscapes alone pull you in. It instantly reminded me why it’s on my
Score: 7 / 10 Category: Movie Platform: HBO Max One-line verdict A tightly paced psychological thriller that builds unease effectively and is elevated by a genuinely menacing performance from James McAvoy. What worked * Going in blind helps a lot. The film carefully paces itself, and nearly every scene contributes to the