Review Thunderbolts (2025): Oh Yeah!

genre: superhero, comic book adaptation, science fiction, action, adventure

Time flew by when watching this one. It's not, exactly, what I expected. But I was invested with the anti-heroes trying to do good. 

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Review The Rule of Jenny Pen (2024): It's terrifying!

genre: horror, mystery, thriller

Both Geoffrey Rush and John Lithgow are on top of their game. Lithgow has proven himself to be a versatile actor. He can play nice but excels in being creepy. So in that regard, you are going to have a field day with this film.

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Review Deep Cover (2025): It made us chuckle!

genre: comedy, crime, action

Might not be the best crime / comedy. It's probably just something you would want to check out in the weekend or very late at night. This film is also a better experience because of Paddy Considine. He is excellent in Mobland.

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Review Bloat (2025): Is it worth your time?

genre: horror, found footage

We avoided watching Searching for a long time, but we were pleasantly surprised. So naturally, seemed like a no-brainer to check out Bloat. Same gimmick but with the addition of the horror element. It's this part that is underwhelming. 

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Review Echo Valley (2025): Aggravating but decent!

genre: drama, thriller

Not exactly the murder mystery I was hoping for but please watch / listen to our thoughts!

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Review Hydra (2019): Two brief fights at the end, aren't just worth it!

genre: martial arts, action, drama, crime

In my never ending search for close quarters combat and gun fu I came across Hydra. In some reviews, I read that the combat was out of this world. And it is, but not in the way you think.

It takes the film to almost take a whole hour to show this supposedly amazing combat. And while it certainly looked stellar, it just didn't do it for me. I was expecting an action flick with mostly action and a plot to advance the action. For whatever reason, the plot is focused on this secret crime fighting organization, where nothing is what it seems. Trust me, it wasn't as compelling as they want you to believe.

While I wasn't in for the plot or the characterization, I did like some of the characters that were set up. Masanori Mimoto as Takshi Sato is certainly the highlight of the film. He is socially awkward. People in the bar he works at don't really know how to act around him. The film does reveal some plot points that give some explanation on why he is what he is and does what he does. I just wished we got to see him fight some more. The two brief fights in the end aren't enough to satisfy my simple action needs. And once the film is over, you do feel like you have been cheated.

Overall, Hydra, is nothing what some people have advertised, and I for one, am not going to stand for it. Director Kensuke Sonomura has made Ghost Killer and from what I have seen in the thriller it is going to offer more of what I want. So I am looking forward to that one. Unfortunately, I can't recommend this. It's just too lacking.

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Review Andor Season 2: We liked it but expected more!

genre: science fiction, drama

We love season 1 of Andor. It had us on the edge of our seats all the time. Naturally, when season 2 was finally here we were ecstatic. Then disappointment kicked in. I do want to point out, I am aware that the show tried to show the state of the rebellion and how certain people were unsure about how committed they are and should be. I personally don't think that is that interesting. We all know that when it mattered, the rebellion did what they had to do. I would have liked Disney to make more chances and show us what happened after the rebellion won. Why did things go bad again? While Andor wowed us it never could have been more than it was. It's a prequel where you know exactly how things are going to play out. Some people might be surprised by the most predictable arcs in season 2. I and Mrs. P. on the other hand saw through it. And I have noticed that some people didn't like it when we indirectly called them out on that.

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Review Guardian Angel a.k.a. Beyond Justice (1994): One of the better Cynthia Rothrock films!

genre: martial arts, action, crime

Guardian Angel is a B movie through and through. One with adequate budget and cast. One could even argue that the writing is decent. I personally, don't think so. It's an incredibly minimal and lazy story that barely moves events along. But most important, the focus lies on Cynthia Rothrock and I couldn't get enough of her.

Cynthia McKay is a hard-boiled cop whose fiancée gets murdered right in front of her. Naturally, this has some impact, and she can't control herself once confronted with Nina Lindell. She smacks her and then gets suspended by her superior. Instead of accepting her fate calmly, she quits. Very convenient, of course, because now she can be hired as a bodyguard by Hobbs, played by Daniel McVicar (most famous for Bold and Beautiful). Not before she has a mental breakdown to get through, where her dog serves as therapist. These were genuine funny moments and I wished they had more of them since the dog is super cute and a phenomenal actor. However, once Daniel appears, the viewing experience also increases. He truly is a charming and funny guy who elevates every scene he is in. I liked how they were too obvious the relationship between him and her would evolve and yet didn't force it. 

But there is a reason why Hobbs has hired her specifically. He is being targeted by Nina Lindell who is the main villain of the story. She is very effective, since she is attractive but at the same time a very despicable person even the scummiest thugs are afraid of. She does enough to ham up her role as is required. Too bad that she and Cynthia have a proper fight together. They avoided it since it's very apparent that she doesn't know martial arts. It wouldn't look good.

The action is nice. Nothing memorable. But it's a decent combination of martial arts and gun play. It will entertain you while it lasts. And for films like these, that is all I want. I do think, that this is one of the better Cynthia Rothrock films, so one I can recommend!

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Review Fast Getaway II (1994): Terrible sequel!

genre: action, crime, comedy

The original already wasn't a masterpiece, but it was entertaining. In this sequel, many characters return and some new ones are added. Seems Nelson (Corey Haim) has done well for himself and started an insurance company. His main job is to evaluate security measures of banks. So he managed to embrace his passion in the fullest way. Unfortunately, without his father (Leo Rossi) who is in some low security prison. 

And guess who is back also, yes, Cynthia Rothrock. She is hot and even more dangerous than usual. They decided to increase her role somewhat, which is a good move, since she provides the little entertainment that is present. Haim on his own is unbearable. He has no chemistry with Sarah Buxton who plays Patrice. I don't know what they told her how to play her role. But she completely fails. This film could have done without her. At one point, the father is out of the prison and teams up with his son, so that they can prove his innocence. Like in the original, Rossi and Haim have real good chemistry. And makes you wonder why Rossi wasn't in the film from the beginning. Then there is this ultra stuck FBI agent, named Rankin. I am aware that for this part, they focused on comedy. Or at least, tried to, since most jokes fall flat. This Rankin guy is almost everywhere and highly annoying.

The plot in essence is very simple but told in a convoluted way. You won't care one bit. The one real and big action sequence at the end won't satisfy your needs, especially you have to go to some real torturous and boring scenes to get there. And once again, they did Rothrock a disservice, who gets knocked out by Patrice with one punch. Like she ever could land a real punch on her. It's Cynthia we are talking about.

Overall, this sequel is awful. Sure, there are some moments where I chuckled. Especially when Cynthia was doing her thing. But it's not enough to redeem itself. Don't watch it!

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Review Fast Getaway (1991): I rented this because of Cynthia Rothrock!

genre: action, comedy, crime

Believe it or not, back in the day, this title was very popular in the video rental store. If my memory doesn't fail me, I even had to reserve this one in order to get a hold of it. This popularity undoubtedly was because of Cynthia Rothrock's presence. Imagine my disappointment when I found out her role was a lot smaller than I had anticipated. Her being the main villain of the story also felt weird, since that was very rare for her. She definitely made her presence known in the few minutes she is present. So, after all these years, how do I feel about this film now? 

Not going to lie. I had to force myself to sit through some torturous scenes, mainly due to Corey Haim being extremely cheerful and hyperactive. It could very well be that he was under the influence. It's incredibly annoying. The first time I watched this film, I didn't even notice, let alone be bothered by it. I just took it as an ultimate expression of the love he had for his father, played by Leo Rossi. When they are together, the dynamics are great. Leo Rossi on his own is good, but he shines when he gets to play off Haim. And you better like it too, since those dynamics are the saving grace of this film. For an action comedy, the action is not that impressive. One would think that with Cynthia in the house, they couldn't go wrong, and yet they did. They should have allowed her to do more. But I must admit that it was funny to see her as a woman in control even when she is not particularly bright.

The dynamics increase when a third player comes into the mix, in the form of Lorraine, played by Marcia Strassman. It's so obvious who she is and yet Haim's character, the genius, is clueless. It does make you wonder why the film wasn't about them instead of backstabbing partners and the consequences. 

In any case, Fast Getaway, was fun overall, although, it did take me some time to get into it properly. 

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