Review Bring Her Back (2025): Gross but good!

genre: horror, mystery

After Talk to Me we were a little sceptical about Bring Her Back. Fortunately, this is the superior film that does a little more. Please watch / listen to our thoughts on this film.

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Review Karate Kid: Legends (2025): Is it any good?

genre: martial, arts, action, drama

Not going to lie, I had my doubts about this film. What could they possibly do they already didn't achieve with Cobra Kai. Then I realized, that there is one film in the franchise that felt off. The Karate Kid (2010), It didn't quite fit in with the previous films. Karate Kid: Legends has fixed it. Mr. Han and Mr. Myagi are tied now. And that's awesome!

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Review Captain America (1990): You are a perfect symbol of America, my brother. Weak, and full of self-pity. You have even failed to teach me English!

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

Apparently, Marvel had been trying to make a live action version of Captain America since 1944. Long before the films came to live that are part of the MCU. First as a serial film (consisting of 15 chapters), then two TV Movies in 1979 and last, Captain America, released in 1990. Released as direct to video in America, but released in theatres internationally. There is a very good reason why it took them a while to try again.

Let me start with the good. Some plot elements do touch on the complexities of Steve Roger and his origins. Mind you, in a very superficial and comically bad manner, but it's there. Can we blame Matt Sallinger's performance? To be honest, he is not that bad. He is trying to make Captain America a hero you can be proud of. But he is let down by the direction and the clear lack of budget. If he were chased by super strong and powerful enemies, then maybe we could have forgiven him for acting a little cowardly. But the goons who are after him consist of mostly women and men dressed as models. Obviously, they are Italian. And Italian people are always stylish. Then there are very brief moments where the super soldier does come out a little. Why not have more of those moments? I mean, there have been plenty of action films that had been able to depict superpowers on a budget. Why even attempt a film like this if you couldn't make him look like a man with extraordinary strength and athleticism. I liked how despite his failures, he had the back of people who matter. Ronny Cox as American President is one, then you have Bernie, Steve's old sweetheart. And Bernie's daughter. 

Red Skull, played by Scott Paulin. One could argue whether is one of the highlights. He certainly livens up events when he is on the screen. He has some stellar one-liners. Like this one. "You are a perfect symbol of America, my brother. Weak, and full of self-pity. You have even failed to teach me English". That being said, He doesn't do that much. For a supposed genius, he is very disappointing. 

This adaptation is butchered by ineptitude and incompetency of the highest order. First, there is not that much action and spectacle present. The little there is, is not noteworthy and sometimes even laughable. But I could have overlooked all of this had Steve Rogers kicked ass like we know he can. Would it have been boring to see goons fly left and right? As someone who has been on this planet for a long time. No, that never gets boring. Clearly, the low budget was the biggest cause of not being able to deliver on the action goodness. Then why even try? 

Overall, I did found some enjoyment on the attempt of making Steve Rogers seem like a classic hero who can inspire people. Sadly, I had most fun with how bad everything is. Mind you, you are supposed to take things seriously, but that is impossible. But because of this, certain things are so hilarious. Like that line from Red Skill. What were they thinking?

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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.

Please watch / listen to our thoughts in our video review.

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