Review Fist to Fist a.k.a. Lie zhan kuang tu (2026): Feels like a conclusion to a TV Series!

genre: action, crime, drama

In 2006, anti-narcotics chief He Guangchen pursues the "General" drug syndicate, but a masked rogue and an ally's betrayal sabotage his operation. Amid loss and deception, he races to solve the case.

This film introduces you to a bunch of characters and expects you to root for and follow them. The police are good, and the criminals are bad. Even the gang led by Colin Chou. They have a very good reason for what they do, but it doesn't matter to the police. To be fair to the police, some of Colin Chou's members do go crazy and don't really deserve much sympathy. Still, it kind of gives them some depth. The way the story is structured almost feels like this film is the conclusion to a TV Series where you get to know the characters and their arcs really well and where in this film you are reminded of events in that show. 

There is a lot of melodrama in this film, and I normally like it, especially when it enhances the action. In this case, there was too much of it that made it feel cheap. They are trying to force the tragedy on you. It was effective at certain moments, but most of the time it felt fake.  And I would not have minded this if the action were good. It's basically the reason why I even bothered watching this film in the first place. I mean, it's decent but not worthy enough for someone like Colin Chou. For an action film, there is not that much action. Since it focuses on the plot too much.

Overall, this is a disappointing B-film that takes itself too seriously! I can't recommend it.

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Review Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man (2026): Deny that this film exists and go watch the show!

genre: crime, drama

It took me a while to get into Peaky Blinders. But then I did, and I was hooked. It's far from perfect, but it had enough peak moments to ignore the bad ones. Of course, the show had to end one day. And to me it did.

Apparently, they thought differently and wanted to make this film to end the Tommy Shelby saga. But like this? Most of the essential characters are gone. I had no idea that the actor who portrays Arthur was struggling and being difficult. So they decided to write him out by killing him off-screen. And in such a way that assassinated his character. He had bettered his ways, and now, suddenly, he reverted to such an extent that Tommy had to intervene in this way. But ok. Maybe I could have tolerated the shift in tone and destruction of dynamics. 

It's unforgivable for the film to have Tommy return so late to Birmingham. It takes him more than an hour. And in this hour, he does nothing but wallow in self-pity and gets deep into gypsy mysticism, so that it was starting to look like an SNL parody.  I was OK, maybe now it is going to be interesting. One scene that demonstrated why Tommy Shelby was the undeniable leader of the Peaky Blinders. Then, after it's a thin story about people I didn't care about. The relationship between Tommy and his son, Duke, should have been more impactful. But it was played off as a small plotline that, in the grand scheme of things, didn't really matter. Duke is also not likeable in the slightest. They didn't even try to give him some depth. 

Not going to lie. I skipped a lot of this film. I did try to watch all of it without skipping. But boredom hit me so hard. I just can't believe that the quality of writing was this abysmal. Imagine, though, I skipped a lot and was still able to follow the plot. That's never a good thing.  I certainly don't understand the praise when they were promoting this film. Rebecca Ferguson didn't add anything. Not her fault. But it's another example where they are trying to add intrigue where it's not needed and not properly applied. Both Stephen Graham and Tim Roth are sleepwalking. They couldn't be bothered since they knew that this was crap.

Overall, if I were you, deny that this film exists and go watch the show (again). The show is far superior to this crap.

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Review Shelter (2026): it's stupid!

genre: action, thriller, espionage

In general, we really enjoy Jason Statham flicks. But lately, he has been very uneven. Shelter might not be bad, but something we can recommend?

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Review Hunt the Wicked also known as Ji e (2024): Very flawed but I had a decent time!

genre: action, crime, thriller, martial arts, bullet ballet

Xie Miao, also known as Mo Tse, has been in the industry for a long time. But only now is he getting the recognition he deserves for his role in The Furious, a.k.a. Huo zhe yan (2025), which I still have to see myself. He is best known for his role as Jet Li's son in My Father Is a Hero. I didn't realize this otherwise, I might have picked up this title sooner.

He is great in this, but you do have to take into account that this film is insane. You are supposed to take it seriously, but that is kind of hard to do when you realize that this is basically a comic book film where things happen that you cannot possibly take seriously. Once you realize this, the film is pretty entertaining. Lots of gunplay and some cool fights. Although not as plentiful as I was expecting. The film also suffers from a convoluted plot with some twists and turns that you can predict. Normally, I can appreciate the effort. Only in this case, it's in the way of the action. For an action film that should never happen. Andy On, as the villain, has his moments, but he clearly is out of his depth. He simply doesn't have the chops to pull off the man with the past thing. Still, I didn't dislike his performance.

Overall, I had a decent time watching this, so do give it a watch if you like the genre.

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Review Ballerina (2025): Weakest part in the franchise?

genre: action, crime, gunfu

Is Ballerina worth your time? Watch/listen to our thoughts on it. I will give you a hint, YES. But it's heavily flawed.

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John Wick franchise

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Listed here are all the titles in the John Wick franchise.

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John Wick (2014)

John Wick: Chapter 2 (2017)

John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum (2019)

John Wick: Chapter 4 (2023)

The Continental: From the World of John Wick (2023)

Ballerina (2025)

Caine TBA

Untitled prequel film TBA

John Wick: Chapter 5 TBA

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My thoughts on 007 First Light

genre: action, adventure

Some reviewers seem to dislike or even hate this title. And had it been purely about the gameplay, then perhaps they had a point. But for the most part, they go into the narrative and the characters who don't seem to match their idea of the characters that should be in a Bond game.

I must admit that after playing the first two missions, I wasn't convinced and even a little worried if I had made a mistake purchasing this game. But then the third mission happened, and I understood what it was going for. IO Interactive tried to give you a more hands-on approach to missions like they offered you in the Hitman games, but at the same time, not forget about the big Bond moments the films and previous games had. While not perfect, I liked this option. Granted, I expected your way of playing to have more impact on the story and outcome, still, when the first Bondesque moments happened, I forgot about my initial doubts and was smiling like a little toddler receiving his most desired toy.

Despite what some people say, the story is good. It's not like the Bond films have sophisticated and strong stories. They usually are very simple but effective. This game is no different. So yes, this game is about Bond becoming 007. 007 still has to learn the ropes of the trade and has to listen to his superiors. I wonder if the people who complain about the story have even seen the films. This is a common theme. Bond usually always listens. Only in the more personal does he go against them because they don't allow him to carry out his personal vendetta. I had zero problems with M, Moneypenny, Q, and other characters. They are more like the ones in the Daniel Craig films than the older ones. If you can't get over that, then you never will. I liked the banter between Bond and Greenway. Pupil and mentor. The mentor is extremely hard on him for some reason, and you dislike him at first, but then you learn to appreciate him. Of course, it helps that he looks and is voiced by Lennie James. But throughout the game, there are moments between Bond and others where he demonstrates his charm. 

007 First Light is far from perfect. It is flawed. But the core gameplay is fun. At this point, it's hard to innovate, and I am not really expecting that as long as you can provide the fun, and it does. So do give this game a shot, especially if you are a fan of James Bond. It's one of the best games in the franchise!

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Review Sputnik (2020): Russian Body Horror?

genre: science fiction, body horror, drama

It's always fascinating to see how different countries approach certain themes, especially in science fiction. And the promise of something fresh always is good. So is Sputnik worth it? 

Find out in our review.

While technically, Sputnik is not a pure Lovecraftian horror film. It does contain some elements. So if you liked this one, then also check out the Lovecraftian Horror titles I have listed.

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Review Normal (2025): WATCH IT!

genre: action, crime, thriller, dark comedy

I personally found this more entertaining than Nobody 2. Surprisingly, Mrs. P. also loved this one. It's a 90-minute film where no second is wasted. And you still get to know what most of the characters are about. Some reviewers have been saying that the script is weak and problematic. The thing is, that this film clearly is not focused on the plot. The plot is there to motivate the action. And in that regard, it does a stellar job.

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Review Ready or Not 2 (2026): Wait? They made a sequel?

genre: horror, dark comedy, action

Mrs. P. appreciates this franchise more than I do, but there might be an ulterior motive. In general, I think these films are OK. They are fun while they last. So, do we think Read or Not 2 is worth it? 

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