Alex Simchison

Alex Simchison

★★★★★ Masterpiece
★★★★½ Worth buying on 4K Blu-ray
★★★★ Possibly worth buying a physical copy of

Favorite films

  • The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
  • Kill Bill: Vol. 1
  • Mad Max: Fury Road
  • The Lighthouse

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  • The Usual Suspects

    ★★★½

  • Moonfall

    ★★½

  • The Color of Money

    ★★★½

  • Léon: The Professional

    ★★★½

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  • The Usual Suspects

    The Usual Suspects

    ★★★½

    The Usual Suspects is a well-crafted mystery with a strong ensemble cast and a standout performance from Kevin Spacey. The layered storytelling and moody atmosphere make it engaging, and the recurring theme of what’s “real” stands out more on a second viewing. A pretty good crime thriller with a memorable twist.

  • Moonfall

    Moonfall

    ★★½

    Moonfall is dumb, ridiculous fun. The plot is pure sci-fi nonsense, but it looks cool and delivers some mindless entertainment.

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  • Bone Tomahawk

    Bone Tomahawk

    ★★★½

    Bone Tomahawk is a slow-burning, gritty Western with a brutal edge. It’s never boring, with tension building gradually while keeping the characters interesting and the dialogue sharp. The cast is great across the board, with Kurt Russell, David Arquette, and Patrick Wilson standing out. The dry humor works well alongside the film’s more serious tone.

  • Collateral

    Collateral

    ★★★★

    Collateral is a sleek thriller with a sharp visual style and standout performances. Tom Cruise is great as a cold, calculating villain, and it’s fun watching him push Jamie Foxx’s character out of his comfort zone. The story is straightforward and easy to follow. Michael Mann’s use of digital cinematography gives the film a crisp, clean look. The music is solid, and the pacing keeps things engaging throughout. It’s a well-crafted, stylish film that balances tension and character development effectively.