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  Smile 2022

  ★½ Watched 08 Dec 2024

  I just watched this.

  I kept putting it off and putting it off, because it looked dogshit.

  I wish I had kept putting it off because honestly, it was dogshit.

  Next time I think I'll trust my own instincts.

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  Alien: Romulus 2024

  ★★★½ Watched 17 Aug 2024

  After a very lengthy build up to the release of this film, it pains me to say I left the cinema somewhat underwhelmed. It wasn't because the film was over hyped - aesthetically, it was pleasing to the eye and had a good atmosphere. My main takeaway was that I didn't like any of the characters, felt no connection with them and didn't care if any of them lived or died.

  The characters were forgettable, and for the most part…

Popular reviews

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  Red 2008

  ★★★★½ Watched 07 Nov 2012 7

  I have admired the work of Brian Cox ever since he astonished me in Michael Mann's Manhunter, as the very pleasant cannibal Hannibal Lecter.
  Every time I see his name among the cast list, I know that he will bring an element of quality to any film.

  In this, he is the central character, a widower with a long-suppressed tragic secret who is forced to take the law into his own hands after a terrrible act of violence towards him.
  As the secret is revealed, and events transpire, Cox delivers a standout powerhouse performance in this grand tale of morality.

  A really splendid film.

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  Pontypool 2008

  ★★★★ Watched 22 Feb 2013 7

  This review may contain spoilers. I can handle the truth.