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Havoc (2025)
Could have been better
I didn't realize going into this that it was made by the director of The Raid movies. I enjoyed the first Raid film, but it was many years ago when I saw it. My enjoyment of it might not be the same today. I mostly watched this because of Tom Hardy, and it was pretty good in a lot of ways, but there were some things that held it back from a higher rating for me. The overzealous use of shaky cam video and the obnoxious amount of gunfire (you'll know what I mean when you see it! Lol) both annoyed and desensitized me to what was going on and detracted from what was, in many ways, a gripping story. This won't end up on my best of 2025 list, but it won't be on my worst either. I don't consider it a waste of my time. I just wish it could have been a less frustrating viewing experience. Video review will be available on my YouTube channel.
Until Dawn (2025)
Eh ... it's okay
5.5/10 STARS - Until Dawn has an interesting premise. As a fan of repeating-day stories, I also like that this was centered around horror (one of my favorite genres). Based on the video game of the same name, there were at least two nods to the game that I noticed (not counting the actor Peter Stormare's presence). The film also differentiated itself from the game, offering something unique from the original source material. In a lot of ways this film had Silent Hill vibes for me (not necessarily a plus in by book). I'm not sure whether fans of the game will take to this movie, but as someone who is only peripherally aware of it, I went into it without any expectation about that as far as the source material. Though there were parts about this movie that I did enjoy, ultimately I didn't come away from it with a completely satisfied viewing experience. It was ... okay. Gory to the extreme - which isn't my favorite - and atmospheric, but it somehow felt lacking. Not to the point that I outright hated it or felt like it was a complete waste of my time, but on that "meh, it's all right" level. Which isn't necessarily what you hope for when taking time out of your day to visit the cinema. If you're a die-hard horror fan, you might enjoy it a bit, but go in with realistic expectations that it won't be the best horror movie ever. Or even close.
The Accountant 2 (2025)
Not superior to the first, but a decent enough follow-up
3.875/5.0 STARS - I had no idea about this movie until late last year when I was prepping my most anticipated list. I remember enjoying the heck out of the first movie, so I was pretty excited about a follow-up. Just got back from watching it and ... I liked it. But not quite as much as the first one. This sequel feels like it suffers a bit from the type of thing that many sequels suffer from: the unfortunate tendency for the writers to feel like going bigger and more bombastic in an attempt to surpass the one that came before will somehow lead to a better overall story/viewing experience. Sometimes that can be the case (like with Top Gun: Maverick and Terminator 2 for example). In this instance, I don't feel like it was. Don't get me wrong - it IS a decent film and I do recommend it if you enjoyed the first one. Expect much more action (fighting, shooting, killing) a more intricate plot, and much more interaction between the brothers. There's also quite a bit more humor as we see the challenging dynamic between the brothers played out in various humorous ways (it's a lot like a buddy comedy when this happens). We also see Chris's character making progress in the form of emotional connections with people, which is a huge step for someone with his challenges. There are also some touching moments when those challenges become even more apparent as he tries so hard to make those connections, but his brain is just wired differently, and it doesn't always go wall. There are some problems for me in the form of plot conveniences and many more instances of requested suspension of disbelief that snapped me out of some moments. The return of some of the cast from the first film was nice to see but a significant cast change for the character of Justine was disappointing. I also had a hard time buying that she and her special kids could truly pull off the things they pulled off with their computer magic. This ties back to the plot conveniences and suspension of disbelief I mentioned. If this film had actually been the first one I probably would have liked it less. But the fact that we've already been introduced to these characters, so we like and understand them already, helps give me a level of appreciation for it that bolsters my score. All in all it's a decent (though not superior) follow-up to the first. Video review available on my YouTube channel.
The Accountant (2016)
Love this film
I remember when I first saw this back in 2016. I liked it so much, I watched it practically three times in a row as I introduced it to my brother and a friend after I'd seen it the first time. Then I found out a sequel was coming and was pleasantly surprised. I had no idea until late last year. In preparation for the sequel, I re-watched this and my goodness, what a great film. It had been many years since I'd last seen it so in a lot of ways it was like watching the story for the first time (even though there were some things I had remembered). I'm not sure how accurate Affleck's portrayal of a highly functioning autistic was, but I don't care. This film was solid and the writing was pretty darn good as well. It requires paying attention, as there are intricacies to the plot that require it. But it's not that hard to follow if you do. I fully enjoy the experience of watching the plot unfold and finding out more about the characters played by Affleck and Bernthal. While it's not super action-packed, that didn't matter to me. In fact, I rather enjoyed the limited action sequences, as too many of them tend to desensitize me to what's happening. Highly recommended.
Sinners (2025)
Worth a watch!
Enjoyed this one a lot. It had a solid setup for all of the characters involved and took its sweet time for the life and death fight to start, so be prepared for a slow burn. The vamp(s) don't even make an appearance until 43-45 minutes in, and even after that, it's a while before their existence is known to the rest of the characters. I liked that this took place back in the early 20th century; it felt very much like the period piece that it was supposed to be. I also liked how the vamp lore was woven into the storyline before and even after the characters figured out what they were up against. I'd been hoping to rate this higher, but some missteps in the writing in the final act were too much to ignore so I pulled my rating back a tad. A re-watch might make me notch it back a little more but for now I'll keep it at this. Michael B. Jordan does a great job in dual roles playing twin brothers, and the rest of the cast was solid. There is gore/violence and sex, so if this is a problem for you, you've been forewarned. Also, there is a fairly lengthy mid-credits scene followed by a shorter post-credit scene, so be sure to stick around for that. Video review will be available on my YouTube channel shortly.
On Swift Horses (2024)
Awful, unlikable characters
This was horrendous. I hated every moment of this film but only stuck around because I'd obligated myself to a livestream discussion about the latest mystery movie at AMC. First of all, I'm not a fan of character dramas or romance. Sometimes they work okay for me but most of the time I'm just not interested or not overly impressed at all. This one was torture to sit through because not only was it a character "drama" but it was also supposed to be a "romance" in the form of a wife cheating on her husband with another woman, making bets on horses and saving up money behind his back, lying about selling her mother's house, AND lusting after her brother in law, who also lusts after her but who is a closeted gay or bisexual person as well. He also routinely takes advantage and/or steals from people. And the audience is supposed to somehow feel "sorry" or "root" for these two wretched people? Nope. Not here. Almost no one in this stupid movie was likable at all, except for the unknowing husband and the darn horse his brother brought to the house. This one's gonna end up on my list of worst films for 2025.
Drop (2025)
A run ride. Recommended!
7/10 STARS - This was a pretty fun ride, despite some issues here and there, which I go more in depth about in my video review. The positives outweighed the negatives for me in this sleek, tightly-paced thriller from the director of Happy Death Day. Moments of tension are nicely offset by humorous interactions with some of the characters, helping to ease the stress of the situation for viewers. Meghann Fahy and Brandon Sklenar did a great job in here, as did pretty much everyone else involved. The actor who played the waiter almost stole the show in some ways. Recommended. Video review will be available on my YouTube channel.
Hell of a Summer (2023)
6.3/10 STARS
Hell of a Summer is a playful entry into the "camp slasher" genre, written and directed by Billy Bryk and Finn Wolfhard. Rather than leaning into the darker, grittier aspects of traditional slashers, this film feels more like a tongue-in-cheek homage-a lighthearted parody that embraces the tropes with full self-awareness. While some moments initially felt like weaknesses, they ultimately came across as intentional nods to genre clichés. It's not a horror film that takes itself too seriously, and that's part of its charm. Despite some of the criticism it's received, I had fun with it-and sometimes, that's all you need. Video review available on my YouTube channel.
Freaky Tales (2024)
It's okay
5.75/10 STARS - Screened this sometime last week, before it came to the big screen. I didn't know going into it that this was an anthology film (not generally my favorite type of movie), so that's part of the reason I didn't rate this higher. But another reason it didn't click so well for me was the first couple of stories. The first story was my least favorite (white racists/Nazis have become a BORING plotline to me because it's been so overused), and the second one was just okay (though I did like the "rap battle" scene in that one). By the start of the third story I was ready for it to be over, but that's when I got more interested/invested in a storyline. This one involved Pedro Pascal as a heavy who was trying to get out of the business so he could live happily ever after with his pregnant wife. That story was my favorite out of all of them. The fourth one was enjoyable too (better than the first two), but in all honesty, I'd have rather watched a full-length movie revolving around Pedro's story than all of the others. At any rate, I didn't outright hate this, but it wasn't the most enjoyable film I've seen so far this year so I'm settling somewhere in the middle ground on my rating for this. Video review will be available on my YouTube channel.
The Amateur (2025)
Decent revenge/spy thriller
7.25/10 STARS - Saw this was based on a book and now I'm interested to listen to the audiobook (narrated by Scott Brick, who is a fantastic narrator). The movie itself was pretty good, and I enjoyed it. There were some issues here and there with conveniences when it came to his ability to get things done and some moments where suspension of disbelieve was required. Perhaps this was partly because it felt like there was a lot omitted along the way, not clearly showing us how he was able to accomplish what he did. Maybe some more scenes showing him having to figure out how to get to where he needed to be in order to sabotage something would have been good (like in the swimming pool scene). But since this movie was already more than two hours long, I suppose it might be a bit much to show us everything. I liked that we got a good feel for the main characters intense grief over the loss of his wife and his determination to make everyone pay - yet totally out of his element when it came to the brutality of face-to-face killing. Video review will be available on my YouTube channel shortly.
Devil May Cry (2025)
7.5/10 STARS
As someone who is only superficially aware of Devil May Cry and the character of Dante, I enjoyed this show. I know some fans were not happy about the decision to have Johnny Yong Bosch voice the show's MC, but since I wasn't familiar with the previous main actor's work on the games and in the 2007 anime, I didn't have an issue with Bosch in the role. The story in this series is one that extends throughout all episodes, so each one isn't standalone like they seem to have been in the previous anime (which I started watching as soon as I was done with this). I do notice some differences in the way the character behaves in this show versus the 2007 one, but this seems to take place before the events depicted in the first game and the anime. So it's possible his character presentation here is supposed to reflect that this is a younger version of him, before he became what was initially presented to fans years ago. I liked the character designs, the animation, and the voice acting was solid. It was touching to hear what was probably Kevin Conroy's last voice acting role. By the final episode, there was another name with his in the credits for the role of the character he played, so I suspect he may have passed while this was still in production. While things wrap up for the most part in this first season, there is a door left open for the possibility of a season two. Which I would totally be down for. Video review available on my YouTube channel.
Ninety Minutes Later (2024)
Credibility issues in the overall narrative with its unbalanced perspective
"Ninety Minutes Later" explores the 2018 police shooting of actress Vanessa Marquez, framing it as an injustice rooted in racial bias. However, the documentary oversimplifies a complex situation, dismissing key facts - such as Marquez brandishing a replica firearm and allegedly yelling "Kill me!" - in favor of a one-sided narrative. While it highlights her struggles and paints a compelling portrait of her life, it neglects broader statistics on 'suicide by cop' incidents and downplays law enforcement's challenges in handling mental health crises. Though the film raises valid concerns about first responder protocols, its selective presentation of facts weakens its credibility.
Death of a Unicorn (2025)
I appreciate the originality, despite some predictability
6.5/10 STARS - It might not be for everyone and has a definite tone shift about halfway through, turning from black comedy to more full-on horror with some humor here and there. The kills are explicit and gnarly. Not a complaint, just an observation. I appreciate the originality of the story, given all of the subpar remakes/reboots/sequels we've been subjected to over the years, despite the stereotypes and typical situations that are shown. The acting in here was good, and I appreciated Ortega's performance (as I usually do). There were parts that started to feel a bit repetitive, and it felt just a tad on the "too long" side. Also was a bit predictable with some events and jump scares. The CGI of the unicorns was lacking in some ways as well. Given that this is a movie about unicorns, you'd think they would have upped the game on the visual effects for it. Video review available on my YouTube channel.
Ash (2025)
5.25/10 STARS - Appreciate the originality, but it didn't hit the mark.
ASH is a sci-fi horror directed by Flying Lotus. It stars Eiza González and Aaron Paul and was written by Jonni Remmler. It tells the story of Riya, who wakes up find that the crew of her space station has been killed. She doesn't know what has happened or who she is, but has quick flashes of nightmarish memories as time progresses. When another crew member shows up to offer help, Riya isn't sure she can trust him. The movie is a mash-up of mystery, sci-fi, and horror, and some parts are executed well while others fall short of hitting the mark. It is also in many ways symbolic representation of battling one's own demons, and there are multiple times where lighting and other scene events leave clues as to what is going on. A re-watch might reveal even more instances of such clues. ASH is not a sequel or a remake, so I do give this movie props for trying to be something original (though clearly influenced by superior films that came before it such as The Thing and Alien). Unfortunately, the writer and director have trouble fully sticking the landing with the execution and the story as a whole, and I left the theater feeling a bit disappointed that I couldn't enjoy this one more. Quick Take movie review on my YouTube channel.
Locked (2025)
Decent enough survival story
6.5/10 - Locked is a simple survival story about a down-on-his-luck loser type (Bill Skarsgård) who gets locked in a vehicle he's attempting to steal from. This begins his nightmare of being held captive via remote control by the owner of the vehicle (Anthony Hopkins). As time drags by, the situation escalates from verbal arguments between them through the speaker system, to the routine torture of the captive in the vehicle, and finally culminates in a face-to-face showdown that leads to the climax of the story. Locked is an American remake of the Argentinian film "4x4" - which I intended to watch but never did. I would be curious to check the original out sometime to see how it compares to this remake, which was enjoyable enough for what it was. Nothing groundbreaking, but entertaining enough to not feel like my time was wasted. Video review will be available on my channel.
The Penguin Lessons (2024)
Worth the watch!
8/10 STARS - The Penguin Lessons was AMC's Screen Unseen movie for March 18 and is based on a book of the same name by Tom Michell. Tom is an English teacher who takes a job at an all-boys boarding school in Argentina just as a military coup is beginning. At the start of the coup, he travels to Uruguay and comes upon a penguin that had been caught in a oil slick and washed ashore. He cleans up the penguin and then tries his hardest to get rid of it, even going so far as to throw it back in the ocean. But all to no avail. The penguin has decided that this human is its family and thus begins the sweet friendship between penguin and man. The backdrop of the story - the coup and resulting dictatorship in Argentina - adds a level of tension, but the heart of this film is about what the main character comes to understand about himself during his time with the penguin and how that journey of self-reflection helps him deal with his pain of past loss and his fear of speaking out on behalf of those in trouble. At the end of the movie, we see a short home video clip of the real penguin during its time there at the boarding school where Tom Michell taught. This is a sweet film with some underpinnings of darker themes, but nothing explicitly violent or sexual is shown. As a comedy drama, there isn't really any "action" to speak of, but that was okay because the story moved along well, the characters were interesting, and that darn penguin deserves an acting award for making me cry! It's a movie I wouldn't have gone to see on my own but I'm glad to have been able to watch it. Recommended. Short video review to come soon.
O'Dessa (2025)
A lackluster viewing experience
4/10 STARS - O'dessa is a musical set in a post-apocalyptic world. I admit the concept alone was a bit of a head scratcher because ... why? I decided to go ahead and screen it anyway and unfortunately it didn't really hit the mark with me. I'm not a huge fan of musicals to begin with (there are some exceptions like Better Man and Sound of Music - both of which I LOVE), but oddly, it wasn't the musical aspect of it that bothered me the most. In the beginning I was getting a little annoyed at how many songs there were in just the first 15-20 minutes of the film, but as the story went along, it wasn't as much of an issue with me, especially since some of those numbers happened during a performance setting so it fit in well enough with the narrative. The problem I have is that while a unique blend of genres can sometimes work well, most of the time they don't. And this was one such time. In many ways, O'dessa doesn't seem to know what it wants to be: powerful, moving musical, post-apocalyptic thriller drama, romance, hero's journey? It couldn't effectively be all four at the same time and consequently, some parts of the plot felt "underbaked" and lacking substance. The romance felt rushed and unearned, and some of the narrative flows felt sloppily stitched together. Another reviewer descried it as a "disjointed music video marathon" and having "style without purpose" and those are great ways to describe it. The acting was fine (I didn't even recognize Regina Hall, because of the wacky haircut she had), but some of the characters did feel a bit over the top and cookie-cutter - especially the main antagonist played by Murray Bartlett. I did enjoy the performance Kelvin Harrison, Jr. Gave us and Sadie Sink did an admirable job at the singing and guitar playing, but ultimately, O'Dessa was a lackluster viewing experience. Quick take video review will be available on my YouTube channel shortly.
Opus (2025)
Couldn't stick the landing
Opus started off pretty solid but fell apart in the final act. It's similar to other stories like Midsommar, Get Out, Blink Twice, The Menu, etc. So this wasn't anything new, but that wasn't much of an issue for me. The problem is in the explanation for what drives the cult. What it's about - its purpose. Malkovich's character sorta kinda attempts to offer an explanation at the end, but it didn't feel sufficiently solid enough to patch up the holes created by that issue. The acting in here was great though, and it was fun to see Malkovich ham it up the way he did. This was director Mark Anthony Green's first film, and he was also the writer. He has potential, as evidenced by the strong first half of the story. But he needs a bit more work to stick the landing. Video review available on my YouTube channel.
Black Bag (2025)
Solid spy film with Hitchcockian tones
8/10 STARS - This might get bumped up slightly upon a re-watch, but I felt Black Bad was solid. It's not action-packed, but it is very efficiently paced. At only an hour and a half, there is a lot that happens, and a lot of questions that are raised, and yet it's wrapped up well and in a satisfying way. Cate Blanchett and Michael Fassbender are great in here and their chemistry can't be denied. I loved the way Cate leaned into her character's mysterious, alluring, and cool nature, and Michael Fassbender was convincing as the seemingly emotionless husband who would do anything to protect his wife. The supporting cast was solid as well and the dialogue was also interesting to listen to as it played out. Black Bag had a Hitchcockian feel to it which might be one of the reasons it resonated so strongly with me. Video review available on my YouTube channel.
Novocaine (2025)
Could have been worse. Wish it had been better.
6/10 STARS - Novocaine was on my list of most anticipated for the year, and I got the chance to watch it in early March for Regal's March 3rd Monday Mystery Movie. It stars Jack Quaid and Amber Midthunder and is about a guy who can't feel physical pain/sensations who embarks on a rescue mission after the girl he likes is kidnapped during a bank robbery. There were several things to enjoy about this movie - the premise was interesting and it was comedic to see some of the situations he got himself into during his rescue mission. While I didn't hate this film, I wasn't super in love with it, which surprised me because the trailer made it look pretty fun. Part of the problem is, I think, the casting of Jack Quaid - who seems to play the same type of character in most of his roles - and the writing of the love interest could have probably been improved in ways to make her character a bit more likable. An unnecessary racially divisive line snuck in at the end was nonsensical too. But as a whole, I've seen worse movies, so I don't consider this a waste of my time. Just wish it could have been a bit better. Video review to come shortly.
The Rule of Jenny Pen (2024)
Worth the watch
6/10 STARS - John Lithgow has the most pinchable face when he's playing a baddie and this movie was no exception. The Rule of Jenny Pen is a new movie based on a short story written by Owen Marshall, and it tells the story of a judge who suffers a stroke and ends up in an elder-care facility. While there, he becomes aware of another resident in the home who routinely bullies and abuses the other patients. This sets up the conflict between the judge and the bully, which is the framework of the story. This movie didn't hold back from depicting the sad reality many elderly people face when they near the end of their life and are no longer able to live safely on their own. In this case, it is made even worse because of the vicious bully in their midst. It was interesting to see these two magnificent actors "facing off" against each other through their characters. Both men are masters in their profession, and it shows in this film. I do have a couple of issues with it though. One is the runtime. While it's not terribly long (the film clocks in at an hour and 43 minutes), the repetitive nature of some situations feels like it drags the movie down a touch. Second issue is that with all of the problems this bully causes, I find it hard to suspend my disbelief that his actions could go completely unnoticed by the staff, especially given how long he has been in the facility and how routinely he terrorizes the occupants. Those are rather minor complaints and not enough to detract significantly from my appreciation for this film. Video review on my YouTube channel.
In the Lost Lands (2025)
Decent story, poor execution
4/10 STARS - In the Lost Lands is based on a George R R Martin short story of the same name from 1982. Milla Jovovich stars as Gray Alys, a witch who has to grant the wish of everyone who comes to her, even though granting those wishes has unintended consequences for those who ask. She is sent by the queen to the Lost Lands to obtain the power of turning into a werewolf. Before embarking on her journey, Alys enlists the aid of a mysterious hunter named Boyce, played by Dave Bautista. Unfortunately, Milla Jovovich doesn't have the best track record for starring in quality films and In the Lost Lands is no exception. There were some things I did like about this movie: the cinematography felt like something that came from the pages of a graphic novel, similar in some ways to a film like Sin City. And the framework of the story itself is actually pretty solid. The issues are largely in the execution of the story, which probably would have been much better served as a limited series type of production for a streaming platform. Given the vastness of the world, the various characters involved, as well as the political and religious issues at play in the background, a film of an hour and 41 minutes doesn't give it enough space to make it feel fully fleshed out and satisfying, reducing most of the characters to almost clownish figures -- hollow shells of what could have been more interesting depictions. And with a rather hefty budget of more than 55 million, this film will have an uphill battle just to break even.
Last Breath (2025)
A gripping survival story
Last Breath was Regal's latest mystery movie and boy, was it an intense viewing experience! I found myself taking deep breaths throughout as the tension mounted - as if to assure myself that I could still breathe (maybe it's an asthma thing). This movie tells the true story depicted in 2019's documentary of the same name. Things go wrong on a deep sea diving repair mission and a diver gets trapped on the bottom of the ocean as the rest of the people on the ship above (and in the bell beneath the surface) battle the elements and the clock in their efforts to rescue him. Woody Harrelson turns in a solid performance in here, as do his costars Simu Liu and Finn Cole. The movie is efficiently paced with zero fat on it at all (yet managing to feel so much longer than it really is, because of the stakes involved for the characters). Cinematography and score are impressive as well. Recommended. Video review on my Cyn's Corner YouTube channel.
The Unbreakable Boy (2025)
7.3/10 STARS
The Unbreakable Boy was Cinemark's Monday Mystery Movie on February 17. It is an upcoming biographical drama film written and directed by Jon Gunn (the director of last year's Ordinary Angels). It is based on the non-fiction book "The Unbreakable Boy: A Father's Fear, a Son's Courage, and a Story of Unconditional Love," by Scott Michael LeRette and Susy Flory. I'll be honest, even though I'd figured out what the movie would probably be, I wasn't hugely excited about it; I was more in the mood for a rated R film (like the mystery movie being shown at AMC on the same day). However, by the time the film was done, I was pleasantly surprised at how much I enjoyed it. It tells the story of Austin, an autistic child with brittle bone disease. Austin is a joyful character who sees magic and wonder in the normal, everyday things of life. However, the focus of the film is more on the struggles his parents and younger brother face as they try to navigate how to best care for this child in the midst of the seemingly never-ending challenges created by issues beyond his control. Some people who have already seen this seem to feel it was a bit disrespectful to focus more on Austin's parents instead of him, but this personally worked well for me on multiple levels, because with a person like Austin, they are not the only person affected by their issues. Things like brittle bone disease and autism in particular affect *everyone* around that person. So it seemed only fitting that we also see the struggles his parents went through as they tried their best to care for their son. I enjoyed the balance of humor and sadness as his parents - especially his father - transition from trying to find ways to fix things about Austin that simply can't be fixed to realizing and appreciating that the unmitigated joy Austin has for life (and loving the people around him unconditionally) are lessons they can learn from him themselves. It also helped his father come to terms with the realization that there is nothing really broken about his son after all. While there are faith-based undertones to the film, it isn't anything that felt clunky or ham-fisted in its delivery, and for me it worked well (just like how it worked well for last year's The Best Christmas Pageant Ever) It's a PG film, so it is suited for all audiences, though there are some darker themes that are touched on such as alcoholism and a fractured family. However, the movie handles those themes well. Video review available on my YouTube channel.
The Gorge (2025)
First half is what holds the movie up
6.5/10 STARS - The Gorge was a movie I only recently found out about when I was building my "Most Anticipated" list for 2025. It comes to Apple TV on February 14th and stars Anya Taylor Joy, Miles Teller, and Sigourney Weaver. It tells the story of two elite snipers who are sent to guard opposite sides of a mysterious gorge without knowing what is in the gorge. The first hour of the film was solid and enjoyable as we're introduced to the two leads and see how they're living their day-to-day lives in their outposts and eventually how they start to communicate and get to know each other. It's that first hour, with the solid introductions to the characters that helps this film hold up for me, because the second half of the story doesn't feel as strong. After that first hour, the two are suddenly thrust into survival mode as they battle unknown forces in an ominous setting. Eventually, they figure out what's going on and it doesn't really feel like anything new or super unique. We've all seen these types of situations in sci-fi/horror movies so it's unfortunate something that started off as strong as this film did ended up feeling a bit ... generic and predictable by the time it was over. I didn't hate it by any means. It was a fun way to pass two hours. But there's a part of me that had expected a bit more, so that was a scoch disappointing. Video review available on my YouTube channel.