Velvet Buzzsaw (2019) Supernatural Horror Movie Review

Genre: Horror/Thriller/Mystery
Runtime:113minutes
Rating: 84
Cast includes;
Jake Gyllenhaal
Rene Russo                                                    

Toni Collette
John Malkovich


A gallery assistant steals paintings of a deceased man from his apartment. As the latter, her curator and other collectors plan on enriching themselves with this unique art, fate has a different plan for them. They soon realize that the paintings by Dease are more than just paintings and everyone who benefited from the paintings has to face the consequences. If you watch this film without reading the synopsis first then you won't see the twist coming.  It had been a while since i last saw a unique storyline. It took no time getting into the action even though at first i wondered if this movie was truly a horror. However, the overall film score of the movie made the killings less tense and scary making the movie jokey like and that was a bit disappointing to me. On the other hand, the fact that the evil presence surrounding the paintings was unforgiving and spared no one made sense and scored the movie more points in my opinion.

At some point i thought Morf (Jake Gyllenhaal) was going to be spared coz he wasn't much of lunatic compared to the rest of the cast but hey, everyone had to pay and there was no room for bias in the script. Valuable lessons that emanate from greed surround this movie as seen by deaths of everyone who benefited from Dease's paintings. One thing is for sure though, this movie got me thinking about art and paintings and I will probably have to forget i ever watched this movie before purchasing any work of art because i was really creeped out by the haunted paintings. However, as a horror fan, this movie is not scary enough and most probably it's because of the little bit of humor the script tries to achieve. Don't get me wrong, i love this movie but i think with a storyline like that, it would have been more excellent if the atmosphere surrounding the movie was more tense and dark. At the end of it all, i definitely think it's a supernatural horror movie to watch.

                                              

YOU TV Series Review: Valuable lessons to learn about love and relationships

         

An aspiring young writer crosses paths with Joe Goldberg, a bookstore manager and the two become fond of each other. The seemingly sweet Joe later turns out to be a complete psychopath but will this revelation come to Becky in time? This series tries to bring out or emphasize on the thin line between love and psychosis. I have seen movies and series that portray some boyfriends as sick and twisted but this is by far the highest level of insanity i have ever seen i mean the stealing, lying, stalking , manipulation and killings by only one person (Joe) is totally shocking. In the midst of  watching all this I can't forget how agonizing it was for me to watch Becky in the dark while the rest of us viewers already knew Joe's true nature. I'm not sure if it's a series you can actually enjoy but what keeps you glued to this series is the extent of Joe's craziness. I can't even tell if i loved this series or not but the funny thing is i binge watched the entire season one. Joe's personality lures one into watching the entire season because even though his actions are painful to watch, he plays his psycho role too well and one just has to see how it all ends.

I applaud the excellent performance by Joe (Penn Badgley) considering the last time i saw him on TV was on gossip girl playing a totally different character and now it's hard for me to picture him as a normal person again because his role as Joe really stuck in my head. Other interesting faces include Shay Mitchell from Pretty little liars though unfortunately she won't be in the second season. I appreciate the social lessons behind YOU TV series especially when it comes to dating and relationships. These lessons are put across in this series especially as a message to women. While we can rely on labels associated with a person as a measure for one's personality one can clearly see in this series that Joe who seemed like a nice bookstore manager was totally something else. Rushing into a relationship backfired for Becky who thought she had met the nicest guy compared to the jerk of a boyfriend she had but in this case the saying  " The devil you know is better than the angel you don't know " is definitely the tune that plays throughout the entire show so if you haven't watched this must-watch then please do so, you won't regret it.

                                     

Deadly Switch (2019) Thriller Movie Review

Genre: Mystery, Thriller
Runtime: 97minutes
Rating: 7O%
Cast includes;
Hayley McLaughlin
Danika Yarosh
Dylan Walsh                                            

Matt Passmore

Ana goes to study in America as a university exchange student but she soon finds herself being targeted by a stalker. When Ana befriends Monica, she moves in with her and as the stalker continues to bother Ana, Monica  asks her to take a break at their family house. The exchange student soon realizes the risks of studying abroad when she begins to unveil secrets surrounding her friend's family. The best thing about thriller is it's unpredictable plot and ability to stir feelings such as anxiety, anticipation and surprise. Even though i kinda predicted  the direction of the movie later on, at first i had really tried hard to figure out where the twist was. I finally foresaw who the bad guys were because of my reference to some similar movies i have watched before and this was such a bummer because it seems all the ideas have been used before and movie plots these days are just a repetition only with different casts. All the same, this is a short and straight to the point movie you can enjoy due to it's centrality around few individuals. It's not one of the best movies but it's worth watching especially if you love  mystery movies.

                            

A Netflix movie for the entire family

The Princess Switch (2018) Movie Review

Genre: Romance/Drama

Runtime: 101 minutes

Rating: 86%

Cast includes;

Vanessa Hudgens        

Sam Palladio                                                     

Nick Sagar

Fate seems to have it's own plans for a baker from Chicago (Vanessa Hudgens) who goes to Belgravia for a Christmas baking competition. The baker bumps into a princess who looks exactly like her and the latter devises a plan to switch places with the ordinary baker. The entire festive period soon turns out into something no one expected. This movie has to be among the best Netflix movies of 2018. Inasmuch as this is a Christmas movie, it's still a good one to watch post festive season. Vanessa was the perfect fit for this movie considering her bubbly and charming nature and the whole cast seemed to be in harmony. Apart from the romance throughout the movie, you also get a bit of humor. This is a heart-warming movie suitable for kids especially little girls who believe in fairy tales. The whole family can also just enjoy this feel-good movie together. If you haven't watched this one already then be sure to do so.

                                                 

  

Did Keanu Reeves manage to redeem himself with 'Replicas' or 2018 was just a bad year for him?

     

Being a loyal fan of Keanu Reeves seemed strenuous for me in 2018. I finally understood one thing though, just because a movie features a big name in the industry doesn't guarantee that the movie will be a spectacular one. Siberia was a big disappointment in my own opinion and i couldn't bring myself to believe that Keanu would be involved in such an unworthy film. Destination wedding was not so good as well but definitely an improvement from Siberia and i must admit that i was a bit hesitant about watching any movie featuring this guy. If you felt the way i did in regards to the two movies i mentioned  above then you will realize that 'Replicas' was definitely a redemption for Keanu. Yes it would have been much better if the acting was a bit stronger but hey, i was just glad i had given this guy another chance and i was pleased. 

Replicas(2018) Movie review

Genre: Thriller/ Fantasy
Runtime: 107minutes
Rating: 85%
Cast includes:
Keanu Reeves
Alice Eve
John Ortiz

A neuroscientist is adamant on bringing his family back to life after losing them in a car crash. He must go against the laws of a government controlled lab and do everything in his power to replicate his family. This movie stirred mixed emotions in me. The way Keanu Reeves was bent on replicating his family was disturbing,touching and saddening considering the fact that he couldn't let his family rest in peace but i respected the lengths someone would go to just to have his family again. The role Keanu played in this movie was a good fit for him and his acting seemed natural. On the other hand, this movie tried to be a bit funny which in my own opinion was not necessary. This movie would have been much better if it had more strong and big actors because the plot is an interesting one if executed to perfection. However, like i mentioned above, this movie was a big comeback for Keanu Reeves and it's worth watching. 

                                             
     

8 Best Animation Movies From 2018 You Should Watch

2018 was a year full of hot movie releases with movie creators proving that all genres are still relevant as seen by their improved creativity. Some really impressive movies were in the animation genre. In case you missed the movies below then you should definitely check them out. This is a perfect collection for both adults and kids.

The Grinch

Small Foot

Ralph Breaks The Internet

  

Incredibles 3

     

Charming

Peter Rabbit

Spider-Man (Into The Spider-Verse

Hotel Transylvania 3

Aquaman (2018) movie review

Genre: Adventure/ Fantasy/Action
Runtime: 143minutes
Rating: 93%
Cast includes;
Jason Momoa 
Nicole Kidman
Amber Heard                                        

Patrick Wilson

When Arthur learns that his half brother King Orm wants to unite all kingdoms underwater and fight humans on land, he goes on an adventure in an attempt to stop his brother from destroying the surface world. While on this adventure, Arthur Curry discovers that he's the heir to Atlantis an underwater kingdom. After such a long wait and anticipation i finally watched this masterpiece and the entire movie is just visually stunning. The adventure in this movie accompanied with great effects make this movie a pleasure to watch. The abilities of Aquaman like breathing underwater, enhanced senses, impenetrable skin, communication with sea life and superhuman strength are just an icing on the cake.

I also really love the charismatic nature of Jason Momoa plus the fascinating dialogues between Aquaman and princess Mera oh and not forgetting the noticeable chemistry between these two. I appreciate how the scrimmage in this movie is not one sided especially considering how some fights are not biased in Aquaman's favor therefore making the movie fair and unskewed. The high tech used in the movie is also very impressive and captivating. The length of the movie provides a ride full of entertainment as well which means the plot got time to fully develop and exhaust every scene. This is a historical and one of a kind movie that will live in the minds of people for a very long time.  

          

Bird Box (2018) movie review

Genre: Drama/Horror/Sci-fi
Runtime:124minutes
Rating: 90%
Cast includes;
Sandra Bullock
Trevante Rhodes
John Malkovich
Vivien Lyra Blair                                          

An unknown force wipes out almost the entire population leaving only a few survivors and the simple rule to surviving is "If you can't see it, you survive." A woman must now fight for her survival and that of her two kids and the journey they must embark on in order to find sanctuary seems impossible because no matter what they should keep their blind folds on. I don't get people who are comparing this movie to 'A Quiet Place' movie. There's no doubt the latter was good but  that juxtaposition is not fair on the Bird box because it eliminates the ability of one to entirely appreciate this movie on it's own without a comparison. A few minutes into the movie i couldn't believe what i was seeing, i mean the movie dived into the action sooner than what most of these so called horror movies are doing. I actually appreciate the fact that we don't clearly see what this destructive force is hence the suspense builds up.

The incorporation of diverse actors with outstanding ones like Sandra Bullock and John Malkovich  also made me appreciate this movie more. The acting from the cast was really strong and created a tense atmosphere in the movie. Even though John Malkovich was a big jerk, he was really good at it and reminded me of him in 'Con Air.' On the other hand, this movie also stirs up some sad emotions especially when focusing on the mother and her two children trying to navigate their way to the sanctuary blind folded. I don't know how she did it with two kids but this also opened my eyes to the fact that they're people who live their lives like that each and every day because they are blind. Even though the end was not really what i expected since i would have loved a close up of this force and what it's about, it's still a movie well done. It's a movie i will definitely never forget.

 Is Bird Box movie about the awareness of Psychosomatic Hysteria or it's just a movie?

It has been debated that the bird box is aimed at raising awareness on mental related problems. It doesn't end there, some have even claimed this movie is all about biological warfare. While so many questions remain unanswered, one thing is for sure. This is a movie worth watching despite the story behind it.

                     
  

Nobody's Fool (2018) movie review

Genre: Drama/Comedy
Runtime: 150minutes
Rating: 90%
Cast includes;
Omari Hardwick                                             

Tika Sumpter
Whoopi Goldberg
Tiffany Haddish


When crazy Tanya leaves prison she moves in with her sister Danica who's the complete opposite of her. Tanya however finds out that her sister has been dating a man who might be non-existent. As people around her begin to question this relationship, her wild sister takes matters into her own hands by making sure she proves that this internet guy is unreal. On top of that, is Danica willing to let go of her a list which serves as the ultimate decider and selector for her partners. I believe it's not easy to make a romantic movie because it takes a lot to look believable to the point of moving your viewers. I also believe more than anything that nothing says romantic more than a whole man who's vulnerable and willing to give all of him to a woman.

A man like Omari Hardwick seems to manly to play a vulnerable guy but seeing him owning this role made me love this movie even more. This movie is not only romantic, it's also mature, and very hilarious. Tiffany Hardish of course and her strong comic self makes the movie not completely romantic and serious. While enjoying this love story as it builds up, you get to laugh your heart out as well making the movie smooth. I can definitely watch this movie all over again because it's worth it and absolutely memorable. It's also a great movie for a date night because its balanced. If you haven't watched this one you should check it out, it's definitely a must-watch.

The Gifted TV series review

I'm not really a fan of sci-fi because of movies and shows that tend to go overboard with effects making the entire show unbelievable and painful to watch. I was very skeptical about this series but giving it a try was the best decision ever and i should have known that Marvel never disappoints. Every episode left me craving for more and more because each episode has a new challenge and endless action. A once normal family ends up running for their lives when the parents discover that their children are mutants. Together with an underground network of mutants this family must now do everything they can to protect themselves from the government pursuing them. 

While humans try to eliminate mutants, the latter fight back and this fighting doesn't cease throughout the 2 seasons. If you're a fan of series you'll notice the diverse good actors in this series and them coming together produce an excellent show. You can tell how much the actors are so into the story and the mutants actually look believable. Their diverse powers and talents contribute immensely to the entertainment and goodness of this series. This is definitely one of my favorite TV series and you'll enjoy binging this one.

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Johnnny English Strikes Again review (2018)

Genre: Action/Adventure/ Comedy
Runtime: 89minutes
Rating: 83%
Cast includes ;
Rowan Atkinson                                                      

Kevin Eldon
Emma Thompson         

Johnny English is recalled to serve the country as an undercover agent once again after a cyber attack reveals all identities of Britain undercover agents except English. The latter must now find the mastermind responsible for the attack. My conclusion after watching this movie is that Johnny English is not as charming as is he when you're a bit younger. When you watch him at a tender age all you want is for him to mess up and just be clumsy all the way because that's where you derive entertainment from. However watching him when you're older is different because personally i had to facepalm myself every time he messed up and just wished he wasn't so uncoordinated. I understand the concept of a movie being short and sweet but in this case i felt the same way i would feel if a meal i was enjoying left me hungry and i was told there's no more and the little i had was all i was going to get and unfortunately leaving me unsatisfied. All the same, he's still a very entertaining character though i think this movie was too short and would have been much better if it was a bit longer.  

A Simple Favor movie review (2018)

Genre: Drama/Crime
Runtime: 117minutes
Rating: 82%
Cast include;
Henry Golding                                            

Blake Lively
Anna Kendrick

Simple single mum and vlogger Stephanie befriends posh Emily whose son is in the same school as Stephanie's. However, Emily goes missing and Stephanie takes it upon herself to find her friend. As this goes on, it seems Stephanie might not be the naive, sad single mum we thought she was. First of all, i must applause the outstanding performance from Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick. The way the actors are multidimensional and intelligent  really made this movie cut for worth watching. The  brilliance of Emily played by Blake Lively and the cunning personality of Stephanie played by Anna Kendrick produced an unpredictable plot twist. This movie, is fresh, fun, riveting, very unique and definitely a must-must oh and Emily's peculiar dressing really added some extra uniqueness to this movie.

The Haunting of Hill House tv series review

                                     

What's the haunting of hill house about?

This chilling story alternates between two time frames namely the present and the past. A family tries to deal with their past which seems to have a lot of unresolved questions and is now interfering with their adult lives. Tensions rise when the siblings can't agree on what they experienced in the hill house and eventually leading them to abandon the house while young. Was the hill house really haunted or some siblings simply suffer from a mental condition? When tragedy strikes again, this family is now forced to confront their past and probably come to terms with the fact that there was something definitely off about their experience in the hill house.

Does the haunting of hill house get scary?

The first 3 episodes didn't really scare me. Actually i was still trying to figure out this whole plot. However, from episode 4 things changed. Slowly, the story started to become dark. As the story progressed i wasn't sure if i wanted to continue watching it especially at night. It became more spine-chilling, petrifying and the whole atmosphere of the series became more tense and sinister. It would only be fair to acknowledge the job well done by the creator of this masterpiece, Mike Flanagan.

Who is in the haunting of hill house?

This series has a number of stars and that includes both adults and children. Some of these outstanding actors include;     

Violet McGraw
Julian Hilliard
Mckenna Grace
Elizabeth Reaser            
Henry Thomas 
Carla Gugino

A Quiet Place (2018) movie review

Genre: Drama/Horror/Mystery
Runtime: 90minutes
Rating: 87%
Cast includes;
Emily Blunt
John Krasinski

             

Does  A  Quiet Place movie have sound?

So I have heard people asking this question and some actually ask "Is the quiet place movie about a deaf family?" Well, the movie is not about a deaf family. However, you can actually count the number of words uttered in the entire movie. As for sound, there's barely any because the family has to stay quiet in order to survive so silence is the main goal for these survivors.

What is A Quiet Place movie about?

Imagine if all of a sudden the world we know just changes and out of the blue we have creatures that are blind but have ultra-sensitive hearing so they hunt based on sound or noise. This means you can't produce any sound EVER, be it talking, walking, eating and everything else you can think of because as soon as you make a sound the predators will snatch you as fast as lightning without you even knowing it. How would children deal with this? Don't get me wrong, I love the movie but while watching this movie, it kinda messed with my head because I had to imagine myself in the movie and I don't think i would have made it through that kind of torture. I must applause the creators of this movie though, I mean it's intense, the creatures look real, the acting is on point and of course the execution of the entire movie was undoubtedly a success. It really felt good watching such a movie well done because these days it seems like most movie creators just don't put as much effort anymore so if you're looking for a movie to watch don't miss out on this one.

Where to watch A Quiet Place movie?

You can stream this movie here

The Terror tv series review

During the period of 1845-1848, Captain Sir John Franklin of the British Royal Navy leads two warships namely HMS Erebus and HMS Terror on an expedition to find the Northwest passage.  However, misjudgment leaves the men on this voyage stranded and stuck in ice near the Arctic. The expedition consists of men only and of course with this so much testosterone in one place issues such as conflicting ideas, depleting supplies, betrayal and struggle for dominance can't be avoided. Right from the first episode you can tell that you're going to be captivated till the end of the season. The diverse characters will also make this worth watching. Oh, did I mention there's a demonic polar bear in this series as well? Ya there is one so if you haven't watched this one don't miss out.

Upcoming movies in December (2018)

As the year draws to an end, there is no doubt that we had some great movies this year. Some of the best movies of  2018 (according to me) in no particular order include;

1) Mission: Impossible-fallout
2) Avengers: Infinity war
3)Black Panther
4) Creed 2
5) Ant-man and the Wasp
6) Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom
7) Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation
8) Ocean's Eight
9) Incredibles 2
10) Venom
11) Insidious: The Last Key
12) The predator
13) Life of the party
14) Tag
15) Blockers
16) The Spy Who Dumped Me
17) Upgrade
18) Night school
19) Truth or dare
20) The first purge

These are just a few mentions but the list is endless. However, we still have some movies to look forward to this december and these include;

Mortal Engines

Bumblebee

Second Act

Destroyer

Aquaman

        

Slasher tv series review

Sarah Bennett together with her husband returns to Waterbury where her parents were brutally murdered by "The Executioner" thirty years ago. Before the couple properly settles in, the executioner strikes again killing people based on the seven deadly sins. While everyone is trying to figure out who this killer is, secrets are revealed and everyone seems to be a suspect. Even though the actors in this series are not really strong ones, the plot is good enough to hook you. The murders are really gruesome and gross because the executioner is really merciless and perhaps this makes the series worth watching. As the show proceeds the suspense intensifies and one can only make their own conclusions as to who the executioner is. I would say it's definitely worth watching especially is you're a horror fanatic. 

Escape plan 2: Hades

Genre: Action/Thriller
Runtime: 105minutes
Rating: 55%                           
Cast includes;

Jesse Metcalfe

Sylvester Stallone                     

Dave Bautista

Shu Ren, a member of Ray Breslin's  specialized security team gets kidnapped and sent into the most high tech prison ever. Ray must now put together his team which focuses on breaking people out of prisons to do the same for Shu Ren. Firstly, i must say how saddening it was to see brilliant actors like Jesse Eden Metcalfe, Sylvester Stallone and Xiaoming Huang in such an unstimulating movie. The acting was very good but the storyline has some plot holes and is illogical. In the end, we have a movie with superb actors but the plot is just too inadequate as well as flat and unfortunately the acting alone couldn't save this from being below standard. 

Condor (2018) tv series review

Joe Turner, a young CIA employee discovers a plot by some unknown people that may endanger millions of lives.  When his entire team is murdered in the office, Joe must now run for his life and at the same time figure out who's after him before the hitmen get to him. It seems Tv  series these days have mastered the art of hooking viewers right from the first episode. The action in condor is endless and  not forgetting how it's unpredictable. People you don't expect to die in this series actually do and that art of surprise is undoubtedly worth watching  

Piranha 3D (2010) review

It's Throwback Thursday!!!!!

Genre: Thriller/Action
Runtime:
Rating: 83%
Cast includes;
Christopher Llyod
Ving Rhames
Richard Dreyfuss                 

Jessica Szohr       

So, it's #throwbackthursday and i have selected Piranha3D of 2010 as our Tbt movie. Incase you have never watched this movie then please do so coz this a mustwatch. This is a story that turns into horror when an underground tremor unleashes hundreds of man-eating fish (piranhas) into Lake Victoria which harbors a popular waterside resort. While enjoying spring break at this resort,  celebrations soon turn into cries as the piranhas start feeding on everyone in the water. Strangers now come together and figure out how to stop these brutal killers. Apart from this movie being gross and gruesome it can definitely send chills to your body and that can be a good feeling so it's worth watching.

All American tv series review

Coach Billy Baker(Taye Diggs) recruits a rising high school player from South Central to join his Beverly Hills team. Even though Spencer is skeptical about the move, his mom and friend convince him to go. The transition from a ghetto to affluent Beverly Hills seems too overwhelming for not only Spencer but coach Billy's son who feels insecure and intimidated by the attention his father gives Spencer. With Spencer trying to remain in contact with his roots, he also stays focused on his goal in Beverly Hills. The constant juxtaposition of the ghetto and Beverly Hills makes one appreciate this series more. The high class lives in Beverly Hills vs the lives in the ghetto give rise to endless suspense and drama throughout the series so i recommend this one. Even though the series is centered around high school kids, i still think they look more like college students but all the same, it's still worth your time.

  

Incredibles 2 (2018) review

Genre: Science Fiction/Action
Runtime: 125minutes
Rating: 86%
Cast includes;
Craig T. Nelson
Holly Hunter
Sarah Vowell
Samuel L. Jackson                                   

The charismatic family of superheroes is back with amazing twists that will definitely intrigue you. This time Helen (Elastigirl) has all the spotlight while Bob (Mr. Incredible) stays at home with the kids. Even though the family tries to have a normal life, it seems duty always calls them. The incredibles together with Frozone must stop a villain from erasing the relevance of superheroes among humans. The astounding revelation of this entire movie is that baby Jack has superpowers which might be more than his parents possess . One thing i really loved in this movie is how my heart melted every time i saw little, cute, sweet, charming baby Jack. I guess that is one of the greatest strengths of animation i mean the soul stirring you get from such movies is unbelievably refreshing oh and this movie will give adults an opportunity to bond with kids since it accommodates both kids and adults. 

Life sentence tv series review

Stella Abbott (Lucy Hale) decides to live life to the fullest after she's diagnosed with cancer. With her family trying to make her happy before she passes on, they seem to have built a web of lies around Stella. However, when Stella is informed by doctors that her cancer has been cured she has to start living real life which is challenging considering everyone around her has to stop lying to her just to make her happy and everything seems to be falling apart. Besides this series being inspirational, it also has some drama accompanied with humor. It's light and very enjoyable. It's definitely worth watching.

Sharp objects series review

                                         Watch full episodes here

Camille Preaker (a reporter) returns to her small hometown to investigate a series of unresolved crimes. While undertaking her investigations, she also reunites with her family. The tension in the family however can't be ignored as Camille and her mother are always clashing with the latter indirectly blaming Camille for her young sister's death. With Amy Adams exhibiting some potential psychotic behavior, the suspension in this series especially at beginning makes it worth watching oh and not forgetting how people in the small town act a bit weird.

Take two series review

In this pleasurable and funny series, a  former star of a popular cop series finds her life at a stand still after a public fiasco and going to rehab. Desperate for a career comeback, she manages to find a way of tailing a private investigator Eddie Valetik. Even though  Eddie feels like working with Sam Smith is nothing but painful  babysitting, he later realizes that Sam maybe valuable through her incorporation of skills she acquired during her acting days. If you're a fan of Rachel Bilson then you'll know how she's bubbly and brings so much vibrance and humor to anything. Because of  her character, this series is not too serious but enjoyable but a must-watch. 

River runs red (2018)

Genre: Mystery/Thriller
Runtime: 95minutes
Rating: 60%
Cast includes;
Taye Diggs
George Lopez
John Cusack                                                  

A judge seeks justice for his son who is murdered by cops but it seems the law is in support of the corrupt officers who have been killing innocent children. The judge then sets out to get justice on his own by putting the law in his own hands. When the movie begins it looks promising, however as the story continues it becomes uninteresting and seems as though the writter lost interest in the script. The scope of the movie is an interesting one that has also been a serious issue in America but in the end it was an epic fail. The lazy ending of the movie just made the movie worse. It's such a shame that some good actors like Taye Diggs and John Cusack had to be part of this substandard movie. 

Peppermint (2018)

Genre: Drama/Thriller
Runtime: 102minutes
Rating: 76%
Cast includes;
Jennifer Garner
John Ortiz                                              

Riley North's life seems peaceful until one day she and her family are attacked to a point where her husband and child are gunned down in front of her eyes. She on the other hand is lucky to survive though she slips into a comma. Riley seeks justice but to no avail due to the corrupt system. The widow then goes underground for years and when she emerges she's driven by revenge, anger and frustration. She then takes matters into her own hands and avenges her family's murder. Even though the storyline is cliché, the execution  is a bit impressive. The action is endless throughout the entire movie. The strong acting from Jennifer Garner completely dominated the movie making it a mustwatch. At one point i even got emotional watching this widow fighting the whole world on her own while grieving as well. Even though it was a sad movie, the end is a bit comforting.  

Siren tv series review

In this chilling drama, residents of Bristol Cove (a coastal town) have always been surrounded by stories of how mermaids once existed in their town. One day, a mermaid is caught by fishermen and another appears to people as a girl named Ryn. Ben who is a marine biologist meets Ryn and  soon realizes that the legend is real after all. The dangerous creatures now want to regain their rightful place in the sea but the humans are not so hyped about it. The first episode got my full attention and i didn't expect this one to be so good. The mermaids look real(well i have never seen one but i think that's how they look like) and a bit scary. The storyline is superb and i love the special effects. The actors are also good and from the first episode you get hooked so there's no time wasting. You can't afford to miss this one guys. 

The pirates of Somalia (2017)

Genre: Drama/Biography
Runtime: 118minutes
Rating: 82%
Cast includes;
Al Pacino
Evan Peters
Barkhad Abdi                             

A recent collage graduate with an ill-conceived plan decides to go to Somalia upon inspiration from his journalist idol. Just when he thought he had sent a casual email to the Somalian president's son  he gets called to come down to Somalia and get the necessary info for his yet to come book. Upon arrival in Somalia the aspiring journalist soon realizes that he has insufficient funds. Everything begins to take longer than he expected but he's determined to get his story no matter the cost. What I liked about this movie is that the Somalian setting together with the Somalis looked so real and the actors fitted perfectly into their roles. The main character, Jay did a good job playing a rookie journalist. His determination made this movie worthwhile. It would have been nice though if Jay  had managed to get on the boat with the pirates. That would have drawn viewers much closer to the problem of pirates but hey, it's still a nice movie.