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Nightbreed. 1990.
7/10
A special place under a graveyard that houses undead freaks, gets invaded by law and a serial killer/therapist. Directed by Clive, it has alot going on. Plots lines with different characters that did cross, effects mostly practical. Overall bit of a mess, but a true horror classic.

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Looper 2012.
4/10
Man from the future stops his own death and changes his life.
Interesting film that used a unique plot to blend together different styles. Bruce Willis for the future man action scenes, this helps set up the film with a bit of a punch, but long dialogue scenes defuse any created tension. Joseph Gorden Levitt for the 2nd hours dramatic plot/ending.

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Handsome guys. 2024 South Korea.
7/10
Remake of the american horror comedy Tucker and Dale vs Evil (2010.)
Follows the same plot, two blokes help a young woman and her friends die while thinking there trying to rescue her, with an extra subplot of a demon underneath the house. The characters is general are kinda better written and a even constant presence.

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The Naked Gun. 2025.
4/10
Remake of the 1988 film.
Liam Neeson stars as Frank Drebin jr, the son of the original character. The film has a similar slap-stick style of physical comedy and some word play. But the plot is more similar to a mission impossible film. There are laughs to be had, but it really depends on the viewer. With a lack of surrealness in the plot, it felt like a safe lazy cheap comedy for people who wouldn't watch the original.

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The Intouchables. 2012. France
8/10
A rich invalid hires a immigrant from Senegal with no experience as a caregiver.
Based on a true story, it's a comedy drama that has a simple plot and no contrived twists. Its humour comes from the 'odd couple' pairing of the two lead characters. The drama is watching the rich bloke learning to enjoy himself with the lower class, but well meaning caregiver.

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Taxi. 1998. France.
4/10
A taxi driver with a passion for speed teams up with a cop to catch a group of bank robbers.
Lighthearted buddy action comedy that starts well, but never fully develops either of the lead characters. They stay jokey and it's the stunts and impressive driving scenes, that are the most interesting parts of the film.

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Baby assassins 3. 2024. Japan.
5/10
Two young girls are assassins on a mission.
Not having seen the previous films wasn't much of a issue. The film is hyper violent with very well staged fight scenes. The plot is they are sent to kill a bloke by an organization of assassins. But a rouge killer is after their target. The then have to team up with a older more serious couple.
The two lead characters have a bubbly chatty way about them. They talk alot, and it tends to kinda be mindless chit-chat. It was fine for a while, but did get rather boring. Colorful and well filmed.

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Big trouble in little china. 1986.
8/10
Entertaining action comedy with a fantasy plot, fully realized with believable characters. Kurt Russel stars as the helpless white guy, surrounded by a full ensemble of knowledgeable chinese characters. John Carpenter directs, lots of practical effects ensure it doesn't get boring.

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Superman. 2025
5/10
A version of Superman in the 21st century, his id is known to Lois, there are other 'metahumans, some working with Lex Luther the main villan, he's not popular and gets beaten up alot. The film asks alot of the casual viewer, it announces other characters, and they seem important but kinda aren't.
Very dramatic story that has emotional weight to it, combined with top cgi and bit of humour. But feels like one for fans of the comics, no ties to any previous productions.

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Jurassic World Rebirth. 2025
2/10
7th in the overall series, forth in the world franchise. Casual viewers don't have to seen any of the films. With a few references to the original. Its slightly interesting, but a very safe, colourful, boring film. The dino cgi is 'impressive', but the pre set moves by the actors, reveals the set up and fails to inspire.


F1. 2025.
8/10
First person view, with a Hans Zimmer score, of what it looks like at speed in a F1 car. Immense visuals with really stunning camera work inside and out different team areas to combine with real time racing.
Kinda generic story line and tactile win, but all acting is very good.