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Silverton Siege (2022) Movie Review
Silverton Siege is a film based on a fascinating true story that takes place in South Africa in January 1980. The movie follows three freedom fighters who are part of an African liberation movement that is set on ending the apartheid laws that were then turning the country into a state of white nationalists. The three outlaws - Calvin, Aldo, and Terra - are on the run from a botched mission to sabotage a string of petrol depots outside Watloo. Betrayed by someone on the inside, they find themselves in a desperate chase through the streets of Silverton after police captain Langerman sets his trap. The film tells a gripping story that combines the elements of an old-fashioned heist movie with a political edge.
By Diresh Sherid3 years ago in Geeks
The Adam Project (2022) Movie Review
According to renowned science fiction author David Brin, the only reason for time travel is to "make it didn't happen." It's a compelling notion to correct or prevent a single mistake, and time travel has become the backbone of some of our favorite rescue operation stories on the big screen. "The Adam Project" is one such tale that offers an enjoyable popcorn flick from the team behind last year's "Free Guy."
By Diresh Sherid3 years ago in Geeks
Shazam! Fury of the Gods (2023) Movie Review
Shazam! Fury of the Gods has a lot to live up to as a studio-produced superhero sequel released in 2023. There's an expectation that the film will follow a certain formula that's been used in many similar movies. However, the makers of the franchise's first film toned down some of the more cliché elements of these movies, making for a more unique experience.
By Diresh Sherid3 years ago in Geeks
Ambulance (2022) Movie Review
Michael Bay is known for his love of big, explosive action movies and "Ambulance" is no exception. The movie, a remake of the 2005 Danish film "Ambulancen", is about two brothers who turn to bank robbery to pay for their sick relative's medical bills. However, in Bay's version, the recipient of the money is the protagonist's sick wife, which adds more tension to the story. The ensuing heist goes wrong, and the duo must hijack an ambulance to escape from the police. However, the poor sap dying in the back of the stolen ambulance is a wounded cop, and the duo must save him while avoiding the law enforcement's pursuit.
By Diresh Sherid3 years ago in Geeks
The Bad Guys (2022) Movie Review
“The Bad Guys” is an animated comedy film that begins with easy and breezy laughs, radiating Southern California cool. In a retro L.A. diner, a wolf named Wolf and a snake named Snake engage in snappy banter that we quickly become enthralled with. They push and pull, jostle and tug, all in good-natured fashion. The duo has probably had countless conversations like this over their years of friendship. But then, they do something unexpected - they get up, stroll casually across the street, and rob a bank. Pierre Perifel, making his feature directing debut, lays all of this out in one long, single take, drawing us into the characters and the world that they inhabit. It's an extremely familiar set-up, a subgenre unto itself: hyper-verbal thieves charm us into coming along for the ride and rooting for them to pull off their biggest heist yet.
By Diresh Sherid3 years ago in Geeks
The Valet (2022) Movie Review
"The Valet": A Delightful Take on Culture-Clash Rom-Coms "The Valet" is a charming romantic comedy directed by Richard Wong that centers around Antonio, played by Eugenio Derbez, who works as a valet and lives with his mother. Antonio is separated from his wife, but he views it as a temporary situation, whereas she has already moved on and is dating a wealthy realtor. After being caught in a tabloid picture with the famous movie star Olivia Allen, played by Samara Weaving, Antonio is offered a deal that could help him get back together with his wife - pretending to be Olivia's boyfriend. The movie deals with a range of issues, from class differences to gentrification and family values, making it much more than just a simple romantic comedy.
By Diresh Sherid3 years ago in Geeks
Father Stu (2022) Movie Review
"Father Stu" is a movie based on the true story of Stu Long, who went from being a boxer to becoming a priest. The film was a passion project for Mark Wahlberg and Mel Gibson, both devout Catholics. However, sometimes passion projects can become problematic because the focus of the story they want to tell is not always the message they want to deliver.
By Diresh Sherid3 years ago in Geeks
Get Out (2017) Movie Review
Jordan Peele’s directorial debut, “Get Out,” which premiered in a secret screening at the 2017 Sundance Film Festival, proved that he is a multi-talented artist, and one of the greatest directing talents of this generation. Peele had previously gained recognition for his work as an actor and writer on “Key & Peele” and feature comedies, but his directorial debut is a complex and accomplished genre hybrid that highlights his talent in a fresh and sharp way that studio horror movies seldom achieve. “Get Out” is both unsettling and hysterical, often in the same moment, and is entirely unafraid to call out people on their racist attitudes. Peele's ambition to write and direct a movie he hadn't seen before is precisely what more filmmakers need to do in Hollywood to create unique stories.
By Diresh Sherid3 years ago in Geeks
A Quiet Place (2018) Movie Review
John Krasinski’s “A Quiet Place” is a film that is designed to engage the audience in a game of tension and fear. It is a movie that will have you on the edge of your seat, as it makes you an active participant in the unfolding horror, rather than just a passive observer. The film's tight script, co-written by Bryan Woods and Scott Beck, wastes no time in introducing us to the main characters, a family struggling to survive in a recently-post-apocalyptic world.
By Diresh Sherid3 years ago in Geeks
Fatherhood (2022) Movie Review
“Fatherhood” is a movie based on the true story of Matthew Logelin, a single father who raises his daughter after his wife, Liz, dies suddenly. The film stars Kevin Hart as Logelin and is directed by Paul Weitz, co-written by Weitz and Dana Stevens. The movie tries to address several issues, including the challenges of single parenthood, work-life balance, gender-based clothing, and lack of support groups for single fathers. However, the film ultimately falls short in delivering a meaningful exploration of these topics.
By Diresh Sherid3 years ago in Geeks
Father of the Bride (2022) Movie Review
A wise person once told me that while funerals bring out the best in people, weddings bring out the worst. Conflicts about traditions, awkward encounters with new family members, and an endless list of wedding-related events can make weddings a source of stress. However, these same experiences make for relatable and entertaining movies. Edward Streeter's novel, which has been adapted into several movies, explores the social chaos, soaring costs, guest list debates, and bittersweet emotions that come with a daughter's wedding. The focus is on the father, who must grapple with his changing place in the world as he sees his daughter make her own choices and choose someone else to be the most important man in her life.
By Diresh Sherid3 years ago in Geeks
Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022) Movie Review
In the new film “Everything Everywhere All at Once,” written and directed by Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert, we are introduced to Evelyn Wang, the owner of a laundromat who is under audit by the IRS. The film takes us on a journey through the multiverse, where Evelyn discovers metaphysical wisdom and questions everything she thought she knew about her life, her failures, and her love for her family. Michelle Yeoh delivers a virtuoso performance as Evelyn, showcasing her wide range of talents, from martial arts skills to superb comic timing and the ability to excavate endless depths of rich human emotion.
By Diresh Sherid3 years ago in Geeks
