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I Finally Sat Down and Watched Divergent (2014)
Divergent, directed by Neil Burger and released in 2014, arrived during the peak of the young adult dystopian film craze, following in the footsteps of The Hunger Games but struggling to establish its own distinct identity. Based on Veronica Roth's bestselling novel, the film presents an ambitious world where society is divided into five factions based on human virtues. While the movie demonstrates genuine strengths in certain areas, it ultimately delivers an uneven experience that both succeeds and stumbles in equal measure.
By Parsley Rose 3 months ago in Critique
Dead Tide Movie Review
Dead Tide is a Nigerian action-thriller directed by Soji Ogunnaike. It tells the story of Itoro, a former militant who has tried to leave violence and anger behind after losing his sister. He now runs a beach bar in Badagry.
By Jane3 months ago in Critique
10 Movies That Make Men Cry
Movies have a way of touching emotions we often hide. For men, it’s not always easy to show tears — but some films break those walls with powerful stories, deep emotions, and unforgettable endings. Here are 10 movies that make even the toughest men cry.
By Jane3 months ago in Critique
Hakeem: Seeking Justice — Review
Hakeem: Seeking Justice is a 2025 Nollywood action–drama directed by Abdulrasheed “JJC Skillz” Bello. The film stars Deyemi Okanlawon, Regina Daniels, Zubby Michael, Bolanle Ninalowo, Chioma Chukwuka, Ali Nuhu, Gabriel Afolayan, and Liquorose.
By Jane3 months ago in Critique
Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One Review
Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning is the eighth main film in the Mission: Impossible series. It stars Tom Cruise as Ethan Hunt, and it tries to wrap up many of the big ideas and stories from the past movies. There are big action scenes, complicated spy plots, and a threat that could affect the world. Let’s look at what works, what does not, and whether it is worth watching.
By Jane3 months ago in Critique
Captivating the King Review
Captivating the King is a South Korean historical drama that mixes love, power, betrayal, and identity. It aired in early 2024 and stars Jo Jung-suk and Shin Se-kyung in the main roles. The show is set during the Joseon era and tells a story about a lonely king and a woman who hides her true identity behind a disguise..
By Jane3 months ago in Critique
So I watched M3GAN 2.0 (2025)
M3GAN 2.0 (2025), directed by Gerard Johnstone, arrives with the challenging task of following up the surprise hit of 2023. Where the original film carved out a unique niche blending campy horror with surprising emotional depth and sharp social commentary on technology and parenting, the sequel makes a decisive shift in tone and genre that proves to be both its greatest strength and most significant weakness.
By Parsley Rose 3 months ago in Critique
SHELL Review: A Body Horror Comedy that Entertains
Shell is a body horror black comedy directed by Max Minghella, starring Elisabeth Moss and Kate Hudson. The film tells about the obsession for beauty and youth in Hollywood and in society in general. Shell could well be a parody of The Substance, the body horror movie directed by Caralie Fargeat, which was the big sensation of 2024.
By Ninfa Galeano3 months ago in Critique
Finally Sat Down to Watch Midsommar (2019)
Ari Aster's 2019 film Midsommar represents an ambitious and polarizing entry in contemporary horror cinema. Following his acclaimed debut *Hereditary*, Aster crafts a folk horror experience that deliberately inverts the genre's visual conventions while exploring the dissolution of a toxic relationship against the backdrop of a Swedish pagan festival. The result is a film that is simultaneously beautiful and disturbing, meditative and visceral, earning both ardent admirers and vocal detractors.
By Parsley Rose 4 months ago in Critique
Jurassic World: A Promising Rebirth or a Familiar Rehash?
When the Jurassic World: Dominion credits rolled, a collective sigh of relief and, for many, a sense of finality was palpable. The trilogy had concluded, but the dinosaur saga, now a global phenomenon, felt more apathetic than ever. Enter Jurassic World Rebirth, a title that, from its inception, promised to revitalize a franchise bogged down by its own ambition. With the return of original Jurassic Park scribe David Koepp and the visually masterful Gareth Edwards at the helm, the hype was undeniable. The question, however, remained: could this film live up to its name, or was it destined to be another echo of a bygone era? The answer, as it turns out, is a complicated mix of both.
By MarqueeNarrative4 months ago in Critique
8 Mile: The Sorrow of a Raunchy Dream and a Daily Battle
This 2002 film is not just a foray into the realm of rap ut a reflection of a man's battle within himself with his own personal demons. It is a raw and unflinching story that lingers long after the end credits.
By Baptiste Monnet4 months ago in Critique
Flying High
When Supergirl premiered on CBS in 2015 before moving to The CW in its second season, the superhero television landscape was already crowded. Arrow had been soaring since 2012, The Flash had sprinted onto screens in 2014, and audiences might have wondered if there was room for another caped crusader. The answer, as six seasons and 126 episodes proved, was a resounding yes.
By Autumn 4 months ago in Critique