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Extraction 2 (2023) ☆☆☆(3/4): Another risky extraction job for him

Posted on June 17, 2023 by kaist455

Netflix film “Extraction 2”, which was released yesterday, does exactly what it is expected to do as the sequel to “Extraction” (2020). Yes, the story and characters usually stand back for its intense and relentless serving of various actions, and … Continue reading →

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The Flash (2023) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4): Flashy but superficial

Posted on June 15, 2023 by kaist455

“The Flash”, the latest product from DC Extended Universe (DCEU), turns out to be saddled with several other problems besides its very problematic lead actor, who has been quite notorious for what he allegedly committed outside the screen. Even if … Continue reading →

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Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (2023) ☆☆☆(3/4): Better than most of its predecessors

Posted on June 6, 2023 by kaist455

I still remember how much I winced and cringed as enduring what followed after Michael Bay’s “Transformers” (2007). While the first film was fairly watchable, all of the next four sequels were utterly atrocious in many aspects thanks to Bay’s … Continue reading →

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Sisu (2022) ☆☆☆(3/4): Let’s kill them all!

Posted on May 29, 2023 by kaist455

I winced and then was amused more than once as watching Jalmari Helander’s new film “Sisu”, an extremely violent but preposterously entertaining World War II film which really goes over the top along with its silent but striking hero. As … Continue reading →

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Blood & Gold (2023) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4): It surely kills a bunch of Nazi soldiers (and that’s all)

Posted on May 28, 2023 by kaist455

Seriously, you need much more than killing Nazi soldiers when you make a bloody and violent World War II exploitation flick. After all, Nazi soldiers in World War II movies usually exist for getting killed in one way or another … Continue reading →

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Fast X (2023) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4): Crash Crash Bang Bang as usual

Posted on May 18, 2023 by kaist455

I feel a bit conflicted about “Fast X”, the latest product from the Fast & Furious franchise. Being as dumb, silly, and preposterous as you can expect from the franchise, the movie has some enjoyable elements, but this is basically … Continue reading →

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The Wandering Earth II (2022) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4): Before they launched the Earth

Posted on May 17, 2023 by kaist455

Chinese film “The Wandering Earth II”, the prequel to “The Wandering Earth” (2019), attempts to provide an epic background story behind the previous film, and it accomplishes its ambitious mission to some degree. Throughout its 173-minute running time, the movie … Continue reading →

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Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023) ☆☆☆(3/4): Save the Racoon

Posted on May 4, 2023 by kaist455

“Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3” is more or less than the extension of what we saw from the two previous films. This is another familiar product from Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), but it has some colorful style, personality, and … Continue reading →

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The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023) ☆☆(2/4): Bland and uninspired to say the least

Posted on April 23, 2023 by kaist455

I report to you now that animation film “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” is not as horrible as I feared, but, alas, that is the only good thing I can possibly say about it. To be frank with you, I … Continue reading →

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Kill Boksoon (2023) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4): It is hard to be both a killer and a mother…

Posted on April 22, 2023 by kaist455

South Korean film “Kill Boksoon”, which was released on Netflix at the end of last month, often seems to be confused about how it is about. While it looks like a violent black comedy about a strong heroine who struggles … Continue reading →

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