Tag Archives: SF

Venom: Let There Be Carnage (2021) ☆☆(2/4): A couple of losers still stuck together

Posted on October 14, 2021 by kaist455

“Venom: Let There Be Carnage” is a jumbled mess which is alternatively silly and disappointing. While there still is what made “Venom” (2018) work to some degree, the movie frequently falters as hurriedly pushing its story and characters to the … Continue reading →

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Venom (2018) ☆☆(2/4): A couple of losers

Posted on October 11, 2021 by kaist455

These days, some superhero movies are fairly good enough to entertain you for a while, but others are mostly bad enough to be forgotten sooner or later. While we had some notable highlights including “Wonder Woman” (2017) and “Black Panther” … Continue reading →

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I’m Your Man (2021) ☆☆☆(3/4): Is he really the one for her?

Posted on September 19, 2021 by kaist455

German science fiction film “I’m Your Man”, which was recently selected as the German entry for Best International Film Oscar, cheerfully and thoughtfully plays with its familiar but endlessly compelling story promise. Although it understandably falters a bit as reaching … Continue reading →

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Synchronic (2019) ☆☆☆: A little intriguing SF flick set in New Orleans

Posted on June 1, 2021 by kaist455

Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead’s latest film “Synchronic” puts some interesting ideas on a familiar type of science fiction tale. Although I was a little disappointed that it does not fully develop its intriguing story promise, the movie still fairly … Continue reading →

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Oxygen (2021) ☆☆☆(3/4): A taut claustrophobic SF thriller starring Mélanie Laurent

Posted on May 23, 2021 by kaist455

Netflix film “Oxygen”, which was released in last week, is a taut claustrophobic science fiction thriller which is solely driven by one simple premise. While you may notice some plot holes and contrivances after it is over, the movie will … Continue reading →

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Godzilla vs. Kong (2021) ☆☆☆(3/4): The Clash of Titans

Posted on March 26, 2021 by kaist455

“Godzilla vs. Kong” overwhelmed me more than once, and I sort of admired that. Like its predecessor “Godzilla: King of the Monsters” (2019), the movie relentlessly flaunts excessiveness and outrageousness from the beginning to the end, and I finally came … Continue reading →

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Zack Snyder’s Justice League (2021) ☆☆☆(3/4): Sincerely excessive to say the least

Posted on March 22, 2021 by kaist455

“Zach Snyder’s Justice League” is sincerely excessive to say the least. Although I felt rather tired as going through its exciting but exhausting final hour, I must admit that, thanks to its considerably extended scope in terms of story and … Continue reading →

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Possessor (2020) ☆☆☆(3/4): Her tricky occupational hazard

Posted on March 12, 2021 by kaist455

“Possessor”, the second feature film by director/writer Brandon Cronenberg, is an oddly unnerving SF psychological thriller film which constantly disturbs us from the beginning to the end. While there are a number of gruesome moments which will definitely make you … Continue reading →

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Boss Level (2021) ☆☆☆(3/4): Another time loop flick of this year

Posted on March 12, 2021 by kaist455

As far as I remember, “Boss Level” is the fourth time loop flick I saw during last several months. In last year, I watched Andy Samberg and Cristin Milioti stuck in their comic time loop in “Palm Springs” (2020), and … Continue reading →

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Space Sweepers (2021) ☆☆☆(3/4): An uneven but likable South Korean space opera

Posted on February 6, 2021 by kaist455

South Korean film “Space Sweepers”, which was released on Netflix yesterday instead of getting released in South Korean theaters due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, is a mixed bag consisting of familiar but enjoyable stuffs. While it is full of … Continue reading →

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