Tag Archives: Thriller

Another Simple Favor (2025) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4): A less charming sequel

Posted on January 29, 2026 by kaist455

“Another Simple Favor”, which was released on Amazon Prime several months ago, mildly dissatisfied me. While it is still fun to watch its two engaging lead actresses pushing and pulling each other from the beginning to the end, the movie … Continue reading →

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The Secret Agent (2025) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): A look into that dangerous period in Brazil

Posted on January 26, 2026 by kaist455

 Kleber Mendonça Filho’s latest film “The Secret Agent”, which won the Best Director Award at the Cannes Films Festival early in last year and then garnered 4 Oscar nominations including the ones for Best Picture and Best International Film, is … Continue reading →

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The Rip (2026) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4): The trouble with the rip

Posted on January 18, 2026 by kaist455

Netflix film “The Rip”, which was released on this Friday, is a typical crime action thriller film which will not surprise you much if you are familiar with its genre clichés and conventions. While it is relatively more competent than … Continue reading →

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The Running Man (2025) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4): In a deadly reality show

Posted on December 14, 2025 by kaist455

Edgar Wright’s latest film “The Running Man” could be more entertaining in my humble opinion. While its overall result is as slick and competent as you can expect from Wright, the movie does not distinguish itself enough compared to many … Continue reading →

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Sirāt (2025) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): In the middle of a stark existential wasteland 

Posted on December 5, 2025 by kaist455

“Sirāt”, which was recently selected as the Spanish submission to Best International Film Oscar, impresses me a lot with its stark existential wasteland. As its few main characters are merely heading to somewhere across that vast and remote wasteland, the … Continue reading →

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Gattaca (1997) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): In a genetically brave new world

Posted on November 23, 2025 by kaist455

Andrew Niccol’s 1997 film “Gattaca”, which happens to be re-released in selected theaters in South Korea a few days ago, still throws interesting questions for us. Even after more than 25 years after it came out, the movie remains to … Continue reading →

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Ballard of a Small Player (2025) ☆☆(2/4): Farrell sweats a lot here…

Posted on November 16, 2025 by kaist455

Edward Berger’s latest film “Ballard of a Small Player”, which was released on Netflix a few weeks ago, is one of the most well-made bad films of this year. While there are several top-notch technical aspects to admire to some … Continue reading →

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The Crow (1994) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): “It can’t rain all the time”

Posted on November 12, 2025 by kaist455

Alex Proyas’ 1994 film “The Crow” is a darkly compelling comic book movie full of style, mood, and details to be appreciated. While it has been mainly remembered as the last film of its ill-fated lead actor, the movie exudes … Continue reading →

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Bugonia (2025) ☆☆☆(3/4): A nasty and clinical remake by Yorgos Lanthimos

Posted on November 12, 2025 by kaist455

Yorgos Lanthimos’ latest film “Bugonia”, the American remake of South Korean cult film “Save the Green Planet!” (2003), is as nasty and clinical as you can expect from his work. While trying to push its darkly absurd story premise as … Continue reading →

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The Woman in the White Car (2022) ☆☆☆(3/4): A little chilly female mystery thriller

Posted on November 7, 2025 by kaist455

South Korean film “The Woman in the White Car” is a little female mystery thriller with chilly sensitivity to be savored. While you may easily guess what it is about right from the very beginning, the movie will gradually engage … Continue reading →

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