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Tag Archives: Thriller
The Secret Agent (2025) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): A look into that dangerous period in Brazil
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
The Rip (2026) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4): The trouble with the rip
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
The Running Man (2025) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4): In a deadly reality show
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
Sirāt (2025) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): In the middle of a stark existential wasteland
“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
Gattaca (1997) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): In a genetically brave new world
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
Ballard of a Small Player (2025) ☆☆(2/4): Farrell sweats a lot here…
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
The Crow (1994) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): “It can’t rain all the time”
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
Bugonia (2025) ☆☆☆(3/4): A nasty and clinical remake by Yorgos Lanthimos
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
The Woman in the White Car (2022) ☆☆☆(3/4): A little chilly female mystery thriller
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
Save the Green Planet! (2003) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): An odd South Korean mixed bag
South Korean filmmaker Jang Joon-hwan’s 2003 debut feature film “Save the Green Planet”, which recently received more attention thank to the recent American remake version directed by Yorgos Lanthimos, is probably one of the weirdest mixed bags I have even … Continue reading
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