Tag Archives: Thriller

Widows (2018) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): A strong female crime thriller from Steve McQueen

Posted on January 27, 2019 by kaist455

Steve McQueen’s new film “Widows” is a rare piece of work we do not encounter everyday. In addition to functioning well as a top-notch crime thriller which will grab your attention from the beginning to the end, the movie vividly … Continue reading →

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The Standoff at Sparrow Creek (2018) ☆☆☆(3/4): A militia group stuck in standoff

Posted on January 26, 2019 by kaist455

“The Standoff at Sparrow Creek” is a moody but engaging genre piece drenched in shadows and doubts. Focusing on a group of characters who happen to be cornered by their grim situation second and second, the movie slowly and deftly … Continue reading →

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Piercing (2018) ☆☆☆(3/4): A certain kinky foreplay

Posted on January 26, 2019 by kaist455

“Piercing” is a little kinky comedy thriller which wryly unnerves and amuses us. As cheerfully observing the very tricky foreplay process between its two deeply perverse characters, the movie provides a number of darkly amusing moments along with some nice … Continue reading →

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Close (2019) ☆☆1/2 (2.5/4): A passable action thriller from Nexflix

Posted on January 25, 2019 by kaist455

Netflix movie “Close”, which was released on last Friday, is a passable action thriller with some good things to be appreciated. While it does not break any new ground in its genre territory, the movie brings some nice fresh air … Continue reading →

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Rust Creek (2018) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4): A fatal detour in the Kentucky woods

Posted on January 13, 2019 by kaist455

Right from the beginning, “Rust Creek” signifies that something bad is going to happen. While everything looks fine and normal for its heroine at first, we can already see that she is heading to a big trouble, and we surely … Continue reading →

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Everybody Knows (2018) ☆☆☆(3/4): An engaging letdown by Asghar Farhadi

Posted on January 6, 2019 by kaist455

The opening scene of Asghar Farhadi’s new film “Everybody Knows”, which opened the Cannes Film Festival early in last year, summarizes well what I felt during my viewing. In the inner space of a church clock tower, the camera looks … Continue reading →

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Take Point (2018) ☆☆(2/4): Mindless and pointless with lots of shakings and shootings

Posted on December 27, 2018 by kaist455

South Korean film “Take Point”, which was released in South Korea as “PMC: The Bunker” yesterday, is a mindless and pointless action thriller movie filled with lots of shakings and shootings. To be frank with you, I am still confused … Continue reading →

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What Keeps You Alive (2018) ☆☆☆(3/4): At their retreat

Posted on December 17, 2018 by kaist455

“What Keeps You Alive” tries to bring some fresh air to its genre conventions, and it mostly succeeds on the whole. Although it is apparent from the very first shot that something bad is going to happen, the movie gradually … Continue reading →

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A Simple Favor (2018) ☆☆☆(3/4): A witty suburban comic thriller

Posted on December 15, 2018 by kaist455

“A Simple Favor” is a witty suburban comic thriller gliding with enough charm and spirit to engage and entertain you. While it will probably not surprise you much if you are familiar with its genre clichés and conventions, the movie … Continue reading →

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Door Lock (2018) ☆☆☆(3/4): Somebody tries to unlock the door….

Posted on December 9, 2018 by kaist455

South Korean film “Door Lock” terrified me more than I expected. When I saw its poster and synopsis a few weeks ago, I thought it was just another woman-in-danger movie, but then I heard some good words from others, and … Continue reading →

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