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Tag Archives: Thriller
The Amateur (2025) ☆☆(2/4): Amateurish to say the least
“The Amateur” will not surprise or entertain you much for many bad reasons. Compared to all those countless spy thriller films during last several decades, the movie does not have any ounce of style and substance to distinguish itself at … Continue reading
Black Bag (2025) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): Between marriage and espionage
Steven Soderbergh’s new film “Black Bag” is a slick and efficient genre piece to be savored for many good reasons. Although it may feel a bit too murky for you as you try to discern its rather twisty plot, the … Continue reading
Companion (2025) ☆☆☆(3/4): The Trouble with Iris
“Companion” is one of those solid thriller films which you can enjoy more if you do not know at all what it is about. Therefore, I will try to be very discreet about describing the story and character in this … Continue reading
The Last Stop in Yuma County (2023) ☆☆☆(3/4): Stuck in a diner together
“The Last Stop in Yuma County” is a simple but effective genre piece to entertain you. While clearly influenced by the works of Quentin Tarantino and Coen brothers, the movie plays its genre game mostly fair and straight, and the … Continue reading
I.S.S. (2023) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4): A thriller inside the International Space Station
“I.S.S.”, which is currently available on Netflix in South Korea, is a modest space thriller film about several astronauts suddenly finding themselves under a rather tricky circumstance. While it is often hampered by plot contrivance and superficial characterization, the movie … Continue reading
Inside (2023) ☆☆(2/4): A man who gets trapped
I guess any good performer is bound to go for the challenging task of carrying a movie alone by his or her sheer talent and presence. While Ryan Reynolds pushed his acting ability as much as possible while being the … Continue reading
Heretic (2024) ☆☆☆(3/4): A twisted test on faith
“Heretic” is a modest but effective horror thriller film about religion and faith. Now it may sound solemn and ponderous to you, the movie does a fairly commendable job of balancing itself between humor and suspense, and it will keep … Continue reading
Carry-On (2024) ☆☆☆(3/4): An efficient genre variation inside the airport
Netflix film “Carry-On”, which was released in last week, is a familiar but efficient genre variation to enjoy. Yes, this is surely influenced by many other thriller films ranging from “Die Hard 2” (1990) to “Nick of Time” (1995), but … Continue reading
Hidden Face (2024) ☆☆☆(3/4): A twisted erotic triangle
South Korean film “Hidden Face”, which is the remake of the 2011 Colombian film “The Hidden Face”, an erotic mystery thriller which turns out to be naughtier than it seems at first. Like many thriller films, the movie surely depends … Continue reading
Conclave (2024) ☆☆☆1/2 (3.5/4): Into a papal election
“Conclave” feels totally tense and serious with its utterly pulpy story material, and that is the main reason of its entertaining success. Closely confining itself within its isolated main background along with the story and characters, the movie vividly and … Continue reading
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