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Max Winslow and the House of Secrets (2019)
Thriller? Indeed it sends shivers down my spine, but not in a good way
Of course, the movie poster, story and young actors made it already clear this is a coming of age children's movie. Where in previous years, children's movies were good ones and even a good watch for adults, nowadays children's movies are just plain and simple rubbish. The movie feels disjointed and cheap: the "special effects" are childish and poorly executed. If the producers were on a tight budget, it might have been better to not use any special effects at all. And the acting... OMG, the acting! I am sorry to say, but these actors definitely are NOT the next generation of De Niro's, Streeps, Gere's or Bullocks. It is just bollocks....
Stillwater (2021)
Great movie, keeps you in your seat
I will really try not to spoil anything. This is why Matt Damon is such a great actor! His portrayal of his character is, to my humble opinion, sublime. He is gruff, curt and says no more words than necessary, but there's a soft heart inside that means well. The movie has no special effects, no speedy chases: it just leans on good acting of all performers. And that is enough: the pace of the movie is steady and it keeps you in your seat all along. The ordinary man's struggle with the situation is portrayed credibly: one can really imagine it must be like this, to be in such a predicament. The contact with little Maya softens the harsh reality, giving the movie some extra flair. All I have left to say is: WATCH THIS FILM!
Son (2021)
Lame ending
I love horror movies since forever! I am 50 years old and it seems like back in the 80s/90s, horror movies were a lot better. This movie is slow to start and could at least have had a quicker pace. It is as some other reviews already mention: nothing you haven't seen before and all has been done already. To my opinion, the acting is on autopilot and especially the ending is disappointing, short cutted and unrealistic: "No one should ever know about you and who you are", but then you go and cut your arm and feed a bloodstained kid in a hospital? For all to see? And if that isn't enough, you have his father - some kind of naked goat - show up? Again, for all to see? That might make it a bit difficult to "hide who you are"... Come on....
Father Stu (2022)
Marvellous performance!!
When you think of Mark Wahlberg, you normally picture most of the time bad ass characters or here or there something comical with a teddy bear. I always liked him either way. But with this, Mark proves he can handle playing a serious role/character just perfectly! To me, this is a great rendition of a true story. I am not a believer myself, but I wish I could have met Father Stu! I think his family appreciates Marks' performance, which I feel was depicted very, very respectfully and truthfully. Hats off!!