Reviews

Gunpowder Milkshake is not a movie for the thinkers. It's not a movie that will make you leave the theatre reflecting on what you just saw. The story isn't inventive or impactful, the characters aren't particularly interesting and the dialogue is generic. Or... to put it simply: the writing does not standout... at all.

However, if you know how to manage your expectations, you will have an absolute blast, because the movie gives us everything we could have wanted from an action-thriller. It's stylish, beautiful, action-packed, violent and incredibly fun.

Director Navot Papushado and cinematographer Michael Seresin transform a generic script into a neon-filled blast, making smart uses of lighting, music, production design, make-up and color grading, creating the perfect atmosphere for such a videogamish movie. Scenarios such as the bowling alley and the library are also captivating, giving place to entertaining, expertly-choreographed, hyper-violent, creative action sequences... that unfortunately get worse as the movie progresses, but are pretty fun nonetheless.

In conclusion, Gunpowder Milkshake isn't to be taken seriously. It's fun, simple, violent, captivating and you will wish for more. It's contrivances will certainly affect the more demanding watchers, but if you take the movie as seriously as the movie takes itself, you will have a great time at the theatre.

There is no doubt that "A Quiet Place Part II" can go toe-to-toe with it's predecessor. This incredible sequel brings us more action, horror, chaos and drama, introducing new characters, developing more of the characters we know and overall expanding the universe the first film created, all done with subtlety and finess by the masterful John Krasinski.

The addition of new characters and new locations provides the drama with more depth. The cast is as flawless as in the last film. Emily Blunt gives one more brilliant performance, being able to portray the most extreme emotions provided by the most extreme situations with realism. Noah Jupe and Millicent Simmonds do an amazing job portraying the fear and pain their characters endure throughout the film, making the horror seem so much more real. And lastly, Cillian Murphy and Djimon Hounsou provide an extra layer in an already dramatic and emotional story.

The horror and suspense are as well thought-out as the first film (if not even better) with insanely creative set pieces and scenarios, filled with tension and fear. The film relies on an incredibly tense atmosphere and well timed, innovative jumpscares that manage to avoid the usual clichés. All this plus the cinematography, sound design and the performances lead to a really, really tense and lasting experience. You will want to experience this in a theater!

In conclusion, A Quiet Place Part II is a worthy sequel. It picks up where the last film left us and expands on what it's predecessor built, creating an action-packed, tension-filled, emotional thrill ride you don't want to miss!

GO SEE THIS IN A THEATER! YOU WON'T REGRET IT.