Strange Darling

 Well it may not be the worst film of the year but Strange Darling is down there. I was kind of excited for this after Fantastic Fest but upon seeing it, it is nothing more than modern exploitation that thinks it is artsy only unlike the Substance, this has no substance, it is just mean spirited and dull. 

I Like Movies

 

I Like Movies is a charming yet awkward coming of age film. It has charm in the acting, the vidio store environment and character interactions yet it is awkward in those interactions. It is a coming of age for sure as our lead is a total neckbeardy douche that becomes somewhat likable. Tis the point though, also i found it funny they showed films that came out after this took place as i feel the lead would rip into that....am i the? Oh fuck.....

Wolfs

Wolfs might be Jon Watt's best film. Clown was decent as was Cop Car, his Spider Man films....are well....Spider Man films, except No Way Home, that is next level. Wolfs however feels like a lost 90s crime film. Both Brad Pitt & George Clooney are great in this with tense moments and dark comedic timing. It has some great twists and at times feels like a Shane Black project. I truly wish this had been given a longer theatrical window. 

Mr. Crocket

 

Mr. Crocket is a fantastic concept with a human story that carries the film. The horror elements are creepy and the more humane portions has alot of heart. Not everything works and is drags alot in the middle but it has a atmospheric vibe. Simply a one time view through & through but i can see this gaining an audience, too bad it is lost on Hulu......and on that end it feels very Hulu....for better or worse. 

Mads

 

I used to love films about fucked up nights out, i still do. I used to have fucked up nights out.....i still sometimes do. Mads is a film about a fucked up night out, it is a trip of a horror film, literally and shines a light....or darkness on the impending doom. It's not quite enjoyable but it quite admirable. 

Never Let Go

 

Never Let Go might be Alex Aja's most atmospheric yet also weakest film. It is bleak as fuck, has great acting and an amazing concept full of twists and some super creepy imagery but it feels as if something is missing. It's not dull per se it just feels a bit wooden. 

Azrael

 I LOVE Samara Weaving, she is one of if not my favorite actress going. She is a total babe that plays strong characters in kick ass films. Here in Azrael, she is still a total babe, and she is a strong character but the film itself is a bit dull. It has a unique premise it just never gains steam. It is far from a bad film just on the bottom of Samara's body.....of work.