Get Away (2024)

 

From the build up, I thought the film might actually be pretty good. Jokes were landing. I didn’t mind the heavy foreshadowing. But once the mayhem started, it devolved into an unsatisfying mess. 

Rating: D

Flow (2024)

 

Storytelling through animals. Although made in Latvia, there’s no dialogue. It was quite peaceful, yet tense in moments. I enjoyed it. 

Rating: C+

Trap (2024)

 

The latest from M. Night Shyamalan. The premise and execution in the first half of the film wasn’t bad. But then plot holes popped up in nearly every scene, with the ending being one giant one. One can only suspend belief so far. 

Rating: C-

Gladiator II (2024)

 

Son of Maximus hits the gladiator circuit, making a name for himself while undermining the elites. It’s more of the same, and as good a reason as any to go to the theater over the holidays. 

Rating: C+

The Remarkable Life Of Ibelin (2024)

 

A life thought unlived is recreated in a moving Norwegian documentary through old family recordings, animated renderings, video game play, and interviews. I had tears streaming down my face at the end. 

Rating: C+

The Big 4 (2022)

This Indonesian action film started out promising, but soon veered into Bananaville. The slapstick antics weren’t funny and felt out of place with the violent fight sequences. They drove in too many different lanes to maintain a coherent story. 

Rating: D