The First Purge (2018)

I’m a sucker for a good origin story, and this was pretty good. The style and story was in line with the rest of the films, but I liked the gangs vs militias plot-line a little more. Quite violent. Could have done without the extra cheesy final minute of the movie though.

Rating: C+

Raising Victor Vargas (2002)

A Sundance gem. The script is great, and the performances by complete newcomers are even better.

Rating: B

Be Kind Rewind (2008)

I never quite know what to expect when seeing a Michel Gondry film. They can be outright bad or outstandingly good. Either way, you have no choice but to roll the dice and find out. Be Kind Rewind falls somewhere in the middle, like The Science Of Sleep. Creativity is splashed all over the screen, but not necessarily in a cohesive
manner. The concept is brilliant, and could have resulted in comedic gold if told differently. Perhaps this movie itself should be re-shot, like so many blank tapes found in Mr. Fletcher's video store.

Rating: C