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An impressive hardcore thriller that definitely stands out from the competition at ActionFest.

Even if this is the final version, it’s still a great highlight reel for newbies and veterans alike.

Focuses on the wave of films set in the Philippines and it’s ultimately the same story as any Roger Corman bio, but it’s a fun highlight reel.

The action is gory and bloody with great kill shots, and Paul Giamatti as the evil King John of England.

You won’t mind watching it because of Brand and Mirren, and Gerwig is sweet, but there’s nothing memorable or hilarious.

Definitely outstanding work for a first feature.

The basic idea of the story is familiar, but I’m always up for another “surviving the wasteland” adventure.

It could be funnier but it’s consistently pleasant.

The action is cool, the characters are memorable and it’s made in a clear, exciting way.

For any viewer fascinated by the storied heroes of modern-day crime sagas, the unique blood-soaked legacy of the House of Borgia is the ultimate incarnation of that mythos.

Never feels like a hot button issue movie, or the even more dreaded “important social” movie. It’s just a moving drama about a world that’s foreign, at least to me, and probably many audiences.

The digital release ‘Jackass 3.5′ is in many ways more inspired than ‘Jackass 3-D’.

The Academy Award winning film gets the Blu-ray treatment.

It’s not asking us to make sense of some random minimalist montage. It’s putting on a multi-million dollar show with no restrictions.

A compelling documentary about how Todd Willingham was charged and executed for the murder of this three children.

This Polish animated movie seems like it would be perfect for people who like Hentai. Personally, animated sex and bestiality don’t do anything for me.

I can see it being the type of movie you discover at midnight and it becomes an inside joke with your friends.

A typical indie drama about unresolved feelings, yet it’s entirely watchable and relatable.

The SXFantastic selection Cold Sweat is like The Wages of Fear crossed with Saw, with touches of The People Under the Stairs.

Exactly the kind of movie I hope to see at Fantastic Fest, or any film festival. Just a crazy creation by original artists who show up out of nowhere

It sure is pretty, but man, it’s soooo boring.

I was not feeling the Christmas spirit on the SXSW Audience Award winning documentary.

I did not enjoy Kill List, and not because it’s offensive or upsetting. It’s because it’s phony.

At its core, it’s just 90 minutes of dumb fun based on a concept that appeals to anyone who has ever struggled to do anything.

If you end up watching it even on DVD, you won’t be bored.

A strong portrait of coping with depression. With a beaver.

The story of Hole drummer Patty Schemel is a cautionary tale of drugs and recovery, and a portrait of the ‘90s grunge scene.

Detention is the ultimate payoff for the meta movement.

It’s watchable and relatable, still the “Boy meets girl, boy gets girl, boy loses girl” formula.

I won’t be watching Septien again, but I could recommend it if you’re interested in film festivals and wondering what sort of movies are winning slots