Anna (2019) – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
Anna, while above your generic Russian spy movie, seems like a direct to VoD release that somehow ended up in theaters.
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Murder Mystery (2019) – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
Murder Mystery is probably the best Adam Sandler comedy in years, at least in terms of story.
Shaft (2019) – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
Shaft (2019) somehow balances being modern, funny, old school, and a bad mother****er without losing a beat or pushing you to check your watch.
Coming Soon: 13 Graves (2019)
Those who kill awaken some spiritual force, and it seems the blood they spilled in a sacred forest may soon include theirs.
X-Men: Dark Phoenix (2019) – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
While it lacks the emotional oomph it should, X-Men: Dark Phoenix attempts to compensate that with quality action scenes and VFX.
Rim of the World – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
Thanks to a slight 80s vibe, and the chemistry of the cast, Rim of the World is an entertaining feature which definitely is in tune with Netflix’s brand.
9-1-1: Season 2 – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
Season 2 of 9-1-1 avoids any sense of a sophomore slump by balancing the 911 drama you love and developing both new and old characters.
Pokémon Detective Pikachu (2019) – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
While there is a bit more innuendo than you may expect, Pokémon Detective Pikachu may just be the rare exception to video game/ card game crossovers.
Avengers: Endgame – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
As Phase 3 comes to an end, both casual and hardcore fans are reminded of the power of the MCU and that this is, in fact, the Endgame.
Shazam! (2019) – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
Shazam! borrows from what you expect from Marvel, adds a touch of Deadpool, but then reminds you DC us the big brother Marvel has long borrowed from.
Burn Out – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
While Burn Out has exhilarating races, which may give you a tad bit of anxiety, everything else is very run of the mill.
Love, Death & Robots: Sucker of Souls – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
Sucker of Souls is quite gory and a tad bit comical. However, it is towards the bottom of the Love, Death & Robots ranking.
Love, Death & Robots: Suits – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
Cartoon graphics mix with life or death situations creating moments that make you hold your breath in Suits.
LOVE DEATH + ROBOTS: Sonnie’s Edge – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
Sonnie’s Edge, thanks to its protagonist, the monster fights, and what background we get, makes you clamor for more.
Bronx SIU: Season 1, Episode 1 “Pride Cometh Before…” [Series Premiere] – Recap, Review (with Spoilers)
Bronx SIU is the show to watch if you are curious about what UMC has to offer for it is just, read the premiere recap/ review.
Captain Marvel (2019) – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
Captain Marvel nods towards being the first female-led Marvel movie, but other than that, it’s what fans of the MCU are long used to for better and worse.
The Hard Way (2019) – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
The Hard Way pushes you to wonder why Michael J. White isn’t an action star with decent budget movies, beyond Spawn, in his filmography?
Stray (2019) – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
Stray is a semi-low budget sci-fi film which focuses more on the cop seeking to redeem herself than the powerful girl, and her family.
Kim Possible (2019) – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
This modernized version of Kim Possible could grow on you, but many of the jokes, and changes, including Kim being made insecure, may turn off older fans.
The Umbrella Academy: Season 1, Episode 1 “We Only See Each Other At Weddings and Funerals” [Series Premiere] – Recap, Review (with Spoilers)
The Umbrella Academy will surely become the next show you’ll see people flooding Netflix’s social media with “When is season 2?”
Alita: Battle Angel (2019) – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
Alita: Battle Angel may have stunning action and special effects, but it’s mostly for naught since the emotional element is very hit and miss.
Hanna: Season 1, Episode 1 “Forest” [Series Premiere] – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
Hanna has decent action, and you may love Esme Creed-Miles as the title role, but it doesn’t have the same oomph as the movie.
Miss Bala (2019) – Summary/ Review (with Spoilers)
Between Miss Bala being curbed to PG-13, and lacking shades of grey, while entertaining, it isn’t necessarily a must see.
Polar (2019) – Summary/ Review (with Spoilers)
When Polar tries to be funny, it veers towards being a horrible movie. However, when it is harnessing the seriousness of Mikkelsen’s persona, it flourishes
An Acceptable Loss (2018) – Summary/ Review (with Spoilers)
An Acceptable Loss builds upon the patriotism of movies released in the past and questions what is justifiable so Americans can feel safe?
Close (2019) – Summary/ Review (with Spoilers)
Close may continue to prove Noomi Rapace is a badass, but its lackluster characters may not keep your attention.
Glass (2019) – Summary/ Review (with Spoilers)
All I’m going to say is, Glass’ ending is the end of this trilogy, but could very well be used to launch another. But you may not want it.
The Passage: Season 1/ Episode 1 “Pilot” [Series Premiere] – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
While The Passage has a few things going for it, it’s hard not to get the vibe you’ve seen this story done elsewhere and wonder if it’ll do better.
Godzilla (Part 3): The Planet Eater – Summary/ Review (with Spoilers)
The finale of Netflix’s Godzilla series attempts to make up for the ho-hum second entry and leaves room for future sequels.
Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms – Summary/ Review (with Spoilers)
Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms will not only help you gauge if you need more water in your diet but have you wailing and your bottom lip trembling.
Dororo: Season 1/ Episode 1 “The Story of Daigo” [Series Premiere] – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
While definitely a way to pass the time, Dororo doesn’t present that big time hook to make this a must-see.
The Rising of the Shield Hero: Season 1/ Episode 1 “The Shield Hero” [Series Premiere] – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
The Rising of the Shield Hero lives up to what its trailer hyped and may provide oh so much more.
Mojin – The Lost Legend – Summary/ Review (with Spoilers)
While it certainly feels bloated at times, Mojin: The Lost Legend is, at times, a thrilling action movie.
Black Mirror: Bandersnatch – Summary/ Review (with Spoilers)
Black Mirror: Bandersnatch is wonderfully frustrating and will probably lead you to wonder who is truly being controlled? You or Stefan?
Deadly Class: Season 1/ Episode 1 “Pilot” [Series Premiere] – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
Deadly Class contains it all. Diversity, violence, teen angst, and not a single character who feels like a waste of screen time.
Aquaman – Summary/ Review (with Spoilers)
Aquaman, alongside last year’s Wonder Woman, reminds you that DC was the first to create classic comic book characters and movies.
The Protector: Season 1/ Episode 1 [Series Premiere] – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
With corporate espionage, a pending fantasy element, and bullets flying, The Protector starts off a bit weird and with a bang.
Mortal Engines – Summary/ Review (with Spoilers)
Mortal Engines mostly relies on special effects, and two supporting actors, to compensate for nearly every other thing the film offers.
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse – Summary/ Review (with Spoilers)
Spider-man: Into the Spider-Verse pushes you to learn more about the iconic character, beyond Peter Parker, and creates a franchise you’ll want to see more of.
