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Watched on Sunday June 8, 2025.

Watched on Saturday June 7, 2025.

Watched on Saturday June 7, 2025.

✅ 3.3 / 5 ✅ — Slick, suspenseful, and creatively shot, Drop delivers the tension—even if the painfully awkward date makes you cringe from start to finish.

As a big Blumhouse fan, I was excited to see Drop, especially with Christopher Landon on board—his work on Happy Death Day and Freaky was clever, fun, and refreshingly original. Drop is a solid thriller with stylish camerawork, some decent performances, and a creative way of visualizing texts and app interactions that feels fresh. It gave me serious Red Eye vibes—and that’s a compliment.

That said, I wanted to love it more than I did. It was really just one thing that pulled me out of it—how painfully awkward that date must’ve been for the guy she was meeting. She vanishes over and over for like an hour, and he just… waits? Poor guy. Still, despite that, it’s definitely worth a watch.

- See where Drop ranks: 2025  |  Blumhouse

🔥 3.8 / 5 🔥— Slow to start, but once the bullets fly, Ballerina delivers a ballet of blood and vengeance.

Ballerina twirls into the ever-growing John Wick universe with an inconsistent first act, but once the action kicks in, it delivers an epic performance. Unlike its predecessors, the film slows down after the opening sequence to provide backstory and motivation for Eve Macarro—played by Ana de Armas—which feels more conventional than compelling. The franchise’s trademark has been its minimal exposition, letting the world unfold organically. Here, the standard revenge arc (“you killed my father”) and training montages make the narrative feel a bit too generic.

De Armas portrays Eve as a stoic, emotionally restrained assassin, but lacks the nuanced reluctance that Keanu Reeves brought to John Wick. I found myself wishing Eve’s pain had translated into unhinged fury—it could’ve set her apart.

That said, once Eve starts fighting, it’s fantastic. The creative kills, brutal choreography, and a standout flamethrower sequence are pure adrenaline. A showdown against a village of cult assassins plays like something out of a dark, stylish action game. And yes—John Wick makes an appearance, which instantly bumps the film up in my book. When Wick’s on screen, it’s a win.

- See where Ballerina 🩰 ranks: 2025  |  John Wick  |  87North  |  Keanu Reeves  |  Ana de Armas

👌🏻 3.2 / 5 👌🏻 — It’s not the bold new chapter the title promises, but it’s not the disaster the internet made it out to be either.

Brave New World gives the new Captain America, Sam Wilson, a chance to stretch his wings in his first solo film. Unfortunately, his cinematic debut was largely panned by critics, underperformed at the box office, and, depending on who you ask, either broke even or outright bombed. It’s hard to ignore that the MCU has lost some of its shine—many beloved characters have exited the stage, leaving less charismatic sidekicks to take the spotlight, while the focus on quantity over quality has taken a toll.

To be honest, I never really connected with Falcon as a character, so I skipped this one in theaters—especially with the harsh reviews floating around. But despite the negative buzz and my low expectations, I found Brave New World to be… decent. It doesn’t reinvent the genre and leans more heavily into Disney+ series for backstory, but it has its moments. Harrison Ford as the President is always a win, and Giancarlo Esposito delivers as a villain, even if the script doesn’t give him much to work with.

The film offers some enjoyable action scenes that help offset a fairly formulaic superhero plot and some middle-of-the-road CGI. It’s not terrible—in fact, I actually enjoyed watching it. Still, compared to the MCU’s best, Brave New World feels like a reminder of what’s missing.

- See where Brave New World 🦅 ranks: 2025  |  MCU  |  Live-Action Marvel

Watched on Friday May 30, 2025.

👌🏻 2.8 / 5 👌🏻 — Fountain of Youth has the style and star power of a blockbuster, but beneath the spectacle, it’s all flash and no soul.

Fountain of Youth sets out to be a globetrotting historical adventure combining National Treasure and Indiana Jones, boasting an A-list cast and a stylish, capable director. On paper, it has all the ingredients of a hit—but the final product ends up feeling more like a hollow imitation than a thrilling homage. Flashy and visually polished, the film unfortunately lacks the heart and narrative depth needed to make it memorable.

At times, it feels as if the writers never made it to set. John Krasinski and Natalie Portman appear to have been directed toward a quirky, exaggerated tone that clashes with the more grounded—if mildly charming—performances of the rest of the cast. Portman’s character, in particular, feels tacked on and disconnected from the core story, making her subplot more of a distraction than a contribution.

The standout performance comes from Eiza González, who, despite limited screen time, strikes the right tonal balance. Her sharp banter and impressive stunt work inject some much-needed energy into the film.

There are flashes of excitement—like exploring a sunken wreckage raised from the ocean floor and the car chase through London—but these moments only underscore how much of the film feels derivative. While Fountain of Youth isn’t a complete waste of time, it plays more like a slick, straight-to-streaming attempt to mask weak storytelling with spectacle—and doesn’t quite succeed.

- See where Fountain of Youth ⛲️ ranks: 2025  |  Stanley Tucci

✅ 3.7 / 5 ✅ — The Final Reckoning thrills with action but lacks the heart and story I had hoped for in a final chapter.

In a franchise known for the incredible highs of Mission: Impossible, The Final Reckoning felt… merely adequate. What surprised me most was how much I missed J.J. Abrams’ influence. Since his departure after Fallout, the stunt work has undeniably reached new heights, but the storytelling has taken a noticeable hit.

The Final Reckoning adds little to the narrative introduced in the previous film, instead prioritizing large-scale action and spectacle. And while Tom Cruise and the team continue to deliver on that front, the emotional core and character development felt absent. Ethan Hunt’s tragic loss from Dead Reckoning isn’t even acknowledged, which is especially jarring given the film’s frequent flashbacks to nearly every other character in the franchise.

There’s a sense of forced nostalgia, with minor characters from past films given unexpectedly prominent roles, and established characters are awkwardly retconned into earlier storylines. Much like James Bond swan song No Time To Die, it seemed the writers resorted to killing off beloved characters in an attempt to inject weight into the plot—but the emotional impact just wasn’t there.

I also couldn’t help but feel disappointed that actors like Vanessa Kirby, Jeremy Renner, and Rebecca Ferguson—each of whom brought so much to earlier installments—were sidelined in favor of brand-new characters who lacked the same presence or legacy.

I remain a devoted fan of Mission: Impossible, a series I consider one of the greatest action franchises of all time. But when ranking its entries, The Final Reckoning sits near the bottom—not for lack of spectacle, but for what it left behind.

- See where The Final Reckoning 🔑 ranks: 2025  |  Mission: Impossible  |  Tom Cruise

👌🏻 3.1 / 5 👌🏻— Despite the hype and a unique Prohibition-era premise, Sinners fumbles by sidelining its vampire angle for a crime plot that never quite with the promised supernatural thrills.

I really wanted to love Sinners as much as everyone else seems to, but I came away with mixed feelings. I found myself enjoying about half the film—and oddly enough, I was let down by the part I was most excited for.

I was drawn to Sinners for two big reasons: the massive hype surrounding it and the intriguing premise of a Prohibition-era vampire story. But instead of the gritty vampire thriller I expected, what I got was more of a crime-and-redemption tale with vampires awkwardly tacked on at the end.

Honestly, I think I would’ve enjoyed it more without the vampire angle at all. The lore felt muddled and kept pulling me out of the story. Why are the vampires always dancing? Are they still themselves after being bitten, or are they now completely evil? The post-credits scene suggests they’re not entirely corrupted, which just adds to the confusion.

Maybe my expectations were too high, but to me, Sinners is a decent crime drama weighed down by some puzzling vampire DLC.

- See where Sinners 🪕 ranks: 2025

✅ 3.7 / 5 ✅ — A little more Suicide Squad than Guardians of the Galaxy but still Thunderbolts* is messy, fun, and carried by a killer cast.

I know this might be a hot take, but Thunderbolts* is basically Suicide Squad (2016)—a group of misfits and villains forced together but slowly bonding as they take on one of their own who’s gone rogue. And honestly, that’s not a dig. I loved that movie, and I mean this as a genuine compliment.

The big advantage Thunderbolts* has is that most of its characters were already introduced in earlier MCU projects, so there’s no need to rehash their origin stories. But that also means if you’re watching it without that background, it can feel a bit thin on character development. Still, it’s a total blast.

Florence Pugh’s Yelena continues to be effortlessly entertaining. Ghost was probably the coolest of the bunch, and I really liked the her suit. But the undeniable standout was David Harbour’s Red Guardian—completely over-the-top in the best way: hilarious, heartfelt, and just a joy to watch.

There was more emotional depth than I expected, with some surprising moments of soul-searching—and hey, who thought a hug would end up being the key to saving the world?

Overall, I really enjoyed the MCU’s spin on the Suicide Squad formula. I’m not ready to say Marvel is fully back on track, but this definitely gave me a bit more hope for what’s ahead.

***Spoiler: Why did they do Taskmaster like that? And just… move on? Really?

- See where Thunderbolts* ⚡️ ranks: 2025  |  Florence Pugh  |  MCU  |  Live-Action Marvel

Watched on Thursday May 8, 2025.

Watched on Wednesday May 7, 2025.

Watched on Wednesday May 7, 2025.

Watched on Wednesday May 7, 2025.

Watched on Tuesday May 6, 2025.

✅ 3.6 / 5 ✅ — A little less math, a little more bromance—and Jon Bernthal steals the show.

The ant 2 is a worthy follow-up to the surprise standout film from 2016. While I personally preferred the original for its tighter pacing, more mysterious atmosphere, and serious tone, the sequel does a great job of expanding The ant universe and giving ing characters more room to shine.

Ben Affleck slips effortlessly back into the role of Christian Wolff, the autistic assassin, but the true standout this time is Jon Bernthal as Braxton. He seems to be having an absolute blast in the role, and that energy makes his performance all the more enjoyable to watch.

While I found myself wishing for a bit more on-screen action, what the film does deliver in that department is top-tier. Here’s hoping we get a third entry in the series—I’ll be keeping my fingers crossed.

- See where The ant 2 🐈 ranks: 2025  |  Ben Affleck

Watched on Saturday May 3, 2025.

Death of a Unicorn starts with a fun concept that had me hoping for a dark comedy laced with tongue-in-cheek social commentary, in the spirit of Ready or Not. Unfortunately, it struggles to strike the right balance between horror and humor, and ultimately doesn’t quite land either. That said, the cast was pretty solid.

- See where Death of a Unicorn 🦄 ranks: 2025

✅ 3.7 / 5 ✅ — A gripping, unpredictable thriller with exceptional performances that deserves far more attention than it’s received!

I had no idea what to expect at any moment during this movie. Every scene left me desperate to find out what would happen next. I’ve seen enough films to recognize familiar plots and themes, so it’s rare for me to feel truly surprised or lost—but with Heretic, I couldn’t predict a single twist or outcome. The performances amplified the chaos and unpredictability of the story, with Hugh Grant delivering an incredible, gripping character who was both delightful and terrifying. I had no idea where it was all leading, and while I thoroughly enjoyed the journey, I didn’t love the film’s final moments. It’s not a bad ending by any means, just not quite as outstanding as the rest of the film. Heretic is absolutely worth checking out.

- See where Heretic ranks: 2025

✅ 3.5 / 5 ✅ — Havoc’s plot might be thin, but it lays the crazed action violence on thick!

Havoc is the perfect title for this wild, chaotic ride. The story starts off a bit slow as Tom Hardy’s detective methodically tracks down fugitives and pieces together who the real villains are, but once the action kicks in, Gareth Evans truly takes over. While The Raid remains his superior action masterpiece, Evans’s talent for visceral, hard-hitting combat is on full display here. Every punch lands with force, every bullet feels lethal, and the action sequences are frenetic, brutal, and downright thrilling. The standout club scene is an explosive spectacle, with more bullets flying than any gun could realistically hold, shredding through walls and henchmen alike. Honestly, it felt like no one died without getting shot at least 15 times. The showdown between Tom Hardy and Michelle Waterson’s assassin is another highlight, showcasing Waterson’s impressive skills. Havoc may not have the most intricate plot, but it more than makes up for it with pure, unrelenting action madness — and I had an absolute blast watching it.

- See where Havoc ranks: 2025  |  Tom Hardy  |  Netflix Originals

👌🏻 2.8 / 5 👌🏻— A mid Statham action thriller but even a mid-tier Statham flick is still a good time.

A Working Man carries a similar vibe to Homefront and follows a comparable plot—no surprise, given Sylvester Stallone’s involvement in both. However, Homefront edges ahead with a tighter story and sharper dialogue. While I really enjoyed the Statham/Ayer collaboration in The Beekeeper, this one doesn’t hit quite as hard. The action is serviceable but lacks the intensity and inventiveness fans might expect.

The story also tries to layer in a few extra ideas on top of a straightforward action-thriller formula, but they end up feeling disted and unnecessary.

In the end, die-hard Jason Statham fans will still appreciate seeing him do his thing, but I imagine critics will have a fair amount to pick apart.

- See where A Working Man 🔨 ranks: 2025  |  Jason Statham

👌🏻 2.7 / 5 👌🏻 — The inevitable comparisons to more iconic presidential action thrillers make it hard for G20 to stand on its own.

G20 sticks to the Olympus Has Fallen or Air Force One playbook, but with a dash of Amazon Prime sauce creating a film feeling… not very different, but not quite as memorable. It’s competently made, yet it lacks the visceral punch of Gerard Butler’s action set‑pieces and the stately gravitas of Harrison Ford’s presidential turn. That’s not for lack of effort on Viola Davis’s part—she clearly trained hard, delivering her stunts and emotional beats with full commitment—yet the film struggles to ratchet up the genuine suspense.

I did, however, appreciate the intense sequences featuring the two South African special forces operatives, and Anthony Anderson manages to charm with every scene he’s in. While G20 isn’t the disaster some critics claim, but when compared to other presidential action thrillers, it doesn’t get the votes.

- See where G20 ranks: 2025

Watched on Saturday April 12, 2025.

👌🏻 2.8 / 5 👌🏻 — Cleaner is a familiar, watchable (but somewhat forgettable) action flick with a strong lead in Daisy Ridley, but it’s more streaming fare than big-screen standout.

Cleaner doesn’t break new ground or dazzle, sticking closely to a Die Hard-esque formula—a lone hero trapped inside, fighting off bad guys while staying in radio with a new cop friend on the outside. The action takes a bit too long to ramp up, and when it finally does, I wish there were more of it. The main villain is way too unhinged to believably lead a coup—especially against someone as effortlessly cool as Clive Owen (who, of course, never misses a chance to crash a wealthy gala if the script allows 😆).

That said, I’ll never up Martin Campbell directing action, and Daisy Ridley really shines as a grounded, gritty heroine with strong, well-executed fight scenes.

I went in expecting something more The Protégé than Casino Royale, and that turned out to be the right mindset. It feels more like a straight-to-stream action B-movie than a theatrical release—but for what it is, it’s not bad.

- See where Cleaner 🧼 ranks: 2025

🚫 2.3 / 5 🚫 — Kraven is an overstuffed, erratic film with too many villains, mediocre CGI, and a story that raises more questions than it answers (and a few cool moments). 

I’m just really confused. Kraven the Hunter leaves so many unanswered questions. Like—does he actually have animal-talking powers now? How did he go from being able to track anyone, anywhere, at any time, to suddenly needing Ariana DeBose’s help? Did they do a subtle Captain America thing with Chameleon by just making his head slightly bigger the whole film? And why did the Rhino guy literally grow a horn? I get it—he’s called Rhino—but did they really give him actual rhino powers?

Also, why Kraven? That’s the name he just… lands on? And since when does going to summer camp and taking archery classes mean you’re cool with murdering people with a bow and arrow?

The movie raised a ton of questions—many of them because it kept jumping from scene to scene without clear motivation or buildup. It felt like Sony put all the pressure of launching a successful universe out of their struggling Spidey villain franchise onto this one movie. And the director tried to cram way too much into it, which just didn’t work.

There’s some great talent in the cast, even if the film doesn’t give them much to work with. There were some cool action moments, but they cut away from the brutality too quickly. Christopher Abbott’s assassin character was easily the most interesting—more compelling than the other three villains (which is already too many for an origin story).

Kraven floundered under the weight of its overreaching ambition and mediocre CGI. I didn’t expect much from this movie… and that’s exactly what I got.

- See where Kraven the Hunter 🦁 ranks: 2024  |  Live-Action Marvel

The Day of the Jackal opens with a captivating intensity, showcasing the Jackal's lethal skills and masterful disguises that compel MI5's dedicated ballistics and sniper investigator to risk everything in a relentless pursuit of this seemingly invincible killer. The cast is surprisingly good for this Peacock exclusive and delivers solid performances, ed by a generous budget that invests in thrilling action sequences and exotic, visually stunning locations.

However, as the series progresses beyond the initial episodes, the gripping assassin thriller shifts focus from a high-stakes manhunt to a more mundane family drama filled with unnecessary backstory. The allure of the Jackal lies in his mystery and anonymity, qualities that make him a fascinating and unstoppable force. Unfortunately, the exploration of his emotional past detracts from this edge, eventually presenting him as more temperamental and ordinary rather than the cold, calculating assassin he is supposed to be.

I found myself trudging through the final episodes, ultimately culminating in a finale that left me feeling disappointed. Despite its promising premise, the series fell short of its potential and just didn't do it for me.

Watched on Sunday February 16, 2025.

Watched on Sunday March 27, 2022.

Watched on Sunday March 23, 2025.

👌🏻 2.9 / 5 👌🏻 — The Electric State attempts to pack too much into a single film and misses its chance to become a sci-fi feel good titan.

The Electric State has some good bones with its intriguing premise, impressive cast, and a unique blend of styles. Drawing inspiration from films like Ready Player One, Star Wars, Terminator, and Surrogates, it crafts a visually captivating world infused with '90s nostalgia and post-apocalyptic sci-fi action. However, the film struggles to fully develop its characters and conflicts, resulting in a narrative that feels incomplete and unsatisfying. While the '90s elements add charm, they are largely limited to hairstyles and monitor types, missing the opportunity to truly connect with the era. A two-part release might have allowed for more thorough character development, drawing audience in a bit more. Despite the strong budget and talented cast, The Electric State ultimately bites off more than it can chew.

- See where The Electric State 🤖 ranks: 2025  |  Chris Pratt  |  Netflix  |  Stanley Tucci

Watched on Wednesday February 16, 2022.

Watched on Sunday May 19, 2024.

Watched on Tuesday March 4, 2025.

👌🏻 3.2 / 5 👌🏻— Keanu Reeves is always so cool, even has a brooding cartoon hedgehog.

Sonic the Hedgehog 3 delivers the fun fans expect from the series, yet the growing roster of characters makes it challenging for the film to maintain focus. Keanu Reeves brings his cool brooding charm to Shadow, and Idris Elba’s Knuckles brought the laughs with nearly every line. Jim Carey’s unhinged Robotnik continues to be the most entertaining standout of these films. However, the limited screen time for Tails and the human characters leaves them underdeveloped, and despite its two-hour runtime, the film feels rushed and a little scattered. Fans of the first two Sonic films will enjoy Sonic 3, although the earlier entries stand slightly taller.

- See where Sonic the Hedghog 3 ranks: 2024  |  Keanu Reeves

👌🏻 2.8 / 5 👌🏻 - Love Hurts offers moments of fun but falters in balancing charm and cheesiness, overshadowing its strengths and leaving me disappointed.

Love Hurts had me excited and my expectations high. Known for their stellar action films, 87North has set a high bar, but this particular entry doesn't quite reach their usual heights. The dialogue and script felt somewhat generic, relying heavily on common tropes. The film aspired to be both stylish and charming, yet Jonathan Eusebio seemed to struggle with balancing charm and goofiness, often tipping too far into the realm of the cheesy. While the action sequences carried the signature 87North style, they were a little less refined compared to their previous works. Ke Huy Quan was as delightful as ever, and Ariana DeBose brought some fun to her role as his partner despite the romantic angle not fitting the characters and chemistry very well. However, the film's overall lack of polish somewhat overshadowed their contributions. Ultimately, Love Hurts wasn't a disaster by any means, but it seemed to be slightly hampered by the challenges of a debut directorial effort. There's undeniable potential for the future, though this outing didn’t fully meet my expectations.

- See where Love Hurts 🌹 ranks: 2025  |  87North

💩 1.9 / 5 💩— Venom: The Last Dance proves that these first film was a happy fluke.

Honestly, I wasn't really of fan the Venom trilogy. The first film, while bizarre and arguably unnecessary, at least managed to deliver some fun. However, the sequel was quite a struggle to get through, and The Last Dance left me confused as to why it was even existed. The screenplay felt as if it were written by an eight-year-old, filled with ridiculous goofball antics from beginning to end. Although the climactic battle featuring the good symbiotes had its moments, it contradicted the original film's premise about the rarity of compatible hosts, as suddenly any bystander seemed to fit the bill. As for the ending, the montage and farewell felt lazy, dated, and was ultimately disappointing. Overall, this movie was just a mess.

- See where Vemon: The Last Dance 🐎 ranks: 2024  |  Live-Action Marvel  |  Tom Hardy

Watched on Thursday March 3, 2022.

Watched on Tuesday February 25, 2025.

Watched on Sunday February 23, 2025.

Watched on Sunday October 30, 2022.

Watched on Monday May 30, 2022.

Watched on Thursday May 26, 2022.

👌🏻 3 / 5 👌🏻— It’s dumb. It’s iconic. It’s a blast.

Road House is an outrageously, ridiculous, dumb and an absolute classic that delightfully embraces its over-the-top, cheese. The film birthed many of my favorite cheesy movie tropes, with everything dialed up to the max—from the villains and dialogue to the fight scenes and Sam Elliot's roguish drifter mentor. Although many will be disappointed by my preference for the 2024 remake over the original, I must it that Jake Gyllenhaal’s Road House will never achieve the iconic status of its predecessor, nor rip nearly as many throats.

👌🏻 3.2 / 5 👌🏻— The Gorge has a lot going on trying mash too many genres together but the outcome has its moments.

The Gorge follows two attractive lonely snipers who find love against the backdrop of an odd punk rock soundtrack by exchanging notes Taylor Swift's "You Belong with Me” style before they into the Upside Down, and shoot some Pirates of the Caribbean soldiers. Yeah… it's a wild ride, merging elements of romantic comedy, sci-fi thriller, and creature horror. 

Scott Derrickson tries to juggle all the pieces and ultimately delivers a decent film riddled with flaws but still unique enough to enjoy a single viewing. Anya Taylor-Joy and Miles Teller entertain as they run and gun against mutant baddies.

The plot is peppered with inconsistencies and lacks the depth it assumes it has achieved. As the film draws to a close, it feels as if they were unsure of how to end it so it just kind of ends… just done. Not super satisfyingly and convincingly but sort of happily ever after?

Look. If you're seeking a perfect, life-altering film, this will not meet your expectations. However, for those interested in a strange twist on a rom-com, complete with action-packed sequences and mutant mayhem, The Gorge might be worth a shot.

- See where The Gorge ranks: Anya Taylor-Joy  |  2025

Watched on Saturday February 8, 2025.

Watched on Saturday February 8, 2025.

👌🏻 3 / 5 👌🏻— Wolf Man offers some intriguing ideas and an haunting atmosphere, but doesn't venture far beyond far beyond the classic werewolf story.

Leigh Whannell has crafted some of my favorite horror films, and his innovative take on The Invisible Man had me eager to see his interpretation of Wolf Man. Although the film featured several standout elements, it felt a little… thin. The limited character development made the characters less likable and, ultimately, minimized my concern for their survival.

I appreciated the horror elements surrounding the transformation, as well as the differing perspectives of the victim and his family witnessing the change. However, I wished the transformation sequence had been more extended; it seemed rushed within the story. The creature design leaned more towards the grotesque rather than being truly terrifying. I enjoyed the focus on creature horror within a more contained story, but in the end, it wasn't as frightening as I had hoped and left me wanting more.

- See where Wolf Man 🐺 ranks: 2025  |  Blumhouse

💩 1.5 / 5 💩— It’s A Wonderful Knife promised the cheesy thrills of Scream and Happy Death Day but failed to deliver even a fraction of that fun.

Clearly inspired by recent hits like Happy Death Day and Freaky, It’s a Wonderful Knife tried to bring campy slasher fun to a beloved Christmas classic. However, unlike films such as Totally Killer, this direct-to-stream horror flick lacks any charm and quality. Despite featuring familiar horror faces like Justin Long and Joel McHale, It’s a Wonderful Knife feels like a rookie endeavor. The script is uninspired, riddled with more plot holes than one would expect from a straightforward premise. While the directing, cinematography, and special effects may have been constrained by a limited budget, the overall execution feels underwhelming. I waited far too long to finally watch this movie, with my expectations built up well beyond its ability to deliver.

- See where It’s a Wonderful Knife 🔪 ranks: 2023

✅ 3.2 / 5 ✅ — Kandahar scratches the action itch with a no-frills B-movie thriller, and I have no complaints.

Gerard Butler is carving out a niche as the king of low-budget, yet solid B-action films. Plane was an enjoyable, no-nonsense action flick that didn't feel like a mere straight-to-stream imitation; it was simply a fun thrill ride. While Kandahar may not rate quite as highly as Plane for me, it continues in that straightforward action tradition with a CIA operative on the run after his cover is blown while working in Afghanistan and Iran. 

The tension of Butler's dire situation is overwhelming and tangible, as nearly a dozen agencies, militias, and warlords vie to capture this lone American agent. The action sequences and production quality are impressive for the budget, and Butler, along with co-stars Travis Fimmel and Navid Negahban, deliver on their performances. Kandahar may be another straightforward, no-frills, run-and-gun thriller, but is that really a bad thing?

- See where Kandahar ranks: 2023

Ranking for every movie I have seen that was released in 2024.

1. Alien: Romulus
2. Dune: Part Two
3. Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga
4. Abigail
5. The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare
6. Heretic
7. The Fall Guy
8. Twisters
9. Moana 2
10. Road House

...plus 53 more. View the full list on Letterboxd.

1. Predator
2. Prey
3. AVP: Alien vs. Predator
4. Predators
5. Predator: Killer of Killers
6. Predator 2
7. The Predator
8. Aliens vs Predator: Requiem

Ranking for every movie I have seen released in 2025.

• Ballerina
• Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning
• Thunderbolts*
• The ant²
• Havoc
• Predator: Killer of Killers
• Novocaine
• Drop
• Captain America: Brave New World
• Companion

...plus 14 more. View the full list on Letterboxd.

Ranking the films I have seen produced by: Blumhouse Productions

1. Upgrade
2. The Invisible Man
3. Happy Death Day
4. Split
5. Get Out
6. Whiplash
7. The Purge: Anarchy
8. The Purge
9. Happy Death Day 2U
10. The Hunt

...plus 30 more. View the full list on Letterboxd.

Ranking the films I have seen produced by: 87North Productions

1. John Wick
2. John Wick: Chapter 4
3. John Wick: Chapter 2
4. John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum
5. Ballerina
6. Bullet Train
7. Day Shift
8. Violent Night
9. Nobody
10. The Fall Guy

...plus 3 more. View the full list on Letterboxd.

Ranking the films I have seen featuring: Ana de Armas

1. Ballerina
2. Knives Out
3. Blade Runner 2049
4. Ghosted
5. The Gray Man
6. Hands of Stone
7. No Time to Die
8. War Dogs
9. The Informer
10. Overdrive

...plus 3 more. View the full list on Letterboxd.

Ranking the films I have seen featuring: Keanu Reeves (excluding cameos)

• John Wick
• The Matrix
• The Replacements
• John Wick: Chapter 4
• Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure
• John Wick: Chapter 2
• Point Break
• John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum
• Constantine
• The Matrix Revolutions

...plus 24 more. View the full list on Letterboxd.

• John Wick
• John Wick: Chapter 4
• John Wick: Chapter 2
• John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum
• Ballerina
• The Continental: From the World of John Wick

Films inspired by Marvel comics (both MCU and non-canon, no animated films except for the Spider-verse movies)

1. Avengers: Endgame
2. Iron Man
3. X-Men: Days of Future Past
4. The Avengers
5. Captain America: The Winter Soldier
6. Guardians of the Galaxy
7. X2
8. Avengers: Infinity War
9. Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
10. Spider-Man: No Way Home

...plus 74 more. View the full list on Letterboxd.

1. Avengers: Endgame
2. Iron Man
3. The Avengers
4. Captain America: The Winter Soldier
5. Guardians of the Galaxy
6. Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
7. Spider-Man: No Way Home
8. Avengers: Infinity War
9. Spider-Man: Homecoming
10. Thor: Ragnarok

...plus 27 more. View the full list on Letterboxd.

Ranking the films I have seen featuring: Stanley Tucci

1. The Core
2. The Hunger Games: Catching Fire
3. Beauty and the Beast
4. The Devil Wears Prada
5. Captain America: The First Avenger
6. The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1
7. Transformers: Age of Extinction
8. Transformers: The Last Knight
9. Fountain of Youth
10. Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters

...plus 18 more. View the full list on Letterboxd.

Ranking the films I have seen featuring: Tom Cruise (excluding cameos)

1. Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol
2. Top Gun: Maverick
3. Mission: Impossible – Fallout
4. Edge of Tomorrow
5. Minority Report
6. Mission: Impossible III
7. Top Gun
8. Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation
9. Mission: Impossible
10. The Last Samurai

...plus 22 more. View the full list on Letterboxd.

1. Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol
2. Mission: Impossible – Fallout
3. Mission: Impossible III
4. Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation
5. Mission: Impossible
6. Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning
7. Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning
8. Mission: Impossible II

Ranking the films I have seen featuring: Florence Pugh

1. Black Widow
2. Thunderbolts*
3. Dune: Part Two
4. Oppenheimer
5. Puss in Boots: The Last Wish
6. Fighting with My Family
7. Don't Worry Darling
8. The Commuter
9. Outlaw King
10. Malevolent

Rankings for every movie I have seen that was released in 2023.

1. John Wick: Chapter 4
2. Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
3. Scream VI
4. Extraction 2
5. Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves
6. Knock at the Cabin
7. Godzilla Minus One
8. Oppenheimer
9. Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning
10. The Flash

...plus 62 more. View the full list on Letterboxd.

Ranking the films I have seen featuring: Ben Affleck

1. Armageddon
2. Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice
3. Zack Snyder's Justice League
4. The ant
5. Pearl Harbor
6. Argo
7. Gone Girl
8. Air
9. The ant²
10. Daredevil

...plus 21 more. View the full list on Letterboxd.

Ranking the films I have seen featuring: Tom Hardy

• Mad Max: Fury Road
• The Dark Knight Rises
• Inception
• Black Hawk Down
• Havoc
• Dunkirk
• Venom
• Warrior
• This Means War
• The Revenant

...plus 10 more. View the full list on Letterboxd.

• Extraction 2
• Army of the Dead
• Spectral
• The Babysitter
• The Adam Project
• Bird Box
• Day Shift
• Havoc
• Glass Onion
• Klaus

...plus 65 more. View the full list on Letterboxd.

Ranking the films I have seen featuring: Jason Statham (excluding cameos)

• The Expendables
• The Italian Job
• Death Race
• Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw
• The Expendables 2
• The Beekeeper
• The Meg
• Wrath of Man
• The Expendables 3
• Safe

...plus 28 more. View the full list on Letterboxd.

Ranking the films I have seen featuring: Chris Pratt

1. Jurassic World
2. Guardians of the Galaxy
3. Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
4. Avengers: Endgame
5. Moneyball
6. The Lego Movie
7. Avengers: Infinity War
8. The Tomorrow War
9. The Magnificent Seven
10. The Super Mario Bros. Movie

...plus 22 more. View the full list on Letterboxd.

Rankings for every movie I have seen that was released in 2014.

1. John Wick
2. X-Men: Days of Future Past
3. Captain America: The Winter Soldier
4. Guardians of the Galaxy
5. Edge of Tomorrow
6. Kingsman: The Secret Service
7. The Purge: Anarchy
8. It Follows
9. The Lego Movie
10. Chef

...plus 77 more. View the full list on Letterboxd.

Rankings for every movie I have seen that was released in 2013.

1. World War Z
2. Lone Survivor
3. Gravity
4. G.I. Joe: Retaliation
5. Despicable Me 2
6. About Time
7. Prisoners
8. Star Trek Into Darkness
9. Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox
10. Iron Man 3

...plus 92 more. View the full list on Letterboxd.

Rankings for every movie I have seen that was released in 2019.

1. Avengers: Endgame
2. Ford v Ferrari
3. John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum
4. Ready or Not
5. Spider-Man: Far From Home
6. Knives Out
7. Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
8. Zombieland: Double Tap
9. Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw
10. Happy Death Day 2U

...plus 93 more. View the full list on Letterboxd.

Ranking the films I have seen featuring: Anya Taylor-Joy

• Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga
• Split
• The Queen's Gambit
• The Super Mario Bros. Movie
• Dune: Part Two
• The Gorge
• The New Mutants
• Amsterdam
• Morgan
• The Menu

...plus 3 more. View the full list on Letterboxd.

Rankings for every movie I have seen that was released in 2015.

1. Star Wars: The Force Awakens
2. Focus
3. Mad Max: Fury Road
4. Jurassic World
5. Creed
6. Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation
7. The Martian
8. No Escape
9. Justice League: Throne of Atlantis
10. The Big Short

...plus 80 more. View the full list on Letterboxd.

Rankings for every movie I have seen that was released in 2007.

1. Transformers
2. 30 Days of Night
3. Resident Evil: Extinction
4. The Bourne Ultimatum
5. [REC]
6. Shooter
7. I Am Legend
8. Hot Rod
9. Live Free or Die Hard
10. Ocean's Thirteen

...plus 77 more. View the full list on Letterboxd.

Rankings for every movie I have seen that was released in 2005.

1. The Island
2. Batman Begins
3. Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith
4. Constantine
5. Fantastic Four
6. Stealth
7. Kingdom of Heaven
8. Into the Blue
9. Hitch
10. Mr. & Mrs. Smith

...plus 74 more. View the full list on Letterboxd.

Ranking the films I have seen directed by: Steven Spielberg

• Jurassic Park
• Raiders of the Lost Ark
• Ready Player One
• Minority Report
• Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom
• Saving Private Ryan
• Jaws
• Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
• Catch Me If You Can
• The Lost World: Jurassic Park

...plus 12 more. View the full list on Letterboxd.

Rankings for every movie I have seen that was released in 2011.

1. Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol
2. Scream 4
3. The Raid
4. Moneyball
5. Fast Five
6. In Time
7. X-Men: First Class
8. Battle: Los Angeles
9. Thor
10. Transformers: Dark of the Moon

...plus 85 more. View the full list on Letterboxd.

Ranking the films I have seen featuring: Cameron Diaz (excluding cameos)

1. Shrek
2. Shrek 2
3. Knight and Day
4. What Happens in Vegas
5. Shrek the Third
6. The Holiday
7. Shrek Forever After
8. Charlie's Angels
9. Gambit
10. There's Something About Mary

...plus 8 more. View the full list on Letterboxd.

Ranking the films I have seen featuring: Emily Blunt

1. A Quiet Place
2. Edge of Tomorrow
3. A Quiet Place Part II
4. Oppenheimer
5. The Adjustment Bureau
6. The Fall Guy
7. Jungle Cruise
8. The Muppets
9. Looper
10. The Huntsman: Winter's War

...plus 9 more. View the full list on Letterboxd.

Ranking the films I have seen featuring: Steve Carell

1. Despicable Me
2. Get Smart
3. Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy
4. The Big Short
5. Despicable Me 2
6. Minions: The Rise of Gru
7. Bruce Almighty
8. Over the Hedge
9. Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues
10. Despicable Me 3

...plus 15 more. View the full list on Letterboxd.

Favorite Alien, Vampire, Shark, and Creature Features (no zombie movies)

1. The Mummy
2. The Thing
3. Aliens
4. Predator
5. Jurassic Park
6. A Quiet Place
7. Independence Day
8. Underworld
9. A Quiet Place Part II
10. 30 Days of Night

...plus 46 more. View the full list on Letterboxd.

Rankings for every movie I have seen that was released in 1997.

1. Titanic
2. Tomorrow Never Dies
3. Starship Troopers
4. Air Force One
5. The Lost World: Jurassic Park
6. Scream 2
7. McHale's Navy
8. Con Air
9. Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery
10. Men in Black

...plus 48 more. View the full list on Letterboxd.

Rankings for every movie I have seen that was released in 2016.

1. Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice
2. The ant
3. Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
4. Suicide Squad
5. Lights Out
6. 13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi
7. Moana
8. Split
9. The Magnificent Seven
10. Captain America: Civil War

...plus 93 more. View the full list on Letterboxd.

Ranking the films I have seen featuring: Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson

1. Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle
2. Moana
3. Fast Five
4. The Mummy Returns
5. Get Smart
6. G.I. Joe: Retaliation
7. Black Adam
8. Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw
9. Fast & Furious 6
10. Moana 2

...plus 27 more. View the full list on Letterboxd.

• Die Hard
• Gremlins
• Lethal Weapon
• Rocky IV
• Iron Man 3
• Enemy of the State
• P2
• Violent Night
• On Her Majesty's Secret Service
• Batman Returns

...plus 31 more. View the full list on Letterboxd.

1. Moana
2. Tangled
3. The Lion King
4. Finding Nemo
5. Coco
6. Aladdin
7. Mulan
8. The Incredibles
9. Encanto
10. Toy Story 2

...plus 58 more. View the full list on Letterboxd.

Rankings for every movie I have seen that was released in 2006.

1. Casino Royale
2. Mission: Impossible III
3. Accepted
4. Underworld: Evolution
5. Nacho Libre
6. Inside Man
7. Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby
8. Déjà Vu
9. 300
10. The Illusionist

...plus 72 more. View the full list on Letterboxd.

Ranking the films I have seen featuring: Jack Black

1. Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle
2. Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy
3. Nacho Libre
4. Shallow Hal
5. School of Rock
6. Tropic Thunder
7. Jumanji: The Next Level
8. I Still Know What You Did Last Summer
9. Enemy of the State
10. Year One

...plus 21 more. View the full list on Letterboxd.

1. Ocean's Eleven
2. The Dark Knight
3. Gladiator
4. GoldenEye
5. Jurassic Park
6. John Wick
7. Aliens
8. The Matrix
9. Casino Royale
10. Inception

...plus 90 more. View the full list on Letterboxd.

Ranking the films I have seen featuring: Denzel Washington

1. Man on Fire
2. The Book of Eli
3. Inside Man
4. The Bone Collector
5. The Magnificent Seven
6. Déjà Vu
7. Out of Time
8. The Equalizer
9. 2 Guns
10. The Manchurian Candidate

...plus 15 more. View the full list on Letterboxd.

Rankings for every movie I have seen that was released in 2017.

1. Baby Driver
2. Wonder Woman
3. John Wick: Chapter 2
4. Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle
5. Spider-Man: Homecoming
6. Molly's Game
7. Wind River
8. Star Wars: The Last Jedi
9. Happy Death Day
10. Thor: Ragnarok

...plus 79 more. View the full list on Letterboxd.

Ranking the films I have seen featuring: Rebecca Ferguson

1. Mission: Impossible – Fallout
2. Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation
3. Dune: Part Two
4. Dune
5. Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning
6. The Greatest Showman
7. Doctor Sleep
8. Life
9. Reminiscence
10. Hercules

...plus 3 more. View the full list on Letterboxd.

Ranking the films I have seen featuring: Kate Beckinsale

1. Underworld
2. Pearl Harbor
3. Total Recall
4. Underworld: Evolution
5. Van Helsing
6. Underworld: Rise of the Lycans
7. Contraband
8. Click
9. Underworld: Awakening
10. Whiteout

...plus 16 more. View the full list on Letterboxd.

Rankings for every movie I have seen that was released in 2022.

1. Top Gun: Maverick
2. Scream
3. The Batman
4. Prey
5. Nope
6. Black Adam
7. Bullet Train
8. Fall
9. Werewolf by Night
10. Glass Onion

...plus 93 more. View the full list on Letterboxd.

Rankings for every movie I have seen that was released in 2004.

1. Man on Fire
2. Resident Evil: Apocalypse
3. Troy
4. The ion of the Christ
5. The Bourne Supremacy
6. National Treasure
7. King Arthur
8. I, Robot
9. Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy
10. DodgeBall: A True Underdog Story

...plus 80 more. View the full list on Letterboxd.

Ranking the films I have seen produced by: Jerry Bruckheimer

1. Top Gun: Maverick
2. Armageddon
3. Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl
4. Gone in Sixty Seconds
5. The Rock
6. Pearl Harbor
7. Top Gun
8. National Treasure
9. Black Hawk Down
10. King Arthur

...plus 28 more. View the full list on Letterboxd.

Ranking the films I have seen featuring: Scarlett Johansson (excluding cameos)

1. Avengers: Endgame
2. The Avengers
3. The Island
4. Captain America: The Winter Soldier
5. Avengers: Infinity War
6. Sing 2
7. Iron Man 2
8. Captain America: Civil War
9. Chef
10. Avengers: Age of Ultron

...plus 28 more. View the full list on Letterboxd.

Rankings for every movie I have seen that was released in 2010.

1. Inception
2. TRON: Legacy
3. The Crazies
4. Despicable Me
5. The Book of Eli
6. Iron Man 2
7. Tangled
8. Resident Evil: Afterlife
9. The A-Team
10. Tucker and Dale vs. Evil

...plus 79 more. View the full list on Letterboxd.