Movie Mini-Review Thread - Part IV

[Werner1975]

The Runner (2026) 5.5/10

Tedious real-time action thriller set in London. A large part of the script is Gal Gadot running & lots of flashes of her hol in spandex, will never complain about that.

We have the token GG clunky line delivery.

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How this woman managed to be in top Hollywood movies is beyond me. Very poor actress. Oh yes, 'cause she is easy on the eye.

 

[Dimpie (JIGSAW)]

How this woman managed to be in top Hollywood movies is beyond me. Very poor actress. Oh yes, 'cause she is easy on the eye.

We're clearly NOT into the same woman

 

[SHL]

The Runner (2026) 5.5/10

Tedious real-time action thriller set in London. A large part of the script is Gal Gadot running & lots of flashes of her hol in spandex, will never complain about that.

We have the token GG clunky line delivery.

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https://twitter.com/x/status/2095468349677342810

 

[satanboy]

28 Days Later (2002)​

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I have no idea how I missed this movie. I watched the Blu-Ray version and was not impressed by the picture quality. I loved the dressing nature of this story and I prefer the hospital ending. Test audiences are useless twats. 7/10

 

[satanboy]

Look Who's Back aka Er ist wieder da (2015)​

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German language. A few laughs, but mostly boring. 5/10

 

[Werner1975]

It Ends (2025) - 4/10. Story about 4 people in a car stuck in a time/area loop. Could have been great with lots of potential but sadly it peters out into a damp squib. I bet the Japanese/Koreans could make a better version.

 

[TheMightyQuin]

The odyssey, 2/10. There were literally no famous actors in it.. CGI was garbage too.

You probably watched "Die Ou Dosie"...the Afrikaans version, made by the Vetkoek Paleis production team.

 

[TheMightyQuin]

"The Lululemon Movie"

 

[WaxLyrical]

Spider Island - 6/10. Like Piranha and as Snakes on a Plane, doesn't pretend to be anything else but b grade schlock. Good Spider effects.

The Runner - 2/10. One for each butt cheek. Opening scene has Gadot chasing and winning against a male runner in the park. Really??!! Switched off after this.

 

[Neoprod]

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28 Days Later (2002)​

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I have no idea how I missed this movie. I watched the Blu-Ray version and was not impressed by the picture quality. I loved the dressing nature of this story and I prefer the hospital ending. Test audiences are useless twats. 7/10

I really liked that bit where he's wandering around a deserted London...it was all done practically, shooting before dawn and with specific closures of like a minute or two at a time for the major landmarks. Very cool.

 

[SlowInternet]

The Mongoose (2026) - 8/10

Enjoyed this one

 

[DodgeThis]

Mayday (2026) - 6.5/10

Watchable, simple action-comedy. Strong performance from Kenneth Branagh. Ryan Reynolds - not bad.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt28014327/?ref_=mv_close

 

[daveza]

The Mongoose (2026) - 8/10

Enjoyed this one

8/10 for me too. Great fun, start to finish

Felt very retro - Smokey and the Bandit meets Vanishing point.

Neeson is so much better with a decent script.

 

[FiestaST]

Mayday (2026) 7/10

Well thought out action comedy. "Buddy" element between Reynolds & Branagh was spot on & give off a convincing 80's vibe. Action scenes are fast paced & engaging. More wholesome than you would think for this type of film. My only real con is the over-reliance of bad CGI.

 

[satanboy]

Mystic River (2003)​

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An amazing movie, with exceptional performances by a star-studded cast. 8.5/10

 

[theratman]

The Running man (2025) 5/10

Chose it as a popcorn movie. The first half of the movie was pretty entertaining, then it became a convoluted mess in the 2nd half.

Seriously, wtf happened to the second half of the movie. Pacing was terrible, writing poor, and the action was boring.

 

[Moosedrool]

Expect zany and loony. But it had a lot of heart. Unexpectedly fun to watch. 8/10