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“The Invisible Man”

By Brett_G on February 27, 2020

8.3

Couple this with her performance in “Us”… Elisabeth Moss plays crazy almost a little too well. This film had me on the edge of my seat and verifiably uncomfortable almost the entire runtime. The mental anguish is definitely shared between on-screen characters and audience members. The first horror/thriller in a minute that I haven’t been upset at the 2 hour vs. a 1.5 hour runtime. The extra time meant extra intensity, and going deeper into this twisted tale. Some of the best sound design and directing I’ve seen in quite some time. Chilling, never cheesy. Kudos.

“The Lodge”

By Brett_G on February 21, 2020

8.1

Somewhere within “The Shining,” “Hereditary,” and “Midsommar” lies this film. What begins as a straightforward tale of cabin fever gone awry quickly unravels into one of the most shocking and unsettling endings I’ve seen in quite some time. Classic A24 style, but not made by A24. Was wondering what happened to this film after it’s initial release and hype from Sundance… glad to see it finally see an official release and live up to, if not exceed the hype. Very artfully executed horror. Not a gore film, but more tense thriller with horror elements. Beware the faint of heart.

Horror/Thriller

“Brahms: The Boy 2”

By Brett_G on February 21, 2020

6.1

Meh… after the truly shocking twist of the first film in the series, this one didn’t really have a lot of room to grow. Pretty run of the mill horror film that relies fairly heavily on jump scares. Few great moments. Good to see Katie Holmes on the big screen. Was just looking for more, and felt entertained but underwhelmed.

Action Blockbuster

“Call of the Wild”

By Brett_G on February 20, 2020

8.2

Can an animated dog win best actor at the Oscars? If so, Buck needs to be the first. He even brought ornery old man Harrison Ford to life in a way that hasn’t been seen in years. Thoroughly impressed by this film chuck full of gorgeous wildlife, rich characters (even the animated creatures) and a story that elicits genuine emotions from viewers. Everything from laughter to the tear jerking moments. Never thought I’d shed a tear over an animated dog movie, but here we are…

Documentary Drama Indie

“Inside Game”

By Brett_G on February 19, 2020

7.8

A great example of a story that a Hollywood screenwriter dreams of, that real life got to first. The fascinating tale of one of the most egregious sports scandals in history, just in time for legalized sports gambling sweeping the nation. Human fallibility, friendship, the beauty of competition and evils of greed… this one has it all. Well worth the hype from Donaghy himself on the radio/podcast circuit a few months back to promote the film.