MIDNIGHT IN THE SWITCHGRASS

(Movie, 2021)

I don't understand why Willis was top billed on this one. It should have been Emile Hirsch. Willis had a limited appearance and a role that is unimportant, you can take out his character entirely and it wouldn't change a thing. 

Megan Fox's acting had improved dramatically. But her character here is a tad uhm not smart, to put it delicately. For example, on this scene, THE CABINET IS RIGHT THERE!! Girl, help yourself! 

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Casting & Acting:     7.5

Plot/Story:     7.0

Editing:             7.0

Sound/Music:     7.0

Overall Production:      7.0

Rating:  7.100

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BENEATH

 

(Movie, 2007)

I watched the main actress (Nora Zehetner) a few years ago in her multi-episode appearance in Grey's Anatomy so I was expecting some legit acting on this one. Sooo disappointed. She has a very beautiful face but my classmates during high school could act better. 

Note:  Turns out, this movie came out at least 2 years prior to her stint in Grey's Anatomy. Great improvement!

There is no logic in some sequences, too, especially in the last part of the movie. The character's actions/reactions are just too moronic. 

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Casting & Acting:     3.0

Plot/Story:     5.0

Editing:             6.0

Sound/Music:     6.0

Overall Production:     7.0

Rating:         5.400

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Suicide Squad

 

       (Movie, 2016)

Suicide Squad 2016 is not that bad. Well, except for some points but mainly due to the Enchantress' acting. Cara Delevingne's face is perfect but her acting is way behind the other actors. Replacing her, that may make critics' reviews a bit less harsh.

Plus, the plot is a bit troubled. Why would Waller create a group of supervillains before there was a particular threat yet? I mean, its great to have foresight but the logic is problematic.

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Casting & Acting:     6.5

Plot/Story:     4.0

Editing:             8.0

Sound/Music:     8.0

Overall Production:     8.0

Rating:         6.900

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Only Murders in the Building – Open and Shut

 

(TV Series, 2021)

The season finale is coming in a few hours. Here are my theories:

1) JAN is the one depressed. It was her notes in Tim Kono's trash. 

a) Jan may have poisoned Tim due to jealousy. There may be a third party or at least a suspicion thereof.

b) Another person poisoned Tim. A jealous ex-lover or unrequited love?

c) The poison may be intended for Jan and Tim was only collateral damage. The poison may have come from gut milk since Evelyn the cat was also poisoned the same way as Tim. However, I doubt the cat will drink the said beverage because it's with 15% alcohol. Nevertheless, in this scenario, there's another person between this Tim-Jan affair. 

There is something about gut milk that I am extremely suspicious of. 

2) Tim Kono was shot because of his failed job.

3) Tim Kono was shot because of his investigation on Angel jewelry business. If this is right, it certainly has something to do with the green ring. Whoever possessed it after the Dimases retrieved it 10 years ago is the killer. 

The shooter has an accomplice and it may be LESTER. 

I will be back to rate the season finale. 

U • P • D • A • T • E

My Theory #1A is on point! I was teensy weensy disappointed with the finale probably because my very high expectations. But overall 👏 👏 👏 

• It was indeed a "scorned lover" situation. But if you think about it deeper, I think it was more about PRIDE and life-long BITTERNESS. 
• I was waiting for the scene repeatedly shown from trailers and every episode where the two men where nervoulsy running down the stairs and Mabel kneeling in front of a blooded body. It turns out to be like an opening for another case/season.

• I do not like TV shows with cliffhanger finales like the showrunners are holding the network hostage to give them another season. I admire how OMITB made the finale a combination of a closure and a cliffhanger: Tim Kono's case is finally closed albeit a couple of loose ends (as per Mabel), and an opening for a new storyline.
• Tim Kono was already dead before he was shot, right? Why did Charles not die? They were given the same poison, right? A paralytic? I wonder why it did not affect Charles as fast when Tim is much younger and stronger.
• The basement scene is hilarious! 

PREDICTIONS for next year's awards season: TED LASSO will have a great competition in OMITB.

• Martin Short may win over Jason Sudeikis as Best Actor 
• OMITB season 1 may win over Ted Lasso season 2 as Best Comedy
• OMITB The Boy from 6B (episode 7) will receive numerous accolades

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Casting & Acting:     9.0

Plot/Story:     9.0

Editing:             9.5

Sound/Music:    10.0

Overall Production:      9.5

Rating:  9.400

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THE RENTAL

(Movie, 2020)

Plot: stupid people doing stupid things
 
The effort is there. But the story is just unforgivable. At least it's not like the usual slasher film with hysterical screams, over-the-top sound effects, and remarkably calm killer. In this movie, the killer runs! Runs with gusto. Just like any other human being.

 

Casting & Acting:         7.5

Plot/Story:                  4.0

Editing:                       7.5

Sound/Music:               6.0

Overall Production:      7.5

Rating:                    6.500

SLAUGHTERHOUSE RULEZ

(Movie, 2018)

Plot: British boarding school vs. evil.

Interestingly, there's a lot of big names in the movie.  I don't know nor understand what made them take part on this. It seems to be trying the Edgar Wright - Three Flavours Cornettos approach but fell short (big time).

I lost focus/interest/care 20 minutes in. I played it twice. Did they address the intense bullying and questionable house practices? I do not know. And I really don't care.

There are a number of films about youngsters killing each other: Battle Royale, Hunger Games to name a few. But at least the rationale was clear from the get go. In SHR, it's all blood and nothing else. 

Casting & Acting: 7.0 

Plot/Story:                2.0 

Editing:                    3.0 

Sound/Music: 4.0 

Overall Production:    6.0 

Rating:                  4.400 

CAMPUS CODE

(Movie, 2015)

It is one of those movies where the premise is there but the execution is is just in disarray. IT COULD HAVE BEEN MADE BETTER. There!

First, the acting was awful (except maybe for Jesse McCartney and Jack Falahee). The rest, nah! My high school can act way better. And we didn't even have an acting class!

Also, the editing is terrible. I have seen high schoolers make better videos out of their phones. 

What a waste of resources. 

Casting & Acting:       5.0

Plot/Story:                7.5

Editing:                     3.0

Sound/Music:             5.0

Overall Production:    5.0

Rating:                  5.100