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Could this be Netflix’s biggest positive surprise of the year? Quite possibly. The film, with absolutely zero marketing, completely captivated me in the end. The first positive aspect is undoubtedly the casting. Aaron Pierre, previously unknown to me, absolutely shone. He exudes a truly unique charisma in every scene. If nothing goes wrong, he has a bright future ahead in cinema. But the rest of the cast performed well alongside him (Don Johnson as the corrupt sheriff was once again great!). I'm also happy that Jeremy Saulnier kept things grounded, making it more of an uncomfortable drama than an action film detached from reality. That's why I honestly don’t understand how some can criticize the film for lacking more fights and shootouts. If you miss that, go watch John Wick... Despite that, the film offers countless quality moments full of tension (the ending, for me, was absolutely top-notch!) where you'll be holding your breath... I honestly didn’t expect anything groundbreaking from this film, but Rebel Ridge is among the best that this streaming platform has come out with so far. For me, it’s 8/10.

Breathless really let me down completely. So many coincidences in one hospital, and I haven’t seen anything like it in a long time. Yes, some drama is necessary, but the Spaniards totally overdid it here. The only positive I see is the characters. But otherwise? It's nothing special. And that ridiculous cliffhanger at the end? Just to force viewers to HAVE to watch the second season, which will come who knows when? I haven’t laughed so hard in a while. For me, it’s 4/10.

The sequel picks up exactly where the original left off. I’m honestly glad for this continuity. Otherwise, the second film rides the same wave as its predecessor (the first one worked, so why change something that’s proven, right?). The only significant change the film introduces is new characters. Knuckles and Tails were a delight... Otherwise, the chemistry between Sonic and the sheriff remains unbeatable, and plenty of jokes hit the mark. And Jim Carrey? He completely unleashed his genius here and reminded me why I fell in love with his live-action comedies in the first place. His unique style of acting can’t be imitated, let alone taught. He just has the gift... And that’s where I’ll wrap it up... The ending teased a third installment. We’ll see. I’m already looking forward to Christmas 2024 and might even consider going to the movie theater. 7/10.