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A tip for a new historical series! For those who are tired of Vikings and Barbarians, Hernán offers a look at Hernán Cortéz, the Spanish conquistador who conquered the Aztec Empire. It’s a nicely made exotic series with well written characters (Hernán and the Indian woman are great), a beautiful setting (the Aztec pyramids), nice music, decent battles, nothing epic but at least they are there, and there are also two story lines from the present and the past that are told simultaneously. It's confusing at first, but you can get used to it. Enjoyable mostly because of the setting and Mayan culture. Story****, Action***, Humor>No, Violence***, Entertainment****, Music****, Visual****, Atmosphere****, Suspense***. 7.5/10.

A funny and entertaining short about a mosquito mother and son, where the son has to pass the test of adulthood, that is to suck his first blood from a man even though he himself does not like blood. 7/10

A Pandemic thriller crossed with a school invasion and it's good fun, with a sometimes unexpected edge! An apocalypse breaks out in the world, a deadly virus and people start going crazy, looting, killing. Corpses litter the streets, rival gangs form and the action focuses on St Mark's School, where a group of immune students struggle to survive. It's got decent visuals, likeable actors and when it comes to action it's thrilling and suitably brutal. The only downside is that the film is kind of silly, especially at the end some of the decisions downright annoyed me, but otherwise I had an above average time and there are more dead bodies than I would have hoped for before watching it. Definitely a good one-shot. Story***, Action****, Humor**, Violence***, Entertainment****, Music****, Visuals***, Atmosphere***, Suspense***. 6.5/10.

A film with a strong theme, but unfortunately nothing for me. The acting is very good, Michael Fassbender, Chiwetel Ejiofor and Lupita Nyong'o give solid performances. Unfortunately, even though the film has a strong story it ends exactly as you expect. It's funny that the supposed 12 years in the film feel less than a week, one would think that much more happened in those 12 years than the film presents. But I didn't care much for the characters, the emotions left me cold and it has a very slow pace that drags on perhaps even more than the main character's 12 years. That blacks were slaves and had it tough back then everyone knows, but I don't know why I would watch a two hour movie about it. 5/10.

I'm satisfied. I got what the trailer promised. An hour and a half long epic battle between Milla Jovovich, Tony Jaa and monsters. There is action from start to finish, the visuals are awesome, the soundtrack is intense, the monsters look great (quite possibly the best dragon on screen ever), and there are two badass scenes (the spiders!). I didn't miss a more interesting story that would have slowed down the pace. Dramas come out ten a week, but such an epic monster slaughter comes out only once a year and I definitely find this more enjoyable to watch than self-absorbed arthouse crap. Maybe switching the desert location for a jungle wouldn't have been a bad idea, but otherwise I really don't know what else an adaptation of a game that's about nothing but action and monsters has to offer; the film certainly doesn't disappoint in that regard, and to only have 12 percent more than the ultra cheap shit Sharknado is absolutely laughable. Anyone who likes monsters, action and likes to have fun at the movies can't be disappointed. Story**, Action****, Humor** Violence**, Funniness****, Music****, Visuals*****, Atmosphere****, Suspense***. 7.5/10.

After a long time of procrastination, I finally got into Mindhunter and finished both seasons in a couple of days. Season 1 honestly didn't blow me away that much, it took me a while to get used to the slow pacing, the lack of violence and the action definitely frustrated me, but the closer it got to the end the more the series gradually won me over. The finale of the 1st season is very intense and made me want to watch the second season immediately, and I finished that one in one day. The interviews with the serial killers are definitely disturbing and some of the best the series has to offer. I was downright blown away when the storyline moved to Atlanta halfway through season 2, during the hunt for the killer of 25 children, where the police had almost no evidence. That's where David Fincher was at his strongest, in a stiffing and uncompromising atmosphere. Both FBI actors are excellent and Anna Torv downright annoyed me how unlikeable and cold she was. The disturbing music is also excellent. The series is definitely memorable and it's a shame there won't be another season. Story*****, Action>No, Humor>No, Violence*, Funniness*****, Music*****, Visuals*****, Atmosphere*****, Suspense*****. 9/10.

Michael Jai White is solid as a detective. The plot and the action are excellent. Could have been longer. 8/10.

A beautifully shot martial arts action flick with sci-fi elements. Amazing action, solid styling and an interesting idea, all while being a love story. Just my taste. 8/10.

A decent psychological thriller from Denmark! Little known, intimate, atmospheric and quite decently crazy at the end. The story focuses on a couple in love who buy a secluded house in the countryside, but soon discover that the house is falling down and repairs aren't exactly cheap. When a local craftsman comes in to help, the couple welcomes him, but the main character soon gets the feeling that this craftsman wants to sabotage their relationship, and he even becomes suspicious of a local murder. The protagonist becomes paranoid and hallucinates. The couple are likeable, Freja in particular is a very beautiful woman, and the final half hour takes unexpected turns. I enjoyed it, the atmosphere is unsettling and the finale offers an interesting denouement. Older but little known and fans of Nordic cinema should give it a chance. Story****, Action>No, Humour>No, Violence**, Funniness****, Music***, Visuals***, Atmosphere****, Suspense***. 7/10.

Really awesome and a nostalgic blast! Before we get the movie version of Mortal KombatI definitely recommend this one. If you can get past the fact that it's animated, you're in for some bloated, hyped up, non-stop action mayhem that doesn't really mess with anything. Blood spurting slowly from the screen, heads, limbs, intestines flying in all directions, people dismembered in so many ways you can't even imagine. It's one long fun action ride that honestly took my breath away. I also praise the choreography of the fights, which are intense enough, the music, and the humour, with Johnny Cage drops one wisecrack after another. Better than both Mortal Kombat films without a doubt. There are orgasms to be had here, and this is coming from someone who doesn't like animation much. This is a blast, with more gore than all the slashers in the last five years! Story****, Action*****, Humor****, Violence*****, Fun*****, Music*****, Visuals****, Atmosphere****, Suspense***. 9/10.