“What Happened to Monday” is a dystopian thriller film released in 2017 and directed by Tommy Wirkola. It narrates a gripping tale of suspense and emotion while simultaneously presenting a dystopian future where families are torn apart by forceful population control policies. The film has a rather intriguing portrayal of a family and highlights mankind’s […]
“The Adam Project” is a 2022 science fiction adventure film directed by Shawn Levy and starring Ryan Reynolds. While the movie features futuristic time travel, advanced technology, and daring missions, the film’s core is about family, healing, and personal growth. It blends humor, action, and emotional storytelling in a way that is appealing to children
“Prometheus,” directed by Ridley Scott and released in 2012, is a prequel to the famed Alien franchise while simultaneously existing as a standalone philosophical work. Renowned for its impressive visuals and Ingrained themes, the film attempts to address humanity’s origin and purpose in the world, as well as the unending mysteries surrounding creation. While interconnections
2023’s supernatural film “The Offering” (2023) directed by Oliver Park, intertwines supernatural and thriller elements with Jewish heritage and folklore. Instead of utilizing unsettling visuals, it evokes suspense from the depth of emotions, culture, and human connections. The film’s self-reflective suspense lies in the blend of mystery, a family’s past, and an individual’s spirituality. Setting
Introduction Fidelity is a 2019 Russian-language film directed by Nigina Sayfullaeva. It is a drama film that is set in Kaliningrad where a doctor named Lena is going through an inner transformation. Lena begins to question the emotions that govern the decisions she makes in life. Fidelity is a film that seeks to answer the
Introduction The psychological drama film Addicted (2014), directed by Bille Woodruff, concentrates on the life of a woman who undergoes a myriad of challenges that disrupt the equilibrium of her life. Addicted is based on a novel by Zane, and it showcases the life of Zoe Reynard—a businesswoman, devoted wife, and a mother who is
Introduction The Meg is a science fiction action-adventure movie released in 2018, directed by Jon Turteltaub. It is based on a novel by Steve Alten, Meg: A Novel of Deep Terror. The movie featured Jason Statham and Li Bingbing alongside Rain Wilson. It is about the resurfacing of one of the largest sea creatures in
Introduction Baltasar Kormákur directed Adrift, a drama featuring Shailene Woodley and Sam Claflin, released in 2018. The film recounts the extraordinary tale of a couple caught in a sailing trip gone awry, set against the backdrop of the Pacific Ocean, and is based on a true story. The film’s focus is not limited to overcoming
Analysis Renny Harlin directed the action-adventure film Cliffhanger which was released in 1993 and features actor Sylvester Stallone. The film intertwines a story of redemption with adventure. Set in the Colorado Rockies, the film weaves together beautiful mountain scenery with heart-pumping tension and action, yet revolves around a deeper message of the will to confront
Synopsis Deepwater Horizon is a 2016 American drama film that depicts the Deepwater Horizon oil rig disaster which took place in the Gulf of Mexico in April 2010. Directed by Peter Berg, the movie was co-written by Berg, Matthew Sand, and Matthew Michael Carnahan. Deepwater Horizon attempts to capture the incident’s technological details along with
