“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
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
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
The Roundup is a South Korean action-crime feature released in 2022, directed by Lee Sang-yong, and functions as the sequel to the 2017-commercial hit The Outlaws. The cast is led by Ma Dong-seok (internationally recognized as Don Lee) who reprises the role of the relentless Detective Ma Seok-do, complemented by Son Suk-ku in the role
Synopsis: The 2014 fantasy action film, Seventh Son, directed by Sergei Bodrov, is a loose adaptation of Joseph Delaney’s novel The Spook’s Apprentice, the first book in The Wardstone Chronicles series. The film takes the audience to a mythical world populated with witches, monsters, and ancient prophecies, where the two opposing forces of good and
Hypnotic was released in May 2023 and was directed by Robert Rodriguez. The film starred Ben Affleck who co-wrote the movie with Rodriguez; however, the creative collaboration left the audience with an unsatisfying product. The film’s mix of family drama and detective noir with science fiction mind games might sound interesting, but the execution falls
Introduction Jupiter Ascending is a science fiction film released in 2015 by the Wachowski siblings who wrote and directed it. The film attempts to blend worldbuilding found in world-building science fiction with a fairy tale about a common woman realizing that she is an heir to an intergalactic royal family. The film was advertised to
Story Overview & Synopsis Antoine Fuqua directed the 2021 action film Infinite, which blends the genre with science fiction. It was released by the American Film Studio. It is based on a 2009 book by D. Eric Maikranz, The Reincarnationist Papers. The film has a premise which covers action based around a storyline of reincarnation,
Introduction The Wrath of Becky is a 2023 action-thriller film that captures the American audacity of Becky (2020) its predecessor. Directed by Matt Angel and Suzanne Coote, the sequel presents a coming-of-age story of the teenage anti-hero Becky. With elements of dark comedy, social criticism, and ultra-violence, the film shamelessly depicts a hate-fueled extremist being
