The less-than-compelling psychological thriller AfrAId takes the rise of this phenomenon as its premise but then speculates on its possible downside.
Along the way to a nauseating climactic slaughter spree, Zach Baylin and William Schneider’s script presents viewers with a twisted view of the supernatural.
Director and co-writer Fede Alvarez addition to the sci-fi horror saga confronts viewers with both grisly visuals and vulgar dialogue, thus severely restricting this instalment’s appeal.
Maika Monroe plays emotionally withdrawn FBI agent Lee Harker. In the first of many ambiguities built into the plot, early scenes suggest that Lee may — or may not – be clairvoyant.
While moviegoers need not take shelter from this long-distance follow-up – which is only loosely connected to its predecessor – neither will it transport them over the rainbow.
It’s an agreeable piece of fun that’s suitable for all but the very youngest.
The Chosen is a groundbreaking historical drama based on the life of Jesus, seen through the eyes of those who knew him.
Although ostensibly an actioner – and a snappy one at that – director David Leitch’s loose adaptation of the eponymous 1980s TV series has even more appeal as a toothsome romantic comedy.
As the original movie approached its 40th anniversary, director Jason Reitman and his co-writer Gil Kenan crafted a promising reboot in the form of 2021’s Ghostbusters: Afterlife.