The Good, The Bad, and The Spoilers

The Crow (2024) is the latest remake to hit theaters this weekend. Soulmates Eric Draven and Shelly Webster are violently murdered when the demons of Shelly's dark past come back to haunt them. Given the opportunity to save his beloved by sacrificing himself, Draven returns from the grave to exact brutal revenge on those responsible, navigating both the worlds of the living and the dead in his quest for justice. What follows is The Good, The Bad, and NO Spoilers of  The Crow (2024). The Good The Crow (2024) delivers action sequences that were previously unattainable in the original film due to limitations in special effects and CGI. The scenes depicting Eric's quest for vengeance are as intense and brutal as one would expect from a man seeking justice for his lost love. Bill Skarsgård delivers an outstanding performance as his interpretation of Eric Draven. The Bad Before proceeding, I would like to preface that I have a deep appreciation for The Crow (1994) , which...

Alien: Romulus is a refreshing new installment of the Alien franchise, with our new protagonist Rain and her Android brother Andy. The story follows a crew that just wants an escape from the mining colony life that they lead, and in the process, they discover some dark secrets that are better left buried.  What follows is The Good, The Bad, and The Spoilers of Alien: Romulus The Good Alien: Romulus is an amazing return to form for the Alien franchise, with horror and scares emulating the original movie. This is the first alien movie in a long time that, in my opinion, succeeds in making the aliens scary again. The visual effects are impressive, with little to no uncanny scenes. The story, while simple on paper, is very well executed, expanding upon the world of Alien while introducing some new concepts. Generally in horror films, the characters often make decisions that cause intelligent audiences to groan. In this film however, the characters are more relatable, which makes the ...

Borderlands is the next video game based movie to hit theaters. Upon returning to her home planet of Pandora, a notorious bounty hunter forms an unlikely alliance with a group of misfit outcasts. Together, they confront alien creatures and ruthless bandits in a quest to uncover one of Pandora's most explosive secrets. What follows is The Good, The Bad, and NO Spoilers of  Borderlands . The Good Borderlands boasts a star-studded cast, with each actor delivering a strong performance. Jack Black's portrayal of Claptrap stands out as the highlight of the film. The movie also features numerous Easter eggs for fans of the games, adding a layer of enjoyment for long-time players. The set design is exceptional, creating a visually immersive experience that feels like a live-action adaptation of the video game world. The Bad The film's storyline feels rushed, with only brief and superficial backstories provided for the characters. Had the studio invested more effort into deve...

  Trap is a thriller by the acclaimed director M. Night Shyamalan, famous for “The Sixth Sense” and “Split.” In Trap , a father and his daughter are stuck in a concert, revealed to be a set-up to uncover a serial killer.   The plot unfurls as the dad, Cooper, who we quickly find out is the killer, attempts to escape the concert while maintaining his façade with his daughter. Tensions are high as he creates more outrageous schemes to evade his captors. What follows is The Good, The Bad, and The Spoilers of Trap . The Good Josh Hartnett does a fantastic job playing the vaguely off-putting revealed-to-be serial killer Cooper. He shows the side of Cooper, who loves his family, while demonstrating his quick-thinking and sociopathic tendencies. The movie was entertaining as there were constantly changing circumstances, and Cooper had to adjust his plans. It encouraged the audience to guess what would happen next as events unfolded. Viewers will enjoy the exciting events tha...