After Zero, SRK went into hibernation and aside from some cameos, we didn't see him on-screen. Pathaan is SRK's attempt at a masala action entertainer which he surprisingly hasn't done many of. While Pathaan is not an unqualified success, it is still very entertaining and carried by some insane action (albeit with really spotty CGI) and good performances by the entire ensemble.
After predicting a twist in the first half, I just stopped analyzing the story which became increasingly illogical…
Riotously entertaining film about multiple assassins on the titular bullet train who find out their jobs are somehow intertwined. Great action, humor, and some fun twists are boosted by a game cast, with everyone having their working boots on. Brad Pitt is excellent enough that I’m imagining him as Dante from Clerks. “I’m not even supposed to be here today!”
Malignant is what would have happened if Dario Argento was still having his mojo in the 21st century. Much like the Italian movies from the 70s and 80s, the movie has an absurd, over-the-top premise which falls apart on examination but the director is completely under control and his style elevates the movie above the material. The actors also take the proceedings seriously and do not act like they are mocking it. Before Wan made the Conjuring movies, he also…
A cowardly captain in the US Army finds himself facing a cannibal with a plan. Filled with gruesome gore and pitch black humor aided by a whimsical score, this would make for a brilliant double feature with Bone Tomahawk. Guy Pearce makes for a great atypical protagonist like he was in LA Confidential and Robert Carlyle chews scenery (among other things) in a delightful turn. If you are unsure about what movie to watch, you cannot get much more enjoyable than this.
