Synopsis: After a young mother murders her family in her own house, a detective attempts to investigate the mysterious case, only to discover that the house is cursed by a vengeful ghost. Now targeted by the demonic spirits, the detective must do anything to protect herself and her family from harm.
My thoughts: I'll be honest I don't really remember the original Grudge films but I remember being scared... And yes I'm a big scaredy cat generally. So with that in mind I was never scared once watching this reboot. I had to look away because they were showing gross stuff but that's about as scary as this gets. The cast was filled with talented enough actors we've seen pull off great performances but none really stand out here, not that I blame them entirely as the scripting was not great. The plotting also left a lot to be desired. It seemed they decided they wanted to make a "smart horror" film and instead ended up banging their head against a wall repeatedly and making a convoluted mess of a plot that really doesn't move anything forward.
Final verdict: 2 out of 5 severed fingers
Synopsis: Inspired by true events, "The Banker" centers on revolutionary businessmen Bernard Garrett (Anthony Mackie) and Joe Morris (Samuel L. Jackson), who devise an audacious and risky plan to take on the racist establishment of the 1960s by helping other African Americans pursue the American dream. Along with Garrett's wife Eunice (Nia Long), they train a working class white man, Matt Steiner (Nicholas Hoult), to pose as the rich and privileged face of their burgeoning real estate and banking empire - while Garrett and Morris pose as a janitor and a chauffeur. Their success ultimately draws the attention of the federal government, which threatens everything the four have built.
My thoughts: I'd like to say this film pulled no punches but it definitely did which is upsetting given our current political and societal climate, however the strong acting overshadows any flaws in the script and direction.
Final verdict: 3.5 real estate tycoons out of 5.
Synopsis: Convinced they'd be better off raising themselves, the Willoughby children hatch a sneaky plan to send their selfish parents on vacation. The siblings then embark on their own high-flying adventure to find the true meaning of family.
My thoughts: The Willoughby children left me wanting more after a watch, but it's not the way you think... The voice cast is very funny and does well in this Netflix animated feature film. My big gripe is that animated dark comedies aren't attempted often, especially for children, but they have been done and it has a lot to explore given it's lack of options but The Willoughbys seem content to play it safe and not explore the genre further which holds it back, thus leaving me wanting more from the film.
Final verdict: 3 odd siblings out of 5.
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