Back From Hiatus: The Three-Sentence Reviews

Hello I'm back after two months hiatus. It's like Kong: Skull Island, scarred me to review films again. Pardon my hatred on Kong: Skull Island, but it is well-found. But the truth is, I've just been lazy. There's a buttload of movies I watched since, and to recap, I'll give a brief review of each films.

Beauty and the Beast
The latest Disney is beautiful and amazing to look at. I will always remember this film as the film that gives Ewan McGregor's jaw-droppingly awesome voice the spotlight it deserved after Moulin Rouge. Great cast, great production design, it's simply magical. Beauty and the Beast: rated 3.5/4

Life
I had zero expectations for this film but it delivered the thrill and chill you need for a space-horror film. It has great lead actors in Jake Gyllenhaal and Rebecca Ferguson, production design and classily directed by Daniel Espinosa. The story is a bit predictable, plot-driven and dumb in some places, plus, that ending wouldn't be a massive eye-roller if they edited it better. Life: rated 2.5/4.

Get Out
Welcome to Hollywood, Jordan Peele. His aptly timed and woke film is filled with imageries and chilling story that guarantees multiple viewings. It's a crazy experience and it's not only applicable to racism in USA but also everywhere where racism exists. Get Out: 3.5/4

Ghost in the Shell
This film deserves a large screen viewing just for its gorgeous visuals and color palette. The action is super cool and the film features a good cast. Sadly, the whitewashing in this film is the last thing you should complain about because there is something worse in this film as they try to justify their casting choices. Ghost in the Shell: rated 3/4.

Power Rangers
The film has a unique style and energy, even though it features five no-name actors for the leads. It has a pretty satisfying human story but there is just not enough Power Rangers action in this film. Honestly, they're only fighting in the third act and it's shorter than Batman fighting Superman. Power Rangers: rated 2.5/4.

Free Fire
The film has one of the coolest premises I've heard and it featured underrated actors like Sharlto Copley and Cillian Murphy. The film is funny but it's super violent, almost borderline psychotic. Also, there's not enough story to justify the endless shootings, no matter how funny they are. Free Fire: rated 2/4.

The Fate of the Furious
As always, the franchise is crazy, loud and super entertaining. Just when you thought the film was getting too serious, they inserted dumb plot points and action scenes which is true in Fast & Furious fashion and I do not want these films to be too serious. This film is extra funny and super satisfying with its team-ups it almost made The Avengers look like a bunch of school kids forced to make a study group by their teachers. FF8: rated 3.5/4.

Up next:
Double reviews of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 and Alien: Covenant.