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Alan Ng
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Film Threat
Movies reviews only
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Grasshopper Republic (2023) |
Grasshopper Republic may be a slow build, but if you love nature documentaries and can work your way to the end, the journey is absolutely worth it. - Film Threat
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| Posted Sep 29, 2023
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Farewell My Concubine (1993) |
Farewell My Concubine is a tragic and poignant story in every sense of the world. - Film Threat
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| Posted Sep 26, 2023
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Dumb Money (2023) |
Dumb Money is a masterclass in audience emotional manipulation. - Film Threat
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| Posted Sep 26, 2023
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The Retirement Plan (2023) |
It’s a bit of a departure from what we expect from Nic Cage, but fun nonetheless. - Film Threat
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| Posted Sep 15, 2023
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Into the Spotlight (2023) |
I dare you not to walk away from Into the Spotlight without feeling inspired or without great admiration for the work of the staff and directors of the Spotlight Musical Theater program. - Film Threat
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| Posted Sep 13, 2023
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Jawan (2023) |
Get yourself into the theaters, exercise those subtitle muscles, and be entertained by the intense and wild ride that is Jawan. - Film Threat
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| Posted Sep 11, 2023
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Boy Kills World (2023) |
In the end, Boy Kills World is a two-hour roller coaster. You’ll leave exhausted and beaten, yet feeling like maybe you too can defeat the fascist dictators in your life. - Film Threat
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| Posted Sep 11, 2023
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King of Killers (2023) |
King of Killers is perfect for anyone wanting to see trained killers fight and kill each other. The film is about the action, and Alain Moussi and Frank Grillo come through with bloody banners waving high. - Film Threat
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| Posted Sep 05, 2023
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The Hottest Summer (2023) |
The Hottest Summer works primarily because of our leads. Damiani, Angelica, and Saurino are very pretty people caught in the throws of passion. - Film Threat
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| Posted Sep 05, 2023
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Bottoms (2023) |
Emma Seligman and Rachel Sennott’s script masterfully keeps Bottoms constantly walking that line between a grounded reality of Gen-Z adolescence and an over-the-top comedy wacky comedy. - Film Threat
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| Posted Aug 31, 2023
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Loud & Longing (2023) |
For me, it’s a story of people struggling along their arduous journey of life. Though our experiences are different, the battle is the same. - Film Threat
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| Posted Aug 30, 2023
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Gran Turismo: Based on a True Story (2023) |
Gran Turismo captures a truly remarkable young man and his journey to professional legitimacy. This is for anyone needing a jolt to the system and focusing on getting back on one’s true path in life. - Film Threat
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| Posted Aug 30, 2023
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No Right Way (2023) |
No Right Way is a beautifully written and produced film of half-sisters from a perspective we don’t always see. It’s insightful and, best of all, heartbreaking. - Film Threat
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| Posted Aug 29, 2023
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Mob Land (2023) |
Travolta, Dorff, Dillon, and Fernandez. These actors keep the story grounded as each person is tested. - Film Threat
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| Posted Aug 29, 2023
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Retribution (2023) |
I’d recommend Retribution if the weather is too hot and you want to spend a few hours in air conditioning. Otherwise, it’s a pass. - Film Threat
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| Posted Aug 29, 2023
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Strays (2023) |
It is goofy, silly, and filthy. - Film Threat
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| Posted Aug 25, 2023
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God & Salsa (2022) |
The Thomases do their best to overcome their budget and resource challenges and produce a good-looking film with a lot of moving pieces. - Film Threat
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| Posted Aug 21, 2023
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Blue Beetle (2023) |
Worth seeing, but with many missed opportunities. - Film Threat
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| Posted Aug 21, 2023
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Since August (2021) |
ASL is by far only one of the ways the actors communicate and a testament to Zuros for pushing the boundaries of storytelling and continuing to make independent filmmaking great. - Film Threat
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| Posted Aug 18, 2023
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American Homeboy (2023) |
Densely packed and enjoyable as hell. - Film Threat
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| Posted Aug 15, 2023
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Bobcat Moretti (2022) |
This is a low-budget indie, and this story is just about the actual boxing. Bobcat Moretti speaks to everyone with its inspirational story. - Film Threat
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| Posted Aug 02, 2023
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Amy's F It List (2023) |
The film’s fun is in checking insane items off the f**k it list, but there is heart to the story, and yes, it’s about family. - Film Threat
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| Posted Aug 01, 2023
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The Highest of Stakes (2023) |
Ultimately, The Highest of Stakes is a profile of the most charismatic man in the world. - Film Threat
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| Posted Jul 26, 2023
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Confessions of a Good Samaritan (2023) |
Director [Penny] Lane brings much of her trademark humor and levity to this serious subject. - Film Threat
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| Posted Jul 13, 2023
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Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning, Part One (2023) |
Cruise and McQuarrie promised an action film like no other, and they delivered. - Film Threat
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| Posted Jul 11, 2023
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Joy Ride (2023) |
Director Adele Lim has brought back for this brief moment in time the over-the-top sex comedy and delivers. - Film Threat
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| Posted Jul 06, 2023
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Sound of Freedom (2022) |
It’s heartfelt, informative, and inspiring. - Film Threat
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| Posted Jul 05, 2023
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Aliens Abducted My Parents and Now I Feel Kinda Left Out (2023) |
Aliens is quite refreshing to watch. - Film Threat
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| Posted Jul 03, 2023
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Millie Lies Low (2021) |
This little drama serves as the perfect alternative to the big studio dreck... - Film Threat
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| Posted Jun 30, 2023
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The Adults (2023) |
Writer/director Dustin Guy Defa connects with millions of siblings powerfully. - Film Threat
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| Posted Jun 30, 2023
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Molli and Max in the Future (2023) |
The space stuff is secondary to a powerful tale, insightful dialogue, and brilliantly developed characters. It’s the perfect nerdy date movie. - Film Threat
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| Posted Jun 27, 2023
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I Like Movies (2022) |
It rests solely on Levack’s sharp and poignant script and fantastic performances by Lehtinen and D’ugo. - Film Threat
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| Posted Jun 27, 2023
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Going Varsity in Mariachi (2023) |
Like a good sports documentary, this is a story of underdogs who find the spirit within themselves to come out on top. - Film Threat
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| Posted Jun 27, 2023
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The Roundup: No Way Out (2023) |
If you miss the blatant disregard for one’s rights and a bit of brutality that came in the form of Lethal Weapon and Beverly Hills Cop, The Roundup: No Way Out is as good as it gets for those feelings of modern-day nostalgia. - Film Threat
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| Posted Jun 23, 2023
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Circumstances 4 (2023) |
There are many threads to follow in Circumstances 4, and Edwards and Sloan manage them beautifully. - Film Threat
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| Posted Jun 22, 2023
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Still Human (2022) |
Still Human is a political documentary that backs no particular position or party stance. - Film Threat
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| Posted Jun 20, 2023
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Elemental (2023) |
Elemental gets a very tepid recommendation from me, specifically for anyone who wants to see a love story. - Film Threat
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| Posted Jun 16, 2023
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Unfix (2023) |
A dramatic thrill ride in the end. - Film Threat
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| Posted Jun 12, 2023
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Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (2023) |
The only thing wrong with Transformers: Rise of the Beast is that it’s bland and boring. - Film Threat
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| Posted Jun 09, 2023
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The Flash (2023) |
The Flash is the good DC movie. - Film Threat
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| Posted Jun 08, 2023
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Solid Rock Trust (2022) |
Ultimately, Solid Rock Trust is a solid indie-thriller. - Film Threat
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| Posted Jun 06, 2023
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One for All: The DJ Chris Villa Story (2023) |
An excellent primer to what’s under the hood of a DJ and why this art form is as popular as it is. Deep down, it’s a story of passion, dedication, and Villa’s pursuit of the top prize in his industry. - Film Threat
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| Posted Jun 05, 2023
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Past Lives (2023) |
Past Lives plays with your brain and your heart. It’s one of those films that leaves you thinking about and maybe yearning for what might have been. - Film Threat
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| Posted Jun 02, 2023
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Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (2023) |
The best part of Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse is that it truly continues the story of Miles and all the other Spideys. - Film Threat
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| Posted Jun 02, 2023
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South Beach Shark Club (2022) |
Documentarian Robert Requejo Ramos has found a treasure trove of stories suitable for your Shark Week pleasure. - Film Threat
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| Posted Jun 01, 2023
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Summer with the Guys (2023) |
It’s a fun film for a weekend of just chilling.
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| Posted May 31, 2023
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Song of the Cicada (2022) |
Robert and Aaron Weiss’ documentary, Song of the Cicada, only reminds me that worshiping celebrities and bowing to influencers is a fool’s errand. - Film Threat
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| Posted May 30, 2023
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Lottery (2022) |
In the end, Lottery is a good thriller, but by raising the stakes even higher for the protagonist and the antagonist, you’ll have a thriller that can truly compete with the big boys. - Film Threat
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| Posted May 26, 2023
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The Grizzlie Truth (2022) |
The Grizzlie Truth must be one of the best sports documentaries from a fan’s perspective. - Film Threat
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| Posted May 25, 2023
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The Little Mermaid (2023) |
This film didn’t need to exist... - Film Threat
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| Posted May 23, 2023
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