The Skywalker saga has ended with the release of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker but there’s a lot more stories to tell in the Star Wars universe and The Mandalorian series from Disney+ is proof of that. We finally got to watch the entire first season. Here’s what we think of it.

 What is it about?

By now, you have probably heard about The Mandalorian series. No? Well, how about “Baby Yoda”? Sure, you have!

Available on Disney Corp’s very own online streaming service, Disney+, The Mandalorian is a space western series set in the Star Wars universe five years after the events of The Return of the Jedi (1983) and follows the adventures of a lone Mandalorian bounty hunter beyond the reaches of the New Republic.

Released in November of 2019 on Disney+, the series released new episodes weekly thereafter and completed its 8-episode run on December 27 of the same year which means all episodes are streaming on Disney+ now.

It is also the first live-action Star Wars TV show. Jon Favreau (Iron Man, The Lion King) serves as the series creator so we expected much a lot from this show. And in a lot of ways, it does not disappoint.

A Good Start…Awesome Finale!

Our favorite Pedro Pascal (Narcos, Game of Thrones) stars as the titular character and he is spot on, which is weird, considering that he wears a helmet almost all throughout the first season.

However, the series is not without its flaws either. In two or three episodes, there’s a lot of repetitive things going on. The Mandalorian goes to another planet, meets a friend, defeats several foes, and leaves for another planet.

But not to worry, folks. There’s a lot of action to keep viewers entertained. Awesome visual effects, great acting, and good script helps too. Seriously, the special effects for the show is way beyond what it should be, and the visuals are very close to what we’ve seen in way bigger Star Wars movies. And of course, “Baby Yoda” is there to entertain, and the story, though still young, is indeed promising.

And don’t dare miss the final episode of the season. It is the most exciting episode of all. Packed with a lot of action and surprising revelations which helps build up all the excitement for Season 2.

“This Is The Way”

The Star Wars universe (much like our universe) just keeps on expanding and one can only imagine where it will go next. And if things go in the same way The Mandalorian goes, then we’re all in.

The Star Wars saga has ended on the big screen (for now). But with The Mandalorian’s success, Star Wars TV shows may just be the next big thing for Star Wars (and Disney).

And we’re all for it!

The Star Wars universe is huge and TV series may just be the best platform to tell their stories effectively.

This is the Way, indeed!

Skip or Watch?

The Mandalorian is one of the most watched TV shows of 2019. And there’s some good reason behind all the hype. It is a great series that explores the Star Wars universe further and perhaps better than even some of the Star Wars movie releases.

The Mandalorian is a pleaser, and even non-fans of the franchise will appreciate its beauty.

VERDICT: WATCH

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Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, the most anticipated follow-up to 2018’s smash hit Black Panther has finally arrived. But without its lead character, can the sequel still live up to its predecessor? Read on this review to find out.

A Fitting Goodbye

2018’s Black Panther is the best Marvel movie ever! Yep, I just said that. But with the tragic passing of its lead, Chadwick Boseman, in 2020, questions loomed over the continuity of the beloved character. What is going to happen to the Black Panther character in the MCU?

Wakanda Forever addresses all of this in perhaps the best way possible – there is no replacing Chadwick Boseman. He shall forever live on as King T’Challa. And returning Director Ryan Coogler honors him with a goodbye truly fit for a king.

Letitia Wright’s Shuri gives out the performance of her lifetime and perfectly portrays the anguished sister. That scene on the beach is as quiet as it is gut-wrenching. But it’s actually Angela Bassett who steals the show with an absolutely stunning performance as the Queen Mother Ramonda. Her piercing and emotional delivery embodies the perfect balance of grieving mother and compassionate ruler.

Introducing Talokan

Wakanda has opened up its doors to the world after the events of the first Black Panther movie. In Wakanda Forever, we get to explore the nation once more and then some. Introducing…Talokan, a nation of underwater dwelling people headed by its leader, Namor/K’uk’ulkan played astoundingly by Mexican actor Tenoch Huerta Mejia. The underwater world, however, doesn’t quite live up to the world-building treatment that Wakanda received in the first movie. Still, Talokan is a beauty. As gorgeous as Wakanda but also just as fearsome as its land-dwelling counterpart.

Best MCU Movie of 2022

2022 isn’t the best year for the MCU, at least in terms of movies. The Marvel TV series seemed to have done a lot better with Moon Knight, Ms. Marvel, She-Hulk and even the animated series What If…?. The movies on the other hand, well… Doctor Strange 2 was OK but Thor 4 felt like a bad sitcom.

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever was the studios final hope. And thank the gods it delivered. Try as it might, though, it still doesn’t quite live up to the masterpiece that is the first Black Panther movie. Regardless, Wakanda Forever handily beats out the other movie entries of 2022 by a huge margin. The direction, the emotions, the world-building is just on a different level.

Skip or Watch?

While it’s not quite up there with its predecessor, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever is easily the best MCU movie of 2022. The gravity of emotions and the powerful performances of the cast sans Chadwick Boseman lifts the film up from what I can only call an underwhelming year for the beloved Marvel franchise. Expect all the elements of a MCU movie to be present but better.

Wakanda Forever is an absolute must-watch for the MCU fans and non-fans alike.

VERDICT: WATCH!

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Birds of Prey, the eighth installment of the DC Extended Universe (DCEU) has landed, featuring an all-female ensemble of (anti)heroes.

Skip it or Watch it? Read on our review to find out.

Before anything else, you all should know the film’s complete title is actually “Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn)”. Lengthy yes, but super cool, too! Don’t you think?

DCEU Diversifies

After a show-stealing first appearance as Harley Quinn in the forgettable 2016 film Suicide Squad, Academy nominated actress Margot Robbie returns as the psychiatrist turned girlfriend/right-hand woman of The Joker. And as expected, she wows again in Birds of Prey.

In BoP, we see Harley’s character in all her glory as she becomes completely untethered to Gotham’s Prince of Crime with the help of her newfound girl frenemies, Gotham City detective Renee Montoya (Rosie Perez), The Crossbow Killer, I mean Huntress 😁 (Mary Elizabeth Winstead), Black Canary (Jurnee Smollett-Bell), and Cassandra Cain played by 13-year old Korean-Filipina actress Ella Jay Basco.

The casting is as diverse as it gets with badass women (Charlie’s Angels, but on another level) from all races (and ages) each getting equal opportunities to shine in the film.

And of course, don’t count out Ewan McGregor’s portrayal of the villain Black Mask. He was clearly in-the-zone playing it. And boy, did he play it well. And so did Chris Messina’s spine-chilling impression of co-villain Victor Zsasz. Both antagonists fully embraced their roles for this.

Harley Quinn In Focus

Margot Robbie revealed that she had been pitching the Birds of Prey film since 2016 and her labor finally bore fruit after 4 long years. But it’s all worth the wait as we get to see a deeper and darker side of Harley Quinn.

Everyone in the cast is subtly given their own back story (loved the back stories, by the way) but it’s clear to see that Harley Quinn is the focus of the film. I particularly loved how Harley Quinn narrated her story (Deadpool-style) of how Joker basically stole credit for most of the duo’s crimes and now she is standing up for herself. And without Mr. J, everyone she wronged begins to come for her.

But in a seemingly fortunate turn of events, Quinn meets some crazy strong “Birds” to help her out, all women. Going through heartbreaks and finally helping each other conquer their demons and break free from a world run by useless men. This is certainly a fantabulous emancipation of not just Harley Quinn but the rest of the cast really.

Colorful Action, Passable Script

There is something lacking in the script, however, as sometimes, I feel like there is a lack of conversation in some of the characters during some scenes. But when they do exchange banters, the film transforms into a joyful cinematic experience that only happens in films with women as leads. And I enjoyed it. A lot. Black Canary with that little hair tie during an action sequence was both hilarious and realistic.

Harley Quinn’s bubbly personality is equally coupled with (some) hilarious lines and colorful action sequences. That explosion at the chemical factory was so pleasing to the eyes. Her police station “raid” was filled with colorful gunfire, it’s crazy good. But be warned, there are some serious violence depicted in the film which will be hard for some to watch.

The surprise standout to me, however, came with the 13-year old Korean-Filipina Ella Jay Basco, who held her own with her much established castmates. She was just impressive on this. Her returning for the sequel should be a no-brainer.

Skip or Watch?

Margot Robbie once again shines in her second stint as Harley (freaking) Quinn, the action scenes, much like the casting, are a perfect mixture of color and extravagance, the Birds of Prey heroes are genuine, and the movie is pretty good, overall. But it wasn’t as fun as I had hoped it would be although it’s not entirely the movie’s fault.

The Birds of Prey takes some time to take off but when they’re on flight, they can only soar higher.

VERDICT: WATCH!

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Hollywood darlings Issa Rae and Kumail Nanjiani teams up in this action rom-com, The Lovebirds. The film, which was originally intended for theater release in Apr 2020, finally gets released albeit on streaming platform Netflix this May 22, 2020.

Should you skip it or watch it? Read on this review to find out.

Netflix Saves “The Lovebirds”

Paramount Pictures originally scheduled The Lovebirds for a theatrical release on April 2020. But with the COVID-19 pandemic shutting down all the theaters, the studio sold the rights to the film to Netflix which subsequently released the film digitally in its streaming platform.

I didn’t think there would be new films to be released in a long time with all cinemas being forced to temporarily shut down. But thank God for Netflix at least we still get to see some completely new movies such as this even if it’s only in much smaller screens but hey, who’s complaining.

Chemistry is Crucial

Actors Issa Rae (Little) and Kumail Nanjiani (The Big Sick) stars in the film and wow, they gave their absolute best in here. I particularly loved their chemistry. Rae’s Leilani and Nanjiani’s Jibran looked incredibly perfect together both as on-screen couple and comedians. Nanjiani’s humor is equally complimented with Rae’s wit and lovely personality.

Both actors appear to be comfortable with each other and it clearly shows in their performance. They just seem like they have been doing this stuff for a long time.

This just goes to show how great chemistry can be crucial to a film. The Lovebirds could have been way worse if not for Rae and Nanjiani. They basically carried this movie from bad to decent territory. That’s just how good they were on the film.

A Much-Needed Comic Relief?

The Lovebirds sure has its moments but I’ll be honest, some parts were not that funny. I even find it boring at times. But, when its punch lines hit the mark, it becomes an enjoyable movie that would make you laugh out loud – something that most if not all of us need right now.

There are better comedies out there especially in Netflix’ huge arsenal but not a lot of new ones which is why The Lovebirds may just be the comic relief that some of us have longed for. You’ll get some laughs here and there although I could not say I laughed hard enough as I wanted or expected to. But hey, what’s important here is I was entertained and I’m sure I wasn’t the only one.

Skip or Watch?

The performances of both leads Issa Rae and Kumail Nanjiani are beyond reproach and The Lovebirds is entertaining, overall. No, there’s nothing extraordinary about the movie’s plot/themes or anything and the punch lines can be a hit or a miss for some but if you are looking for a decent piece of new comedy then The Lovebirds is a “Watch”.

VERDICT: WATCH!

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Project Power, Netflix’ latest addition, gives everybody a chance to get superpowers for 5-minutes.

Should you skip it or watch it? Read on this review to find out.

Another Superhero Movie?

Superhero movies are just everywhere nowadays and thanks in part to the success of Marvel Studios the superhero genre is easily one of the most bankable movie genres in today’s film industry. And by the looks of it, we may be seeing more and more superhero films in the years to come.

So, is Project Power another superhero movie? Well, the answer’s complicated.

As can be seen in the trailer, anybody can have superpowers with a just a pop of a pill. Although said power only lasts five minutes and no one exactly knows what kind of power you’re getting or if you’re even getting one.

So, yeah, it’s kind of a superhero movie but it’s not just a superhero movie. There’s a lot more to this movie than what it shows in the trailer.

Curious Premise

“If there was a pill that could give you 5 minutes of pure power, would you take it?”

One line and I’m hooked, and why shouldn’t it? Everyone, at some point in their lives, wanted to have superpowers.

But as you might expect, there’s a catch. There always is. As I said above, this isn’t just a superhero movie. It’s also a drug movie, a revenge movie, a cop-buddy movie. Yeah, Project Power packed everything in hoping to please every moviegoer out there. And to a point, it does.

Somewhat Lacking

Actors Jamie Foxx and Joseph Gordon-Levitt team up for the first time in Project Power and both actors were damn fine. Yes, they are. However, it is the young Dominique Fishback, who gets the most attention, with a role so perfectly portrayed the casting directors could not have chosen anyone better.

The duo of Ariel Schulman and Henry Joost who are best known for their underrated 2016 film Nerve captains Project Power. And if you’ve seen that one, you know what these two are capable of.

Interestingly, both Project Power and Nerve had that same level of thought-provoking premise. Both films were good and had strong foundations but as much as I liked Nerve, I felt there was something lacking on Project Power.

It gets you hooked and high on the Power pill but much like in the movie the high does not last long.

Project Power shows you bits and pieces of what more there is to the film and then abandon it for another set of bits and pieces of the film.

The movie kind of makes you go, “Oh, what could have been”. Still, you’ll find it watchable.

Skip or Watch?

Armed with a thought-provoking premise, Netflix’ latest film, Project Power, for the most part, passes. Awesome performances from its main leads and a specially-stellar performance from Dominique Fishback make this movie easily one of the more watchable films of 2020.

I’m still undecided, though, on whether this falls under the superhero genre or not. Regardless, I highly recommend you add this to your watch list.

Enjoy!

VERDICT: WATCH!

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The New Mutants finally got released in this pandemic year after a 3-year long delay in production. We finally get to see the movie after its DVD and digital release this November.

Now, the question is, should you skip it or watch it? Read on this review to find out.

3-year Long Delay

I can still remember back in 2017 when Fox released a trailer for a new movie in the X-Men universe; a different kind of X-Men movie. Posing a darker and much scarier tone, it got a lot of X-Men fans excited. 2017 went by and then 2018, and then 2019 and all fans got was a new trailer every year. It wasn’t until March 2020 when finally The New Mutants got the green light for its theatrical release and then the pandemic came. Ultimately, the film was released in August 2020.

Three long years of production issues and still the movie was not able to reach a lot of audiences upon its release. Don’t worry, though, as you might be better off missing this one.

People always say, patience is a virtue, and that good things come to those who wait. Sadly, this wasn’t the case with The New Mutants.

Disappointing

The New Mutants aimed to be the first film under the superhero horror genre. The result? A little bit of superhero and a little bit of horror. It’s not bad per se but there really isn’t a lot in it. Add to the fact that we waited 3 years only to see so little bit of anything, that’s just disappointing.

The cast which included Game of Thrones star Maisie Williams as Rahne Sinclair aka Wolfsbane, Stranger Things star Charlie Heaton, Alice Braga (City of God), Blu Hunt (The Originals) and Henry Zaga  (13 Reasons Why). The actors did their jobs but the characters they played are simply just meh.

Not to take anything away from the other actors but it was The Queen’s Gambit star Anya Taylor-Joy’s Illyana Rasputin aka Magik who stole the show. She was the little bit of superhero and the little bit of horror in the film and literally the only character I cared about. Too bad, though, the movie’s plot didn’t focus on her because if it did The New Mutants would have been a totally different movie. A better one I reckon.

The Fault in our Stars director Josh Boone helmed this one and I think it’s safe to say, this is not his best work.

Skip or Watch?

One would expect that after 3 years of shooting and reshooting that The New Mutants would be good or at least meet the viewers’ expectations: a superhero movie and a horror movie. Instead, all we got was just a little bit of both. And that’s just not good enough. Honestly, if it wasn’t for Anya Taylor-Joy’s Magik, I wouldn’t have finished watching the movie.

So, if you’re looking to grab a copy of The New Mutants, just don’t.

But if you really want to, get it through the links below.

VERDICT: SKIP!

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The third instalment in the Jumanji franchise and a direct sequel to Jumanji (1995), Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle took us back to the game. Get yourselves re-acquainted with the franchise before the release of Jumanji: The Next Level. 

Charming and Humorous

The all-star cast which includes MCU alum Karen Gillan, Jack Black, and the power duo of Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and Kevin Hart headline this 2017 sequel to the classic, Jumanji. The late Robin Williams’ 1995 film which was one of our favorite films growing up gets a charming and humorous treatment.

Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle’s cast entertains wonderfully with the cast’s chemistry visibly clear. We can only imagine how much fun the cast had making this film.

Hart and Johnson who we recently saw on Fast and Furious Presents: Hobbs and Shaw deliver their unique harmony as both deliver knock-out performances right on the get-go. Jack Black, meanwhile, is as hilarious as ever playing today’s typical teenage girl. Outshining them all, however, is Karen Gillan’s Ruby Roundhouse, kicking and dancing her way through every action scene.

Every single one of the cast is given their own shining moment but Karen Gillan is the absolute show-stealer here. Ruby Roundhouse was such a perfect role for Gillan.

Surprisingly Better Than The Original

Most people including fans of the franchise did not expect a lot out of this film. But, surprise, surprise! Welcome to the Jungle is surprisingly better than the original, at least in our opinion. Of course, the late Robin Williams allure is incomparable but somehow, this new ensemble managed to make things work and get the film to stand on its own feet. 

Yes, the plot was stupid, but it was a whole lot of fun, too. Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle proves that sometimes stupid and fun work too. This is brainless comedy at its finest.

All About The Fun

The original Jumanji was a standout in terms of visual effects. The same can be said to this sequel. Effects have been upgraded significantly and are pleasing enough.

There isn’t a lot of plot or storyline in this film. After all, it is a videogame. What’s great about it, however, is that it managed to be exactly like a videogame – it was all about having fun. Don’t expect anything fancy or serious or those save-the-world type film.

Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle made us feel like we are in the game itself. It is here to entertain. You watch it, you have fun, and then it’s “Game Over”. Pure entertainment! This film just hits all the right marks on how entertainment should be, be it in films or videogames.

Skip or Watch?

Our jaws literally hurt laughing after watching this movie and that should be enough to convince anyone that Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle is a must-watch.

The third sequel Jumanji: The Next Level is coming to Philippine theaters on Dec 4^th so perhaps it’s time to re-watch Welcome to the Jungle now and then decide whether the third sequel is for you or not.

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Days after a photo of Jared Leto’s Morbius character leaked online, Sony Pictures Entertainment dropped the first trailer for Morbius, the second film to Sony’s Marvel Universe.

Morbius Trailer

Scheduled for release this July 2020, Sony’s Mobius starring Oscar winner Jared Leto has dropped its first trailer. And boy, it looks exciting.

The Morbius film will be based on the Marvel comic book of the same name created by Roy Thomas and Gil Kane. It follows a scientist suffering from a rare blood disease named Michael Morbius, whose attempts to cure his condition with DNA from vampire bats turned him into a “pseudo-vampire” gaining superhuman strength, speed, flight, and other abilities while needing to digest blood and having strong aversion to light.

Morbius/Spider-Man Crossover Coming?

If you’ve seen the trailer through till the end, you probably recognized another major Spider-Man villain, Vulture, played by Michael Keaton whose character appeared first in Spider-Man: Homecoming but no longer appeared in the sequel.

Yes, that’s Vulture! Who else could it be?

And if that’s not clear enough, then take a closer look at this still photo from the trailer.

Turn your focus to the poster on Jared Leto’s Morbius character side and you’ll see a picture of Spider-Man with the words “MURDeReR” written over it.

But, wait! A closer inspection to the poster reveals that it actually looks a lot more like Tobey Maguire’s Spider-Man and not the more recent one played by Tom Holland.

So, does this mean we’ll get to see Spider-Man in the Morbius film? Well, we’ll know for sure once the film gets released. For now, we’ll just leave it to your imagination.

Sony’s Marvel Universe

With Sony Pictures still holding the rights to Spider-Man and other comic book characters the superhero is associated with, it’s a no-brainer for the studio to capitalize on its more successful franchise.

They started in 2018 with the release of Venom, starring Oscar nominated actor Tom Hardy. And while the film was panned by critics and divided audiences, it still made an eye-popping $856 million worldwide and essentially launched a franchise. Thanks in part to Tom Hardy and the film’s potential ties to Spider-Man.

Oh, wait! If not Spider-Man, maybe we’ll see Venom instead?

Let’s find out together on July 2020!

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Netflix’ newest workplace comedy web series, Space Force, which is about a group of individuals tasked in establishing the United States Space Force is available on the streaming platform since May 29, 2020.

Should you skip it or watch it? Read on this review to find out.

Cast

Before you get all too excited, yes Space Force is a real department in the US but the show Space Force on the other hand is not. The show is more of a parody of not just the Space Force department but also how being a government employee works.

Top-billed and co-created by the one and only Steve Carell (General Mark Naird), Space Force is also a reunion between him and “The Office” show-runner Greg Daniels, also serving as co-creator.

Also included in the cast is Hollywood veteran John Malkovich (Dr. Adrian Mallory) in a role I don’t think I’ve seen him play before. Then there’s Ben Schwartz (F. Tony Scarapiducci) fresh off his success as the voice of Sonic in the 2020 film Sonic the Hedgehog, Silicon Valley star Jimmy O. Yang (Dr. Chan Kaifang), Tawny Newsome (Capt. Angela Ali), Friends alum Lisa Kudrow (Maggie Naird), and Booksmart star Diana Silvers (Erin Naird).

Deep Characters, Uncommon Themes

Needless to say, the cast was awesome. But what I found interesting the most are the characters that they play which kind of imitates reality. Well, not exactly, but you have a decision maker, a scientist, an assistant, a social media manager, a kind of rebellious teenage daughter. And all of the main characters’ backgrounds were explored although it was for a short time for some. Still, it feels to me like the show really invested on the show’s characters. This is saying something considering it is only a 10-episode season. And I am hoping that the show will dive deeper into the characters in the next season. Hey, I still don’t get why General Naird’s wife is in prison.

Another great thing about the show is it explores themes that are not typical of a comedy show or any type of show really. Open marriages, space politics, workplace politics, and politics in general are just some of the themes tackled in the show. Not a lot of shows show these themes or at least not in the way Space Force does.

Dramedy?

But the show’s strength, for me, lies in the fact that it’s not a full-on comedy show. It’s also more of a drama and a good drama at that. Space Force does so well of blending in drama into its own brand of comedy. We’ve seen Steve Carell do his thing in both comedy and drama and of course, he’s good at both.

His impression of General Mark Naird is no different as well as John Malkovich’ Dr. Mallory. I absolutely enjoyed both their acting on the show so much. It’s not the same as their other works but this almost perfect combination of comedy and drama that both leads give and take is one of a kind.

The show is definitely on to something here with this dramedy genre.

Skip or Watch?

Space Force is not the typical comedy that we are so used to seeing Steve Carell in and if you are expecting the usual, this may not be for you.

Still, for me, this show is worth the watch because of two things. One, the characters are deep and two, the themes are not common. It may not be a laugh-out-loud type of comedy (there’s some drama here, too) but it sure is entertaining.

VERDICT: WATCH!

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Night Teeth flashes its way into Netflix on October 20^th. The vampire thriller directed by Adam Randall promises to give a fresh take on the genre.

But the question is, should you skip it or watch it? Read on this review to find out.

Admirable Cast

Night Teeth follows the story of a freelance chauffeur Benny portrayed by Dominican actor Jorge Lendeborg Jr (Spider-Man: Far From Home). Benny’s night takes a darker turn when he finds out that his passengers Blaire (Debby Ryan) and Zoe (Lucy Fry) are actual centuries-old vampires.

Rounding up the cast are Army of the Dead star Raúl Castillo, Game of Thrones star Alfie Allen along with Transformers star Megan Fox together with Bad Boys For Life star Alexander Ludwig.

Stylish

As expected, the cast do an admirable job. But the same cannot be said to the screen action or lack thereof. The action is basically non-existent with most of the stuff happening behind the camera. I, for one, expected this to be a lot bloodier. It is a vampire movie after all. But no, the audiences only ever see the aftermath. That is some stylish direction, though, so points for creativity. But it still makes the film feel cheap. Lack of budget, perhaps? Maybe yes, maybe not. But add to that the boring script and the movie becomes quite a mess.

Night Teeth does start out with an interesting premise though and actually kind of lives up to its promise of giving the vampire genre a fresh take but only up to a certain point. And it’s just not quite good enough.

Predictable

There’s always a great degree of annoyance when you basically know or at least have an idea of how a movie is going to end midway through watching it. That annoyance leads to frustration when you actually end up right. Night Teeth is one of those movies. It won’t even be halfway through the film when you start realizing how the movie ends. The movie is so predictable you could only wish you were wrong. Unfortunately, you’re not. The plot is just so obvious it makes no sense to continue watching it except maybe for the hope that it does end another way.

Perhaps, I’ve just watched too many movies. I know I have. But for a movie to be this predictable is still quite a letdown.

Skip or Watch?

Night Teeth dishes out some interesting new ideas in the vampire genre. But the predictability of its narrative and the absence of actual action will leave audiences feeling a little lethargic towards the end.

It is watchable, sure. But there’s really nothing worth noting in this film.

The vampire genre is in need of a refresh. Sadly, Night Teeth cannot do just that.

That said, skip this one!

VERDICT: SKIP!

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