The heroic tale of two young British soldiers who are sent to deliver an urgent message through enemy territory to an isolated regiment that are readying themselves for battle, completely unaware of the trap that has been set before them by the enemy combatants. Thousands of men face imminent execution in this race against time survival tale – an intense and equally as gripping cinematic experience from start to finish that will leave you on the edge of your seat throughout.
A movie centered around Howie Ratner (Adam Sandler), a fascinating New York City jeweler, who’s struggling to cope with a crippling gambling addiction as well as the breakup of his family. Howie, however, seems to have hit the jackpot after sourcing a rare uncut rock of Ethiopian gems, but he continues to push his luck and ultimately pays the price for actions. A marmite movie for some, that perhaps got a little too much hype for its own good before being officially released to audiences. Uncut Gems is currently streaming on Netflix.
This three-part Netflix documentary follows a group of online justice seekers that are able to track down a person they deem responsible for killing kittens, only to discover that the actions of the perpetrator quickly become more twisted and sinister as the story progresses. A really good documentary that leaves you wanting more, despite the disturbing and eerie nature of the subject. It’s worth noting that this review was based solely on the show I watched at the time and not the true story it was based off.
A captivating yet controversial three-part Netflix documentary that focuses on the life and ultimate downfall of Aaron Hernandez, a rising star within the NFL who was convicted of murdering Odin Lloyd and also accused of murdering two others. The documentary delved deep into Aaron, his family, upbringing, employer, sexuality, potential CTE (chronic traumatic encephalopathy) and much more. Killer Inside: The Mind of Aaron Hernandez is currently streaming on Netflix.
After the horrific events of September 11th, 2001, the United States determine that the Taliban in Afghanistan were responsible for the attack on their citizens and assets so act swiftly to respond. Consequently, a special forces team made up of 12 men, headed by Captain Mitch Nelson (Chris Hemsworth), is tasked with assisting the Northern Alliance in their fight against the enemy by providing foot support along with coordinating air support. It’s worth noting that this review was based solely on the movie I watched at the time and not the true story it was based off.
After being caught up in the shooting of a young and seemingly innocent man, Billy Taggart (Mark Wahlberg), is a cop that consequently loses his job, forcing him into eventually working for Mayor Hostetler (Russell Crowe) in a job that from the outside seemed simple enough, but this proved to be just a minor piece of a much larger and more complex puzzle in this politically charged drama.
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