Rampage (2018)

A pathogen that edits the genomes of animals giving them dangerous new features is accidentally released near a wildlife sanctuary.

A film with a ridiculous plot from which you know well in advance what to expect, which is exactly what the producers intended. Fans of fun blockbusters based on exaggerated scientific facts and individuals different from everyday people got what they wanted and turned the film into a success.

Directed by:  Brad Peyton   

With: Dwayne Johnson, Naomie Harris, Malin Akerman, Jeffrey Dean Morgan

Rating: 6/10

Rampage (2018)

Un patogen ce editeaza genomul animalelor dandu-le trasaturi periculoase este eliberat in apropierea unui sanctuar pentru animale salbatice.

Un film cu o intriga ridicola de la care stii bine dinainte la ce sa te astepti, ceea ce este si ceea ce producatorii au intentionat. Amatorii de blockbustere distractive bazate pe fapte stiintifice exagerate si indivizi diferiti de oamenii de zi cu zi au avut parte de ce au dorit si au transformat filmul intr-unul de succes.

Regia:  Brad Peyton   

Cu: Dwayne Johnson, Naomie Harris, Malin Akerman, Jeffrey Dean Morgan

Rating: 6/10

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InSight (2011)

O asistenta medicala incepe sa aiba viziuni despre circumstantele mortii uneia din pacientele sale.

Un horror thriller psihologic cu multe ascunzisuri. Ideea si finalul sunt de ajuns de originale dar ceva ii lipseste si impedica InSight a fi perceput ca fiind deosebit. Ritmul incet si poate bugetul redus contribuie la acest fapt. Durerea pierderii cuiva apropiat este puternica si filmul merita atentie macar pentru modul in care dezvolta aceasta idee.

Regia:  Richard Gabai   

Cu: Sean Patrick Flanery, Natalie Zea, Angeline-Rose Troy, Adam Baldwin

Rating: 6/10

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InSight (2011)

A nurse begins to have visions about the circumstances in which of one of her patients died.

A psychological horror thriller with many hidden aspects. The idea and the ending are quite original but something is just missing and that prevents InSight from being perceived as special. The slow pace and perhaps the low budget contribute to this. The pain of losing someone close is strong and the film deserves attention at least for the way it develops this idea.

Director:  Richard Gabai   

With: Sean Patrick Flanery, Natalie Zea, Angeline-Rose Troy, Adam Baldwin

Rating: 6/10

Deep Blue Sea (1999)

Under the guise of a noble medical cause, some researchers manage to create more intelligent sharks that turn against their creators.

A horror thriller that's as effective  today as in its early days, despite the outdated special effects and the multitude of cheap clones that have come out in the last 20 years. It doesn't take itself too seriously, the plot and the science behind it are a bit ridiculous, but the entertaining effect is maximized by a team of charismatic actors and the well-coordinated action.

Director:  Renny Harlin   

With: Thomas Jane, Saffron Burrows, Samuel L. Jackson, LL Cool J

Rating: 8/10

Deep Blue Sea (1999)

In numele unei cauze medicale nobile, niste cercetatori reusesc sa creeze rechini mai inteligenti ce se intorc impotriva creatorilor lor.

Un thriller horror eficient azi ca si in zilele de inceput, in ciuda efectelor speciale invechite si a multimii copiilor ieftine ce au iesit in ultimii 20 de ani. Nu se ia prea in serios, intriga si explicatiile stiintifice sunt un pic ridicole, dar efectul distractiv este maximizat de o echipa de actori carismatici si o actiune bine coordonata.

Regia:  Renny Harlin   

Cu: Thomas Jane, Saffron Burrows, Samuel L. Jackson, LL Cool J

Rating: 8/10

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Triple Frontier (2019)

Five friends who are former special forces soldiers, reunite for a dangerous independent mission.

An action film based on a story about camaraderie, loyalty and recognition of value. The five actors have an obvious chemistry and their friendship is convincing and that interaction makes the first half of the film quite interesting. The cruel realities of life that affected the characters are plausible and easy to use in justifying the actions of the second half of the film. A satisfying film for action lovers, a tad deeper than the average for the genre.

Director:  J.C. Chandor   

With: Ben Affleck, Oscar Isaac, Charlie Hunnam, Garrett Hedlund, Pedro Pascal

Rating: 7/10