2019 MOVIES and TV SHOWS I WATCHED (NON HORROR)
This is a list of all the movies and TV shows I watched from 2019, hence the once that had a wide release in 2019. Horror films are not listed here as I have a list just dedicated to those, most of which I review in-depth on my website: https://horrorworld.reviews/
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- DirectorCristina GallegoCiro GuerraStarsCarmiña MartínezJosé AcostaNatalia ReyesDuring the marijuana bonanza, a violent decade that saw the origins of drug trafficking in Colombia, Rapayet and his indigenous family get involved in a war to control the business that ends up destroying their lives and their culture.9/10
Fantastic and unique picture about the way cocaine trafficking changed the face of Colombian tribes and traditions. The movie is slow-paced but it's got no dull nor boring moments; immaculate performances all-around and only a couple of technical issues to prevent it from a 10/10 - DirectorSimon FellowsStarsAndrew ScottBronagh WaughDenise GoughWhen a young boy goes missing in a sleepy backwoods town, a local sanitation truck driver, Donald, plays detective, embarking on a precarious and obsessive investigation.4.5/10
Rather derivative thriller with a mentally disabled guy as the detective. The lead gives a solid performance and has quite a well-rounded character. Everything else feels very much by the numbers - DirectorJohn Lee HancockStarsKevin CostnerWoody HarrelsonKathy BatesThe untold true story of the legendary detectives who brought down Bonnie and Clyde.5/10
Both character study and road movie, this thriller falls flat as it feels more pandering than anything else - DirectorDome KarukoskiStarsNicholas HoultLily CollinsColm MeaneyTolkien's novels were inspired by his mom's storytelling, falling in love with another orphan, Edith, forming a brotherhood with 3 other misfits at school, the trench war of WWI and later telling stories to his own kids.4/10
Weak take on the life of Talkien, this movie focuses on the unimportant aspects of the author's life and is very bland from a visual standpoint - DirectorJ.C. ChandorStarsBen AffleckOscar IsaacCharlie HunnamLoyalties are tested when five friends and former special forces operatives reunite to take down a South American drug lord, unleashing a chain of unintended consequences.7/10
Very decent action movie with little action and a lot of interesting banter. The story feels original, the acting is solid, the locations are amazing. However, the movie looks flat and does never really reaches a peek - DirectorJoe BerlingerStarsLily CollinsZac EfronAngela SarafyanA chronicle of the crimes of Ted Bundy from the perspective of Liz, his longtime girlfriend, who refused to believe the truth about him for years.6/10
Zac Efron does his best in this movie about Ted Bundy, which at the end feels like a dull documentary about the serial killer with no elements that stand out - DirectorJonathan HelpertStarsMargaret QualleyAnthony MackieDanny HustonAs a young scientist searches for a way to save a dying Earth, she finds a connection with a man who's racing to catch the last shuttle off the planet.2/10
This poorly made sci-fi flick wastes a cool concept on wooden acting, non-existent plot and bland visuals - DirectorNeil MarshallStarsDavid HarbourMilla JovovichIan McShaneCaught between the worlds of the supernatural and human, Hellboy battles an ancient sorceress bent on revenge.3/10
This trein wreck is truly awful from every point of you but a few goofy fight sequences, filled with cartoonish gore, kinda save it from being totally worthless - DirectorCédric AngerStarsGuillaume CanetGilles LelloucheMichel FauTwo cops infiltrate the porn scene in the early 80's .4/10
Silly sexy-comedy from France that isn't daring nor erotic enough to stand out - DirectorMike MitchellStarsChris PrattElizabeth BanksWill ArnettIt's been five years since everything was awesome and the citizens are facing the huge new threat of Lego Duplo, invaders from outer space, wrecking everything faster than they can rebuild.6/10
Huge let-down in comparison to the first movie, this flick still manages to be fun and feature very impressive animation - DirectorMagnus WakeStarsCorin WakeIan HanmoreShonagh PriceSimon, a young man with exceptional powers, tracks down a serial killer, battling not only his own demons but a government agency that has decided Simon is too dangerous to be allowed to roam free. Based on a bestseller by Peter Flannery.5/10
A sci-fi thriller that suffers from its non-existent budget and poor performances - DirectorJoe PennaStarsMads MikkelsenMaria Thelma SmáradóttirTintrinai ThikhasukA man stranded in the Arctic after a plane crash must decide whether to remain in the relative safety of his makeshift camp or to embark on a deadly trek through the unknown.7/10
A survival film that, while not original, is extremely well-acted and directed by first-timer Joe Penna - DirectorJon S. BairdStarsSteve CooganJohn C. ReillyShirley HendersonLaurel and Hardy, the world's most famous comedy duo, attempt to reignite their film careers as they embark on what becomes their swan song: a grueling theatre tour of post-war Britain.7/10
Nostalgic and bitter-sweet look at the life of the famous comedic duo. Fantastic performances and a lot of emotional moments, although there are quite a few technical mistakes - DirectorDexter FletcherStarsTaron EgertonJamie BellRichard MaddenA musical fantasy about the fantastical human story of Elton John's breakthrough years.8/10
This is everything Bohemian Rapsody should've been. Egerton's performance elevates this picture made of hearthbreaking moments, surreal visuals and awesome musical numbers - DirectorGrant SputoreStarsLuke HawkerRose ByrneMaddie LentonIn the wake of humanity's extinction, a teenage girl is raised by a robot designed to repopulate the earth. But their unique bond is threatened when an inexplicable stranger arrives with alarming news.4/10
This post-apocalyptic film really isn't bad, however it's ruined by infinite plot-holes that truly make the script sloppy and unbearable - DirectorTatsuya NagamineStarsMasako NozawaAya HisakawaRyô HorikawaGoku and Vegeta encounter Broly, a Saiyan warrior unlike any fighter they've faced before.7/10
Fun watch for fans of Dragon Ball - DirectorFrant GwoStarsJing WuMan-Tat NgZhi WangWith the sun dying out, a group of brave astronauts set out to find new planet for the whole human race.5.5/10
This Chinese sci-fi action flick is quite easy to sit through, although the cheesiness and overreliance on CGI get tiresome very fast - DirectorOriol PauloStarsAdriana UgarteChino DarínJavier GutiérrezTwo storms separated by 25 years. A woman murdered. A daughter missed. Only 72 hours to discover the truth.6/10
A Spanish time-travel film that feels quite clever and thrilling, but the extremely corny moments and characters truly make it hard to justify at times - DirectorMartin GrofStarsJohnny MindlinRichard CanalSophie WilsonA mystery thriller about a 1980's devoted Czechoslovakian communist party member visiting his future self in London (UK), to make sure Socialism still prospers.7/10
Vastly underrated sci-fi thriller that's cerebral, well-acted and uses budget restraints to its advantage - DirectorLaure de Clermont-TonnerreStarsMatthias SchoenaertsJason MitchellBruce DernWhile participating in a rehabilitation program training wild mustangs, a convict at first struggles to connect with the horses and his fellow inmates, but he learns to confront his violent past as he soothes an especially feisty horse.6.5/10
The hearthwarming story of a convict bonding with a mustang, this French-US co-production is a compelling and contained watch, watered down by technical issues and a dull visual flair - DirectorMichael Curtis JohnsonStarsGrace Victoria CoxTequan RichmondWill BrittainSix young lives collide in the most horrific and twisted of ways. Based on true events.7.5/10
Raw and confronting coming-of-age story based on an actual crime. It feels genuine and realistic, while being very stylised. Unfortunately, some moments and sub-plots aren't developed enough and seem unwarranted by the end - DirectorAbbas KiarostamiStarsMohamad Ramezani PourCollection of 24 short four-and-a-half minute films inspired by still images, including paintings and photographs.6.5/10
Very experimental "art in motion", this French film is visually striking but feels repetitve given the runtime - CreatorNic PizzolattoIssa LópezStarsVince VaughnColin FarrellRachel McAdamsAnthology series in which police investigations unearth the personal and professional secrets of those involved, both within and outside the law.Season 3 - 8/10
Better than Season 2, not even close to Season 1 - StarsHanna ArdéhnFelix SandmanDavid DencikMaja, a student in Stockholm, finds herself on trial for murder after a tragedy at her school. More doubts and suspicions arise when new revelations are made.7/10
Thrilling and confronting teen drama that sometimes feels cheesy and too concerned with pop references - CreatorJannik Tai MosholtChristian PotalivoEsben Toft JacobsenStarsAlba AugustLucas Lynggaard TønnesenMikkel Boe FølsgaardAfter a brutal virus wipes out most of the population, two young siblings embark on a perilous search for safety.Season 2 - 5.5/10
Disappointing follow-up to a solid first season