Smgrte235860 Reviews

Greatland (2020)

Trippy sci-fi tale

[8/10 · 3 May 2021]

Greatland is a super trippy, really fun ride. It's got a very DIY quality to the production, but that makes it all the better. Definitely watch if you're into sci-fi.

Night Into Day (2020)

Clever premise, solid drama

[8/10 · 17 August 2020]

A really clever premise for a film. It's incredibly hard to write a film where only a few characters are stuck in one location, and Night Into Day is overall successful in keeping you engaged. I liked the opening and the montage showing the couple's creation and destruction - it reminded me a bit of that sequence in "Up." I could see an alternate world version of this film where Artemis, a supporting character, was the main character. His journey and arc is compelling and the actor playing him was very sympathetic. Ben Hall did a great job directing - even though the film is mostly shot in a studio apartment, the visuals never get repetitive. As the story and drama are solid, this is certainly worth a watch.

6 Weeks to Mother's Day (2017)

Touching documentary

[10/10 · 11 August 2020]

This documentary is a very interesting look at what I would call a different kind of school and teaching. It's such a great, heart-warming story about what an impact Mother Aew makes on these children's lives. Very touching.

Turnover (2019)

Solidly enjoyable

[8/10 · 10 August 2020]

This is a really sweet film filled with actors from all walks of life who clearly are excited to be there. There was a palpable sense of love from everyone on the cast and crew that really poured out of the screen.

Miss Multiverse - Australia (2019– )

Entertaining and fun!

[10/10 · 12 May 2020]

I know this isn't an exact comparison, but watching this series reminded me of watching Cheer on Netflix. Specifically because I went in not knowing, or even having strong feelings about the subject, but absolutely fell in love with the characters and learned a heck of a lot about the pageant world.

For the Weekend (2020)

Loved the ride!

[8/10 · 21 April 2020]

Loved the ride this clever and twisty story took me on! Very like Knives Out because you can't guess the ending. Super enjoyable.

The Back Pages (2017– )

Thought provoking

[8/10 · 13 April 2020]

The Back Pages is a really fun and interesting concept. Really reminded me of the Twilight Zone or other anthology shows. The different sci-fi stories that are presented are thought provoking.

Yesterday went with Yesterday (2019)

Shouldn't be missed!

[8/10 · 12 April 2020]

"Yesterday went with Yesterday" is a very emotional story about forgotten landmines in Lebanon. It's wonderfully shot and heartfelt and should not be missed.

I Want to Believe (2020)

Gripping doc!

[8/10 · 11 April 2020]

Super interesting documentary about people's experiences with the extraterrestrial. If you didn't believe before, you might now!

Confessions of a Producer (2020)

Fun ride

[8/10 · 10 April 2020]

What a fun ride! I love Clare Grant, and she really shines in this genre-bending film by Jim Lewis. The dynamic between the characters is really fun; you almost don't want Roger to get Clare to like him, but... well, I won't spoil it for you. Great piece of work!

Distiller (2016)

Fun spooky throwback

[8/10 · 10 April 2020]

This is a fun 80s throwback! Definitely rocking some Ghostbusters and Evil Dead vibes. Indie, but with heart and that goes a long way. I thought the practical/visual effects were really fun. It's the sort of CGI you don't see nowadays.

Polaris (2016)

Gritty, intense

[8/10 · 8 April 2020]

Filmmaker Soudabeh Moradian provides a very gripping look at wartime through the lens of a photographer suffering PTSD. This is a super gritty, intense film that you have to watch.

Chasing After You (2019)

Emotionally satisfying!

[8/10 · 7 April 2020]

The story of Chasing After You is so impactful and the acting really brings it to life. This is a very emotionally satisfying film.

Lion Killer (2019)

Worthwhile watch!

[8/10 · 7 April 2020]

Lion Killer is a great character piece set in the world of Jiu-Jitsu. There's some great hand-to-hand action but the core of the film is the characters. A worthwhile watch!

Risen: The Story of Chron 'Hell Razah' Smith (2020)

Inspirational doc

[8/10 · 7 April 2020]

Smith's story is absolutely fascinating and I loved learning about how he never stopped, even when things got bad. A message we can all use right now. Even if you're not a fan of hip hop, this is an inspirational life story worth watching.

Perfect Feet (2019)

Fascinating look at feet

[9/10 · 7 April 2020]

This documentary runs the gamut of different types of feet and gets into the psychology of people who have perhaps less than photogenic tootsies. Really fascinating interviews from all walks of life!

Into the Void (III) (2019)

Realistic look at the end of things

[9/10 · 6 April 2020]

Into The Void is an uncomfortably realistic look at an apocalypse (not a bad thing!) that dives deeply into how people react in times of crisis. The filmmaking is top notch, the scenery is beautiful, but how the people act is decidedly not.

Before the Dawn (2019)

Story ripped straight from the headlines!

[9/10 · 7 November 2019]

Dramatic, powerful performances from Alan de Freitas and Jared Scott anchor this incredibly timely story about an affair between a female teacher and her student. It raises some very interesting moral questions that will leave you thinking and provide wonderful content for a post-watch conversation. Worth the watch!

Nineteen Summers (2019)

Powerful film about injustice

[9/10 · 4 November 2019]

Director Rod S. Scott paints a picture of how injustice hits members of the black community that is riveting, painful, real and honest. The performances, especially by Emonjay Brown are fantastic. This film will leave you thinking, highly recommend!

Tag Team Truckers (2018)

A surprising, enjoyable watch!

[10/10 · 29 September 2019]

This indie film reminds me of those great road movies of the past, with two couldn't-be-more-different brothers deciding to become truck drivers. There's a lot of humor due to the characters and plot but a healthy dose of family drama as well. A surprising, enjoyable watch!

Ring Ring (I) (2019)

Interesting setup leads to tense scares

[10/10 · 10 September 2019]

The film had a very interesting setup, the type that you don't usually see in horror, which subverts your expectations and makes the tense cares land even harder. Loved seeing Lou Ferrigno show up!

Hex (2017)

Masterfully Told

[10/10 · 26 July 2019]

I can tell you just how hard it is to make a film with just a few characters and keep it interesting, but George Popov and Jonathan Russell do a fantastic job of keeping the story interesting and the tension rising at all times. Making a historically accurate period film is not something to enter lightly on a lower budget, but the team pulled it off masterfully. Really well made!

A Slice of Life in Barcelona (2015)

If you like Tangerine, you'll like this.

[8/10 · 20 May 2019]

Similar in shooting style and tone as Tangerine, this indie drama about the street life of Barcelona is really compelling!

The Evil Down the Street (2019)

Truly suspenseful and terrifying

[9/10 · 20 May 2019]

The Evil Down the Street is a very tense, creepy movie, which is so hard to do as an indie film. But director David Espinosa does a great job setting the mood. The acting is understated and believable and the visuals will stick in your mind for days!

A Billion to One (2017– )

Very easy show to binge

[9/10 · 10 April 2019]

An absolutely compelling story about the lengths that people will go to for money that deserves this type of long-form treatment. Great production values, great writing and directing. You'll blow through these episodes in no time!