Primate
A group of friends goes on vacation to a remote tropical island for a dream trip. Soon, their getaway turns into a nightmare when they discover that a primitive threat is lurking in the jungle. What was supposed to be a peaceful adventure becomes a bloody battle for survival. Is it worth watching? If you have other options, just skip it.
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- The location where the house was built was wow. I’m trying to find positives here.
- It has some pretty violent deaths.
- The fact that they used a complex animatronic suit for the chimpanzee instead of simply relying on CGI is something I’ll count as a positive.
- It’s so dumb that, at times, you could call it guilty entertainment.
- The practical effects create a tangible and threatening presence.
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- Not that I had high expectations for the performances, but they were below average.
- The script, if you can even call it a script, is laughable.
- The clichés just keep coming.
- Predictable ending. I somehow made it to the end 💪.
- I honestly don’t know why Troy Kotsur agreed to be in this. Completely wasted.
- I don’t think you’ll be scared at any point.
- Some scenes were unintentionally hilarious.
- Some characters basically exist just to add to the body count.
Roofman
Jeffrey Manchester, a charismatic robber known as the “Roofman,” broke into more than 40 McDonald’s restaurants by entering through the roofs of the buildings. A former military man serving a 45-year sentence and determined to see his family again, he escapes from prison and hides out in a toy store. Is it worth your attention?
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- Thematically, it’s interesting, but…
- Its comedic side is entertaining.
- And yes, it’s based on a true story, which definitely caught my attention.
- It feels like a role tailor-made for Channing Tatum. He brings great energy to it.
- Very good chemistry between Channing Tatum and Kirsten Dunst.
- It’s an enjoyable watch despite its flaws.
- Strong editing.
- The direction is solid.
- Despite its comedic elements, it takes a more mature approach to its subject matter. It touches on themes such as loneliness, alienation, and the desire for redemption.
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- It doesn’t really explore any of the things it tries to address 🤷♂️.
- I’m not sure the feel-good tone toward the end worked for me.
- Easy, crowd-pleasing narrative solutions.
- The soundtrack was a little too sweet and sentimental.
- The whole thing never really takes off.
- It feels bloated at times.
- It’s not something you haven’t seen before, nor is it particularly memorable.
