Magazine Dreams
Killian Maddox dreams of becoming a world-famous bodybuilder and gracing the covers of fitness magazines. He lives a lonely, strictly disciplined life, and the relentless pursuit of perfection pushes him more and more toward self-destruction. Is it worth it? Yes and no.
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Jonathan Majors delivers an outstanding performance, at times even moving — his acting is the strongest element of the film.
It nicely portrays the psychological dead ends of the modern American man.
I liked the soundtrack.
The whole project has a sense of honesty.
Inventive in places.
Good direction.
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It copies, to the point where it feels like it’s outright imitating — entire scenes from Taxi Driver, Fight Club, and other films.
It has a rather pessimistic tone that can really bring you down. 🤷♂️😅
At times, it loses narrative cohesion.
The third act — which should be the climax — falls short of the emotional intensity promised in the previous two parts.
In the Lost Lands
A queen, determined to fulfill her love, hires the witch Grey Alice and assigns her a mission. Sent into the eerie desert of the Lost Lands, Alice and her guide struggle to complete it. Now, what can I say? Should you watch it? For me — not even close.
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Plenty of neo-western elements. If that’s your thing, great.
It has a post-apocalyptic tone.
Dave Bautista somewhat saves face.
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Bad CGI that really stands out — and not in a good way.
Can I say I saw good performances? I'd be lying (not that I expected otherwise from this kind of movie).
The constant slow-motion in the fight scenes feels a bit outdated.
Totally second-rate — but I think they’re aware of that.
The plot is completely incoherent. You just sit there watching without making sense of anything.
Over-the-top campy aesthetic and stylization.
One-dimensional characters.
