The Martian

I am all in on this one from the subject to the terrific cast. I kind of view this as Interstellar focusing on the most interesting part of that film.  Let’s see if this interests you: Matt Damon and Ridley Scott in space…here’s my money now.

#111 – Lucy

I really don’t need a reason to see Scarlett Johansson kick ass for an hour and twenty minutes so this was an easy selection for me.  Everything is great except for that last twenty minutes when things really go off the rails.  That first hour though is so much fun and has some great action.…

#57 – The Signal

An exciting and interesting science fiction movie that has so much style and mood expertly set.  What is set up as a road trip movie quickly turns and we’re treated to a seriously good science fiction movie that always seems to be one step ahead.  The rules are never really that clearly defined which can…

#121 – Beyond

A movie that so effortlessly blends a romantic drama with an alien invasion…yeah, exactly.  There’s one useless storyline about the main character’s life before all of this starts that never really came together for me but everything else works effectively.  The two leads, played by Richard J. Danum and Gillian McGregor, start their relationship and…

#62 – The Machine

This one was recommended to me by Netflix and I was told I would really like it.  Sadly, I thought it was pretty average.  There are some interesting concepts and a few good visuals but there’s nothing here that really stood out or impressed me to the point that I’d want to go back for…

#43 – Young Ones

The world that’s created in this post apocalyptic drama is so unique and impressive.  The story is a little slow but well plotted and the cast is good from top to bottom.  Michael Shannon particularly stands out and stunning visuals made me really enjoy this one. Recommend? Absolutely for any Sci Fi and post apocalyptic…

Star Wars: The Force Awakens

I have to wait till Christmas?! Damn there is so much awesomeness in this trailer.  Apart from the clunky title I can’t think of one reason to not be excited about Star Wars: The Force Awakens and this trailer just reinforces all of that.  Christmas can’t come soon enough!

#72 – Parallels

This is labeled as a movie on Netflix but I have to believe that it’s a TV pilot.  The acting feels like a SyFy channel show, there is no resolution and the overall story never even attempts to go past a single storyline.  The concept is somewhat interesting but everything else falls short. Recommend? I’d…

#36 – Coherence

Coherence plays out like a puzzle.  I had a lot of fun trying to keep up with the trippy premise and attempting to connect the dots.  Solid acting helps the story along and I thought it was paced really well.  I’d definitely go back a second time and maybe see if clues are given to…

#82 – Space Station 76

Ever wanted to see a movie set in the 1970’s on a space station with thinly written characters and a story where absolutely nothing happens?  Well if so then this is your movie, enjoy it. Recommend? No way.