Every 2021 Release I Saw
A list of movies released in 2021 that I saw in 2021. Excluding short films, tv-series and live events. Sort by list order.
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- DirectorRoseanne LiangStarsChloë Grace MoretzNick RobinsonBeulah KoaleA female WWII pilot traveling with top secret documents on a B-17 Flying Fortress encounters an evil presence on board the flight.January 1, 2021
5.5/10
“Shadow in the Cloud had a lot of great potential and a riveting opening act. It’s mid-story plot twist squanders the rest of the film. Also the music was great, just not fitting for the era or tone of the film.” - DirectorKevin AngStarsIreno AlcalaLotlot BustamanteMercedes CabralWhen Jason's father dies, he goes on an adventure to his father's homeland, The Philippines, to honor his memory and experience the stories he grew up hearing. Soon Jason discovers himself experiencing myth and legend and is tasked with helping the mythical Magayon, or Woman in the Woods, in her quest to return home on a volcanic island in the Philippines.January 5, 2021
2/10
“Woman in the Woods is shot in a beautiful location and has some interesting costumes but that’s where the positives stop. I grabbed this on DVD at Walmart and being interested in the box art which isn’t exactly truthful. The film is full of bad acting, CG and a very thin stretched out story. The final render for the DVD also stutters during heavy CG moments which is just strange to me.” - DirectorRandy KentStarsDavy WilliamsSean Eden YiJeff McDonaldA desperate actor becomes a vampire and uses his new powers to land a movie role and the girl, but then must choose between life and the undead.January 10, 2021
4/10
“Chinese Speaking Vampires is exactly what you’d expect from a title like that and it has some really fun moments. Sure a lot of it is bad but there is something charming and fun.” - DirectorSam LiuStarsDavid GiuntoliMark DacascosKelly HuIn the 1970s, a missing teacher of martial arts is the subject of a quest by his devoted and brilliant but distant students, who include Batman.January 12, 2021
6.5/10
“Soul of the Dragon will without a doubt leave some Batman fans unsatisfied since Batman feels much more of a side character. The films feels more like a animated 70s kung fu thriller with Batman included rather than a Batman film. Batman is pretty much the only man Batman character you see and most of the most is not in the bat suit. With that out of the way, fans pf Kung Fu thrillers and Batman will find a lot of fun to be had with some really fun action set pieces. Choice of music and the aesthetic of the art direction makes the film feel unique. I enjoyed it quite a bit but can see why fans would be upset.” - DirectorRobert LorenzStarsKatheryn WinnickLiam NeesonTeresa RuizA rancher on the Arizona border becomes the unlikely defender of a young Mexican boy desperately fleeing the cartel assassins who've pursued him into the U.S.January 15, 2021
5/10
“The Marksman serves up some fun Liam Neeson moments but it’s one of those films that while it does nothing really that bad, it does nothing really that good either. It’s a film that will fleet your mind after a little while.” - DirectorGreg DanielStarsMark AshworthKeith BrooksHenry FriedmanWhat happens when a psychopath meets an all-American family of psychopaths?January 19, 2021
2/10
“Crazy 2 Crazy has some good ideas but poor execution. With bad lighting, editing, weak performances, scenes that linger and some of the worst cinematography it can be a slog to get through. The driving force is the concept alone with a few good moments when the family is first introduced.” - DirectorSteven KostanskiStarsNita-Josée HannaOwen MyreMatthew NinaberAfter unearthing a gem that controls an evil monster looking to destroy the Universe, a young girl and her brother use it to make him do their bidding.January 22, 2021
6/10
“Psycho Goreman has a lot of fun moments but is brought down by Mimi as one of the most annoying performances I’ve seen in a long time. Gore effects are fun and Power Rangerish but never quite hits the level you’d want.” - DirectorJohn Lee HancockStarsDenzel WashingtonRami MalekJared LetoKern County Deputy Sheriff Joe Deacon is sent to Los Angeles for what should have been a quick evidence-gathering assignment. Instead, he becomes embroiled in the search for a serial killer who is terrorizing the city.January 29, 2021
5.5/10
“The Little Things brings some decent performances but offers little elsewhere. It’s mystery is predictable and the mental torment of some characters doesn’t come through. It’s enough to get through until the end but doesn’t stand.” - DirectorGorô MiyazakiStarsTaylor HendersonJazmín AbuínJB BlancAn orphan girl, Earwig, is adopted by a witch and comes home to a spooky house filled with mystery and magic.February 5, 2020
2.5/10
“Earwig and the Witch has awful animation, terrible voice performances and no conclusion to the story. The entire film is only the build up, this film does not actually have a real ending.” - DirectorChad HartiganStarsOlivia CookeJack O'ConnellSokoA couple fights to hold their relationship together as a memory loss virus spreads and threatens to erase the history of their love and courtship.February 5, 2022
7/10
"Little Fish has a good premise that, while written before covid, coincides with the time of its release. Jack O’Connell and Olivia Cooke both give great performances that help bring the emotional conflict to the screen that helps boost the sometimes lackluster writing. We’ve seen something similar done better in The Father (2021) but Little Fish does stand on its own and is definitely worth a watch." - DirectorSonia BibleStarsKate Elizabeth LaxtonRobert BurattiPeter CottonArtist Rosaleen Norton faced allegations of satanic rituals, obscene art and sex orgies in 1950s Sydney, but did the scandals mask her genius?February 9, 2021
5.5/10
"The documentary about Rosaleen Norton is a subject matter I knew nothing about before hand but it falls into that category of documentaries where you’re previous investment into the subject matter will impact your viewing. While a focus around obscenity and mortality laws in Australia is interesting and the documentary does present some interesting visuals during reenactment scenes, I still found myself wandering at most of the information being presented. " - DirectorZhuang JieqiongYang LuStarsJiayin LeiMi YangZijian DongSix years after the abduction of his daughter, a man is hired to kill the author of a fantasy novel, but the world of the novel seems to intersect with reality.February 12, 2021
7/10
"A Writer's Odyssey is Chinese fantasy at a really fun level. Mixed with real world and some pretty great CG at times, you can't help but get sucked in. However, there is some issues where voices don't seem to sync up sometimes and moments where you're not really sure what is real or fantasy. Still recommend this one." - DirectorJosh GreenbaumStarsKristen WiigAnnie MumoloJamie DornanLifelong friends Barb and Star embark on the adventure of a lifetime when they decide to leave their small Midwestern town for the first time - ever.February 12, 2021
5.5/10
"Barb and Star may be a one note punchline but there's something endearing about the two's chemistry. Also the wacky plot makes it more enjoyable than what it should have been." - DirectorShaka KingStarsLaKeith StanfieldDaniel KaluuyaJesse PlemonsOffered a plea deal by the FBI, William O'Neal infiltrates the Illinois chapter of the Black Panther Party to gather intelligence on Chairman Fred Hampton.February 12, 2021
7/10
"Judas and the Black Messiah without a doubt will have everlasting performances by it's cast. A powerful and moving film on the terms of acting but the story felt more like cliff notes rather than a deep dive into a fascinating time in our history." - DirectorLee Isaac ChungStarsSteven YeunHan Ye-riAlan KimA Korean American family moves to an Arkansas farm in search of its own American dream. Amidst the challenges of new life in the strange and rugged Ozarks, they discover the undeniable resilience of family and what really makes a home.February 12, 2021
8/10
“Heart-warming, the story of the Yi family trying to make their own is driven with powerful powers is a treat to watch. Well shot, this slice of life film will leave you invested.” - DirectorRose GlassStarsMorfydd ClarkCaoilfhionn DunneJennifer EhleA pious nurse becomes dangerously obsessed with saving the soul of her dying patient.February 12, 2021
6.5/10
“Saint Maud is a quick watch that builds to an interesting climax but stutters in the middle. Performances and visuals are strong but I don’t see this one sticking with me for very long.” - DirectorKevin LewisStarsNicolas CageEmily TostaBeth GrantA quiet drifter is tricked into a janitorial job at the now condemned Willy's Wonderland. The mundane tasks suddenly become an all-out fight for survival against wave after wave of demonic animatronics. Fists fly, kicks land, titans clash -- and only one side will make it out alive.February 12, 2021
8/10
“Willy’s Wonderland is exactly what you think it is. If you think it looks bad then you might not like it. But, if you think it looks like a fun over-the-too Nicolas Cage romp akin to Five Nights At Freddy’s then you’ll be sure to enjoy. Cage delivers a great silent performance letting his psychically take over. The music is great and I really enjoyed a lot of the costumes and effects. Definitely a fun watch.” - DirectorLena KhanStarsMatilda LawlerAlyson HanniganBen SchwartzWhen Flora rescues a squirrel she names Ulysses, she is amazed to discover he possesses unique superhero powers, which take them on an adventure of humorous complications that ultimately change Flora's life and her outlook forever.February 19, 2022
5.5/10
"Flora & Ulysses is a movie I watch with my mom while recovering from a broken shoulder and that’s what kind of movie this is for me. Flora is a young girl who’s parents are separated and is obsessed with comics when she helps a squirrel out after the squirrel got gobbled up by a roomba and now has super powers. The cgi is surprisingly detailed and well done, not perfect but considering what the film is, it’s well done. This isn’t anything amazing, it’s one that I just happened to be in the right mood for. It’s one I probably would have watched a ton as a kid." - DirectorJ BlakesonStarsRosamund PikePeter DinklageEiza GonzálezA crooked legal guardian who drains the savings of her elderly wards meets her match when a woman she tries to swindle turns out to be more than she first appears.February 19, 2021
6/10
"I Care A Lot has a lot going for it between great pacing, solid performances and good cinematography but really feels frustrating buy have horrible characters and no one to root for." - DirectorFlorian ZellerStarsAnthony HopkinsOlivia ColmanMark GatissA man refuses all assistance from his daughter as he ages. As he tries to make sense of his changing circumstances, he begins to doubt his loved ones, his own mind and even the fabric of his reality.February 26, 2021
9/10
"The Father grips you from the opening scene and doesn't let you go. The brilliant performances along with the editing and writing puts in the seat of the characters that makes The Father an incredible but hard to watch masterclass in film making." - DirectorTim StoryStarsChloë Grace MoretzMichael PeñaColin JostA chaotic battle ensues between Jerry Mouse, who has taken refuge in the Royal Gate Hotel, and Tom Cat, who is hired to drive him away before the day of a big wedding arrives.February 26, 2021
1.5/10
“I grew up watching a lot of Tom and Jerry and while I enjoyed the Roger Rabbit style animation and real world, that’s where the enjoyment ends. Everything else about this film is boring, bland and at times frustratingly unfunny.” - DirectorYûji ShimomuraStarsTak SakaguchiKento YamazakiArata YamanakaThe most famous battle of the swordsman Miyamoto Musashi. Miyamoto fights against 588 enemies, one after the other. There is no room for error, no room for trivial, outdated, or unconvincing movements.March 2, 2021
3/10
“Crazy Samurai might be one of the most disappointing movies I see all year. The first and final act show moments of what could have been but the hook 77 minute one take feels more like kids playing samurai while someone records it with their phone. The film boards the line of so bad it’s good while me and my wife poked fun at it, it was the only way we could have gotten through it.” - DirectorTravis MillsStarsJohn SaylesTravis MillsWilliam E. HarrisPart of the 12 Western feature films to be made in 12 months during 2020, this film tells the story of Texas Red, an African-American man who was hunted by hundreds through the Winter wilderness of Mississippi.2 March 2021
2/10
"I found Texas Red through the song Cedric Burnside did for the film and with the film starring Burnside as Texas Red I decided to check it out and it’s pretty awful. The story follows Texas Red and Oklahoma Kid on the run from the law and the entire film is basically Texas Red running around while some great music plays. The acting is terrible across the board. The film looks terrible from cinematography and has some of the worst foley and sound effects. Like not only do they not sound like the item but also they sound like low res free stock sound effects for iMovie. The wardrobe is laughably bad as it feels like cheap western cosplay. Clearly these are modern people in dress up. The film is a 3 minute music video stretched to 83 minutes. The music is far too good for a project like this and the film tries to ruin the awesome song Burnside put together by recycling to ad nauseam." - DirectorTim HillStarsTim HillClancy BrownBill FagerbakkeAfter SpongeBob's beloved pet snail Gary is snail-napped, he and Patrick embark on an epic adventure to the Lost City of Atlantic City to bring Gary home.March 4, 2021
4/10
“With poor animation, attempts at relevant humor landing flat, and a lazy plot makes this installment the worst in the Sponge’s filmography.” - DirectorJoe CarnahanStarsFrank GrilloMel GibsonNaomi WattsTrapped in a time loop that constantly repeats the day of his murder, a former special forces agent must unlock the mystery behind his untimely demise.March 5, 2021
6.5/10
"Does everything Free Guy (2021) tried to do but much better. Boss Level is a fun and violent Groundhog's Day that plays with it's idea very well."