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Madame Web (2024)
Don't waste your time nor money.
A psychopath has a dream in which three teenage girls murder him in some distant future. In a desperate attempt to prevent this from happening in real life, he murders a government service woman to steal surveillance software, enabling him and his random assistant to track and find the girls. As he pursues them across New York and New Jersey, Madam Web intervenes, using her ability to foresee future events to defend and rescue the girls. Despite the intriguing premise, the film falls short, leaving audiences feeling it wasn't worth the investment in time and money, and producers likely feeling the same.
Ricky Stanicky (2024)
Finally, a comedy again that actually makes you laugh.
Ricky Stanicky was a good comedy for ONCE. The acting by John Cena was exceptional and I would say it's the best acting I have seen from him so far. Initially, I had a fear that the story would become ridiculous, but it was pleasantly surprising that it kept getting funnier in a ridiculous way. Even though it was a comedy, the emotional moments in the film were also well-accommodated.
However, I couldn't help but notice that the token black guy in the movie was portrayed as a low achieving stoner, which is quite unfortunate since it further perpetuates the stigma of black men underachieving. Despite this downside, the movie was very enjoyable and I wouldn't mind watching it again.
American Fiction (2023)
Explores Family, Identity, and Laughter in the African American Experience
The film is centred around an African American writer who loses his job as a university lecturer. With the newfound free time, he decides to travel back to his hometown in an attempt to reconnect with his family. However, upon his return, he encounters unexpected challenges, including a severe case of writer's block. As the story unfolds, it takes us on a journey through various narratives within the Black community, breaking away from and making fun of traditional stereotypes. With an ensemble of talented actors, the film delivers exceptional performances, keeping the audience laughing and engaged throughout.
Uncut Gems (2019)
You'd be surprised at how long you can hold your breath without realising.
This movie is the definition of a rollercoaster. Howard (Adam Sandler), a middle-aged jeweller, takes you on a chaotic, never-ending ride right up until the end. With his debts piling up on top of each other and a big break looming around the corner, you can't help but root for this guy, hoping he catches a win. The film doesn't offer a moment's silence and keeps your heart rate going all the way up and down until the credits roll. Despite having a few strong allies and relationships, he has created an absolute mess of a life for himself, putting him in a deep hole he seems to be constantly trying to crawl out of.
Borga (2021)
Brilliant story writing and cinematography
The movie grips your attention all the way through. It tells a well written story of a young Ghanaian man who's old childhood friend convinces him to embarks on a rough journey through Nigeria and North Africa to get to Germany in the hopes of a better life. However, when he arrives he is met with endless challenges, doing everything to provide for his family back home. I would've loved to see more of his initial journey to Germany, but I guess that's a whole movie in itself. Eugene Boateng's performance was absolutely brilliant, hopefully we get to see him on our screens a lot more.