The movie Heist from 2015 left quite an impression on me, especially the characters Francis ‘The Pope’ Silva and Luke Vaughn, brought to life by seasoned actors Robert De Niro and Jeffrey Dean Morgan. Their compelling performances kept the film intense throughout. However, the storyline, which revolves around family love—particularly for children—and the mutual understanding…
Introduction It’s been ages since I last watched Detective Conan, not since my high school days. Detective Conan: The Raven Chaser 2009 has been sitting in my computer’s D drive since 2010—14 years untouched. I’ve hesitated to review any Conan movie because doing it justice requires rewatching the entire series to grasp the full storyline….
I haven’t seen White Snake (2019), so I can’t compare the two. Instead, I’ll focus on the story, visuals, action, and tension in White Snake 2: Green Snake (2021), judging it purely on its own merits. Story After witnessing her sister, White Snake, imprisoned in Monk Fahai’s Thunder Pagoda, Green Snake erupts in rage and…
Primal: Tales of Savagery, an adult animated series blending sci-fi, adventure, and action from Cartoon Network Studios and Williams Street, isn’t the horror show its label suggests. It’s raw, visceral, and violent—not creepy. Fans of true horror might struggle to connect, but action and adventure buffs will find it thrilling. Even those squeamish about gore…
The Monkey King (2023), an animated film by Stephen Chow, feels like a fresh take on a familiar tale—“new bottle, old wine,” as the saying goes. It follows a well-worn template but spins the story with a brisk, modern flair. Cramming a sprawling myth into a 90-minute runtime means the pacing is lightning-fast, which is…