m-soroczynski Reviews

No Escape (I) (2015)

A must see, and a vastly underrated movie.

[7/10 · 25 November 2015]

No Escape is one of the best action/thrillers of recent times. It isn't one of those movies that will be spoken about for years too come, but we must give credit where it is needed.

No Escape is a gripping, intense, cleverly put together movie. From the beginning the movie sets us up with the motives of why the family is moving and you feel connected with the main character Jack (Owen Wilson)who just wants to do whats best for his family. Seeing and loving, Owen Wilson is more comedic roles i didn't know how he would fair up is this action pact thriller, but i must admit, there may be a new genre around the corner and maybe another huge turning point in his career, sending him among the greats.

The film's writers have a lot to do with the success of this film, its script never dumbs down for the viewers, it is a script of what people would actually say and conversations that would actually happen in this situation. It makes you feel for the characters in the film and helps you to understand what is going on. You will feel apart of it. it cleverly leaves out all of the irrelevant details, keeping viewers guessing about what will happen next and how they will get out of a very sticky situation, while the mayhem continues around our main characters.

No Escape hits the ground running and never takes its foot off of the gas petal. Tensions are high and there is moments when you question how they are going to get out of an outrageously dangerous, near impossible situation. But it is not a movie where you feel as though the main character will survive no matter what. There are times where his death looks likely.

No Escape is a strong emotional and physical battle for survival and will have you on the edge of your seat from start to finish.

7.5/10

A must see, and a vastly underrated movie.

The Walking Dead (2010–2022)

An honest to god phenomenon

[9/10 · 25 November 2015]

As a long time fan and a person who has been watching the show from the very beginning, there is only one way to rate this show. 9.5 / 10.

From day one, every episode had me on the edge of my seat, it was a show that captured your imagination and had you guessing at the end of each episode what was going to happen next. Not only does the show have cliff hanger after cliff hanger, it also has so many stories inside of it that you can never know what is going to happen next.

Some people will argue that the show is slow and lacks drive in some episodes, and yes, not every episode is a full guns blazing episode but each plays an important role to the story and to the characters of the story.

The shows drive for character development is second to none, not only do the main characters in Rick (The shows protagonist) have a great sense of development and achievement, other characters such as Daryl Dixon and Carol have developed and changed so much from the person we first met on screen in season one. The show wants you to love the group and they show the struggles of living in this world. It goes to show there are no hero's and that everyone is going to make mistakes.

These mistakes evidentially lead to many deaths of beloved characters. Another reason why this show is so great. No one is safe.

If you want an adventure where around every corner is a twist or turn, and a show where you watch not knowing if your favourite character is going to make it to the next episode. This is the show for you.

Once you start, it is hard to stop. The Walking Dead is a show like know other and is worth the time to sit and watch and admire one of the best produced shows in TV history.