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No One Will Save You (2023)
Delivers what it promises
If you like Black Mirror, or thrillers in general, this one's a surprise treat. A home run both in alien sci-fi and the home invasion subgenres at the same time.
No One Will Save You is a tight 90 minutes that gets right to it - all with no dialogue. This movie shows, and doesn't tell, leaving you just as freaked out and lost as the main character. I found this aspect especially unique and refreshing. It's extremely isolating, which efficiently builds the ambience of oppressive walls closing in.
The aliens are familiar but also deeply mysterious, always keeping the viewer unsettled. They're clearly superior to anything we have.
No One Will Save You is scary enough to keep the threats real and grounded, but never goes overboard.
The main character, a gal who spends this entire film alone, reacts realistically. Initially panic stricken, then she gets resourceful against impossible odds. We cheer for her no matter what.
It doesn't wrap up like the typical American flick, either. The ending is awesome, reminding me of an old Twilight Zone episode.
The Legend of Secret Pass (2010)
Fair effort from the little guy
Don't expect Pixar-sized budget and polish - this is an adequate kids movie from a small studio.
Impressive list of voice actors filling a typical lineup of characters and worn out tropes, with some hits and misses.
The animals are generally endearing and cute - except the lizard, who seems to jam in as much throwaway sarcasm as possible - which was initially fine but got tiresome.
Leans heavily on repeated slapstick gags for laughs (think classic Looney Toons), rather than clever writing. The ol' cactus in the rear gag happened twice in just the first few minutes.
The overall character development is wide but shallow.
Lots of zoomy action with some rushed plot (given to us in big gulps by grandpa), but overall, it'll do.
Whole thing wraps up neatly around 90 minutes. There's definitely worse movies in this genre.
Initial viewing availability was scarce, but now it's on most major streaming services like Amazon and Hulu.