Trashtacular

This action thriller graces our screens full of ambition but leaves behind an air of disappointment thicker than a teenager's layer of acne cream. I approached this film with the hope of seeing something fresh from Alba after a five-year hiatus—but I swear, the only thing I found refreshing was the air outside my living room—thankfully, my window was open or I might have suffocated in the fumes of disappointment.

Where do I even begin with Borderlands, the latest cinematic misadventure directed by Eli Roth? This 2024 science fiction action comedy features a star-studded cast, including Cate Blanchett, Kevin Hart, and Jack Black—three talents I would hope have better things to do.

So, I thought I’d check out "Cash Out," and wow, what a delightful surprise—if by "delightful surprise," I’m referring to yet another uninspired and completely unoriginal action film.

"Legacy of Lies," starring the ever-charismatic Scott Adkins, attempts to serve up a plate of action fare that feels as if it was left out in the sun a bit too long.

If there were a movie iceberg, this film would be the tip of a navigational hazard, barely visible above the surface while the bulk lurks deep below—filled with clichés, awkward dialogue, and action that makes you question if the director thought it was possible to film a spy movie without any visible budget. But hey, at least Kate Beckinsale got a chance to polish her "I'm a badass" aesthetic, right?

"The Silent Hour," directed by Brad Anderson, sees Joel Kinnaman taking on another challenging role that explores disability, following his turn in last year's "Silent Night," where he portrayed a character who lost his voice.