THERE IS NO WAY YOU CAN CONVINCE ME THAT THE GUY WHO DIRECTED “THE ORPHANAGE,” “THE IMPOSSIBLE” & “A MONSTER CALLS” DIRECTED THIS CRAP!!!!!!!!!

I didn’t think it was possible that this could be worse than the last one and it somehow found a way.

Faithfully re-creates the look and attitude of the time with two dynamite (If sometimes a tad too explosive) performances from Chloe Webb and Gary Oldman. Not as interconnected of a story as I would’ve liked but the celebration of punk rock and doomed love leaves this film chaotic and all over the place, just as the music intended.

‪UPGRADE starts off very rough in its first 30 minutes with awful dialogue & acting (Which never really gets that much better to be honest) but then manages to upgrade (Yup I said it), embracing its campiness, delivering a midnight B-level film that engages as much as it bewilders. Tom Hardy was pretty good in this I must say.

ANNIHILATION is the kind of bold & visually spectacular sci-fi that we cinephiles sometimes only dream about. Those dreams manifest in both beautiful & nightmarish ways here. Backed by a female led cast & filled with unforgettable moments, Writer/Director Alex Garland officially avoids the sophomore slump!

I almost could feel myself slowly drifting into insanity while watching this movie! That’s how much it messed with my mind. If the story & visuals don’t trip you up, just wait until you see the closing credits. Speechless. What a truly awesome experience! No actual drugs required!!