Paul Portell

Where do I begin? First off, the movie never explains the cause behind a civil war outbreak. It begins right in the middle of said conflict. Great performances by Pablo Escobar, Kirsten Dunst, and whomever the heavy set black actor was in the film. But that's about the only positives throughout. Basically, a group of journalists travel more than 800 miles, as a means of getting to Washington D.C. to interview the U.S. President, and get the inside scoop on how to end the conflict. Does it ever get resolved? Unless you plan on seeing the movie yourself, don't get your hopes up. The end result is an aspiring journalist and a so-called former war veteran going wherever the action is, and satisfying their obsession with getting the best coverage possible through photographs. Pass on this film if you're expecting a true, 21st Century look at what a domestic war in this country would look like.

If you're looking for a horror film that's groundbreaking and monumental, then "Night Swim" will disappoint you. However, if you're looking for a horror film that's fresh and keeps you on the edge of your seat, at least 1 viewing of this film will surprise you in a good way. "Happy Death Day" however, remains Blumhouse's best film thus far, despite their latest being a mixed bag.

As a movie goer that tends to be 50-50 on true story based films, if you see this movie expecting a race inspired by any Playstation 2 racing games, don't waste your time and money. If you're expecting more of an in depth look on the impact of the original automobile co-created by Piero Ferrari, then you'll love it. Easily one of the better movies to release in the month of January in the previous 5 years.