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Spoiler-Free Review of “The Retirement Plan” in Theaters: Enjoyable Action-Comedy

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“No one will find you there…”

The Retirement Plan is an action-comedy film that released on September 15th 2023 in select theaters. The film stars Nicolas Cage, Ashley Greene, Ron Perlman, Ernie Hudson, and Thalia Campbell. It runs for an hour and forty-three minutes.

After her husband takes something from the wrong people, Ashley and her daughter seek out the help of her estranged father to escape a dangerous crime boss.

Here is the trailer:

The Retirement Plan features a fun cast, some hilarious and heartwarming moments, and some inventive fight scenes. Is it worthy of your next watch? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

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Great action and creative fight scenes.

Nicolas Cage plays this part to perfection. He’s a little bit crazy and very bad-ass, which makes the perfect combination. This film is brought to us from the same production company as The Baker and several of the same actors appear in it, which was a welcomed surprise.

The fight scenes were well choreographed and they really used the setting to their advantage, making this a lot of fun for action fans.

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Good balance of genres.

There were some moments in this film that had me laughing out loud. Nicolas Cage seamlessly provided some welcomed sarcasm and fun with his character. I also really liked the heartwarming moments too and I thought that Thalia Campbell was terrific as Ashley’s daughter.

She elevated every scene and whether she was paired with Cage or Perlman, these moments were pure magic and the best parts of the movie.

The Cons:

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I wanted a little more from the ending.

It was solid and I can’t complain too much about the conclusion, but there were a few loose ends that needed to be tied up. I also wanted something a little bit more explosive since we were building up to this final showdown.

So am I in or out?

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I’m in!!!

A fun and breezy comedy-action flick packed with great fight scenes and a talented cast.

If you’re looking for a quick action-comedy film to enjoy, this one fits the bill.

I hope you enjoyed the review and feel free to post your own thoughts on The Retirement Plan in the comments section below. Thanks so much for reading and happy viewing!

Best,

Amy Koto, TV Fanatic Girl

DON’T TAKE THE JOB…

It was only supposed to be temporary…but when Olivia Crewe accepts a new position that seems too good to be true, she soon discovers that twelve other girls previously had the same job as her. Only none of them lasted for more than thirty days. No notice. Nothing…right before they mysteriously disappeared without a trace.

My supernatural thriller Girl Number Thirteen is out now! I hope you enjoy!

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Spoiler-Free Review of “Aftermath” on Netflix: Maybe now is not the best time to move…

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“Give yourselves the gift of a new environment…”

Aftermath was released on August 4th 2021 on Netflix. The film stars Ashley Greene, Shawn Ashmore, Britt Baron and Freddie Basnight. It runs for approximately 1 hour and 54 minutes.

A young couple moves into a house with a bad history to give their marriage a chance, but a lot of disturbing things begin to happen once they move in.

Here is the trailer:

Aftermath is inspired by a true story, which makes this story even more terrifying. Netflix has been presenting us with a lot of horror entries lately, but is this one worth a watch? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

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Unsettling and disturbing moments.

I thought this film did a great job of building up suspense during its creepy moments. There were some scenes that had me clenching my nails into my palms. This is one of those films that will have you looking over your shoulder, which is a good thing if you like haunted house/home invasion horror films.

Let’s just say I won’t be changing my address any time soon…

Horrifying reveal.

Sometimes reality can be even more frightening than the supernatural and I thought this film had a seamless balance that made you question everything you were seeing. The reveal was well done and just as terrifying as the rest of the movie. The pay-off is worth it in my opinion so stick around if you aren’t completely convinced during your watch.

The Cons:

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Dragged out drama.

This movie was almost two hours long, which is way too long for a horror film in my opinion. I think that if the film had cut out a lot of the unnecessary drama in-between, it would have been a lot better. There was just too much of it and it weighed down the overall pace of the film.

So am I in or out?

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I’m in about 75 percent…

The creepy and terrifying moments are worth it in this film. I really was on the edge of my seat and if you are looking for a new haunted house/home invasion type of film, this one fits the bill. You just have to get through a lot of the tedious drama in-between to get to it.

Overall, this was a genuinely scary film and a decent watch if you enjoy horror films.

I hope you enjoyed the review and feel free to post your own thoughts and theories on Aftermath in the comments section below. Thanks so much for reading and happy viewing!

PLAY BY THE RULES…STAY ALIVE…

A harmless night of fun turns deadly for six college friends but the game has only just begun. Take a mystery thrill ride right from your own living room. Dash and Seek is out now!

Play if you dare…

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