Tag: romantic thriller

Spoiler-Free Review of “Marmalade” on Demand: A Thrilling Twist Worth Sticking Around For!

**This is a spoiler-free review so feel free to read on!**

“Dream big or don’t dream at all…”

Marmalade released on demand on February 9th 2024. The romance thriller film stars Joe Keery, Camila Morrone, and Aldis Hodge. It runs for approximately an hour and forty minutes.

A prisoner strikes up a conversation with his new cellmate about how he met the love of his life, hoping he will help him escape so that they can be reunited again.

Here is the trailer:

Marmalade has a killer fun premise with one of the best twists I have seen in a while. Is it worthy of YOUR next watch? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

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Blends several genres together seamlessly.

I loved the combination of heist thrills with crazy romance thrown in for good measure. This movie was fresh and fun, and it really captured my attention. I thought the chemistry was believable and the pacing was on point for the most part.

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An insane twist I didn’t see coming…

There will be no spoilers in this review, but wow! That twist threw me for a loop in the best way possible. It was truly exceptional and it made my watch that much more engaging. I’m still floored by it!

The Cons:

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Takes a while to find its groove…

Don’t worry…it sticks the landing, but it took me some time to fall in love with this film. I had trouble getting used to Joe Keery’s accent, but eventually that felt less overwhelming and things fell into place nicely.

So am I in or out?

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I’m in!!!

Marmalade is a satisfying ride from start to finish with a twist that will stick with you long after. An absolute gem!

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

Best,

Amy Koto, TV Fanatic Girl

PLAY BY THE RULES…STAY ALIVE…

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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! I hope you enjoy!

READ IF YOU DARE…

Dash and Seek is available here!

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Spoiler-Free Review of “What Comes Around” on Demand: An Intriguing Watch!

*This is a spoiler-free review so feel free to read on!*

“You don’t really know this guy…”

What Comes Around released on Demand on August 4th 2023. The drama-thriller film stars Kyle Gallner, Grace Van Dien, Summer Phoenix, and Jesse Garcia. It runs for approximately 85 minutes.

An internet love affair spirals out of control when Eric decides to show up at Anna’s house to surprise her for her birthday, leading to an unpredictable game of cat-and-mouse.

Here is the trailer:

What Comes Around is an unconventional romantic thriller that kept me guessing until the end. Is it worthy of your next watch? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

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A juicy twist!

Wow…I did not see that coming! At first glance, this film seemed like a modern day version of Fear (starring Mark Wahlberg and Reese Witherspoon), but it took an unexpected turn and went in a completely different direction.

It was shocking and really interesting. 

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Kyle Gallner does it again!

I just recently watched him in The Passenger (a fantastic performance) and here he goes again with this film! He always immerses himself into whatever role he is playing and I think he elevated this film in a lot of ways.

I’m not sure if I would have liked it as much without him. He really draws you in and makes you think with his performances. There were a lot of moving parts to this particular movie and I think he poured a lot into his character to keep the audience invested until the end.

The Cons:

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Needed a little more edge…

There were so many little moments in this film that felt like they were building up to something else. While I didn’t need it to go full Lifetime here, I thought we were going to get some deranged moments, but they never really came.

That being said, I appreciate that this film decided to stay true to its intention, focusing more on the consequences of past actions while using a realistic approach to show the impact of the ending. 

I guess I was just expecting something a little more explosive, but it still worked. 

So am I in or out?

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I’m in!

A unique and realistic thriller that makes you contemplate the impact one’s past actions can really have on others.

This film was not what I was expecting, but I thoroughly enjoyed it.

I hope you enjoyed the review and feel free to post your own thoughts and theories on What Comes Around 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!

Girl Number Thirteen is available here!

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