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Spoiler-Free Review of “Fight or Flight” in Theaters: Josh Hartnett is Bad-Ass and Bonkers in this Breezy Action Thriller!

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

“I’m done…”

Fight or Flight released in US theaters on May 9th 2025. It previously released in the UK back in February 2025. The action thriller film stars Josh Hartnett, Charithra Chandran, Julian Kostov, and Katee Sackhoff. It runs for approximately an hour and forty minutes.

A mercenary reluctantly accepts an assignment to protect a target named “The Ghost” on a flight in order to clear his name, but when a bounty is put on both their heads, they are forced to work together to survive.

Here is the trailer:

Fight or Flight is filled with non-stop action and plenty of gruesome fight scenes. Is it worthy of YOUR next watch? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

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Josh Hartnett dominates the screen!

I am so happy that he is appearing in films again. I loved him in last year’s Trap and he was bloody fantastic in Fight or Flight as well. He knows how to bring on the charm even during bonkers moments and it just worked perfectly with his character.

This film was far from serious and he just went with it. I loved all of his ill-fitting outfits so much and his expressions were priceless.

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Brutal fight scenes!

Similar to films like Bullet Train and John Wick, this film delivered with insane fight scenes. Some of them were really inventive and they didn’t hold back in the gore department, which was appreciated.

Sure, they were outrageous and far-fetched, but they were also really entertaining, giving us plenty of blood-soaked moments to indulge in.

The Cons:

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The external scenes weren’t as effective.

I personally preferred the moments within the bubble of the plane. The pacing was great and the elements of humor worked for the most part. When the film tried to explain things too much or show us scenes outside of this bubble, it didn’t work as well. There were some really fun supporting characters and others I could have done without.

So am I in or out?

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I’m in!!!

Fight or Flight is mindless bloody fun, featuring an entertaining performance by Josh Hartnett.

Enjoy the ride!

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

Best,

Amy Koto, TV Fanatic Girl

A VACATION TO DIE FOR…

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When sisters, Nina and Gemma are vacationing in Hawaii with their friends, they get invited to an exclusive party on a private island that seems too good to be true. There’s only one rule…they can’t miss their ferry at midnight or they’ll have to wait until morning to leave the island. Only they didn’t realize that breaking this rule meant they would be hunted down on the island one by one.

Who will make it off the island alive?

I hope you enjoy my island thriller!

Blood Rose Island is available here!

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Spoiler-Free Review of “Trap” in Theaters: Josh Hartnett Shows Off His Killer Charm

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

“This dude is next level INSANE!”

Trap premiered in theaters on August 2nd 2024. The psychological thriller film stars Josh Hartnett, Saleka Shyamalan, Hayley Mills, Alison Pill, and Ariel Donoghue. It runs for approximately an hour and forty-five minutes.

Cooper takes his teenage daughter to a concert event, but soon begins to suspect that he is caught in the middle of a dangerous take-down.

Here is the trailer:

Trap cleverly collides two different worlds into one, making this a unique and compelling experience. Is it worthy of your next watch? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

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So much fun!

There was a great balance of thrills and humor in this one. I was pleased to see a fully seated theater for this and it seemed like a lot of the funny stuff landed really well. It was genius to make this film set at a pop concert and I think they nailed that scene and vibe. It was campy and silly and I ate up every second of it.

The music was also really good! Loved it Saleka!

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Josh Hartnett steals the show!

We may have been attending a “Lady Raven” show, but Josh stole the spotlight and then some. I’m a huge fan of his and he absolutely delivered in this film. Wow! He was twisted, charming, and laugh-out-loud outrageous in so many scenes. I think he elevated this film in a lot of ways and put on an unforgettable performance. 

The Cons:

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Loses a little steam in the second half…

This film thrived in its bubble, but once it expanded beyond that, things got slightly off track and lost some edge. This wasn’t a major con by any means, but it felt a little forced. However, I think that the film managed to bounce back at the end, making this an effortless and entertaining watch overall.

I think I also just set the bar really high on this one so the slightest imperfection stuck out to me.

So am I in or out?

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I’m in!!!

Trap delivers as a campy, cat-and-mouse thriller.

Josh Hartnett ALWAYS understands the assignment and crushed this performance with twisted charisma!

I hope you enjoyed the review and feel free to post your own thoughts and theories on Trap 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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