Checked out two movies tonight.
First off was Kill a Hindi thriller in the vein of John Wick. Fantastic movie! Lots of violence, gore, and kills. Some unexpected moments, and many great action sequences. It was better than Monkey Man, and actually quite comparable to the John Wick series itself. Less of the 'lore', more of the gore. It has a few of the Bollywood touches, but it's gritty and hints at the caste and traditions of family within India. It has a 90% rating on Rottentomatoes as well. One of the better Hindi movies I've seen.
Next up was Maxxxine. I was a fan of the first two movies, especially X. I didn't love Pearl, but Goth is talented and that movie was memorable. Maxxxine is a mixed bag. I enjoyed the first half of the movie when it's a mystery/detective thriller. There's quite a bit of suspense, and as always the kills were very well done. It's always fun seeing the Hollywood setting (right down to the house from Psycho II). The ending didn't work for me though. It felt rather atypical and something that I've seen multiple times before. I was hoping for a different resolution, and was left disappointed. Goth is great, and it's enjoyable watching Bacon and Esposito chew the scenery. Yet I think I expected more. Worth seeing if you're a fan, but not a high recommendation from me.
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