Well January and August in the cinema world are usually dump months. This is the time where production companies will throw a film into the cinemas, that during screen testing did not do very well. They hope to recoup some cash then throw it out to a screening service. January and August are historically slow months in the cinemas, and this is why they choose to throw these films out because there is really no competition.
Now January is also the month where small films that are Oscar contenders get a wider showing.
Sooooo long story short...this is what January brought to my local cinema...7 Films.
7
THE DUTCHMAN
Directed by Andre Gaines
I had hope. It sounded intriguing. Clay (played by Andre Holland) is bored in his marriage. Runs into the batshit crazy Lula (Kate Mara) and well..you can see. I was hoping for suspense. I got a boring deep melodrama and could not stand everyone in this film. My first 2026 film is a top contender for film of the year already.
6
THE SECRET AGENT
From 2025. Oscar nominee for Best picture. This film shows you the sad state of the Academy Awards, and how voters are such sheep. This film is a cluttered mess at almost 3 hours...and I will never get my 3 hours back. This takes place in Brazil 1971. Too many stories. Too many loose ends. Poorly edited. Jumps in time leaving the viewer confused. A beginning that starts wonderful but has nothing to do with the film.
It's not good. Well acted however. So sad.
5
A PRIVATE LIFE
From 2025. Jodie Foster in a French Film. She plays a therapist who believes her patient did not kill herself, but was murdered. So she investigates using the help from her ex-husband Gabriel (Daniel Auteuil).
Its an odd film, its not as much of a mystery then comedy drama about personal growth. Lilian is a therapist who kinda does not listen to everything around her including her patients. I liked it, did not love it but liked it. Maybe worth a look on streaming.
4
MERCY
Starring Chris Pratt as Chris Raven, a detective on trial for murdering his wife. He had only hours to prove his innocence. Rebecca Ferguson cashes in here playing an AI Judge Maddox. It is not as bad as what critics are saying; at the same time it is kinda silly and it goes off the deep end near the finish.
3
SHELTER
I don't have to give you the plot! Its freaking Jason Statham dammit! I am a sucker for a Jason Statham movie. This one, like last year in January The Beekeeper delivers exactly what you want action and suspense and humor. Good story. Great bad guy played by Bill Nighy. Plus a really good performance by Bodhi Rae Breathnach as the young Jessie. At one point I was so into this I was saying out loud ...crush him..crush him. See it ..Its Statham!!
2
SEND HELP
Well unless you are living under a rock, you know the plot.
Rachel McAdams is a national treasure...that's all.
The movie is suspenseful and exciting , and sometimes you switch youI just wish it closed better...that's all.
1
IS THIS THING ON?
What happens here. What happened to the marketing of this film. This movie is really good.
Directed by Bradley Cooper. Follows a relationship that is broken between Alex played by Will Arnett and Tess played by Laura Dern. It's honest. Sometimes it's hard to watch. Sometimes hilarious.Sometimes awkward. There are also moments that Cooper does well as a director, he lets the camera just sit on moments and no words needed. LOOOOVE!
Is it perfect. No...Peyton Manning?...The ending? Still I really like this film, I was all in. How did this not get recognition from the Academy but The Secret Agent did?
Well there is January. There is a lot coming now. My Top Ten of the year. My five worst of the year. Shadow Awards. Oscar Picks.
So stay tuned.....From the shadows as always thanks for your time!!!
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