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Film Review: Marked for Death (1990) - USA Rating: 6/10 Reviewed by Andrew Chan (Film Critics Circle of Australia) Support my goal of writing one film review per day in 2025 - https://www.patreon.com/neofilmreviews Steven Seagal's action-packed thriller "Marked for Death" (1990), directed by Dwight H. Little, delivers a decent dose of adrenaline during Seagal's prime days in the genre. Set in Seagal's familiar territory of gritty urban landscapes, the film follows former DEA troubleshooter John Hatcher, played by Seagal, as he confronts a menacing posse of Jamaican drug dealers led by the ruthless Screwface. The narrative unfolds with a blend...

Film Review: Officer Black Belt 무도실무관 (2024) - South Korea Rating: 9/10 Reviewed by Andrew Chan (Film Critics Circle of Australia) Support my goal of writing one film review per day in 2025 - https://www.patreon.com/neofilmreviews In "Officer Black Belt," director Jason Kim delivers a thrilling South Korean action comedy that packs a punch both in terms of fight sequences and emotional resonance. The film follows Lee Jung-do, portrayed with skill by Kim Woo-bin, a black belt in multiple martial arts disciplines who transitions from a delivery rider to a martial arts officer under the Ministry of Justice. The performances in...

Film Review: Don't Die: The Man Who Wants to Live Forever (2024) - USA Rating: 7.5/10 Reviewed by Andrew Chan (Film Critics Circle of Australia) Support my goal of writing one film review per day in 2025 - https://www.patreon.com/neofilmreviews “Don't Die: The Man Who Wants to Live Forever” is a poignant documentary that delves deep into the life-altering journey of Bryan Johnson, a tech luminary turned health enthusiast. Despite its foreseeable narrative arc, the film excels in delivering a powerful message of resilience, adaptation, and the profound impact of personal transformation. One of the documentary's standout aspects is the genuine...

  Film Review: Suffocating Love 愛的噩夢 (2024) - Taiwan Rating: 6/10   Reviewed by Andrew Chan (Film Critics Circle of Australia) Support my goal of writing one film review per day in 2025 - https://www.patreon.com/neofilmreviews The Taiwanese film "Suffocating Love" presents a premise brimming with potential, yet ultimately falls short due to uneven character portrayals and a storyline that struggles to maintain realism. Despite the efforts of the talented cast, including Austin Po-Hung Lin, Nikki Hsieh, Chloe Xiang, and Da Yuan, the film fails to fully showcase their abilities. The narrative follows a man who believes he has discovered his...

  Film Review: Exhuma 파묘 破墓 (2024) - South Korea   Rating: 8/10   Reviewed by Andrew Chan (Film Critics Circle of Australia) Support my goal of writing one film review per day in 2025 - https://www.patreon.com/neofilmreviews In Jang Jae-hyun's "Exhuma," the South Korean horror film delves into the depths of mystery and the occult, weaving a tale of ancestral curses and unearthed spirits. With a stellar cast including Choi Min-sik, Kim Go-eun, Yoo Hae-jin, and Lee Do-hyun, the film excels in its casting choices, bringing these characters to life in a hauntingly authentic manner.   The narrative follows the...