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Skip the Prom. Slay for the Vote.

While this was a tough watch, the movie achieved one of those rare 100% balances between horrible aspects and things that actually worked. Mercifully, the third act saved this movie...tremendously.

At first, I wanted to give it 2/10 Stars for the sometimes-good kills. Then another star for the keeping up with the Slasher code. And, that was it for the positives from me until the climax. The ending that actually kinda impressed me.

While six high school girls are competing for 1988's Prom Queen, with unfortunately no focus on the Kings, it really comes down to the Mean Girl and the Longshot, the obvious final girl. One by one the competition is eliminated until one's crowned Scream Queen.

And now for the negatives. This movie looks ugly. I couldn't blame my TV as it's brand new from this year. I googled it and it's purposely grainy to fit VHS or the quality of the late 80s. This was an incredibly poor choice and made this very hard to watch. Speaking of this being set in the 1980s...

There have been WAY too many nostalgia-bait/set films/shows. This actually got old years ago. Some have been really good capturing the past - Stranger Things is a prime example of how to do it right. Even stranger, this movie was 100% opposite of that show and it's from the same network, Netflix.

The characters were awful, the Mean girl/Final Girl rivalry is so weak and unbelievable and aside from who the killer is, it's predictable from beginning to end. Now, that all said, I will say, I would've bet my eyes on who the killer was.

There were the MANY typical red herrings as in most Slashers. Still, I had my heart on who the villain was from minute 10. I was wrong. Dead-wrong. So, well done, movie. And that led into why the last third was the best part.

While this was a soulless slasher, it's not without it's few positives already mentioned. I can't necessarily recommend it and yet, if you do watch it, do you best to stay for the finale as you will be rewarded.

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Final Thoughts: On a personal note, in one pivotal scene, out of all the stated nostalgia-bait 1980s songs, they chose my all-time favorite band Roxette's "The Look." So the movie got a kudos from me even though it didn't sway my stars rating.

Heart. That's all there is. Heart.

This "movie" was tough. On the surface, it's not that good. It's too convoluted, underwritten, not that funny and while it has the right goals, it misses its mark. And yet...it's very, very hard not to give it the absolute benefit of all the doubts.

Each and EVERY cast member had the aforementioned HEART. Everyone gave their 110% and I couldn't help but truly admire that. They all tried, they all believed and end of the day, they made the movie they wanted to make. This has to be a very low budget it with a crew trying to make a genuine movie. You just have to give it to them. They succeeded. Even when the script really didn't.

Obnoxious, rich-family Johnny has it all, thanks to his wealthy family dynasty of restaurants. He surely takes advantage of all his family bestowed him until he asks for it all to be taken away. Soon he learns, life has to be earned, not given and his long-time friend who has a life-long crush on him might teach him a thing or two about true love.

Seriously, the script is awful. The dialogue was meh and the direction was film-schoolish. The movie is truly saved by the cast that really set out to make a light-hearted rom-com about two lost-souls who were truly meant for each other despite the obstacles they put in front of each other. And this only succeeded because of the actors.

Admittedly, I did laugh at times and I did absolutely tear up in the last act, despite it not really proving to be what it should've ended up being in more experienced hands. So, bravo. They did their job and I absolutely praise this cast and crew for really giving it their all.

For film students and for those yearning to make a break into cinema, this is a good watch. I love to see this many passionate actors really, really trying. It's inspiring.

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Final Thoughts: Okay, okay...I'm a sucker for cute Asian actors and that's one of the reasons I selected this movie to see from Prime. And yes, he's (Kent S. Leung) is absolutely breathtaking. He was also a good actor - for what he was provided here. Glad to see his career flourished and he's still continuously acting since this movie to this day.

Let's get right into it. No really.

While I actually do NOT dislike reboots, requels, reimaginations... I am tired of the same ole setup. I KNOW this isn't Batman, but if I ever see that dang alleyway again...

Or in Kal-El's case, Krypton exploding. So. Why not do the opposite? Superman (2025) takes the Star Wars Episode IV approach. Only...with 100x the action.

This literally just drops you into Comic Book Land/Lore. Buckle up and I hope you've done your homework.

I didn't think I'd really like this movie. In fact, I had thought I would have a really good time and think the others were better. I had no idea...I'd LOVE this movie. I am NOT ready to call this the best Superman movie since the original Superman: The Movie. (Yeah, yeah, I'm one of those who also loved Man of Steel and even Batman v Superman - though, only the Ultimate Edition.)

At times, I did feel this was weird, and it wasn't absolutely perfect - probably its biggest flaw was the weird editing at times. Oh, and though I see why they went with this version of Ma & Pa Kent, they're absolutely my least favorite Kansas couple who raised Clark.

Again, let's get right into it. Superheroes exist, and for a long time now. Superman is the strongest, well, we're told that, and he tries his hands at politics. Besides this going sideways on the internet - sound familiar? - he might have bit off more than he could chew.

I like to go in as cold as possible before movies I have even a 50% desire to see. Being a Supe fan since I was literally 3 years old, cough-cough 48 years now, of course I 100% wanted to see this and had a huge issue avoiding all reviews/opinions this week. It wasn't easy and even as I strolled fast past vlogs/posts, I kinda got the impression people didn't like it.

As of 7/10/25, it seems I was incorrect. While I'm thrilled others agree, it doesn't change my opinion of absolute love for this film, the score, characters, chemistry, humor, action, suspense, world-building... And I simply cannot wait to see it another 3-4x in theatres.

It was certainly THEE most Comic Book version of any DC movie I've ever seen. MAYBE The Flash comes in a second place, but distant. I'm not 100% sure non-Comic Book fans would love this, and guess what? I'm actually NOT a Comic Book fan. I used to collect them, but I always preferred the movies and shows. And I still had a great time. Helps, I knew a TON of this lore just by picking it up throughout my life.

Anyhoo...this was a FUN, almost action-packed, perfect summer movie and it's nice to see Superman return to his Great Person role and total fantasy like the Christopher Reeve films. This might be a tie for 2nd best Superman movie behind the original and tied with Man of Steel. That's just difficult because the absolute tones/message/characters could not be further apart. Like comparing apples to machine guns.

SEE THIS MOVIE. It's a refreshing return to a fun, and SUPER, time at the movies.

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Final Thoughts: Ok, absolutely subject to change, but here's my ranking of the 11 main, live-action Superman movies:

1. Superman: The Movie (1978) 2. Man of Steel (2013) 3. Superman (2025) 4. Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice - The Ultimate Edition (2016) 5. Superman Returns (2006) 6. Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut (1981) 7. Superman II (1981) 8. Superman III (1983) 9. Zach Snyder's Justice League (2021) 10. Justice League (2017) 11. Superman IV: The Quest for Peace (1987)