Eenie Meanie

As the title suggests, this movie felt like one of those typical "Netflix movies" - only this time it's a Hulu original. By "Netflix movie", I mean something that's good enough to keep you watching until the end, but lacking in soul.

The story was interesting enough to hold my attention, but ultimately forgettable and nothing new. I didn't care about the characters enough to root for them or feel with them, though the strong cast kept me engaged. Scene after scene, I could sense exactly what the movie wanted me to feel, but I never actually felt it.

In short: if your watchlist is empty and you've got the time, go ahead and give it a try. Otherwise, you might walk away disappointed.

This move is "Meh". It suffered from poor writing and not knowing what it was trying to be. Samara Weaving saved this movie from being tossed in the trash. They had Andy Garcia, & Steve Zahn, & failed to use them. The John (Her Blindspot) character was horrible.

Maybe I'm missing something, or fell asleep and didn't realize it, or just don't get the joke they were telling. So, I'm going to scour the review sights, and put up an episode of "Lunchbreak Reviews" on this! Let me know if you agree, disagree, or want to talk about it on the podcast!

Finally, something dynamic from Hulu. Pure action: car chases, drifting, shootouts, blood, and of course Samara Weaving - absolutely born for roles like this. Stunning on screen, I love her work. The direction is sharp, the editing precise, and the cast well-chosen. Everything serves the pace and energy.

There is one significant drawback - the plot is primitive and naive. But for those looking for drive and adrenaline, the film more than delivers. I recommend it as a straightforward thrill ride with no pretension to depth.

Criminal at the age of 15, Edie has had a turbulent life.. but she got out. In a lapse of judgment, she visits her ex and becomes tangled into doing one more of those "do or die" kind of jobs.

Watched for Samara Weaving's charming performance (as always), but was surprised with a very competent script. It has a lot of setup, and the payoff isn't that grand.. but it is mostly about her character arc and it is satisfying to watch. It is simple and efficient.

Her "ex" character is awful, and unlikeable.. but the actor delivers exactly what is expected of him. Was also a bit surprised at Jermaine Fowler's performance.

I would recommend it every time (as a less flashy Baby Driver), but know that it probably would not work without the leading actress. She's just good.

This movie hits home in so many ways. Samara did a great job as a person that struggles to have control of her life, but can't break free, because loyalty can be a curse.

The car chase scenes were used to not as a main point, but to give a break from some heavy drama, which I appreciated.

Kudos to Marshawn, his acting is improving, keep up the good work, there's lots of room for improvement.

I would have given the movie a 7, but it's pace was good enough that I didn't check my phone/tablet the entire movie, which is very rare for me. So the extra star was for Shawn Simmons' directing and Chris Patterson's editing.