The Roundup: Punishment, 2024 – ★★★
Another solid dose of no-nonsense justice and bone-crunching action. It’s formulaic, sure, but the charm and energy never get old.
Another solid dose of no-nonsense justice and bone-crunching action. It’s formulaic, sure, but the charm and energy never get old.
An atmospheric survival tale with a unique setting that begs for more stories. Not flawless, but refreshingly different from the usual fare.
Overflowing with old-school charm and creature feature creativity. Rough around the edges, but it’s a heartfelt tribute that earns its place.
Starts off rocky, but once it finds its groove, it’s a bloody good time with plenty of cheeky charm and genre fun.
Nicely crafted and well-acted, but emotionally distant and hard to connect with. Despite the talent behind it, this one left me cold.
Mostly forgettable with a final act that nearly redeems it. Too little, too late — but there’s a spark buried in the last few moments.
Promising setup quickly fades into mediocrity. Solid concept squandered on a script that never digs deep enough.
Sluggish at times, but the explosive finale makes it worth sticking around. Rough, raw, and bursting with DIY energy.
Stylized chaos with a runtime that’s mercifully brief. Visually bold but narratively thin, it mostly tests your endurance.
Unsettling and poetic, it explores obsession and innocence with an eerie intensity that stays under your skin.
Tense and elegantly twisted, it creeps along with quiet dread. Another dark gem from a director who knows how to unnerve.
Takes a good premise and squanders it with clunky execution and unintentional laughs. Too silly to take seriously, too dull to enjoy ironically.
Lean, mean, and brutally effective—it hits all the right notes for a revenge tale without wasting a second.
Budget constraints aren’t the issue — it’s the flat pacing, weak script, and lack of momentum that make it a tough watch.
Thrilling from start to finish with brutal fights and sharp turns. A standout action flick that hits hard and keeps you guessing.