Mark Pacis Movie Reviews

Devara: Part 1

Devara: Part 1 Review (Beyond Fest at American Cinematheque) – A Grand Tale of Justice and Fury

Mark Pacis

N.T. Rama Rao Jr. (NTR) became part of the cultural zeitgeist thanks to RRR‘s global success. His fan base has ...

Bad Boys: Ride or Die

Bad Boys: Ride or Die – 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Review

Mark Pacis

When I reviewed the movie in June, I said, “Bad Boys: Ride or Die is a fun, action-packed movie that ...

The Wild Robot

The Wild Robot Review – When Technology Meets Tenderness

Mark Pacis

Peter Brown’s wildly popular novel, The Wild Robot, took readers on an emotional journey of self-discovery, survival, and connection. First ...

Late Night with the Devil

Late Night with the Devil – Blu-ray Steelbook Review

Mark Pacis

Late Night with the Devil introduces a unique and captivating concept, offering a fresh perspective on the supernatural genre. Set ...

Body Double

Body Double – 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Steelbook Review

Mark Pacis

Body Double is a film that ultimately tries too hard to be a modern-day Hitchcock thriller but falls short in ...

Azrael

Azrael Review – Judgment Without Clarity in a Silent Apocalypse

Mark Pacis

From the start, Azrael introduces audiences to an intriguing concept: What if the Rapture happens and people become mute as ...

Never Let Go

Never Let Go Review –  Emotional Horror That Never Surrenders

Mark Pacis

It’s always intriguing to see actors and comedians produce works in horror. We’ve seen it with Jordan Peele, World War ...

Transformers One

Transformers One Review – This Animated Prequel’s Got the Touch

Mark Pacis

Transformers has been a part of the pop culture zeitgeist for over forty years now. These two have been portrayed ...

Speak No Evil

Speak No Evil Review – Hear No Evil but See All Evil

Mark Pacis

In the world of remakes, it’s rare to find one that successfully captures the essence of the original, but Speak ...

The Front Room

The Front Room Review – Have You Ever Tried to Find the Scares (But They Don’t Come Out Right?)

Mark Pacis

While A24 is known for its ability to release atmospheric and creepy horror films, The Front Room is neither of ...