Z Nation Season One

Z Nation
Season One
Genre: Sci-Fi, Action, Horror
Starring: Kellita Smith, DJ Qualls, Keith Allen, Russell Hodgkinson, Pisay Pao, Nat Zang, Michael Welch, Anastasia Baranova, Tom Everett Scott
2014

Review
This series is a Syfy original series. This is the studio that brought you Sharknado, so keep that in mind. This series may not get the chance it deserves because of the joke of a movies that have come from this channel. The show is a fast paced action set in a zombie apocalypse. There is plenty of humor to break the tension, mostly intentional. There is a fair amount of attachment to some of the characters and their stories. This show will be compared to The Walking Dead for obvious reasons. It is not a fair comparison as they are set in different timelines. and universes. It is more fast paced and bit more B-Horror like the older zombie movies. One could easily love both shows though they are each unique from each other. This show is only on the first season and is worth a watch.
8.5/10
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History of Future Folk

The History of Future Folk
Genre: Comedy, Sci-Fi
Starring: Nils d'Aulaire, Jay Klaitz, Julie Ann Emery, April L. Hernandez, Dee Snider
2012

Review
Honestly, before watching this movie, I had never heard of Future Folk. Apparently, that does not matter when it comes to enjoying this film. The characters are enjoyable, the premise is fresh, and the music is great. The hero of planet Hondo and his new friend make a great duo. One great aspect of this film is the ability to cross gender preferences. In other words, this would make a good movie to watch with your boyfriend or girlfriend. It has the potential for both to enjoy. This movie is not a huge blockbuster that everyone has heard of, but if you get a chance to watch this movie, please do so.
8.5/10
The History of Future Folk on IMDB

Saints Row IV

Saints Row IV
Genre: Action, Sci-Fi, RPG
2013

Review
Saints Row is back for fourth installment. The amount of customization of the character is always a plus for this series. Also, as always, there plenty of Easter eggs and references that should result in a chuckle or two. There is tons to do in the sandbox. The amount of play time that can be invested in the game is impressive. The plot is a little over the top, which is what I think they were going for in this game. It is seems the game uses the plot to get away with more of the cartoonish mayhem from Saints Row: The Third. Really, the only downside to the game is the amount of ridiculousness with the plot, but that is a personal preference. I would recommend it to most anyone who likes getting bang for their buck or is a fan of the series.
8.5/10
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The Hunger Games

The Hunger Games
Genre: Sci-Fi, Action
Starring: Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, Woody Harrelson, Elizabeth Banks, Lenny Kravitz, Donald Sutherland
2012

Review

This movie is based on the books and is the first of the soon to be released follow-ups. Considering the one-sided fan demographic breakdown of films like Twilight, this movie is probably overlooked by men. It is leaps and bounds better for men than the Twilight series. That being said, there should be no true comparisons between these two films. Considering it is pretty gender neutral, it is a good movie for couples. It is not exactly romantic but will entertain just the same. This movie is worth checking out.
9/10
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Cowboys & Aliens

Cowboys & Aliens
Genre: Sci-Fi, Action
Starring: Daniel Craig, Harrison Ford, Olivia Wilde, Sam Rockwell, Paul Dano, Keith Carradine, Adam Beach, Clancy Brown, Walton Goggins
2011

Review
Some of you may be skeptical about watching this movie because of the western and alien mixture in the plot. This is understandable, but by the end of the movie, it is not an issue. The action keeps you engaged enough that if you had any doubts, you forget about them eventually. It is directed by Jon Favreau, and some even bigger names are attached to this movie. This fact sets some high expectations. While not being an instant classic, it is a solid movie. Fans of westerns and fans of sci-fi should be able to enjoy this movie alike.
8.5/10
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Splice

Splice
Genre: Sci-Fi, Horror
Starring: Adrien Brody, Sarah Polley, Delphine Chanéac
2009


Review
Splice is a sci-fi/horror film, although, there are few scary parts in the movie. The special effects are impressive once they have an actress step into the role of "Dren." The film does a good job of making the viewer feel compassion for the spliced creature. However, that makes the film have some long periods without any scary scenes and takes away from the "horror" aspect of the movie. Also, this movie has one of the most disturbing sex scenes in recent memory. This film had some great potential, but fell to being mediocre. Perhaps, if the trailer would not have sold the movie as a high-paced thriller, viewers may have been a little less disappointed.
5.5/10

Resident Evil: Afterlife

Resident Evil: Afterlife
Genre: Horror, Action, Sci-Fi
Starring: Milla Jovovich, Ali Larter, Wentworth Miller, Shawn Roberts, Spencer Locke, Kim Coates, Boris Kodjoe
2010


Review
As one of the few video game to movie franchise to ever really amount to anything, Resident Evil films have a lot on their shoulders. Part of the issue with some of the video games that are made into movies is the execution. There is a line directors must balance between keeping the integrity of the game, while not cheapening the movie will pointless references to the game. Uwe Boll films are an example of what not do in game adaptations. Boll may have even had an impact on movies he did not have anything to do with, as well. The Resident Evil movies even got criticism as being bad by some. This may be a case of expecting a video game based film to be bad, and letting the expectations dictate the response to the film. The series has been constantly good, not amazing, but good enough to keep people interested in watching more.
7/10

Inception

Inception
Genre: Sci-Fi, Psychological Thriller
Starring; Leonardo DiCaprio, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Ellen Page, Michael Caine
2010


Review
It is hard for a film to receive a perfect score in most cases. Typically, there can be something, even if it is just one thing, that stops a movie from getting that perfect rating. It would be difficult to find that one thing in this movie. Even if something was considered, it would be a reach at best. The movie received a lot of hype which even puts it at a disadvantage to those who saw it later on. Hype is extremely hard to live up to in most cases. Also, many have said that it was confusing at parts which did not seem to be the case. It is complex but not so complex that a person can not keep up. The story is great, the cast is phenomenal, and the execution is as good as it gets. This film gets the elusive perfect score.
10/10

Predators

Predators
Genre: Sci-Fi, Action
Starring: Adrien Brody, Topher Grace, Laurence Fishburne, Danny Trejo, Alice Braga
2010



Review
If you liked Predator or Alien vs. Predator or any of those movies, you will like this one. Sometimes a movie will come out with hype around it due to the previous installments. This movie does not really disappoint in comparison to some other horrible films that have attempted to ruin a film's legacy. The cast is pretty well put together. Some might think Topher Grace does not belong, but he fits well. It is loosely tied to the original starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, and is closer to a sequel than Predator 2 in a lot of people's opinions. This movie should be recommended to anyone of the Predator series, or sci-fi films in general. Die hard fans of the original will still stand by the 1987 film.
6/10