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She Rides Shotgun is more than just a crime thriller-it's a raw and emotional journey carried on the shoulders of two extraordinary performances. Taron Egerton delivers a gripping portrayal of Nate, but it's Ana Sophia Heger, as Polly, who steals the film with a performance far beyond her years.

Ana Sophia brings an honesty and depth to Polly that is rare to see in young actors. She captures innocence, fear, resilience, and growth with such natural precision that every moment feels real. Her transformation from a vulnerable child clutching her teddy bear to a determined survivor is breathtaking to watch. The emotional weight she carries-matching and at times elevating her seasoned co-star-anchors the film with heart and authenticity.

The chemistry between Heger and Egerton is magnetic, portraying a father-daughter bond that feels both fragile and unbreakable. Their shared scenes are some of the most powerful in the movie, leaving you unable to look away.

Beyond the performances, the film itself is strong: tense action sequences, a gritty sense of realism, and a villain that genuinely unnerves. But what makes She Rides Shotgun unforgettable is Ana Sophia Heger's stunning work. She doesn't just "play" Polly-she becomes her.

Simply put, Ana Sophia Heger is the heart of this film. Her performance alone makes She Rides Shotgun a must-see, and it's hard not to imagine awards in her future.

I watched KPop: Demon Hunters hoping for a unique blend of stylish animation, K-pop culture, and thrilling supernatural action. What I got was a hollow attempt at storytelling that felt more like a Saturday morning cartoon for kids than a meaningful experience for any audience.

The plot is paper-thin and lacks any emotional depth or originality. Characters are bland, their motivations are unclear, and the dialogue is riddled with cliché lines and nonsensical lyrics that seem more like filler than actual storytelling. Instead of developing a compelling narrative or world-building, the film leans too heavily on flashy visuals and music sequences that add little to the plot.

If you're looking for something with substance, character development, or a coherent storyline, this isn't it. It's a forgettable experience that might entertain very young viewers, but anyone expecting more will likely walk away disappointed.

1/10 (and that's being too kind)

If you value your time, your brain cells, or even just basic storytelling... avoid this cinematic disaster at all costs. Ash isn't just bad - it's offensively bad. It's the kind of film that makes you question how it ever got funded, how actual professionals attached their names to it, and why it wasn't left to rot on a dusty hard drive somewhere.

Let's start with the "plot," if you can even call it that. It's a meandering, incoherent mess strung together by endless recycled tropes, nonsensical flashbacks, and a lead character wandering around like she's as confused as the audience - and maybe she is. The movie tries so hard to be mysterious and deep, but it just ends up being boring and empty. There is no tension, no momentum, no emotional pull - just noise, flash, and existential sci-fi babble that thinks it's smarter than it is.

The acting? Wooden. The direction? Amateur. The editing? Feels like it was done on shuffle mode. You see the same scene four different ways like some kind of film school experiment gone wrong. By the time the movie gives you its big "reveal," you've already figured it out - three rewinds ago. And don't even get me started on the "horror" aspect: it's a mix of flashing lights and jarring cuts, like a cheap TikTok glitch filter pretending to be psychological terror.

The special effects? Discount Mandy on a 2005 YouTube budget. The production design looks like a cosplay convention crashed into a thrift store. It's like Event Horizon and Under the Skin had a love child and dropped it on its head.

Aaron Paul's cameo is the only reason this isn't getting a zero. But even he looks like he's just collecting a check and counting the minutes until he can leave the set.

If this was meant to be Flying Lotus' big visionary debut, it's a crash landing with no survivors. This isn't "artsy sci-fi." It's Tr-Ash.

Final Verdict: "Ash" is a pretentious, hollow, slow-burn that never lights a flame. Watch paint dry instead - it has better pacing and character development.