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The People vs. Larry Flynt is not just a biopic-it's a bold and unapologetic defense of one of the most important freedoms we have: the freedom of speech. Directed by Milos Forman and carried by phenomenal performances from Woody Harrelson, Courtney Love, and Edward Norton, the film goes far beyond the surface story of a man known for "peddling smut."

Yes, Larry Flynt was a provocateur, and yes, he pushed boundaries that made many uncomfortable. But what this movie captures so brilliantly is that his fight was never just about pornography-it was about the First Amendment. It was about the right to parody, the right to publish material regardless of whether people approve, and the right to challenge authority without fear of being silenced. These are not small freedoms; they are the bedrock of a society that allows true diversity of thought.

Harrelson inhabits Flynt with grit, humor, and humanity, never shying away from his flaws but also showing us the stubborn brilliance of a man who understood that free speech has to apply to everyone-even the most controversial voices-if it is to mean anything at all. Norton as Flynt's lawyer Alan Isaacman gives the film its intellectual and moral compass, and Courtney Love delivers a raw, unforgettable performance as Althea, Flynt's partner through chaos and tragedy.

What makes this film timeless is not whether you like or dislike Larry Flynt as a person-it's the reminder that rights are not granted only to the polite, the agreeable, or the mainstream. The freedom he fought for is bigger than him, bigger than Hustler, and bigger than the controversy. It's about safeguarding a principle that keeps democracy alive.

The People vs. Larry Flynt is entertaining, powerful, and thought-provoking all at once. It dares you to confront uncomfortable truths and leaves you with the realization that sometimes the least likely figures become pioneers for the freedoms we should never take for granted.

I went in hoping 28 Years Later would bring the same raw energy that 28 Days Later gave us back in the day. Instead, I spent 54 minutes waiting for something - anything - to happen. Spoiler: nothing ever did.

This reminded me why I stick to my 30-minute rule: if nothing grabs you by the half-hour mark, nothing ever will. I gave this movie almost double that time out of respect for the franchise, but it never woke up.

And the best way to describe it? I'll borrow Damien Thorn's savage review of the Thorn Industries infomercial from The Omen III: "Trite. Rhetorical. Clichéd. Inane." That's this film in a nutshell.

It's not scary, not thrilling, not even atmospheric - it just drifts, like it's waiting for someone else to bring it to life. Instead of a pulse, you get a flatline.

If you're a fan of the earlier films, do yourself a favor: rewatch those. At least they move.

I couldn't believe what I was watching. Within the first 20 minutes, we're shown Rocket and other animals subjected to grotesque vivisection experiments. Instead of handling the subject with care, the film bizarrely depicts Rocket "making friends" with these mutilated creatures inside their cages. To me, this felt like Disney trying to normalize something deeply cruel. That was the point where I shut it off.

I went in expecting a superhero adventure, not this disturbing attempt to dress up animal suffering as entertainment. The tone is wildly inappropriate for younger audiences, and as someone who grew up with Marvel, this left me feeling sick and betrayed. Major corporations like Disney clearly have no shame when they package suffering like this into a blockbuster.

I loved the first two Guardians of the Galaxy but this third installment was one of the worst viewing experiences I've ever had and I will never ever watch it again.