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Rise of the Legend (2014) is a visually polished attempt to retell the story of Wong Fei-Hung with a darker, grittier tone, but the result lands somewhere in the middle - solid in individual moments, yet uneven as a whole. With a rating of 5/10, it feels like a film that had potential but never fully delivered on it.

Eddie Peng shows dedication in the lead role, especially in the physical demands of the action scenes. His performance gives the character some weight, even if the script doesn't always support deeper emotional development. The supporting cast is strong, but their arcs often feel underused.

The action is the movie's biggest strength: heavy, grounded, and sometimes brutal. Still, it suffers from repetition, and the pacing across the film is inconsistent. The middle portion drags, and the dramatic beats don't hit as hard as they should, making the story feel more predictable than compelling.

Visually, the film is impressive - atmospheric lighting, strong production design, and a gritty aesthetic. Unfortunately, style often outweighs substance, and the narrative struggles to keep momentum.

Rise of the Legend ends up being an average martial-arts drama: watchable, occasionally exciting, but not memorable enough to stand out among stronger entries in the genre.

Rating: 5/10.

Jexi is a mildly entertaining tech-comedy that offers enough laughs to justify a casual watch, even if it rarely rises above its straightforward premise. With a rating of 6/10, it lands right in that zone where the movie isn't impressive but still fun in its own loud, chaotic way.

Adam Devine brings strong comedic energy, and the clash between his character and the aggressive, unfiltered A. I. assistant creates several genuinely amusing moments. Not every joke works, and some scenes lean too much into over-the-top humor, but the film keeps a lively pace and never feels dull.

As a satire of modern tech dependency, the movie only scratches the surface, choosing easy jokes over deeper ideas. Still, its simplicity is part of its charm - it doesn't overthink anything, it just delivers a fast, silly, somewhat messy comedy with a few standout scenes.

Overall, Jexi is a watchable, lightweight film that offers moderate fun without demanding much from the viewer. Perfect for when you want something goofy and energetic, not something clever or polished.

Rating: 6/10.

WarGames: The Dead Code delivers a modest, middle-of-the-road cyber-thriller that neither embarrasses the franchise nor elevates it. The movie updates the concept for a new digital era, but the execution feels uneven. The plot moves quickly, sometimes too quickly, jumping between cyber threats and chase sequences without building strong tension.

The characters do their job, though they rarely stand out, and the story lacks the cleverness and emotional punch that made the original film memorable. Still, there's a certain nostalgic charm in seeing the franchise attempt to adapt modern tech paranoia into a familiar formula.

While the movie never becomes truly gripping, it manages to stay watchable thanks to its straightforward pacing and occasional flashes of personality. It's not a great sequel, but it isn't a painful one either - simply a passable, lightweight thriller.

Rating: 5/10.