Category: Good Solid Movie

The Housemaid “Review”

Release date: December 19, 2025 (USA)

Director: Paul Feig

Genres: Thriller, Psychological thriller, Mystery

Language: English

Story by: Freida McFadden

MPAA rating: R

Avoid the spoilers – Enjoy what awaits!

For the majority of this movie. It was fine. Had some good elements to it, but I wasn’t all that interested in the build-up…. I wasn’t prepared for what build-up meant! The trailers don’t prepare you for what’s to come. Even though it appears to show a lot. Avoid the spoilers. Enjoy what awaits! Honestly those last 40 minutes got this thriller mystery from 6.5 to a solid 7/10.

I was excited to see Sydney Sweeney in action but another star gave her a run for the money. Amanda Seyfried is playing Nina Winchester. Fantastic performances from both. Sweeney plays Millie Calloway, the live-in housemaid. The husband, Andrew Winchester, played by Brandon Sklenar, also offers a fantastic performance, creating a must-watch movie without spoilers this holiday season.

It’s very R-rated if you’re thinking of bringing the kids or your parents :P.

From the ending, there’s potential for sequels in this universe. Seeing it’s based on a novel series. I sure hope we get to see them on the big screen.

Thank you for coming by Popped for your movie “Reviews”. This time with The Housemaid. Looking forward to hearing your thoughts in the comments below.

Until the next batch – Happy movie-going, fellow moviegoers!

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Dust Bunny “Review”

Release date: December 12, 2025 (USA)

Director: Bryan Fuller

Producers: Bryan Fuller, Erica Lee, Basil Iwanyk

MPAA rating: R

Running time: 1h 46m

Distributed by: Lionsgate Films, Roadside Attractions

Sadly, I’m under the weather. So this week’s batch of movie “Reviews” will be smaller.

I gave Dust Bunny a 7/10. Picking up the .5 from my experience. I was rather distracted by a family on their phone, constantly coming and going from their seats out of the theater.

10-year-old Aurora (Played by Sophie Sloan) has a monster living under her bed. Be careful touching the floors…. You may become a believer in her nightmarish tale. Aurora, after seeing her neighbor killing a dragon. Hires Resident 5B (Played by Mads Mikkelsen) to kill her monster.

I loved the world created within Dust Bunny. Honestly, I’d watch sequels within the universe following Resident 5B. Lots of great action. Tension and visual effects. Good watch to check out at the theatre.

Thanks for coming to Popped for your movie “Reviews”. Coming up next, Ella McCay.

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Fackham Hall “Review”

Release date: December 5, 2025 (USA)

Director: Jim O’Hanlon

Producers: Kris Thykier, Mila Cottray, Danny Perkins

Production companies: Anonymous Content, Two & Two Pictures, Vacancy Films, Mews Films, Head Gear Films, Elysian Film Group

Running time: 1h 37m

Distributed by: Bleecker Street, Entertainment Film Distributors

Enjoyed the trailer and portrayed humor… I wasn’t prepared for how funny this film truly is 😀

With the setting of Downton Abbey & the humor of Naked Gun & good old British Carry On Franchise to boot. Fackham Hall is the comedy I’ve been longing for this year :D.

I was thinking an 8 as I’d love to re-watch this again, but going to place it at a solid 7.5, very good movie, well worth watching that I may check out again if it happens to be on.

Fantastic cast with some surprises that I didn’t expect. Tom Felton & Jimmy Carr are just a couple. Want a little story to throw into the mix? Well, the Davenport’s have no heirs, so in order to keep their home of Fackham Hall. It’s up to their daughters to marry Archibald…. Who’s Archibald you may ask… well check out Fackham Hall at your local theatre and be in for a delightful fun time.

In addition to following the family of Davenport’s. We’re also following the story of Eric Noone played by Ben Radcliffe (Not related to Daniel Radcliffe (Yes, I looked it up :P)). An individual not from Fackham Hall, you may call him a commoner… Well, he’s going to find himself, aww, struck when he comes into sight of this adventure.

With that short and sweet little “Review”. Go have a barrel of laughs. (If you’re into the humor headlined at the start). A lady walked out 40 minutes into my show and never returned, so it probably wasn’t for her. But if it is, then have yourself a good old show.

Thank you for coming by Popped for your movie “Reviews”. I was notified that we hit 5k views on Popped! It’s awesome to see that so many have come by this little place and be apart of the yearly fun of movie going.

I started Popped to track movies watched and my thoughts/ratings. It then grew into something of a passion and a hobby. Will this grow further? I’m truly excited to see what 2026 has to come.

But before 2026 arrives. We still have the month of December with lots of movies to release.

So until next time, happy movie going, everyone!

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Eternity “Review”

Release date: November 26, 2025 (USA)

Director: David Freyne

Starring: Miles Teller; Elizabeth Olsen; Callum Turner; John Early; Olga Merediz; Da’Vine Joy Randolph

Running time: 1h 53m

MPAA rating: PG-13

Distributed by: A24

Trailer looked super sweet, and I had to see which Eternity was to be chosen… let’s discuss!

This was a super sweet and touching story. Taking us from the last few moments of Joan (Played by Elizabeth Olsen) & her husband Larry Cutler (Played by Miles Teller). Unlike the movie Keeper, which didn’t connect the couple’s relationship. In moments of the film opening, you felt this couple’s connection, which was continuously explored and delved deep into for the audience throughout the movie.

Waiting for Joan in the afterlife junction was her first husband, Luke (Played by Callum Turner). Both Larry & Joan had their AC – (Afterlife Co-Ordinator) played by two fantastic people Anna (Da’Vine Joy Randolph) & Ryan (John Early).

This movie had so much heart and throwbacks (Bow Ties :D), which made for a wonderful, touching moviegoing experience. I wish I had watched this one with my Wife, because it made me miss her not being there. Lots of fun and surprises to explore within this title, so I love to hear your thoughts in the comments if you checked it out.

7.5/10 Solid, Good movie going experience. I’d probably even watch again if asked.

I may watch Zootopia again this weekend and update my “review”. Otherwise for new movies this week. There’s also – The thing with feathers or catch Sisu before it leaves theatres.

Any recommendations before FNAF 2 hits next week? Let me know in the comments below. Anything not in my top 10 list that I need to revisit? Or the other way around, anything on my top 10 list that needs to be re-watched before December’s end.

Happy holidays, everyone, especially currently for those in America. Going to get back to playing Expedition 33 before Metroid 4 releases next week!

Thank you, everyone! Until the next batch, happy movie going fellow moviegoers!

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Zootopia 2 “Review”

Release date: November 26, 2025 (USA)

Directors: Jared Bush, Byron Howard

Prequel: Zootopia

Running time: 1h 48m

MPAA rating: PG

Distributed by: Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures

Pretty gutted by this one…. I missed a portion of the middle due to tiredness 😦

It’s been an insane 9 years since the first feature of Zootopia. I loved the first one so was excited to see what’s to come from this title…. okay I’ll give a quick “review” as I missed the middle which going off other reviews I’ve seen is filled with a lot of heart which I missed.

Yeah, I prefer Beastars if we’re going for a romantic connection…. I haven’t been won over by this narrative yet, but maybe by Zootopia 3 or my second watch, it’ll get me?

There were jokes at the beginning and end that got me laughing out loud. I had earplugs to drown out the audience, but the movie isn’t loud, so I’m sure that added to my missing a portion of the middle.

Loved the dynamic between all the characters, new & old. It was fun returning to that world and exploring further layers of connection and growth. Zebros are the best!

At the start, I felt like an 8/10 great movie. At the end, I had slipped to a 7.5, but maybe with renewed eyes, this could be an 8/10, but it’s totally worth seeing, and I look forward to a repeat experience :D.

Stick around for the second of this weeks batch – Eternity 😀 which again I went in tired….but I stayed awake! I need to prioritize sleep after the holidays for sure!

Thanks for coming by, Popped for your movie “reviews”. Did you check out Zootopia 2 yet? Love to hear your thoughts in the comments below.

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Nobody: The Little Demon of Lang Lang Mountain “Review”

Release date: November 7, 2025 (USA)

Director: Shui Yu

Writers: Jia Liu, Shui Yu

Stars: Ziping ChenPig Demon(voice)

Yang LuToad demon(voice)

Wenliang DongWeasel demon(voice)

Cong LiuGorilla demon(voice)

Producers: Liaoyu Chen executive producer

Wang Jun producer

Art Department: Qian Kuan

Lead Background Artist

Running time: 1h 58m

Intrigued by people around me stating Ghibli esc & Funny – I had to give this feature a whirl.

Ever since Ne Zha caught my attention and loving learning about his lore. Similarly, learning about Journey to the West and The Monkey King from Black Myth Wukong etc. I’ve been seeking out opportunities to watch and learn all about this lore and Chinese Folklore.

This title is about our 4 demon creatures, Toad, Pig, Gorilla & Weasel as they band together through a fun story starting their journey to the west. As mentioned above. There maybe another group of similar characters and names that our group is taking on which adds a lot of fun playing off the two within this tale.

The movie is and was beautiful. Loved the characters and imagery on screen. It was a good movie, the majority of the time, a 7. But I’m torn between giving this a 7 or 7.5 as the last 30 minutes was an awesome 8/10 great movie where characters had shown their growth. The story came together. Action was insane. It was a blast. So you decide. Go watch Nobody – The animated Mandarin film not the American live action 😀 let me know what you think in the comments below.

Thanks again fellow movie goers for coming by Popped for your movie “Reviews”. It’s now time we depart the world of movies and enter the gaming sphere of Dispatch the conclude the epic tale that has been told thus far :D.

Until next time, everyone. Happy Movie Going!

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Die My Love “Review”

Release date: November 7, 2025 (USA)

Director: Lynne Ramsay

Producers: Jennifer Lawrence, Martin Scorsese · See more

Running time: 1h 58m

MPAA rating: R

Distributed by: Mubi

I heard it’s weird, starred Jennifer Lawrence & Robert Pattinson, so I had to check it out.

Let’s get to the punches and to the point on Die, My Love.

It’s an incredibly heavy story to view and experience. But a story for those with the heart and stomach can admire, appreciate, and honestly maybe even learn from seeing behind the curtain.

Jennifer Lawrence plays Grace. Together with her partner Jackson, played by Robert Pattinson. Move into this little old house in Montana, where they conceive a child.

Did I mention this was distributed by Mubi… the very same that brought us Substance last year. (Go read my review on that – Maybe give you insight into my connection with this studio).

Die, My Love takes you through the very real and commonly occurring side effects of having a child. Grace develops postpartum depression. The movie doesn’t shy away from telling this story and it’s not going to be for everyone. But I appreciate everyone that had a hand in creating this movie.

It’s super well-crafted and a good watch. It’s just a hard watch. It’s not for everyone, but it should be seen and learnt if you’re not aware. I was totally thrown and wasn’t expecting this going in, so maybe my experience was impacted by that.

Mubi, please keep on distributing and finding these movies that offer very unique viewing experiences that aren’t being offered elsewhere. Popped review of 7/10. I almost gave it within the 6’s, but as a whole, it told this very heavy, complex story that I’m glad I checked out.

Thank you all for coming by Popped for your movie “Reviews”. Let me know your thoughts on this week’s most recent batch in the comments below.

Coming up tomorrow/Wednesday will be Sarah’s Oil & Nobody (Mandarin). Before we dive into the week that separates us from now and Wicked: For Good :D. Something is going to be bumped from my top 10 by the end of November… what’s it going to be :O? By the end of the year, my top 10 list will be changing, and something’s got to go.

This is the current standings. – The Colors Within is most likely going to be dropped. Then it gets tough. Possibly The Surfer from there and then between Last Breath / Life of Check is what I’m thinking. Looks like some repeat viewing is going to happen to refine my top 10 list.

Ranking 2025 – Top 10Movie Title
1Ne Zha 2 – 9/10* – #1 Oscar Animated Feature
2Bring Her Back – 9/10*
3Sinners – 9/10*
4Better Man – 9/10*
5The Colors Within – 9/10
6Last Breath – 9/10
7The Surfer – 9/10
8The Life of Chuck – 9/10
9F1 – 9/10
10One Battle After Another – 9/10
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Bugonia “Review”

Release date: October 31, 2025 (USA)

Director: Yorgos Lanthimos

Running time: 2 hours

Producers: Emma Stone, Yorgos Lanthimos, Ari Aster · See more

MPAA rating: R

Distributed by: Universal Pictures, Focus Features, CJ ENM

Loved the trailer & Poor Things – Had to check this feature out!

Quick “Review” – Loved the second half. The trailer was pretty much the first hour extended. 7.5/10 Looking forward to checking this out again with my wife. Go in watching nothing if possible. It’s not quite the same as Abigail, but….

Longer “Review” – Watching the trailer may impact your first hour experience. It builds more than the trailer shows, obviously. But certain scenes are shown which reveal the direction of the first hour during your viewing experience. Emma Stone as Michelle Fuller – Jesse Plemons as Teddy & Aidan Delbis as Don are your trio cast for this feature.

Solid movie which I thoroughly enjoyed the mystery and that second hour I can’t wait to revisit either on streaming or in theatres if time allows.

Spoilerish? – Alien or not? Find out within this two-hour feature between a CEO & Two conspiracy-obsessed men who kidnap her!.

Crazy? Insane! Messed up? Wild! – You decide on this one. Enjoy Bugonia and appreciate all that has come by Popped for this “Review”. – Last one to wrap the batch up? Finally caught up on last week’s release of Chainsaw Man. – Let’s get into it!

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Shelby Oaks “Review”

Release date: October 24, 2025 (USA)

Director: Chris Stuckmann

Producers: Chris Stuckmann, Ashleigh Snead, Cameron Burns, Aaron B. Koontz

Screenplay: Chris Stuckmann

MPAA rating: R

Running time: 1h 42m

Trailer intrigued me – Then found out who wrote & directed this movie – Chris Stuckman!

The film starts off almost like a mockumentary style – the Last footage of Riley (Played by Sarah Durn) being alive. One of 4 members of a paranormal show called Paranormal Paranoid. As they’ve all gone missing and news spreads across the area around Shelby Oaks. We get introduced to Riley’s sister Mia (Played by Camille Sullivan) being interviewed by the news before this style of intro gets flipped on its head and enters an actual cinematography film. Done superbly, mind you. Both from the intro to the switch, this movie had captivated me from here on out. (Despite being mega tired from a close open shift, I forced myself to stay awake to not miss a second.)

I made big praise to Chris Stuckman as I used to watch his movie reviews on youtube awhile back. Now I’m a returned subscriber but also a fan of his movies from here on out :D.

As usual, I won’t get into spoilers. So with the above, and with Mia going to find out what happened to her sister Riley. I will let you know this movie creates tension. Scares across several layers of depth. Not just jump, sound, presence etc. This is a well executed and produced movie which I’d watch again if asked. I can see this being huge on streaming.

Thoroughly enjoyed the movie with some slight weakness for the last act. Ending saves it? You decide. But honestly a well worth watching movie at a Popped score of 7.5/10.

Appreciate you coming by Popped for your movie “Reviews”. A triple dose batch of worthy watches for someone across the board. Sadly holding out to watch Chainsaw Man on Monday for a sub version. Local theatres near me has majority Dub which I’m not a fan of to be honest.

If spoilers are something to avoid with Chainsaw Man and the Dubs are not bad, then let me know in the comments below.

Until next time, though, fellow moviegoers. Happy movie watching 😀

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Regretting You “Review”

Release date: October 24, 2025 (USA)

Director: Josh Boone

Story by: Colleen Hoover

Producers: Anna Todd, Robert Kulzer, Brunson Green, Flavia Viotti

MPAA rating: PG-13

Running time: 1h 56m

Loved the trailer stayed for McKenna Grace & Mason Thames… let’s discuss!

Won’t get into spoilers, as I didn’t know this occurred after watching the trailer (Unless I missed it). Quick “Review” – As mentioned above. Love those above for playing characters Clara Grant & Miller Adams. Their relationship was beautiful and so sweet. Honestly got my rating from a 6.5 to a 7/10.

Longer “Review’ – Morgan Grant (Played by Allison Williams) with her partner Chris Grant (Played by Scott Eastwood) find themselves expecting a little one. Forward 17 years, we have Clara. Sister to Morgan is Jenny (Played by Willa Fitzgerald), who has a child with Jonah Sullivan (Played by Dave Franco) which have an interesting relationship that we get to peel back throughout the movie.

I’m not sure if it’s the writing of the novel or the movie for Dave Franco’s character, but he was in and out of his scenes so fast I wasn’t able to really connect/learn about his character until much, much later on. This made the movie feel long, but totally saved by the younger couple. I did enjoy Allison Williams playing the mother and totally got behind her feelings & emotions throughout this feature.

It’s a touching watch worth checking out. As mentioned at the top. It’s mostly a fine movie with lots of good scenes/moments. If you’re connected, you’ll be in the 7’s. Otherwise, probably in the 6’s. I have no idea what the critics were smoking when scoring it in the 30%’s over on RT.

Did you read the book or check out the feature? Love to hear your thoughts in the comments below. With that, let’s head to our 3rd title of the batch – Shelby Oaks.

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