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15K+ Random Movie Reviews

15K Random Movie Reviews

We randomly choose a movie from Metacritic"s all time list of movies to watch,whether we like it or not! Want to contact us? 15krandommoviereviews@gmail.com Podcast on all audio platforms here: https://linktr.ee/15krandommoviereviews We are Colin and Niall, two movie enthusiasts from Ireland who wanted to take a different approach to movie watching and reviewing. So we came up with the idea to randomly choose a movie from Metacritic"s all time movie list (which at the time of starting our

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134. The Running Man (1987)

15K+ Random Movie Reviews ·

2025/11/18

This week, we review The Running Man (1987), Paul Michael Glaser’s dystopian action-thriller based on a story by Stephen King (writing as Richard Bachman). Arnold Schwarzenegger stars as Ben Richards, a wrongly convicted man forced to compete in a brutal, televised death game in a future where media and government control blur disturbingly.With satirical jabs at reality TV, authoritarianism, and media manipulation, this cult classic dives headfirst into a neon-soaked nightmare of entertainment gone

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133. Predator (1987)

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2025/11/11

This week, we review Predator (1987), John McTiernan’s genre-blending sci-fi action thriller that pits muscle against the mysterious. Arnold Schwarzenegger leads as Dutch, the commander of an elite military rescue team sent into the Central American jungle—only to become the hunted. As they uncover a trail of destruction, the squad realizes they're being stalked by an invisible extraterrestrial warrior with advanced technology and a deadly agenda.With its mix of explosive action, horror tension, and

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132. Battle Royale (2000)

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2025/11/04

This week, we review Battle Royale (2000), Kinji Fukasaku’s explosive and controversial cult thriller that blends dystopian horror with high-stakes survival drama. Tatsuya Fujiwara and Aki Maeda star as students forced into a deadly game where classmates must kill or be killed, all under the watchful eye of a sadistic teacher played by Takeshi Kitano.Set in an alternate future where the government cracks down on juvenile delinquency through a brutal annual "game," Battle Royale dives deep into

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43:08

131. Eraserhead (1977)

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2025/10/31

This week, we review Eraserhead (1977), David Lynch’s nightmarish debut feature that defies genre and explanation. Jack Nance stars as Henry Spencer, a quiet man navigating a bleak industrial landscape, a strained relationship, and the surreal horrors of unexpected fatherhood. With its haunting black-and-white imagery, industrial soundscape, and grotesque symbolism, Lynch’s cult classic plunges deep into anxiety, isolation, and the fear of creation, both literal and existential.Is it a descent into

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130. 10 Cloverfield Lane (2016)

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2025/10/28

This week, we review 10 Cloverfield Lane (2016), Dan Trachtenberg’s tense, twist-filled psychological thriller that reimagines the Cloverfield universe in a whole new light. Mary Elizabeth Winstead stars as Michelle, a woman who wakes up in an underground bunker after a car crash only to be told by her unnerving host, played brilliantly by John Goodman, that the world outside is no longer safe. As paranoia builds and secrets unravel, the film explores survival, control, and the terrifying

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129. Watership Down (1978)

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2025/10/21

This week, we review Watership Down (1978), Martin Rosen’s hauntingly beautiful animated adaptation of Richard Adams’ novel about a band of rabbits fleeing destruction in search of a new home. Featuring the voices of John Hurt, Richard Briers, and Ralph Richardson, this isn't your typical cartoon, it's a gripping survival epic exploring leadership, freedom, and the brutal realities of nature. With its striking hand-drawn animation and unexpectedly dark tone, the film has earned cult status as one of

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123. School of Rock (2003)

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2025/09/09

This week, we review School of Rock (2003), Richard Linklater’s wildly fun and music-fueled comedy about passion, rebellion, and finding your voice. Jack Black stars as Dewey Finn, a down-and-out guitarist who fakes his way into a substitute teaching gig at a prep school only to transform his class of straight-A students into a shredding rock band. With its blend of infectious energy, classic rock references, and heartwarming underdog vibes, this film hits all the right notes.Is music the ultimate

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122. War of the Worlds (2025)

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2025/09/02

This week, we review War of the Worlds (2025), director Rich Lee’s modern, “screenlife” twist on H. G. Wells’s iconic sci-fi thriller. Ice Cube stars as DHS agent Will Radford, juggling the chaos of a looming alien invasion and an invasive surveillance state — all through the lens of screens and apps. With Eva Longoria as the NASA ally Sandra, the film explores data privacy, government overreach, and digital surveillance. As meteors fall and alien machines emerge from every data center, the stakes

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120. Grave of the Fireflies (1988)

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2025/08/19

Grave of the Fireflies (1988)Movie 120 on Metacritic’s all time movie list. This week, we review Grave of the Fireflies (1988), Isao Takahata’s devastating war-time animated drama from Studio Ghibli. Tsutomu Tatsumi and Ayano Shiraishi voice Seita and Setsuko, two siblings struggling to survive in the aftermath of the firebombing of Kobe during World War II. With harrowing scenes of loss, resilience, and the collapse of innocence, this film raises haunting questions about the human cost of war and

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119. Being John Malkovich (1999)

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2025/08/12

🎬 Being John Malkovich (1999) – Random Movie #342This week, we review Being John Malkovich (1999), Spike Jonze’s wildly inventive....thing...that blends surrealism with sharp social satire. John Cusack stars as a struggling puppeteer who discovers a secret portal into the mind of actor John Malkovich—yes, the real one. With a stellar cast including Cameron Diaz and Catherine Keener, this genre-defying film explores identity, obsession, and what it means to literally walk in someone else’s shoes (or

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118. Inception (2010)

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2025/08/05

Inception (2010) – Random Movie #3521This week, we review Inception (2010), Christopher Nolan’s genre-defying sci-fi thriller that folds reality in on itself. Leonardo DiCaprio stars as Dom Cobb, a skilled thief who infiltrates dreams to steal secrets—but this time, he’s tasked with planting an idea instead. With its stacked ensemble cast, mind-bending action sequences, and layered narrative, the film explores memory, guilt, and the blurry boundaries between reality and illusion.Picked from

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117. Annihilation (2018)

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2025/06/24

🎬 Annihilation (2018) – Random Movie #2019This week, we review Annihilation (2018), Alex Garland’s cerebral sci-fi horror that blends mind-bending visuals with deep existential dread. Natalie Portman leads a team of scientists into “The Shimmer,” a mysterious and mutating zone where nature rewrites the rules of biology—and reality itself. With themes of self-destruction, identity, and transformation, the film offers a haunting meditation on what it means to change… and whether that change is

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116. Hellbound: Hellraiser II (1988)

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2025/06/17

🎬 Hellbound: Hellraiser II (1988) – Random Movie #14081This week, we review Hellbound: Hellraiser II (1988), Tony Randel’s nightmarish sequel that dives deeper into Clive Barker’s twisted world of pain and pleasure. Picking up right after the original, the film follows Kirsty (Ashley Laurence) as she descends into the hellish dimension of the Cenobites to rescue her father and confront the sadistic Dr. Channard. With grotesque visuals, surreal landscapes, and philosophical musings on suffering,

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114. The Long Good Friday (1982)

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2025/06/03

🎬 The Long Good Friday (1982) – Random Movie #1518This week, we review The Long Good Friday (1982), John Mackenzie’s gritty British crime classic set against the backdrop of a changing London. Bob Hoskins delivers a powerhouse performance as Harold Shand, a ruthless gangster trying to go legit just as his criminal empire comes under mysterious attack. Helen Mirren co-stars as his sharp and steady partner, Victoria. With sharp dialogue, political undercurrents, and explosive tension, the film

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Episode 113: Living (2022)

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2025/05/27

🎬 Living (2022) – Random Movie #1718This week, we review Living (2022), Oliver Hermanus’s quietly moving adaptation of Akira Kurosawa’s Ikiru. Bill Nighy stars as Mr. Williams, a buttoned-up civil servant in 1950s London who, after receiving a terminal diagnosis, sets out to find meaning in a life he’s long kept at arm’s length. With tender performances and a beautifully restrained script by Kazuo Ishiguro, this reflective drama explores purpose, legacy, and the quiet power of small acts.🎲 Picked

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Episode 112: The Astronaut's Wife (1999)

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2025/05/20

🎬 The Astronaut's Wife (1999) – Random Movie #14649This week, we review The Astronaut's Wife (1999), Rand Ravich’s eerie blend of sci-fi and psychological thriller. Johnny Depp stars as Spencer Armacost, a NASA astronaut who returns from a mysterious space mission… different. Charlize Theron plays his increasingly unsettled wife, Jillian, who begins to suspect that whatever came back to Earth isn’t entirely human. With its slow-burning tension and themes of identity, trust, and possession, the film

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Episode 111: Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In (2024)

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2025/05/13

🎬 Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In (2024) – Random Movie #2690This week, we review Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In (2024), directed by Soi Cheang. This Hong Kong martial arts action film delves into themes of survival and community within the infamous Kowloon Walled City. Raymond Lam stars as Chan Lok-kwun, a refugee who, after a desperate act, seeks refuge in the lawless enclave. There, he encounters Cyclone, portrayed by Louis Koo, a martial arts master striving to maintain order amidst

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Episode 108: My Left Foot (1989)

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2025/04/22

🎬 My Left Foot (1989) – Random Movie #39This week, we review My Left Foot (1989), Jim Sheridan’s deeply moving biographical drama about triumph against the odds. Daniel Day-Lewis delivers a powerhouse, Oscar-winning performance as Christy Brown, an Irish writer and painter born with cerebral palsy, who learns to express himself using only his left foot. With Brenda Fricker in an equally stirring role as his devoted mother, the film is an inspiring testament to resilience, creativity, and the

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Episode 107: AVPR: Aliens vs Predator - Requiem (2007)

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2025/04/15

🎬 AVPR: Aliens vs. Predator – Requiem (2007) – Random Movie #15802This week, we review AVPR: Aliens vs. Predator – Requiem (2007), the dark (literally) and brutal sequel that pits two of cinema’s most iconic extraterrestrial killers against each other in a small Colorado town. Directed by the Strause brothers, this entry in the AVP franchise turns up the gore but dials down the visibility, as the Predator and Xenomorphs clash in a chaotic battle that leaves the human cast struggling to survive. Is

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Episode 106: The Parallax View (1974)

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2025/04/08

🎬 The Parallax View (1974) – Random Movie #7057This week, we review The Parallax View (1974), Alan J. Pakula’s chilling conspiracy thriller that taps into the paranoia of the 1970s. Warren Beatty stars as a determined journalist investigating a shadowy organization linked to a string of political assassinations. As he digs deeper, reality blurs, trust erodes, and the film descends into a nightmarish exploration of power, control, and manipulation. With its unsettling atmosphere and sharp social

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