Padma Lakshmi
@periodfilm_padma·Joined 2026
Total films logged
16
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3.6
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16
September 2026
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Rewatched this after years, holds up surprisingly well.
Went in for the genre thrills and mostly got them, though the middle section sags noticeably. The setup is genuinely gripping — strong hook, clear stakes, well-drawn central conflict. Execution in the back half can't quite match the promise of the opening thirty minutes. Technical work, particularly editing during the tense sequences, is consistently strong throughout. A supporting performance nearly steals the whole film in limited screen time. Not the best in its genre this year, but comfortably above average.
Went in cold and came out completely won over.
Solid, if a bit safe in the places it could have pushed.
August 2026
Not bad, but the trailer promised more than the film delivered.
Went in for the genre thrills and mostly got them, though the middle section sags noticeably. The setup is genuinely gripping — strong hook, clear stakes, well-drawn central conflict. Execution in the back half can't quite match the promise of the opening thirty minutes. Technical work, particularly editing during the tense sequences, is consistently strong throughout. A supporting performance nearly steals the whole film in limited screen time. Not the best in its genre this year, but comfortably above average.
Sags in the middle but the finish earns it back.
Caught this over the weekend, the second half really picked up the pace.
Technically gorgeous, a little hollow underneath.
July 2026
The score elevates every scene it's in.
A crowd film in the best sense of the term.
Technically gorgeous, a little hollow underneath.
