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Mindset Movie Reviews

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🎬 Mindset Movie Reviews is a short-form podcast delivering honest, spoiler-aware reviews of films old and new. Each episode breaks down a single movie — what works, what doesn’t, and whether it’s worth your time — without hype, fanboy nonsense, or studio spin. Expect sharp commentary, thoughtful analysis, and the occasional hot take across classic cinema, modern releases, cult favourites, and forgotten gems. 🎙 New episodes released regularly ⭐ Clear ratings, straight opinions 🎥 Companion reviews available on YouTube and the website If you love movies but hate overblown reviews, this podcast...

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City Hunter (1993) Review: Jackie Chan's Wild Cruise Adventure! 17.05.2026 3:53

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at City Hunter (1993). Directed by Jing Wong, starring Jackie Chan, Richard Norton, Joey Wang, Kumiko Goto, and Chingmy Yau. ⭐ Rating: 3.0/5 🏆 IMDb: 6.3/10 🎬 Genre: Comedy, Crime, and Action ⏱ Runtime: 100 minutes 📅 Release Year: 1993 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pmI6lAs4beo Follow the podcast for...

Flashdance (1983) Review: A Neon-Soaked Dance Dream or Dated Drama? 17.05.2026 3:46

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Flashdance (1983). Directed by Adrian Lyne, starring Jennifer Beals, Michael Nouri, Lilia Skala, Sunny Johnson, and Kyle T. Heffner. ⭐ Rating: 2.5/5 🏆 IMDb: 6.2/10 🎬 Genre: Music, Romance, and Drama ⏱ Runtime: 95 minutes 📅 Release Year: 1983 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7f_XHpwm2tg Follow the p...

Just My Luck (2006) Review: A Kiss of Fortune or Misfortune? 17.05.2026 4:06

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Just My Luck (2006). Directed by Donald Petrie, starring Lindsay Lohan, Chris Pine, Samaire Armstrong, Bree Turner, and Faizon Love. ⭐ Rating: 2.0/5 🏆 IMDb: 5.5/10 🎬 Genre: Romance, Fantasy, and Comedy ⏱ Runtime: 103 minutes 📅 Release Year: 2006 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aVghGSRxluw Follow t...

The Rise of Skywalker (2019): A Visual Spectacle with Flaws 17.05.2026 3:54

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Star Wars: Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker (2019). Directed by J.J. Abrams, starring Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Oscar Isaac, Carrie Fisher, and Mark Hamill. ⭐ Rating: 3.0/5 🏆 IMDb: 6.3/10 🎬 Genre: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, and Fantasy ⏱ Runtime: 141 minutes 📅 Release Year: 2019 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.you...

Thrilling Pentagon Mystery: 'No Way Out' (1987) Review 17.05.2026 3:50

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at No Way Out (1987). Directed by Roger Donaldson, starring Kevin Costner, Gene Hackman, Sean Young, Will Patton, and Howard Duff. ⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 🏆 IMDb: 7.1/10 🎬 Genre: Crime, Romance, Mystery, Drama, Thriller, and Action ⏱ Runtime: 114 minutes 📅 Release Year: 1987 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-...

Love & Other Drugs (2010): A Rollercoaster of Romance & Reality 17.05.2026 4:00

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Love & Other Drugs (2010). Directed by Edward Zwick, starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Anne Hathaway, Judy Greer, Oliver Platt, and Hank Azaria. ⭐ Rating: 3.0/5 🏆 IMDb: 6.7/10 🎬 Genre: Drama, Comedy, and Romance ⏱ Runtime: 112 minutes 📅 Release Year: 2010 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HvegGDqBeW8 Fo...

Waitress (2007) Review: A Slice of Life with Humor and Heart 17.05.2026 3:35

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Waitress (2007). Directed by Adrienne Shelly, starring Keri Russell, Nathan Fillion, Jeremy Sisto, Cheryl Hines, and Andy Griffith. ⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 🏆 IMDb: 7.0/10 🎬 Genre: Romance, Drama, and Comedy ⏱ Runtime: 108 minutes 📅 Release Year: 2007 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BXpe3aXDwC4 Follow the...

Red Heat (1988) Review: Cold War Comedy with Schwarzenegger & Belushi 17.05.2026 3:46

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Red Heat (1988). Directed by Walter Hill, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jim Belushi, Peter Boyle, Ed O'Ross, and Laurence Fishburne. ⭐ Rating: 3.0/5 🏆 IMDb: 6.1/10 🎬 Genre: Thriller, Action, Crime, and Comedy ⏱ Runtime: 104 minutes 📅 Release Year: 1988 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lXLQTL...

The Road Warrior (1981): A High-Octane Dystopian Adventure 17.05.2026 4:10

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at The Road Warrior (1981). Directed by George Miller, starring Mel Gibson, Bruce Spence, Michael Preston, Max Phipps, and Vernon Wells. ⭐ Rating: 4.0/5 🏆 IMDb: 7.6/10 🎬 Genre: Action, Adventure, Thriller, and Sci-Fi ⏱ Runtime: 96 minutes 📅 Release Year: 1982 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8thUvideM...

The Lost Bus (2025): A Gripping Tale of Survival and Heroism 17.05.2026 3:51

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at The Lost Bus (2025). Directed by Paul Greengrass, starring Matthew McConaughey, America Ferrera, Yul Vazquez, Ashlie Atkinson, and Kimberli Flores. ⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 🏆 IMDb: 6.8/10 🎬 Genre: History, Drama, Biography, and Thriller ⏱ Runtime: 130 minutes 📅 Release Year: 2025 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/wa...

Arnold's Hilarious Classroom Chaos: Kindergarten Cop (1990) Review 17.05.2026 3:49

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Kindergarten Cop (1990). Directed by Ivan Reitman, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Penelope Ann Miller, Pamela Reed, Linda Hunt, and Richard Tyson. ⭐ Rating: 3.0/5 🏆 IMDb: 6.3/10 🎬 Genre: Crime, Comedy, and Action ⏱ Runtime: 111 minutes 📅 Release Year: 1990 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Ieiazkh...

Shelby Oaks (2024) Review: Chilling Mystery or Horror Cliché? 17.05.2026 3:54

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Shelby Oaks (2024). Directed by Chris Stuckmann, starring Camille Sullivan, Brendan Sexton III, Michael Beach, Sarah Durn, and Mason Heidger. ⭐ Rating: 2.5/5 🏆 IMDb: 5.4/10 🎬 Genre: Thriller and Horror ⏱ Runtime: 91 minutes 📅 Release Year: 2025 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C2GAhXWOcq8 Follow th...

Silence is Survival: A Quiet Place (2018) Movie Review 17.05.2026 4:17

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at A Quiet Place (2018). Directed by John Krasinski, starring Emily Blunt, John Krasinski, Millicent Simmonds, Noah Jupe, and Cade Woodward. ⭐ Rating: 4.0/5 🏆 IMDb: 7.5/10 🎬 Genre: Horror, Drama, and Sci-Fi ⏱ Runtime: 90 minutes 📅 Release Year: 2018 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g6rDD0IGRPc Follow...

Say Anything (1989) Review: Love, Boomboxes & Teenage Dreams 17.05.2026 3:42

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Say Anything (1989). Directed by Cameron Crowe, starring John Cusack, Ione Skye, John Mahoney, Lili Taylor, and Amy Brooks. ⭐ Rating: 4.0/5 🏆 IMDb: 7.3/10 🎬 Genre: Romance, Comedy, and Drama ⏱ Runtime: 100 minutes 📅 Release Year: 1989 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sj9BhJee848 Follow the podcast...

Jumanji (1995) Review: Robin Williams' Wild Jungle Adventure! 17.05.2026 3:28

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Jumanji (1995). Directed by Joe Johnston, starring Robin Williams, Kirsten Dunst, Bonnie Hunt, Jonathan Hyde, and Bradley Pierce. ⭐ Rating: 2.5/5 🏆 IMDb: 7.1/10 🎬 Genre: Fantasy, Family, Adventure, and Comedy ⏱ Runtime: 104 minutes 📅 Release Year: 1995 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9SelAf3UXGI F...

Sixteen Candles (1984) Review: A Nostalgic Teen Comedy Classic 17.05.2026 4:07

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Sixteen Candles (1984). Directed by John Hughes, starring Molly Ringwald, Anthony Michael Hall, Justin Henry, Michael Schoeffling, and Haviland Morris. ⭐ Rating: 3.0/5 🏆 IMDb: 7.0/10 🎬 Genre: Romance and Comedy ⏱ Runtime: 93 minutes 📅 Release Year: 1984 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_PkHbj0LoyQ...

Transformers (2007) Review: Explosive Action & CGI Spectacle! 16.05.2026 3:48

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Transformers (2007). Directed by Michael Bay, starring Shia LaBeouf, Megan Fox, Josh Duhamel, Tyrese Gibson, and Rachael Taylor. ⭐ Rating: 3.0/5 🏆 IMDb: 7.1/10 🎬 Genre: Adventure, Sci-Fi, and Action ⏱ Runtime: 144 minutes 📅 Release Year: 2007 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JGSZ0qb45ps Follow the...

John Tucker Must Die (2006) Review: Teen Comedy Hits & Misses 16.05.2026 3:35

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at John Tucker Must Die (2006). Directed by Betty Thomas, starring Jesse Metcalfe, Ashanti, Arielle Kebbel, Brittany Snow, and Sophia Bush. ⭐ Rating: 2.5/5 🏆 IMDb: 5.7/10 🎬 Genre: Comedy and Romance ⏱ Runtime: 89 minutes 📅 Release Year: 2006 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PEjNmehq9UU Follow the podc...

Cyborg (1989) Review: Van Damme's Dystopian Action Adventure 15.05.2026 4:27

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Cyborg (1989). Directed by Albert Pyun, starring Jean-Claude Van Damme, Deborah Richter, Vincent Klyn, Alex Daniels, and Dayle Haddon. ⭐ Rating: 2.0/5 🏆 IMDb: 5.1/10 🎬 Genre: Thriller, Action, and Sci-Fi ⏱ Runtime: 86 minutes 📅 Release Year: 1989 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u31H7wBuwAU Follow...

Iron Man (2008) Review: Downey Jr. Shines in Marvel's Game-Changer 15.05.2026 3:34

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Iron Man (2008). Directed by Jon Favreau, starring Robert Downey Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow, Terrence Howard, Jeff Bridges, and Leslie Bibb. ⭐ Rating: 4.0/5 🏆 IMDb: 7.9/10 🎬 Genre: Action, Sci-Fi, and Adventure ⏱ Runtime: 126 minutes 📅 Release Year: 2008 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-J5fK03N_vs Follo...

Project Hail Mary (2026): Sci-Fi Adventure with Heart & Humor 14.05.2026 4:15

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Project Hail Mary (2026). Directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, starring Ryan Gosling, Sandra Hüller, James Ortiz, Lionel Boyce, and Milana Vayntrub. ⭐ Rating: 4.0/5 🏆 IMDb: 8.3/10 🎬 Genre: Adventure, Sci-Fi, and Comedy ⏱ Runtime: 156 minutes 📅 Release Year: 2026 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/wa...

American Psycho (2000): A Dark Satire of 80s Excess and Madness 14.05.2026 3:52

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at American Psycho (2000). Directed by Mary Harron, starring Christian Bale, Justin Theroux, Josh Lucas, Bill Sage, and Chloë Sevigny. ⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 🏆 IMDb: 7.6/10 🎬 Genre: Horror, Drama, and Crime ⏱ Runtime: 102 minutes 📅 Release Year: 2000 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uyZgul9knMs Follow the po...

Pretty in Pink (1986): A Timeless Tale of Teen Love & Class Clash 14.05.2026 3:50

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Pretty in Pink (1986). Directed by Howard Deutch, starring Molly Ringwald, Jon Cryer, Harry Dean Stanton, Annie Potts, and James Spader. ⭐ Rating: 3.0/5 🏆 IMDb: 6.7/10 🎬 Genre: Drama, Comedy, and Romance ⏱ Runtime: 97 minutes 📅 Release Year: 1986 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bmtDN0FOwSg Follow...

Snake Plissken's Dystopian Rescue: Escape from New York (1981) Review 14.05.2026 3:33

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Escape from New York (1981). Directed by John Carpenter, starring Kurt Russell, Lee Van Cleef, Ernest Borgnine, Donald Pleasence, and Isaac Hayes. ⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 🏆 IMDb: 7.1/10 🎬 Genre: Sci-Fi, Adventure, and Action ⏱ Runtime: 99 minutes 📅 Release Year: 1981 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hLZ8PV...

Vanishing Point (1971) Review: High-Speed Thrills & 70s Rebellion 13.05.2026 4:06

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Vanishing Point (1971). Directed by Richard C. Sarafian, starring Barry Newman, Cleavon Little, Charlotte Rampling, Dean Jagger, and Victoria Medlin. ⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 🏆 IMDb: 7.2/10 🎬 Genre: Crime, Action, and Thriller ⏱ Runtime: 99 minutes 📅 Release Year: 1971 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kXgzh...