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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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The Eternal Daughter (2022): A Haunting Tale of Secrets & Memories 25.03.2026 4:02

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at The Eternal Daughter (2022). Directed by Joanna Hogg, starring Tilda Swinton, Louis, August Joshi, Carly-Sophia Davies, and Joseph Mydell. ⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 🏆 IMDb: 5.9/10 🎬 Genre: Mystery, Drama, and Thriller ⏱ Runtime: 96 minutes 📅 Release Year: 2022 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cj0wvHWcTtk Fol...

The Shape of Water (2017) Review: A Mesmerizing Fairy Tale 25.03.2026 4:00

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at The Shape of Water (2017). Directed by Guillermo Del Toro, starring Sally Hawkins, Octavia Spencer, Michael Shannon, Richard Jenkins, and Michael Stuhlbarg. ⭐ Rating: 4.0/5 🏆 IMDb: 7.3/10 🎬 Genre: Romance, Fantasy, Drama, and Sci-Fi ⏱ Runtime: 123 minutes 📅 Release Year: 2017 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.c...

Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017) - A Fresh Spin on a Classic Hero! 25.03.2026 4:23

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017). Directed by Jon Watts, starring Tom Holland, Michael Keaton, Robert Downey Jr., Marisa Tomei, and Jon Favreau. ⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 🏆 IMDb: 7.4/10 🎬 Genre: Action, Sci-Fi, and Adventure ⏱ Runtime: 133 minutes 📅 Release Year: 2017 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ruDz_VECxO...

Hudson Hawk (1991) Review: A Wild Ride of Comedy and Chaos! 25.03.2026 3:50

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Hudson Hawk (1991). Directed by Michael Lehmann, starring Bruce Willis, Danny Aiello, Andie MacDowell, James Coburn, and Richard E. Grant. ⭐ Rating: 2.0/5 🏆 IMDb: 5.7/10 🎬 Genre: Comedy, Adventure, and Action ⏱ Runtime: 100 minutes 📅 Release Year: 1991 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t9lDXuvBzEY F...

Palm Trees and Power Lines (2022): A Gripping Tale of Exploitation 25.03.2026 3:48

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Palm Trees and Power Lines (2022). Directed by Jamie Dack, starring Lily McInerny, Gretchen Mol, Emily Jackson, Quinn Frankel, and Armani Jackson. ⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 🏆 IMDb: 6.5/10 🎬 Genre: Drama ⏱ Runtime: 110 minutes 📅 Release Year: 2023 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BEYIr2KhTs8 Follow the podcas...

Merrily We Roll Along (2025): A Musical Journey in Reverse 25.03.2026 4:26

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Merrily We Roll Along (2025). Directed by Maria Friedman, starring Daniel Radcliffe, Jonathan Groff, Lindsay Mendez, Krystal Joy Brown, and Katie Rose Clarke. ⭐ Rating: 4.0/5 🏆 IMDb: 7.2/10 🎬 Genre: Musical ⏱ Runtime: 145 minutes 📅 Release Year: 2025 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6u3PMfFsNWI Fol...

Creed III (2023) Review: Adonis Faces His Past in a Bold Showdown 25.03.2026 3:49

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Creed III (2023). Directed by Michael B. Jordan, starring Michael B. Jordan, Tessa Thompson, Jonathan Majors, Wood Harris, and Phylicia Rashad. ⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 🏆 IMDb: 6.7/10 🎬 Genre: Sport, Action, and Drama ⏱ Runtime: 116 minutes 📅 Release Year: 2023 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HSuzDGGDtt4 F...

The Inspection (2022) Review: A Powerful Tale of Resilience 25.03.2026 3:49

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at The Inspection (2022). Directed by Elegance Bratton, starring Jeremy Pope, Gabrielle Union, Bokeem Woodbine, Raúl Castillo, and McCaul Lombardi. ⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 🏆 IMDb: 6.7/10 🎬 Genre: Drama ⏱ Runtime: 95 minutes 📅 Release Year: 2022 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6C9SxYlungM Follow the podcast f...

A Wounded Fawn (2022) Review: Myth, Madness & Murder Unleashed 25.03.2026 3:43

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at A Wounded Fawn (2022). Directed by Travis Stevens, starring Sarah Lind, Josh Ruben, Malin Barr, Katie Kuang, and Laksmi Priyah Hedemark. ⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 🏆 IMDb: 5.4/10 🎬 Genre: Horror ⏱ Runtime: 91 minutes 📅 Release Year: 2022 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y047ZpcS90g Follow the podcast for more...

Erin Brockovich (2000): Julia Roberts Shines in True Justice Tale 24.03.2026 4:10

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Erin Brockovich (2000). Directed by Steven Soderbergh, starring Julia Roberts, Albert Finney, David Brisbin, Dawn Didawick, and Valente Rodriguez. ⭐ Rating: 4.0/5 🏆 IMDb: 7.5/10 🎬 Genre: Biography and Drama ⏱ Runtime: 131 minutes 📅 Release Year: 2000 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nUaEalr9uGU Fol...

Family Chaos & Comedy: 'This Is Where I Leave You' (2014) Review 24.03.2026 3:26

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at This Is Where I Leave You (2014). Directed by Shawn Levy, starring Jason Bateman, Tina Fey, Jane Fonda, Adam Driver, and Rose Byrne. ⭐ Rating: 3.0/5 🏆 IMDb: 6.7/10 🎬 Genre: Comedy and Drama ⏱ Runtime: 103 minutes 📅 Release Year: 2014 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eHLFYYgl_wc Follow the podcast f...

Magnolia (1999) Review: A Rain-Soaked Tapestry of Redemption 24.03.2026 3:43

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Magnolia (1999). Directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, starring Tom Cruise, Jason Robards, Julianne Moore, Pat Healy, and Genevieve Zweig. ⭐ Rating: 4.0/5 🏆 IMDb: 8.0/10 🎬 Genre: Drama ⏱ Runtime: 188 minutes 📅 Release Year: 2000 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fqlyv1McB90 Follow the podcast for more h...

Unraveling the Mystery: 'Something in the Dirt' (2022) Review 24.03.2026 3:51

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Something in the Dirt (2022). Directed by Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead, starring Aaron Moorhead, Justin Benson, Sarah Adina Smith, Wanjiru M. Njendu, and Issa Lopez. ⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 🏆 IMDb: 5.8/10 🎬 Genre: Mystery, Sci-Fi, Comedy, and Horror ⏱ Runtime: 116 minutes 📅 Release Year: 2022 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://...

Shell (2024): Glamour, Horror & Hollywood's Dark Secrets Unveiled 24.03.2026 3:47

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Shell (2024). Directed by Max Minghella, starring Elisabeth Moss, Kate Hudson, Kaia Gerber, Elizabeth Berkley, and Leanne Suter. ⭐ Rating: 2.5/5 🏆 IMDb: 4.9/10 🎬 Genre: Comedy, Thriller, and Horror ⏱ Runtime: 100 minutes 📅 Release Year: 2025 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FSD7kwRnYEk Follow the p...

Joyland (2022) Review: A Bold Tale of Love & Identity 24.03.2026 3:57

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Joyland (2022). Directed by Saim Sadiq, starring Ali Junejo, Rasti Farooq, Alina Khan, Sarwat Gilani, and Salmaan Peerzada. ⭐ Rating: 4.0/5 🏆 IMDb: 7.6/10 🎬 Genre: Drama, Comedy, and Crime ⏱ Runtime: 126 minutes 📅 Release Year: 2022 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KYfSaDzgfAk Follow the podcast fo...

Asteroid City (2023) Review: Wes Anderson's Quirky Desert Tale 24.03.2026 4:15

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Asteroid City (2023). Directed by Wes Anderson, starring Jason Schwartzman, Scarlett Johansson, Tom Hanks, Bryan Cranston, and Edward Norton. ⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 🏆 IMDb: 6.4/10 🎬 Genre: Comedy, Romance, Drama, and Sci-Fi ⏱ Runtime: 105 minutes 📅 Release Year: 2023 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-VUPl...

How to Deal (2003): Mandy Moore's Teen Love Rollercoaster Review 23.03.2026 4:02

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at How to Deal (2003). Directed by Clare Kilner, starring Mandy Moore, Trent Ford, Dylan Baker, Allison Janney, and Alexandra Holden. ⭐ Rating: 2.5/5 🏆 IMDb: 5.6/10 🎬 Genre: Comedy, Romance, and Drama ⏱ Runtime: 101 minutes 📅 Release Year: 2003 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zZ-RKQc1gIM Follow the p...

Bad Boys: Ride or Die (2024) - A Fun Yet Flawed Franchise Flick 23.03.2026 3:37

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Bad Boys: Ride or Die (2024). Directed by Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah, starring Will Smith, Martin Lawrence, Vanessa Hudgens, Alexander Ludwig, and Paola Núñez. ⭐ Rating: 3.0/5 🏆 IMDb: 6.5/10 🎬 Genre: Action, Adventure, Thriller, Crime, and Comedy ⏱ Runtime: 115 minutes 📅 Release Year: 2024 🎥 Watch the full video review: htt...

300 (2006) Review: Epic Visuals, Intense Battles, and Bold Style 23.03.2026 3:49

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at 300 (2006). Directed by Zack Snyder, starring Gerard Butler, Lena Headey, David Wenham, Dominic West, and Vincent Regan. ⭐ Rating: 3.0/5 🏆 IMDb: 7.6/10 🎬 Genre: Drama and Action ⏱ Runtime: 117 minutes 📅 Release Year: 2007 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xoIMzLLZ6s4 Follow the podcast for more hone...

Friday the 13th (1980) Review: Horror Classic or Campy Chaos? 23.03.2026 4:17

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Friday the 13th (1980). Directed by Sean S. Cunningham, starring Betsy Palmer, Adrienne King, Jeannine Taylor, Robbi Morgan, and Kevin Bacon. ⭐ Rating: 2.5/5 🏆 IMDb: 6.4/10 🎬 Genre: Horror, Mystery, and Thriller ⏱ Runtime: 95 minutes 📅 Release Year: 1980 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YWKpqQYSyZ4...

Saipan (2025): Clash of Titans in Irish Football Drama 23.03.2026 4:02

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Saipan (2025). Directed by Lisa Barros d'Sa and Glenn Leyburn, starring Éanna Hardwicke, Steve Coogan, Peter McDonald, Alice Lowe, and Jamie Beamish. ⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 🏆 IMDb: 6.7/10 🎬 Genre: Sport, Biography, History, and Drama ⏱ Runtime: 91 minutes 📅 Release Year: 2026 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com...

Unrest (2022) Review: Anarchism & Time in Swiss Watchmaking 23.03.2026 3:50

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Unrest (2022). Directed by Cyril Schäublin, starring Alisa Miloglyadova, Elisaveta Kriman, Olga Bushkova, Tatiana Kulminska, and Mikhail Bushkov. ⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 🏆 IMDb: 6.6/10 🎬 Genre: History and Drama ⏱ Runtime: 93 minutes 📅 Release Year: 2022 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qvoin6cK1vw Follow...

Women Talking (2022): A Riveting Drama of Faith and Resilience 23.03.2026 4:04

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Women Talking (2022). Directed by Sarah Polley, starring Rooney Mara, Claire Foy, Jessie Buckley, Judith Ivey, and Emily Mitchell. ⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 🏆 IMDb: 6.9/10 🎬 Genre: Drama ⏱ Runtime: 104 minutes 📅 Release Year: 2023 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8RmeQSdeqkQ Follow the podcast for more hones...

The Wonder (2022) Review: Miracle or Hoax? A Deep Dive! 23.03.2026 3:41

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at The Wonder (2022). Directed by Sebastián Lelio, starring Florence Pugh, Tom Burke, Kíla Lord Cassidy, Niamh Algar, and David Wilmot. ⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 🏆 IMDb: 6.6/10 🎬 Genre: Drama, Thriller, and Mystery ⏱ Runtime: 108 minutes 📅 Release Year: 2022 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aa6F_cU7ycg Follow t...

I Was a Stranger (2024) Review: A Powerful Tale of Survival 22.03.2026 3:41

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at I Was a Stranger (2024). Directed by Brandt Andersen, starring Yasmine Al Massri, Yahya Mahayni, Omar Sy, Ziad Bakri, and Constantine Markoulakis. ⭐ Rating: 4.0/5 🏆 IMDb: 8.4/10 🎬 Genre: Drama ⏱ Runtime: 104 minutes 📅 Release Year: 2026 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tJs61z87u58 Follow the podcas...