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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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Rye Lane (2023) Review: Love, Laughter & London Adventures! 16.03.2026 3:59

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Rye Lane (2023). Directed by Raine Allen-Miller, starring David Jonsson, Vivian Oparah, Poppy Allen-Quarmby, Charlie Knight, and Simon Manyonda. ⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 🏆 IMDb: 7.2/10 🎬 Genre: Romance, Comedy, and Drama ⏱ Runtime: 82 minutes 📅 Release Year: 2023 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vamAFZ0k5cA...

Flora and Son (2023): Music, Motherhood & Heartfelt Harmony 16.03.2026 3:39

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Flora and Son (2023). Directed by John Carney, starring Eve Hewson, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Orén Kinlan, Marcella Plunkett, and Paul Reid. ⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 🏆 IMDb: 7.0/10 🎬 Genre: Comedy, Romance, and Music ⏱ Runtime: 97 minutes 📅 Release Year: 2023 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TJwmJemSHUU Follow...

Sibling Showdown: Navigating Nostalgia in 'The Adults' (2023) Review 16.03.2026 4:01

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at The Adults (2023). Directed by Dustin Guy Defa, starring Michael Cera, Hannah Gross, Sophia Lillis, Wavyy Jonez, and Anoop Desai. ⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 🏆 IMDb: 5.7/10 🎬 Genre: Drama and Comedy ⏱ Runtime: 91 minutes 📅 Release Year: 2023 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQMhdb1PNk0 Follow the podcast for m...

Honey Bunch (2025): A Mind-Bending Thriller of Love & Memory 16.03.2026 3:39

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Honey Bunch (2025). Directed by Dusty Mancinelli and Madeleine Sims-Fewer, starring Grace Glowicki, Ben Petrie, Jason Isaacs, Julian Richings, and Jesse LaVercombe. ⭐ Rating: 3.0/5 🏆 IMDb: 5.8/10 🎬 Genre: Horror, Thriller, Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and Comedy ⏱ Runtime: 113 minutes 📅 Release Year: 2026 🎥 Watch the full video review: htt...

My Mother's Wedding (2023): A Charming Yet Flawed Family Drama 16.03.2026 3:44

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at My Mother's Wedding (2023). Directed by Kristin Scott Thomas, starring Scarlett Johansson, Sienna Miller, Emily Beecham, Michael Spicer, and Gary Lamont. ⭐ Rating: 2.5/5 🏆 IMDb: 5.4/10 🎬 Genre: Drama and Comedy ⏱ Runtime: 95 minutes 📅 Release Year: 2025 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4GUATJO...

The Lost Daughter (2021): A Haunting Dive into Motherhood's Shadows 16.03.2026 4:24

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at The Lost Daughter (2021). Directed by Maggie Gyllenhaal, starring Olivia Colman, Jessie Buckley, Dakota Johnson, Ed Harris, and Peter Sarsgaard. ⭐ Rating: 4.0/5 🏆 IMDb: 6.7/10 🎬 Genre: Drama ⏱ Runtime: 121 minutes 📅 Release Year: 2021 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gl1EHIa1zlc Follow the podcast...

Diabolic (2025) Review: A Haunting Tale of Faith and Fear 16.03.2026 4:23

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Diabolic (2025). Directed by Daniel J. Phillips, starring Elizabeth Cullen, John Kim, Mia Challis, Luca Asta Sardelis, and Terence Crawford. ⭐ Rating: 3.0/5 🏆 IMDb: 5.6/10 🎬 Genre: Horror ⏱ Runtime: 95 minutes 📅 Release Year: 2025 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bBN2H-S8hjc Follow the podcast for...

Shelter (2026) Review: Statham's Action-Packed Island Showdown 16.03.2026 3:12

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Shelter (2026). Directed by Ric Roman Waugh, starring Jason Statham, Bodhi Rae Breathnach, Michael Shaeffer, Anna Crilly, and Bill Nighy. ⭐ Rating: 3.0/5 🏆 IMDb: 6.2/10 🎬 Genre: Action and Thriller ⏱ Runtime: 107 minutes 📅 Release Year: 2026 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nky2_Ixra-w Follow the p...

The Proposal (2009) Review: Love, Laughter, and Alaskan Charm 16.03.2026 4:13

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at The Proposal (2009). Directed by Anne Fletcher, starring Sandra Bullock, Ryan Reynolds, Mary Steenburgen, Craig T. Nelson, and Betty White. ⭐ Rating: 3.0/5 🏆 IMDb: 6.8/10 🎬 Genre: Drama, Comedy, and Romance ⏱ Runtime: 108 minutes 📅 Release Year: 2009 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=26KG8eMN_lA Fol...

The Moment (2026): Charli XCX's Wild Ride Through Fame & Fortune 16.03.2026 4:30

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at The Moment (2026). Directed by Aidan Zamiri, starring Charli XCX, Francesca Faridany, Errol Barnett, Rachel Sennott, and Isaac Powell. ⭐ Rating: 3.0/5 🏆 IMDb: 6.2/10 🎬 Genre: Comedy, Thriller, and Drama ⏱ Runtime: 103 minutes 📅 Release Year: 2026 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SAEKQyuOArM Follow...

Idiocracy (2006) Review: A Hilarious Dive into a Dumbed-Down Future 16.03.2026 4:12

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Idiocracy (2006). Directed by Mike Judge, starring Luke Wilson, Maya Rudolph, Dax Shepard, Terry Crews, and Anthony 'Citric' Campos. ⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 🏆 IMDb: 6.5/10 🎬 Genre: Adventure, Sci-Fi, Thriller, and Comedy ⏱ Runtime: 84 minutes 📅 Release Year: 2007 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=...

Capernaum (2018) Review: A Heart-Wrenching Tale of Survival 16.03.2026 4:04

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Capernaum (2018). Directed by Nadine Labaki, starring Zain Al Rafeea, Yordanos Shiferaw, Boluwatife Treasure Bankole, Kawsar Al Haddad, and Fadi Yousef. ⭐ Rating: 4.0/5 🏆 IMDb: 8.4/10 🎬 Genre: Drama ⏱ Runtime: 126 minutes 📅 Release Year: 2019 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ZvN2xEJAiI Follow the...

Mercy (2026): AI Justice on Trial - A Futuristic Thriller Review 16.03.2026 3:44

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Mercy (2026). Directed by Timur Bekmambetov, starring Chris Pratt, Rebecca Ferguson, Kali Reis, Annabelle Wallis, and Chris Sullivan. ⭐ Rating: 2.5/5 🏆 IMDb: 6.1/10 🎬 Genre: Sci-Fi, Crime, Mystery, Thriller, Drama, and Action ⏱ Runtime: 99 minutes 📅 Release Year: 2026 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch...

Courtroom Tension: The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial (2023) Review 16.03.2026 4:13

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial (2023). Directed by William Friedkin, starring Kiefer Sutherland, Jason Clarke, Jake Lacy, Monica Raymund, and Lewis Pullman. ⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 🏆 IMDb: 6.7/10 🎬 Genre: War and Drama ⏱ Runtime: 108 minutes 📅 Release Year: 2023 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pVwcnuz4gfs...

Matilda: The Musical (2022) - A Whimsical Journey of Empowerment 16.03.2026 4:29

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Matilda: The Musical (2022). Directed by Matthew Warchus, starring Alisha Weir, Emma Thompson, Lashana Lynch, Stephen Graham, and Andrea Riseborough. ⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 🏆 IMDb: 7.0/10 🎬 Genre: Drama, Family, Music, Comedy, Musical, and Fantasy ⏱ Runtime: 117 minutes 📅 Release Year: 2022 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.y...

Sisu: Road to Revenge (2025) - A Thrilling Action-Packed Sequel! 16.03.2026 4:07

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Sisu: Road to Revenge (2025). Directed by Jalmari Helander, starring Jorma Tommila, Stephen Lang, Richard Brake, Tommi Korpela, and Kaspar Velberg. ⭐ Rating: 4.0/5 🏆 IMDb: 6.8/10 🎬 Genre: War and Action ⏱ Runtime: 89 minutes 📅 Release Year: 2025 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p8rNECTp5MI Follow t...

My Bloody Valentine (2009) Review: A 3D Slasher Throwback! 16.03.2026 3:39

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at My Bloody Valentine (2009). Directed by Patrick Lussier, starring Jensen Ackles, Jaime King, Kerr Smith, Betsy Rue, and Edi Gathegi. ⭐ Rating: 2.5/5 🏆 IMDb: 5.4/10 🎬 Genre: Mystery, Thriller, and Horror ⏱ Runtime: 101 minutes 📅 Release Year: 2009 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-rf2w90xGJg Follow...

We Grown Now (2023): A Heartfelt Journey Through Cabrini-Green 16.03.2026 3:39

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at We Grown Now (2023). Directed by Minhal Baig, starring Tyla Abercrumbie, Echaka Agba, Madisyn Barnes, Matthew Campbell, and Giovani Chambers. ⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 🏆 IMDb: 6.8/10 🎬 Genre: Drama ⏱ Runtime: 93 minutes 📅 Release Year: 2023 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PXRiNSCcziM Follow the podcast for...

The Shadow Strays (2024): A Thrilling Dive into Chaos & Action! 16.03.2026 4:32

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at The Shadow Strays (2024). Directed by Timo Tjahjanto, starring Aurora Ribero, Hana Malasan, Taskya Namya, Agra Piliang, and Andri Mashadi. ⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 🏆 IMDb: 6.5/10 🎬 Genre: Action, Thriller, and Crime ⏱ Runtime: 144 minutes 📅 Release Year: 2024 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4PYpyObp3mI Fol...

500 Days of Summer (2009): A Non-Linear Love Story Unraveled 16.03.2026 4:07

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at 500 Days of Summer (2009). Directed by Marc Webb, starring Zooey Deschanel, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Geoffrey Arend, Chloë Grace Moretz, and Matthew Gray Gubler. ⭐ Rating: 4.0/5 🏆 IMDb: 7.6/10 🎬 Genre: Drama, Romance, and Comedy ⏱ Runtime: 95 minutes 📅 Release Year: 2009 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch...

Whistle (2025) Review: Aztec Curses & Teen Drama Collide! 16.03.2026 4:11

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Whistle (2025). Directed by Corin Hardy, starring Dafne Keen, Sophie Nélisse, Sky Yang, Jhaleil Swaby, and Ali Skovbye. ⭐ Rating: 2.5/5 🏆 IMDb: 5.3/10 🎬 Genre: Horror ⏱ Runtime: 100 minutes 📅 Release Year: 2026 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S7OLRVPpDdc Follow the podcast for more honest movie re...

Shane (1953) Review: A Timeless Western Classic Unveiled 16.03.2026 4:03

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Shane (1953). Directed by George Stevens, starring Alan Ladd, Jean Arthur, Van Heflin, Brandon De Wilde, and Jack Palance. ⭐ Rating: 4.0/5 🏆 IMDb: 7.6/10 🎬 Genre: Drama and Western ⏱ Runtime: 118 minutes 📅 Release Year: 1953 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jUXCMA5X9OE Follow the podcast for more h...

Review: The Skull (1965) - Peter Cushing, Patrick Wymark, Christopher Lee, Jill Bennett, Nigel Green 16.03.2026 3:41

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at The Skull (1965). Directed by Freddie Francis, starring Peter Cushing, Patrick Wymark, Christopher Lee, Jill Bennett, and Nigel Green. ⭐ Rating: 3.0/5 🏆 IMDb: 6.2/10 🎬 Genre: Thriller and Horror ⏱ Runtime: 83 minutes 📅 Release Year: 1965 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=61LHHr985VM Follow the podca...

Reality (2023) Review: A Gripping Tale of Truth and Consequences 16.03.2026 3:47

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Reality (2023). Directed by Tina Satter, starring Sydney Sweeney, Josh Hamilton, Marchánt Davis, Benny Elledge, and John Way. ⭐ Rating: 4.0/5 🏆 IMDb: 6.7/10 🎬 Genre: Drama ⏱ Runtime: 83 minutes 📅 Release Year: 2023 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2r7zfhXuSzY Follow the podcast for more honest movi...

Bones and All (2022): A Haunting Journey of Love and Horror 16.03.2026 3:59

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Bones and All (2022). Directed by Luca Guadagnino, starring Timothée Chalamet, Taylor Russell, Mark Rylance, Kendle Coffey, and André Holland. ⭐ Rating: 4.0/5 🏆 IMDb: 6.8/10 🎬 Genre: Romance, Drama, and Horror ⏱ Runtime: 131 minutes 📅 Release Year: 2022 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gbHJ2nfVLvQ...