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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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A Walk to Remember (2002): Love, Redemption, and Heartfelt Drama 15.06.2026 3:40

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at A Walk to Remember (2002). Directed by Adam Shankman, starring Mandy Moore, Shane West, Peter Coyote, Daryl Hannah, and Lauren German. ⭐ Rating: 2.5/5 🏆 IMDb: 7.3/10 🎬 Genre: Romance and Drama ⏱ Runtime: 101 minutes 📅 Release Year: 2002 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8tJ642fgbZk Follow the podcas...

Save the Last Dance (2001): A Tale of Love, Loss, and Rhythm 15.06.2026 3:57

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Save the Last Dance (2001). Directed by Thomas Carter, starring Julia Stiles, Sean Patrick Thomas, Kerry Washington, Fredro Starr, and Terry Kinney. ⭐ Rating: 3.0/5 🏆 IMDb: 6.2/10 🎬 Genre: Romance, Drama, and Music ⏱ Runtime: 112 minutes 📅 Release Year: 2001 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zyzZyz3...

Wrath of Man (2021) Review: Ritchie's Gritty Heist Thriller Unpacked 15.06.2026 3:33

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Wrath of Man (2021). Directed by Guy Ritchie, starring Jason Statham, Holt McCallany, Josh Hartnett, Rocci Boy Williams, and Jeffrey Donovan. ⭐ Rating: 3.0/5 🏆 IMDb: 7.1/10 🎬 Genre: Crime, Action, and Thriller ⏱ Runtime: 119 minutes 📅 Release Year: 2021 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3MpOxdREgbA...

Seven Years in Tibet (1997): A Journey of Transformation & Culture 15.06.2026 4:03

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Seven Years in Tibet (1997). Directed by Jean-Jacques Annaud, starring Brad Pitt, David Thewlis, BD Wong, Mako, and Danny Denzongpa. ⭐ Rating: 3.0/5 🏆 IMDb: 7.1/10 🎬 Genre: Biography, Drama, War, History, and Adventure ⏱ Runtime: 136 minutes 📅 Release Year: 1997 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bso...

Winter Soldier Review: A Thrilling Marvel Masterpiece (2014) 15.06.2026 4:16

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014). Directed by Anthony Russo and Joe Russo, starring Chris Evans, Samuel L. Jackson, Scarlett Johansson, Robert Redford, and Sebastian Stan. ⭐ Rating: 4.0/5 🏆 IMDb: 7.7/10 🎬 Genre: Thriller, Adventure, Sci-Fi, and Action ⏱ Runtime: 136 minutes 📅 Release Year: 2014 🎥 Watch the full video...

Juno (2007) Review: A Quirky Tale of Teen Pregnancy & Heart 15.06.2026 3:41

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Juno (2007). Directed by Jason Reitman, starring Elliot Page, Michael Cera, Jennifer Garner, Jason Bateman, and Allison Janney. ⭐ Rating: 4.0/5 🏆 IMDb: 7.4/10 🎬 Genre: Drama and Comedy ⏱ Runtime: 96 minutes 📅 Release Year: 2007 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P2rQ9ncfL98 Follow the podcast for mor...

Spider-Man 2 (2004) Review: Raimi's Superhero Masterpiece! 15.06.2026 3:54

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Spider-Man 2 (2004). Directed by Sam Raimi, starring Tobey Maguire, Kirsten Dunst, Alfred Molina, James Franco, and Rosemary Harris. ⭐ Rating: 4.0/5 🏆 IMDb: 7.5/10 🎬 Genre: Sci-Fi, Action, and Adventure ⏱ Runtime: 127 minutes 📅 Release Year: 2004 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6vLH4pQGW3s Follow...

Desert Warrior (2025) Review: Epic Battles, Shallow Story 13.06.2026 3:49

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Desert Warrior (2025). Directed by Rupert Wyatt, starring Anthony Mackie, Aiysha Hart, Sami Bouajila, Sharlto Copley, and Ben Kingsley. ⭐ Rating: 2.0/5 🏆 IMDb: 4.1/10 🎬 Genre: Drama, War, Adventure, Action, and History ⏱ Runtime: 127 minutes 📅 Release Year: 2026 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GV3...

Propeller One-Way Night Coach (2026): A Nostalgic Flight Review 13.06.2026 3:51

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Propeller One-Way Night Coach (2026). Directed by John Travolta, starring Clark Shotwell, Kelly B. Eviston, Ellen Travolta, Jimmy Marino, and Olga Hoffmann. ⭐ Rating: 2.5/5 🏆 IMDb: 5.7/10 🎬 Genre: Adventure, Family, and Drama ⏱ Runtime: 61 minutes 📅 Release Year: 2026 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch...

Time-Travel Adventure: Flight of the Navigator (1986) Review 13.06.2026 4:22

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Flight of the Navigator (1986). Directed by Randal Kleiser, starring Joey Cramer, Paul Reubens, Cliff De Young, Veronica Cartwright, and Sarah Jessica Parker. ⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 🏆 IMDb: 6.9/10 🎬 Genre: Comedy, Family, Sci-Fi, and Adventure ⏱ Runtime: 90 minutes 📅 Release Year: 1986 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtub...

Cleaner (2007) Review: Crime Scene Cleanup or Crime Scene Setup? 13.06.2026 3:28

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Cleaner (2007). Directed by Renny Harlin, starring Samuel L. Jackson, Ed Harris, Eva Mendes, Luis Guzmán, and Keke Palmer. ⭐ Rating: 3.0/5 🏆 IMDb: 6.1/10 🎬 Genre: Crime and Thriller ⏱ Runtime: 88 minutes 📅 Release Year: 2008 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MDgGQvAJsco Follow the podcast for more h...

Cape Fear (1962) Review: A Chilling Tale of Vengeance Unleashed 13.06.2026 3:54

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Cape Fear (1962). Directed by J. Lee Thompson, starring Gregory Peck, Robert Mitchum, Polly Bergen, Lori Martin, and Martin Balsam. ⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 🏆 IMDb: 7.7/10 🎬 Genre: Drama and Thriller ⏱ Runtime: 106 minutes 📅 Release Year: 1962 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QM4J5wN94oQ Follow the podcast...

Nostalgic Dive into 'Masters of the Universe' (1987) - Review 13.06.2026 4:20

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Masters of the Universe (1987). Directed by Gary Goddard, starring Dolph Lundgren, Frank Langella, Meg Foster, Billy Barty, and Courteney Cox. ⭐ Rating: 2.0/5 🏆 IMDb: 5.4/10 🎬 Genre: Adventure, Sci-Fi, Action, and Fantasy ⏱ Runtime: 106 minutes 📅 Release Year: 1987 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=...

Unveiling 'Curse of the Demon' (1957): A Timeless Horror Classic 13.06.2026 3:36

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Curse of the Demon (1957). Directed by Jacques Tourneur, starring Dana Andrews, Peggy Cummins, Niall MacGinnis, Maurice Denham, and Athene Seyler. ⭐ Rating: 4.0/5 🏆 IMDb: 7.4/10 🎬 Genre: Mystery, Horror, Thriller, and Fantasy ⏱ Runtime: 82 minutes 📅 Release Year: 1958 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch...

Vampyr (1932) Review: A Haunting Masterpiece of Atmospheric Horror 11.06.2026 4:08

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Vampyr (1932). Directed by Carl Theodor Dreyer, starring Julian West, Maurice Schutz, Rena Mandel, Sybille Schmitz, and Jan Hieronimko. ⭐ Rating: 4.0/5 🏆 IMDb: 7.4/10 🎬 Genre: Fantasy and Horror ⏱ Runtime: 75 minutes 📅 Release Year: 1934 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u1-6ScndVZI Follow the podca...

Michael (2026) Review: A Musical Tribute, But Lacks Depth 11.06.2026 3:56

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Michael (2026). Directed by Antoine Fuqua, starring Jaafar Jackson, Nia Long, Colman Domingo, Juliano Valdi, and Jayden Harville. ⭐ Rating: 3.0/5 🏆 IMDb: 7.6/10 🎬 Genre: History, Drama, Biography, and Music ⏱ Runtime: 127 minutes 📅 Release Year: 2026 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WuH6MZYNhGA Fol...

The Killing Fields (1984): A Gripping Tale of War and Friendship 11.06.2026 4:26

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at The Killing Fields (1984). Directed by Roland Joffé, starring Sam Waterston, Haing S. Ngor, John Malkovich, Julian Sands, and Craig T. Nelson. ⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 🏆 IMDb: 7.8/10 🎬 Genre: History, War, Drama, and Biography ⏱ Runtime: 141 minutes 📅 Release Year: 1985 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yBCY...

Trading Places (1983) Review: A Hilarious Social Experiment 11.06.2026 3:50

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Trading Places (1983). Directed by John Landis, starring Eddie Murphy, Dan Aykroyd, Ralph Bellamy, Denholm Elliott, and Maurice Woods. ⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 🏆 IMDb: 7.5/10 🎬 Genre: Comedy ⏱ Runtime: 116 minutes 📅 Release Year: 1983 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6j2KWqCls-s Follow the podcast for more...

Office Romance (2026): Love vs. Policy in a Comedic Showdown 10.06.2026 4:03

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Office Romance (2026). Directed by Ol Parker, starring Jennifer Lopez, Brett Goldstein, Betty Gilpin, Edward James Olmos, and Bradley Whitford. ⭐ Rating: 3.0/5 🏆 IMDb: 6.0/10 🎬 Genre: Romance and Comedy ⏱ Runtime: 114 minutes 📅 Release Year: 2026 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0TCCfvYmZK0 Follow...

Night Crossing (1982): A Daring Escape from East Germany 10.06.2026 3:32

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Night Crossing (1982). Directed by Delbert Mann, starring John Hurt, Jane Alexander, Doug McKeon, Keith McKeon, and Beau Bridges. ⭐ Rating: 3.0/5 🏆 IMDb: 6.5/10 🎬 Genre: Thriller, Family, History, and Drama ⏱ Runtime: 107 minutes 📅 Release Year: 1982 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQvB5cGkiLs Fol...

Dogma (1999) Review: Angels, Comedy, and Cosmic Chaos! 10.06.2026 3:54

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Dogma (1999). Directed by Kevin Smith, starring Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, Linda Fiorentino, Bud Cort, and Barret Hackney. ⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 🏆 IMDb: 7.3/10 🎬 Genre: Adventure, Fantasy, Comedy, and Drama ⏱ Runtime: 130 minutes 📅 Release Year: 1999 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EBI8Q2qBvE0 Follow the...

The Innocents (1961) Review: Haunting Horror or Mind Games? 10.06.2026 4:16

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at The Innocents (1961). Directed by Jack Clayton, starring Deborah Kerr, Peter Wyngarde, Megs Jenkins, Michael Redgrave, and Martin Stephens. ⭐ Rating: 4.0/5 🏆 IMDb: 7.7/10 🎬 Genre: Drama, Horror, Mystery, and Thriller ⏱ Runtime: 100 minutes 📅 Release Year: 1961 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sIR6p...

Frozen Valor: 'Retreat, Hell!' (1952) - A Gritty Korean War Review 10.06.2026 3:56

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Retreat, Hell! (1952). Directed by Joseph H. Lewis, starring Frank Lovejoy, Richard Carlson, Anita Louise, Russ Tamblyn, and Nedrick Young. ⭐ Rating: 3.0/5 🏆 IMDb: 6.5/10 🎬 Genre: War and Drama ⏱ Runtime: 95 minutes 📅 Release Year: 1952 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z1WBAchAmeE Follow the podcas...

Uncharted (2022) Review: A Treasure Hunt That Misses the Mark 10.06.2026 3:44

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Uncharted (2022). Directed by Ruben Fleischer, starring Tom Holland, Mark Wahlberg, Antonio Banderas, Sophia Ali, and Tati Gabrielle. ⭐ Rating: 2.5/5 🏆 IMDb: 6.3/10 🎬 Genre: Action and Adventure ⏱ Runtime: 116 minutes 📅 Release Year: 2022 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kLAkBHQ_cT8 Follow the podc...

Boys and Girls (2000) Review: Predictable Romance Falls Flat 10.06.2026 4:00

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Boys and Girls (2000). Directed by Robert Iscove, starring Freddie Prinze Jr., Claire Forlani, Brendon Ryan Barrett, Gay Thomas Wilson, and Raquel Beaudene. ⭐ Rating: 2.0/5 🏆 IMDb: 5.4/10 🎬 Genre: Romance, Drama, and Comedy ⏱ Runtime: 94 minutes 📅 Release Year: 2000 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v...