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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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21 Jump Street (2012) Review: Comedy, Cops, and High School Chaos! 09.06.2026 3:52

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at 21 Jump Street (2012). Directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, starring Jonah Hill, Channing Tatum, Ice Cube, Brie Larson, and Dave Franco. ⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 🏆 IMDb: 7.2/10 🎬 Genre: Crime, Comedy, and Action ⏱ Runtime: 109 minutes 📅 Release Year: 2012 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W2YvAz3_VC...

Sweet Home Alabama (2002): A Southern Charm vs. NYC Hustle Review 09.06.2026 3:37

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Sweet Home Alabama (2002). Directed by Andy Tennant, starring Reese Witherspoon, Patrick Dempsey, Josh Lucas, Candice Bergen, and Mary Kay Place. ⭐ Rating: 2.5/5 🏆 IMDb: 6.2/10 🎬 Genre: Romance and Comedy ⏱ Runtime: 108 minutes 📅 Release Year: 2002 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q3LlRsqHxhU Follo...

Ronin (1998) Review: De Niro Leads a Thrilling Mercenary Chase 09.06.2026 3:54

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Ronin (1998). Directed by John Frankenheimer, starring Robert De Niro, Jean Reno, Natascha McElhone, Stellan Skarsgård, and Sean Bean. ⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 🏆 IMDb: 7.2/10 🎬 Genre: Thriller, Crime, and Action ⏱ Runtime: 122 minutes 📅 Release Year: 1998 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vWlSg56cQzE Follow...

Pumpkinhead (1988) Review: A Tale of Vengeance and Horror 08.06.2026 3:49

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Pumpkinhead (1988). Directed by Stan Winston, starring Lance Henriksen, Jeff East, John d'Aquino, Kimberly Ross, and Joel Hoffman. ⭐ Rating: 3.0/5 🏆 IMDb: 6.2/10 🎬 Genre: Fantasy and Horror ⏱ Runtime: 86 minutes 📅 Release Year: 1989 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ejf-GcQjmcY Follow the podca...

Alice, Sweet Alice (1976): A Haunting Tale of Suspicion & Murder 08.06.2026 3:22

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Alice, Sweet Alice (1976). Directed by Alfred Sole, starring Linda Miller, Mildred Clinton, Paula E. Sheppard, Niles McMaster, and Jane Lowry. ⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 🏆 IMDb: 6.4/10 🎬 Genre: Crime, Thriller, Drama, Mystery, and Horror ⏱ Runtime: 107 minutes 📅 Release Year: 1976 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/wat...

Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015) - Action-Packed or Overstuffed? 08.06.2026 3:55

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015). Directed by Joss Whedon, starring Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Hemsworth, and Scarlett Johansson. ⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 🏆 IMDb: 7.3/10 🎬 Genre: Sci-Fi, Adventure, and Action ⏱ Runtime: 141 minutes 📅 Release Year: 2015 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v...

Epic Love and War: Unraveling 'The English Patient' (1996) Review 08.06.2026 4:15

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at The English Patient (1996). Directed by Anthony Minghella, starring Ralph Fiennes, Juliette Binoche, Willem Dafoe, Kristin Scott Thomas, and Naveen Andrews. ⭐ Rating: 4.0/5 🏆 IMDb: 7.4/10 🎬 Genre: Drama, War, and Romance ⏱ Runtime: 162 minutes 📅 Release Year: 1996 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U...

Time-Traveling Comedy Chaos: Nirvanna the Band (2025) Review 07.06.2026 3:50

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie (2025). Directed by Matt Johnson, starring Matt Johnson, Jay McCarrol, Ben Petrie, Ethan Eng, and Michael Scott. ⭐ Rating: 4.0/5 🏆 IMDb: 7.9/10 🎬 Genre: Sci-Fi, Comedy, and Adventure ⏱ Runtime: 100 minutes 📅 Release Year: 2025 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i6...

Aces High (1976) Review: Soaring Drama in WWI Skies 07.06.2026 3:52

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Aces High (1976). Directed by Jack Gold, starring Malcolm McDowell, Christopher Plummer, Simon Ward, Peter Firth, and David Wood. ⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 🏆 IMDb: 6.6/10 🎬 Genre: War, Drama, and Action ⏱ Runtime: 114 minutes 📅 Release Year: 1976 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aOf5KT5GFII Follow the podcas...

Robin Williams Shines in 'Good Morning, Vietnam' (1987) Review 07.06.2026 3:56

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Good Morning, Vietnam (1987). Directed by Barry Levinson, starring Robin Williams, Forest Whitaker, Tom T. Tran, Chintara Sukapatana, and Bruno Kirby. ⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 🏆 IMDb: 7.3/10 🎬 Genre: War, Biography, Comedy, and Drama ⏱ Runtime: 121 minutes 📅 Release Year: 1988 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch...

In the Grey (2026): Ritchie's Thrilling Yet Flawed Heist Drama 07.06.2026 4:15

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at In the Grey (2026). Directed by Guy Ritchie, starring Henry Cavill, Jake Gyllenhaal, Eiza González, Carlos Bardem, and Michael Vu. ⭐ Rating: 3.0/5 🏆 IMDb: 6.4/10 🎬 Genre: Drama, Thriller, and Action ⏱ Runtime: 98 minutes 📅 Release Year: 2026 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pv8LK6gi0wo Follow the p...

Hokum (2026): A Haunting Tale of Horror and Heart 06.06.2026 3:58

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Hokum (2026). Directed by Damian Mc Carthy, starring Adam Scott, Peter Coonan, David Wilmot, Florence Ordesh, and Michael Patric. ⭐ Rating: 4.0/5 🏆 IMDb: 7.0/10 🎬 Genre: Horror and Thriller ⏱ Runtime: 107 minutes 📅 Release Year: 2026 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yzgoi0iQpLU Follow the podcast f...

Lost Command (1966): War's Moral Maze Unraveled 06.06.2026 3:34

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Lost Command (1966). Directed by Mark Robson, starring Anthony Quinn, Alain Delon, George Segal, Michèle Morgan, and Maurice Ronet. ⭐ Rating: 3.0/5 🏆 IMDb: 6.3/10 🎬 Genre: Drama, War, and Action ⏱ Runtime: 129 minutes 📅 Release Year: 1966 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Jn2rP5h8GQ Follow the podc...

Black Panther (2018) Review: A Cultural Milestone in Cinema 06.06.2026 4:21

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Black Panther (2018). Directed by Ryan Coogler, starring Chadwick Boseman, Michael B. Jordan, Lupita Nyong'o, Danai Gurira, and Martin Freeman. ⭐ Rating: 4.0/5 🏆 IMDb: 7.3/10 🎬 Genre: Adventure, Sci-Fi, and Action ⏱ Runtime: 134 minutes 📅 Release Year: 2018 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=czs...

Jojo Rabbit (2019) Review: Satire, Comedy, and Heartfelt Drama 06.06.2026 3:35

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Jojo Rabbit (2019). Directed by Taika Waititi, starring Roman Griffin Davis, Thomasin McKenzie, Scarlett Johansson, Taika Waititi, and Sam Rockwell. ⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 🏆 IMDb: 7.9/10 🎬 Genre: Comedy, Drama, and War ⏱ Runtime: 108 minutes 📅 Release Year: 2019 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m5s7U789Gk...

Thor (2011) Review: A Godly Tale of Redemption and Action 05.06.2026 3:56

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Thor (2011). Directed by Kenneth Branagh, starring Chris Hemsworth, Anthony Hopkins, Natalie Portman, Tom Hiddleston, and Stellan Skarsgård. ⭐ Rating: 3.0/5 🏆 IMDb: 7.0/10 🎬 Genre: Fantasy and Action ⏱ Runtime: 115 minutes 📅 Release Year: 2011 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AqfJ9XqaCuA Follow the...

Les Misérables (2012) Review: A Bold, Emotional Musical Journey 05.06.2026 4:01

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Les Misérables (2012). Directed by Tom Hooper, starring Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe, Anne Hathaway, Amanda Seyfried, and Sacha Baron Cohen. ⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 🏆 IMDb: 7.5/10 🎬 Genre: Romance, Drama, and Musical ⏱ Runtime: 158 minutes 📅 Release Year: 2012 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8NUj0iwwI5g Fo...

Epic Showdown: 'Zulu' (1964) - A Battle for the Ages! 05.06.2026 4:09

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Zulu (1964). Directed by Cy Endfield, starring Stanley Baker, Jack Hawkins, Ulla Jacobsson, James Booth, and Michael Caine. ⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 🏆 IMDb: 7.7/10 🎬 Genre: History, Drama, and War ⏱ Runtime: 138 minutes 📅 Release Year: 1964 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oXqlHM9RpOI Follow the podcast for...

The Way Ahead (1944): From Reluctant Recruits to Heroes 05.06.2026 4:09

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at The Way Ahead (1944). Directed by Carol Reed, starring David Niven, Stanley Holloway, James Donald, John Laurie, and Leslie Dwyer. ⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 🏆 IMDb: 6.9/10 🎬 Genre: War and Drama ⏱ Runtime: 91 minutes 📅 Release Year: 1945 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aLkezjkIFBc Follow the podcast for mor...

Sunshine (2007) Review: A Thrilling Sci-Fi Journey to Save Earth 04.06.2026 4:06

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Sunshine (2007). Directed by Danny Boyle, starring Cillian Murphy, Rose Byrne, Chris Evans, Cliff Curtis, and Chipo Chung. ⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 🏆 IMDb: 7.2/10 🎬 Genre: Thriller and Sci-Fi ⏱ Runtime: 107 minutes 📅 Release Year: 2007 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ZLWuAkQGEQ Follow the podcast for more...

Fuze (2026): A Ticking Time Bomb Thriller in London's Heart 04.06.2026 3:25

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Fuze (2025). Directed by David Mackenzie, starring Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Theo James, Sam Worthington, Syiah George, and Matthew Earley. ⭐ Rating: 3.0/5 🏆 IMDb: 6.2/10 🎬 Genre: Thriller, War, Action, and Crime ⏱ Runtime: 98 minutes 📅 Release Year: 2026 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8gkkcc0Qu_I Fo...

Revenge of the Sith (2005): An Epic Fall to Darkness Reviewed! 04.06.2026 4:19

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005). Directed by George Lucas, starring Hayden Christensen, Natalie Portman, Ewan McGregor, Ian McDiarmid, and Samuel L. Jackson. ⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 🏆 IMDb: 7.7/10 🎬 Genre: Adventure, Action, Fantasy, and Sci-Fi ⏱ Runtime: 140 minutes 📅 Release Year: 2005 🎥 Watch the full video revie...

Mortal Kombat (1995) Review: Cult Classic or Flawless Victory? 04.06.2026 3:35

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Mortal Kombat (1995). Directed by Paul W.S. Anderson, starring Christopher Lambert, Robin Shou, Linden Ashby, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, and Bridgette Wilson-Sampras. ⭐ Rating: 3.0/5 🏆 IMDb: 5.9/10 🎬 Genre: Adventure, Action, Thriller, Fantasy, and Sci-Fi ⏱ Runtime: 101 minutes 📅 Release Year: 1995 🎥 Watch the full video review: htt...

Black Rain (1989) Review: Ridley Scott's Gritty Yakuza Thriller 03.06.2026 3:46

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Black Rain (1989). Directed by Ridley Scott, starring Michael Douglas, Andy Garcia, Ken Takakura, Kate Capshaw, and Yûsaku Matsuda. ⭐ Rating: 3.0/5 🏆 IMDb: 6.6/10 🎬 Genre: Thriller, Crime, Drama, and Action ⏱ Runtime: 125 minutes 📅 Release Year: 1989 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tT18xJM_HCU Fol...

The Wild Geese (1978) Review: Mercenaries, Mayhem & Moral Dilemmas 03.06.2026 3:52

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at The Wild Geese (1978). Directed by Andrew v. McLaglen, starring Richard Burton, Roger Moore, Richard Harris, Hardy Krüger, and Stewart Granger. ⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 🏆 IMDb: 6.8/10 🎬 Genre: Drama, Action, War, Thriller, and Adventure ⏱ Runtime: 134 minutes 📅 Release Year: 1978 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/wa...