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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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Captain America: The First Avenger (2011) - Heroic Origins Unveiled 28.05.2026 4:01

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Captain America: The First Avenger (2011). Directed by Joe Johnston, starring Chris Evans, Hugo Weaving, Samuel L. Jackson, Hayley Atwell, and Sebastian Stan. ⭐ Rating: 3.0/5 🏆 IMDb: 6.9/10 🎬 Genre: Adventure, Sci-Fi, and Action ⏱ Runtime: 124 minutes 📅 Release Year: 2011 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/w...

Unlocking Potential: A Thrilling Dive into 'Limitless' (2011) 28.05.2026 3:42

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Limitless (2011). Directed by Neil Burger, starring Bradley Cooper, Anna Friel, Abbie Cornish, Robert De Niro, and Andrew Howard. ⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 🏆 IMDb: 7.4/10 🎬 Genre: Sci-Fi and Thriller ⏱ Runtime: 105 minutes 📅 Release Year: 2011 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KJnDSPUzcy4 Follow the podcast f...

Explosive Action in 'Heroes Shed No Tears' (1984) - A Woo Classic? 28.05.2026 3:59

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Heroes Shed No Tears (1984). Directed by John Woo, starring Eddy Ko, Ching-Ying Lam, Philippe Loffredo, Cécile Le Bailly, and Yuet-Sang Chin. ⭐ Rating: 3.0/5 🏆 IMDb: 6.3/10 🎬 Genre: War, Drama, and Action ⏱ Runtime: 82 minutes 📅 Release Year: 1984 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=puU2GbIulI4 Follow...

The Driver (1978) Review: High-Octane Thrills & Neo-Noir Style 27.05.2026 3:50

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at The Driver (1978). Directed by Walter Hill, starring Ryan O'Neal, Bruce Dern, Isabelle Adjani, Ronee Blakley, and Matt Clark. ⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 🏆 IMDb: 7.1/10 🎬 Genre: Action, Crime, and Thriller ⏱ Runtime: 91 minutes 📅 Release Year: 1978 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ishfB4N-wYM Follow the p...

Avatar: Fire and Ash (2025) - Visuals Dazzle, Story Fizzles 27.05.2026 4:23

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Avatar: Fire and Ash (2025). Directed by James Cameron, starring Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, Sigourney Weaver, Stephen Lang, and Oona Chaplin. ⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 🏆 IMDb: 7.3/10 🎬 Genre: Fantasy, Action, Sci-Fi, and Adventure ⏱ Runtime: 197 minutes 📅 Release Year: 2025 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?...

Armageddon (1998) Review: Explosive Action or Overblown Spectacle? 27.05.2026 3:51

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Armageddon (1998). Directed by Michael Bay, starring Bruce Willis, Billy Bob Thornton, Ben Affleck, Liv Tyler, and Will Patton. ⭐ Rating: 2.5/5 🏆 IMDb: 6.7/10 🎬 Genre: Sci-Fi, Thriller, Action, and Adventure ⏱ Runtime: 151 minutes 📅 Release Year: 1998 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GAdS-cNUcnc Fo...

Legally Blonde (2001) Review: Blonde Ambition at Harvard Law! 27.05.2026 3:57

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Legally Blonde (2001). Directed by Robert Luketic, starring Reese Witherspoon, Luke Wilson, Selma Blair, Matthew Davis, and Victor Garber. ⭐ Rating: 3.0/5 🏆 IMDb: 6.5/10 🎬 Genre: Romance and Comedy ⏱ Runtime: 96 minutes 📅 Release Year: 2001 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wKY8c-kLoEQ Follow the po...

Road House (1989) Review: Swayze's Zen Bouncer vs. Chaos! 26.05.2026 3:30

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Road House (1989). Directed by Rowdy Herrington, starring Patrick Swayze, Kelly Lynch, Sam Elliott, Ben Gazzara, and Marshall R. Teague. ⭐ Rating: 2.5/5 🏆 IMDb: 6.7/10 🎬 Genre: Action and Thriller ⏱ Runtime: 114 minutes 📅 Release Year: 1989 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w90ofXxFDxc Follow the po...

The Maze Runner (2014) Review: Thrills in a Twisting Dystopian Maze 26.05.2026 4:10

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at The Maze Runner (2014). Directed by Wes Ball, starring Dylan O'Brien, Kaya Scodelario, Will Poulter, Aml Ameen, and Ki Hong Lee. ⭐ Rating: 3.0/5 🏆 IMDb: 6.8/10 🎬 Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Action, and Sci-Fi ⏱ Runtime: 113 minutes 📅 Release Year: 2014 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2AcQaARzzX...

Alien Allure: Scarlett Johansson in 'Under the Skin' (2013) Review 26.05.2026 4:16

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Under the Skin (2013). Directed by Jonathan Glazer, starring Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy McWilliams, Lynsey Taylor Mackay, Dougie McConnell, and Kevin McAlinden. ⭐ Rating: 4.0/5 🏆 IMDb: 6.3/10 🎬 Genre: Horror, Sci-Fi, Drama, Thriller, and Mystery ⏱ Runtime: 108 minutes 📅 Release Year: 2014 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://...

The Christophers (2025): Art, Legacy & Forgery Unveiled! 26.05.2026 3:33

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at The Christophers (2025). Directed by Steven Soderbergh, starring Michaela Coel, Ian McKellen, Jessica Gunning, Dmitri Prokopiev, and James Corden. ⭐ Rating: 4.0/5 🏆 IMDb: 6.9/10 🎬 Genre: Drama and Comedy ⏱ Runtime: 100 minutes 📅 Release Year: 2026 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aKVPkTFOW7g Follow...

Beast (2026) Review: MMA Redemption & Family Drama Unleashed! 26.05.2026 4:04

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Beast (2026). Directed by Tyler Atkins, starring Russell Crowe, Mojean Aria, Daniel MacPherson, George Burgess, and Nathan Phillips. ⭐ Rating: 3.0/5 🏆 IMDb: 5.9/10 🎬 Genre: Sport, Action, and Drama ⏱ Runtime: 114 minutes 📅 Release Year: 2026 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RLKgF5SRBfw Follow the p...

Gold Heist Behind Enemy Lines: Kelly's Heroes (1970) Review 25.05.2026 3:48

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Kelly's Heroes (1970). Directed by Brian G. Hutton, starring Clint Eastwood, Telly Savalas, Don Rickles, Carroll O'Connor, and Donald Sutherland. ⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 🏆 IMDb: 7.6/10 🎬 Genre: War, Adventure, and Comedy ⏱ Runtime: 144 minutes 📅 Release Year: 1970 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v...

Faces of Death (2026): A Chilling Dive into Digital Horror 25.05.2026 3:43

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Faces of Death (2026). Directed by Daniel Goldhaber, starring Barbie Ferreira, Dacre Montgomery, Josie Totah, Aaron Holliday, and Jermaine Fowler. ⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 🏆 IMDb: 5.9/10 🎬 Genre: Horror ⏱ Runtime: 97 minutes 📅 Release Year: 2026 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3CzLjxieIOM Follow the podcas...

Sudden Death (1995) Review: Van Damme's Arena Action Thriller! 25.05.2026 3:53

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Sudden Death (1995). Directed by Peter Hyams, starring Jean-Claude Van Damme, Powers Boothe, Raymond J. Barry, Whittni Wright, and Ross Malinger. ⭐ Rating: 3.0/5 🏆 IMDb: 5.9/10 🎬 Genre: Crime, Action, and Thriller ⏱ Runtime: 111 minutes 📅 Release Year: 1995 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aV8dNNMF...

Mortal Kombat II (2026) Review: Epic Fights, Thin Storyline 25.05.2026 3:12

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Mortal Kombat II (2026). Directed by Simon McQuoid, starring Adeline Rudolph, Karl Urban, Martyn Ford, Tati Gabrielle, and Jessica McNamee. ⭐ Rating: 3.0/5 🏆 IMDb: 6.8/10 🎬 Genre: Action, Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and Adventure ⏱ Runtime: 116 minutes 📅 Release Year: 2026 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uRb...

Empire Records (1995) Review: Nostalgia, Music, and Rebellion 24.05.2026 3:39

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Empire Records (1995). Directed by Allan Moyle, starring Anthony LaPaglia, Debi Mazar, Maxwell Caulfield, Rory Cochrane, and Johnny Whitworth. ⭐ Rating: 2.5/5 🏆 IMDb: 6.7/10 🎬 Genre: Romance, Music, Drama, and Comedy ⏱ Runtime: 90 minutes 📅 Release Year: 1995 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p_AK-B...

Mallrats (1995) Review: Kevin Smith's Cult Comedy Adventure 24.05.2026 3:19

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Mallrats (1995). Directed by Kevin Smith, starring Shannen Doherty, Jeremy London, Jason Lee, Claire Forlani, and Ben Affleck. ⭐ Rating: 3.0/5 🏆 IMDb: 7.0/10 🎬 Genre: Comedy and Romance ⏱ Runtime: 94 minutes 📅 Release Year: 1995 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eLpkgpBs6NA Follow the podcast for mo...

The Dirty Dozen (1967): A Riveting WWII Action Classic Reviewed 24.05.2026 3:56

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at The Dirty Dozen (1967). Directed by Robert Aldrich, starring Lee Marvin, Ernest Borgnine, Charles Bronson, Jim Brown, and John Cassavetes. ⭐ Rating: 4.0/5 🏆 IMDb: 7.7/10 🎬 Genre: Action, War, and Adventure ⏱ Runtime: 150 minutes 📅 Release Year: 1967 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BF3QZ9g16w0 Foll...

Longlegs (2024): Nicolas Cage's Occult Thriller Unveiled! 24.05.2026 4:09

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Longlegs (2024). Directed by Osgood Perkins, starring Maika Monroe, Nicolas Cage, Blair Underwood, Alicia Witt, and Michelle Choi-Lee. ⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 🏆 IMDb: 6.5/10 🎬 Genre: Crime, Horror, Mystery, and Thriller ⏱ Runtime: 101 minutes 📅 Release Year: 2024 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DylKUCz8Jr...

Crimson Tide (1995) Review: A Tense Submarine Thriller Showdown 24.05.2026 4:04

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Crimson Tide (1995). Directed by Tony Scott, starring Gene Hackman, Denzel Washington, Matt Craven, George Dzundza, and Viggo Mortensen. ⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 🏆 IMDb: 7.4/10 🎬 Genre: Action, Thriller, War, and Drama ⏱ Runtime: 116 minutes 📅 Release Year: 1995 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u0GBCpwfXy8...

Heartfelt Bonds & Aquatic Wonders: 'Remarkably Bright Creatures' (2026) 24.05.2026 3:46

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Remarkably Bright Creatures (2026). Directed by Olivia Newman, starring Sally Field, Lewis Pullman, Colm Meaney, Joan Chen, and Kathy Baker. ⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 🏆 IMDb: 7.7/10 🎬 Genre: Comedy and Drama ⏱ Runtime: 111 minutes 📅 Release Year: 2026 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pKS4vabA5HI Follow the p...

A Few Good Men (1992): Unraveling Military Secrets & Moral Dilemmas 23.05.2026 3:50

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at A Few Good Men (1992). Directed by Rob Reiner, starring Tom Cruise, Jack Nicholson, Demi Moore, Kevin Bacon, and Kiefer Sutherland. ⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 🏆 IMDb: 7.7/10 🎬 Genre: Thriller and Drama ⏱ Runtime: 138 minutes 📅 Release Year: 1992 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9AWAiCbsE1c Follow the podcast...

Endless Love (1981) Review: A Melodrama Missing the Mark 23.05.2026 4:02

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Endless Love (1981). Directed by Franco Zeffirelli, starring Brooke Shields, Martin Hewitt, Shirley Knight, Don Murray, and Richard Kiley. ⭐ Rating: 2.0/5 🏆 IMDb: 4.9/10 🎬 Genre: Romance and Drama ⏱ Runtime: 116 minutes 📅 Release Year: 1981 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gCCMax3VQkI Follow the po...

Lethal Weapon 3 (1992) Review: Action-Packed Buddy Cop Thrills! 23.05.2026 3:50

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Lethal Weapon 3 (1992). Directed by Richard Donner, starring Mel Gibson, Danny Glover, Joe Pesci, Rene Russo, and Stuart Wilson. ⭐ Rating: 3.0/5 🏆 IMDb: 6.7/10 🎬 Genre: Thriller, Action, and Crime ⏱ Runtime: 118 minutes 📅 Release Year: 1992 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lm58uKpYwk8 Follow the po...