Mostly Low Budget Movie Reviews with Clarence

I finally checked out We Bury the Dead on Hulu after hearing a lot of positive buzz, and it's definitely not your typical zombie movie. Instead of focusing on nonstop horror, the film leans into grief, loss, and emotional healing, with Daisy Ridley delivering a strong performance. The unique premise kept me interested, but the slower pace and lack of satisfying payoff may leave some viewers disapp...

DC’s new era continues with Supergirl…but does it live up to the hype? 🦸‍♀️ I break down what worked, what didn’t, the character choices, Lobo’s role, the villain problem, and why this might be a bigger test for the DC Universe than people expected. Full review out now! #Supergirl #SupergirlMovie #DCU #DCUniverse #DCStudios #JamesGunnDC #DCMovies #SuperheroMovies #MovieReview #FilmReview #MovieCr...

Netflix’s Office Romance brings Jennifer Lopez and Brett Goldstein together in a workplace romantic comedy about two ambitious professionals who find themselves caught between career goals and unexpected feelings. While the movie has some strong chemistry between the leads and a solid setup, does it do enough to stand out from the endless stream of predictable rom-coms? In this review, I break dow...

Disclosure Day follows a man on the run after stealing highly classified secrets and a meteorologist whose bizarre public incident suddenly puts her in the crosshairs of the same powerful forces pursuing him. As their paths collide, a mystery unfolds that slowly reveals a much bigger story. Steven Spielberg delivers a suspenseful sci-fi thriller packed with strong performances, intriguing mysterie...

The Wayans Brothers are finally back with Scary Movie after 25 years! The nostalgia is strong, Anna Faris and Regina Hall haven't missed a beat, and the movie throws EVERYTHING from Scream, M3GAN, Terrifier, Longlegs, and more into the mix. But does stuffing every horror and pop culture reference imaginable actually make it funny? My full review breaks it down. 🎬👻😂 #ScaryMovie2026 #WayansBrothe...

“Obsession” might be one of the best horror surprises of the year. What starts as a simple wish for love turns into a disturbing nightmare about possessiveness and obsession. Inde Navarrette delivers a standout performance that genuinely gave me Pearl/Mia Goth vibes. The movie keeps the story simple but executes it almost flawlessly with creepy visuals, clever jump scares, and an ending that reall...

Charlize Theron brings solid energy to Netflix’s Apex, a survival thriller about grief, isolation, and a dangerous encounter deep in the Australian wilderness. The movie moves at a good pace and has a few decent action moments, but the biggest problem is how predictable everything feels. The villain is way too over-the-top, the twists are obvious, and some character decisions just don’t make sense...

The setup is simple: a Cat 5 storm hits a small town, flooding everything and unleashing blood-crazed sharks. It delivers some solid chaos, decent effects, and a few gnarly kills. Plus, it doesn’t take itself too seriously and keeps things moving with a short runtime. But the downside? Weak characters, rough acting, and nothing that really sets it apart from better shark movies already out there....

From Funny to Painful FAST | Balls Up Review Full review on all streaming platforms! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mostly-low-budget-movie-reviews-with-clarence/id1576804444 https://open.spotify.com/show/7xVJ2hT9tAle9fqz3iomCP?si=X14c_Hp4RbuPpXyqa4HFzw Balls Up had potential… but fumbles hard. Outside of a funny opening and a few laughs from Sacha Baron Cohen, this buddy comedy is mostly d...

Went into Michael thinking it would play it safe—and yeah… it kinda does. This isn’t a deep, hard-hitting biopic. It’s more of a celebration of Michael Jackson’s rise, his music, and those iconic moments we all know. Jafar Jackson absolutely delivers—vocals, movement, presence—it feels authentic. Colman Domingo as Joe Jackson? Intense. You feel that pressure and fear the whole time. The biggest is...

Late to the hype but finally checked out The Housemaid on Starz… and yeah, I get it now 👀 Strong performances all around, but Amanda Seyfried really steals the show with a wild personality switch. The movie sets you up to think you’ve got it figured out… then hits you with a twist that actually plays fair if you were paying attention. It does run a little long (they could’ve trimmed some scenes),...

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This time I stepped into sci‑fi territory with Project Hail Mary, and yeah… this one caught me off guard in the best way. Ryan Gosling plays a man who wakes up alone on a spacecraft with no memory, only to slowly realize he’s light‑years from Earth and humanity’s last hope. The movie balances smart science, great humor, and surprisingly strong emotion. Gosling absolutely carries this thing, often...

Ready or Not 2 gets off to a strong start. I like that it picks up right where the first left off—no long recap...

The story follows a soldier pushing through Army Ranger training while dealing with the loss of his brother, and honestly that part of the movie is the strongest. The action is solid, the pacing moves well, and the film definitely earns its R rating with some surprisingly brutal moments. But then the movie throws an alien invasion into the mix, and that’s where things start to feel a little generi...

The Bride! definitely has style. The visuals look great, Christian Bale is almost unrecognizable as Frankenstein, and Jessie Buckley gives the most interesting performance in the film—even if it sometimes feels a little over-the-top. The movie does a solid job exploring Frankenstein’s loneliness and the Bride’s confusion about what she is, and some of the creative storytelling choices kept things...

Prime Video’s #1 trending movie The Bluff brings plenty of pirate action and a strong lead performance, but the story doesn’t quite live up to the excitement. The action scenes are brutal and entertaining, and the lead does a solid job making the fight sequences feel believable. ⚔️🏴‍☠️ Unfortunately, the plot is pretty straightforward with thin characters and weak dialogue that hold it back. Stil...

Undercard is a familiar sports drama, but Wanda Sykes delivers a genuinely strong performance that makes it worth watching. The film doesn’t ask her to do much in terms of boxing realism, but where it shines is in the emotional weight of her character—grief over losing her son, struggling with sobriety, financial pressure, and trying to be there for her daughter. The relationships feel authentic,...

I went in expecting the worst—and somehow it still disappointed. The only thing this movie gets right is its final conflict, which avoids the usual rom-com misunderstanding and instead focuses on clashing goals and priorities. Unfortunately, that’s the lone bright spot. Everything else falls flat. There’s zero romantic chemistry, weak comedic timing, and performances that never rise above average....

Strong performances across the board carry this slick, modern heist thriller— Despite a long runtime, the film never drags, using its length wisely to show character depth instead of relying on exposition dumps. Every major player—Mike, Sharon, and the worn-down detective—gets a clear, emotionally grounded arc that plays out naturally on screen. The finale is tense and gripping, keeping you guessi...

This one sits comfortably in familiar territory. It’s exactly the kind of action movie you expect here—solid fights, Jason's stoic lead, and a by-the-numbers story. The biggest surprise is the young girl, who brings real emotional weight and plays well off the main character’s no-nonsense vibe. The downside? It’s very familiar. If you’ve seen similar recent Stathom action outings, you’ve basically...

The Wrecking Crew has solid performances and surprisingly decent character work holding it together. The chemistry works—Jason plays the reckless cop, Dave the disciplined Navy SEAL—and you can tell they’re having fun, even if Jason flirts with going a little too extra. Bautista is the standout here. The story itself is pretty standard, but I was genuinely surprised by how much time they spent exp...

Rachel McAdams is REALLY good here as the socially awkward employee who slowly steps into her power. Watching her flip the workplace bully dynamic was super satisfying. Also — way more dark comedy than I expected, plus some gross-out moments that actually made me laugh. The story goes in some unexpected directions and the pacing is mostly solid, but they definitely give the twist away too early. M...

Strong performances across the board (mostly), with Matt and Damon carrying the movie on pure chemistry. The tension and mistrust felt real, and the mystery of who was dirty was actually engaging — the clues were there if you paid attention. Action is solid but nothing special. Where it stumbles: the movie points too hard at one suspect, killing some of the suspense. The “based on true events” ang...

Mercy comes out the gate STRONG. Killer premise, instant tension, and a setup that makes you lean forward like “okayyy, this could be something.” The concept is slick — high stakes, ticking clock energy, and rules that seem clear enough to make the investigation feel dangerous and smart. For the first chunk, it really feels like we’re about to get a tight, cerebral thriller. But then the third act...