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David McK (3801 KP) rated Mercy (2026) in Movies

Apr 26, 2026 (Updated Apr 26, 2026)  
Mercy (2026)
Mercy (2026)
2026 |
6
6.0 (1 Ratings)
Movie Rating
Chris-Pratt starring sci-fi thriller, that initially comes across a bit like 'Minority Report' in that it is set in the near-future, and where law and order had more-or-less broken down until a new method of performing trials (here, by AI) is instituted.

In this, Pratt plays LA cop Chris Raven, who has just 90 minutes to prove his innocence whilst strapped into a chair that is counting down to lethal injection, over just who killed his wife. The bulk of this movie is thus carried largely on Pratt's shoulders (supported by Rebecca Ferguson's AI), with extensive use of video-cam footage as his character carries out an investigation without being physically present at the crime scene.

And, yes, the identity of the real killer is pretty obvious from early on.
  
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David McK (3801 KP) rated Elevation (2024) in Movies

Mar 9, 2025 (Updated Mar 9, 2025)  
Elevation (2024)
Elevation (2024)
2024 |
6
6.0 (1 Ratings)
Movie Rating
2024 post-apocalyptic action movie, that comes across as a hybrid of Aliens and (maybe) "A Quiet Place", and that stars Anthony Mackie in a post-Falcon, pre-Captain America (movie) role alongside Morena Baccarin and set in a not-too-distant future where creatures have emerged from underground, have more or less wiped out mankind yet will not - for some unknown reason - ever travel above a certain elevation.

With his son sick and running out of life-saving medicine, Mackie's character Will resolves to travel 'below the line' to the nearest hospital, alongside his now-deceased wife's best friend and the woman whom he blames for said wife's death, in an attempt to procure more medicine and return back home with the same.

Film has a mid-credit scene, that sets up where the sequel (if it comes!) will go!
  
Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania (2023)
Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania (2023)
2023 | Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Sci-Fi
Paul rudd (1 more)
Jonathan majors
Not enough bill Murray (0 more)
Watched today first superhero movie of the year as a fan of the first two antman with the second one being my favourite of the two okay on the film I liked the film not as much as the second the visuals are good some decent set pieces could have done with more bill Murray which was a shame but for me the standout in the movie who steals the movie from Paul rudd is Jonathan majors as kang the conqueror who been plaguing the avengers for 60 years in the comics in one way or another and now hes part of mcu and gonna cause more trouble in future movies and next will be seen in creed 3 which should be interesting overall best superhero movie of yhe year so far
  
King of the North (Fire Born #4)
King of the North (Fire Born #4)
6
6.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
I'm never really sure what to make of Angus Donald's 'Fire born' series.

Of which this is the fourth.

Personally, I think I've always preferred his Outlaw Chronicles, followed by the Holcroft Blood trilogy, with these Viking-era bringing up the rear.

Having said that, it is what it is.

In this particular entry, Bjarki and his sister Tor end up involved in the little-known (and semi-legendary) Battle of Bravellir, initially on opposite sides of the Shield Wall.

I have to say, it's a battle that I have never heard of before ...

Anyway, the result is an OK read, but (as previously stated, and for my money) the characters and history are just not as interesting as those in the Outlaw Chronicles or in the Holcroft Blood series.

I'll still probably read any future entries, though.