On the second day of GEEKED WEEK, NETFLIX was introducing 12 new films. For us, Netflix remains the series broadcaster. When it comes to films, it's often hit or miss, because everything that used to be labeled "Direct to DVD" now tends to end up on Netflix. This is especially true of »Interceptor«, which is already online and has a sad score of 4.4 in the IMDb. The film continues the tradition of very weak films, such as the unfunny comedies »The Bubble« or »Red Notice«, which failed mercilessly with the critics despite the star cast. »Interceptor« is unfortunately boring, because it's predictable and leading actress Elsa Pataky lacks charisma.
There are first trailers for two Norwegian productions that look very promising. The title already reveals the theme of the fantasy action adventure »Troll«. »Blasted« is about an old friendship, an alien invasion and laser tag. The science fiction comedy comes up with quite bizarre characters.
Nothing can be said about the Spanish production »Killer Book Club«, a slasher based on the novel by Carlos García Miranda, nor about the Japanese »Zom100: Bucket List of the Dead«, a live-action adaptation of the manga of the same name with zombies.
»The School for Good & Evil« acted as one of the headliners with its own panel in the film showcase. The teaser for the fantasy flick hasn't caught up with us yet. The film also seems to be aimed at a younger audience.
Here are a few films with names that at least make us prick up our ears. Jamie Foxx stars as a vampire slayer in »Day Shift«, directed by stuntman J.J. Perry, which promises hand-made action.
The sci-fi crime thriller »Spiderhead« directed by Joseph Kosinski (Top Gun: Maverick) and starring Chris Hemsworth (Thor) deals with interesting topics and could possibly become something.
The second headliner on film day was »The Gray Man« with Ana de Armas (Blade Runner 2049), Chris Evans (Captain America) and Ryan Gosling (La La Land). The Russo Brothers, who have proven with their Marvel films that they know their craft, took over the direction here. We'll take a risk and take a look.
Also no stranger is Zack Snyder (300), who shoots the sci-fi fantasy epic »Rebel Moon« with Sofia Boutella (The Mummy) and Charlie Hunnam (Sons of Anarchy). We will also put that on our watch list.
In addition, two animated films were presented: »The Sea Beast« seems to us to be a film for the whole family. But we're really curious about »Wendell & Wild«, because it's none other than Henry Selick (Coraline, Nightmare Before Christmas) behind it!
Wednesday was all about animation. Of particular interest here is »Cyberpunk: Edgerunners," based on the CD Projekt Red video game. And all MOTU fans are sure to be curious about »Masters of the Universe: Revolution«, the sequel to the Kevin Smith series »Masters of the Universe: Revelation«.
You can find many teasers, trailers and clips on the Netflix
YouTube channel.