My Friday Night Movie Selection

Friday Is finally here and if you are staying inside tonight this two movies will keep you entertained.

Sound of Freedom

This small film tackles a harrowing subject that caused a sensation, particularly in the U.S., and is coming to Greece this January. Based on true events, it delves into child trafficking by smugglers, pedophile networks, and the story of a homeland security agent’s relentless effort to track down and rescue a kidnapped girl—even venturing into the jungles of Colombia. Personally, the film gave me chills; its flaws pale in comparison to the undeniably difficult and shocking central theme it seeks to portray.

🟢 Positives

• The story itself is the film’s greatest strength, and the fact that it’s based on a true story makes it all the more chilling.

• Jim Caviezel delivers an excellent performance in the lead role.

• The child actors also did a great job.

• The build-up in the first two acts is promising and well-structured.

• While the direction is fairly "basic," there are a few small scenes that stood out visually and impressed me.

❌ Negatives

• The runtime could have been a bit shorter.

• Most of the musical choices didn’t work for me; they felt out of place and disrupted the atmosphere.

• The basic directing style isn’t bothersome (at least to me), but it does lack flair.

• In the third act, set in the jungle, things got a little out of hand, even reaching the point of exaggeration. Still, it doesn’t undermine the film’s overall impact.

• It could have gone deeper into certain aspects to deliver its messages more powerfully.

Carry-On

The movie takes us to Christmas Eve, which turns into a nightmare for Ethan Kopek, a young airline security guard, when he becomes the target of a mysterious traveler. The traveler gives Ethan an ultimatum: either let a dangerous package onto the plane or face catastrophic consequences. Another Netflix adventure, or does it manage to stand out this time?

🟢 Positives

• Taron Egerton and Jason Bateman deliver solid performances, though not exactly mind-blowing.

• The fast pacing suits this type of film well.

• The second half is noticeably better than the first.

• It has a nostalgic vibe, reminiscent of 90s thrillers—a welcome touch.

• The suspense builds nicely in certain moments, keeping you engaged.

• There's an elaborate (mostly digital) sequence involving a cop trying to retrieve a gun inside a car that stands out, even if the CGI is obvious.

❌Negatives

• The clichés of the genre and some predictable plot conveniences make their appearance but aren't overly annoying.

• While entertaining, the overall result is pretty average.

• Some character decisions lack logic but are clearly sacrificed for the sake of action.

I hope you like it and if you watch them tell me your thoughts.
Have a great night guys.