Movies Viewed in 2024
2024 is upon us, and I'm embarking on another annual viewing diary!
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December 2024
First Viewing
Viewing Date: December 31st
Via: Apple TV
Plot: At 11:30pm on October 11th, 1975, a ferocious troupe of young comedians and writers changed television forever. Find out what happened behind the scenes in the 90 minutes leading up to the first broadcast of Saturday Night Live.
Rating: 7.7/10
Why Did I Watch It? The trailer intrigued me, and it got good reviews. With it now on streaming, I had to give it a whirl.
First Viewing
Viewing Date: December 31st
Via: Apple TV
Plot: Barry has good intentions when he is released after 8 years in prison, but finding a job is difficult with a prison record, and he can't keep his kid brother or his friend out of crime.
Rating: 7.1/10
Why Did I Watch It? The sequel comes out in February. I've been meaning to watch this one for some time but haven't had the means to do so as it has been unavailable. Well, now it's streaming, so I jumped on it.
First Viewing
Viewing Date: December 30th
Via: Apple TV
Plot: Reeve's rise to becoming a film star follows with a near-fatal horse-riding accident in 1995 that left him paralyzed from the neck down. After the accident, he became an activist for spinal cord injury treatments and disability rights.
Rating: 9.2/10
Why Did I Watch It? I was interested in this film even before the glowing reviews, as the subject matter interested me. I made it a priority when it appeared on streaming.
Review here
First Viewing
Viewing Date: December 29th
Via: Apple TV
Plot: A model prisoner's leave ends in tragedy when his past resurfaces, forcing him to flee. He starts over in Thailand, until a local criminal coerces him back into crime. After this man attacks his family, he vows revenge.
Rating: 5.7/10
Why Did I Watch It? It's an action film from Xavier Gens
First Viewing
Viewing Date: December 28th
Via: Apple TV
Plot: Oliver, a graphic designer, is attracted to a free-spirited and unpredictable Anna. Memories of his father encourage him to open himself up to the potential of a true and long-lasting relationship.
Rating: 6.9/10
Why Did I Watch It? This one appeared on my radar after I found out Nick Nolte lost to Christopher Plummer at the Academy Awards in 2012.
First Viewing
Viewing Date: December 27th
Via: Cinema
Plot: A sudden attack by Wulf, a clever and traitorous lord of Rohan seeking vengeance for the death of his father, forces Helm Hammerhand, the King of Rohan, and his people to make a daring last stand in the ancient stronghold of the Hornburg.
Rating: 6.0/10
Why Did I Watch It? It's The Lord of the Rings. I had to see it.
Review here
First Viewing
Viewing Date: December 23rd
Via: Disney+
Plot: Residents of a friendly Pennsylvania town foil three brothers' plan to rob a bank on Christmas Eve.
Rating: 6.2/10
Why Did I Watch It? I'm always keen to check out Christmas films. When I saw Disney put up a post that featured this title, which was on Disney+ and starred Nicolas Cage, Jon Lovitz and Dana Carvey, I had to pounce before the Christmas film-watching season was over.
First Viewing
Viewing Date: December 19th
Via: Cinema
Plot: Nobody is ready for the mayhem and surprises that ensue when six of the worst youngsters disrupt the town's yearly Christmas performance.
Rating: 6.9/10
Why Did I Watch It? A well-reviewed new (theatrically-released) Christmas movie? I am intrigued.
First Viewing
Viewing Date: December 18th
Via: Amazon Prime Video
Plot: Damian Wayne is left alone at home while his father, Batman, goes out to help the Justice League on Christmas Eve, but ends up discovering a plot in Gotham to steal Christmas and take the chance to be a superhero like Batman.
Rating: 6.6/10
Why Did I Watch It? Rewster tipped me off that this film exists, and it seemed perfect for this year's holiday line-up: Batman movie, Christmas film, and free on Prime, plus good reviews.
First Viewing
Viewing Date: December 18th
Via: Amazon Prime Video
Plot: When a school in upstate New York is snowed in, a group of students hi-jack a plow to keep the school closed.
Rating: 5.0/10
Why Did I Watch It? I remember being interested in seeing this back when it first came out, but I never got around to it. The musical remake reminded me that it exists, and when I saw that this was a cheap rental, I decided to add it to this year's festive film line-up.
First Viewing
Viewing Date: December 18th
Via: Disney+
Plot: After the death of his sister, a business-focused man is forced to take care of his four orphaned nephews while a social worker tries to find a foster home for them.
Rating: 5.2/10
Why Did I Watch It? It's a new Christmas film with Ben Stiller, and it's on Disney+.
First Viewing
Viewing Date: December 17th
Via: Netflix
Plot: A mysterious traveler blackmails a young TSA agent into letting a dangerous package slip through security and onto a Christmas Eve flight.
Rating: 7.7/10
Why Did I Watch It? A new Christmas-themed action movie, and free on Netflix? Count me in.
Review here
First Viewing
Viewing Date: December 15th
Via: Cinema
Plot: Paddington returns to Peru to visit his beloved Aunt Lucy, who now resides at the Home for Retired Bears. With the Brown family in tow, a thrilling adventure ensues when a mystery plunges them into an unexpected journey.
Rating: 7.0/10
Why Did I Watch It? I'm a big Paddington fan. There was an advanced screening of this new flick (it releases on New Year's Day next year) and I was available to attend, so I jumped on it.
First Viewing
Viewing Date: December 15th
Via: Amazon Prime Video
Plot: After Santa Claus is kidnapped, the North Pole's Head of Security must team up with a notorious hacker in a globe-trotting, action-packed mission to save Christmas.
Rating: 6.6/10
Why Did I Watch It? It's a new mainstream Christmas movie (not a Hallmark festive flick), and it's another Santa Claus-related blockbuster. It seemed like a good pick for this December
Review here
First Viewing
Viewing Date: December 10th
Via: Amazon Prime Video
Plot: Graham surprises his family at Christmas--and arrives to find his ex-fiancee already celebrating the holiday with his family.
Rating: 5.9/10
Why Did I Watch It? This one has middling (but not terrible) reviews, and it has been on my Prime watchlist since it was released last year. It seemed worth a shot for this year's Christmas line-up.
First Viewing
Viewing Date: December 10th
Via: Apple TV
Plot: A former DEA agent and a former undercover operative revisit their romance during a fateful weekend in Taipei, unaware of the dangerous consequences of their past.
Rating: 5.2/10
Why Did I Watch It? I was interested in seeing it after catching the trailer at the cinema when it was about to come out. When it became available to rent on digital platforms, I jumped on it.
First Viewing
Viewing Date: December 9th
Via: Apple TV
Plot: While serving as a juror in a high-profile murder trial, a family man finds himself struggling with a serious moral dilemma, one he could use to sway the jury verdict and potentially convict or free the wrong killer.
Rating: 8.8/10
Why Did I Watch It? I've been wanting to see this since it was first announced, especially since I'm a big Clint Eastwood fan. With the movie skipping a theatrical release in Australia, I jumped on it as soon as it became available to buy digitally.
First Viewing
Viewing Date: December 7th
Via: Amazon Prime Video
Plot: An aging gangster attempts to reconnect with his children and rectify the mistakes in his past, but the criminal underworld won't loosen their grip willingly.
Rating: 5.7/10
Why Did I Watch It? It appeared on Prime, and I enjoy watching Liam Neeson movies.
First Viewing
Viewing Date: December 5th
Via: Netflix
Plot: It's an unforgettable Christmas for the townsfolk of Wellington-on-Sea when the worst snowstorm in history alters everyone's plans, including Santa's.
Rating: 6.9/10
Why Did I Watch It? When it was first announced last year, I was eager to see it, especially as it was co-written by Richard Curtis and I normally seek out Christmas films.
First Viewing
Viewing Date: December 3rd
Via: YouTube Movies
Plot: In the future, a man struggles to keep his lunar nightclub out of the hands of the Mafia.
Rating: 2.2/10
Why Did I Watch It? I recall wanting to watch this when it first came out, but the abominable reviews advised me to steer clear, and I never circled back despite morbid curiosity. When I was bored at work and could watch it free on YouTube, it seemed like a good enough opportunity.
First Viewing
Viewing Date: December 2nd
Via: Netflix
Plot: A medieval English knight is magically transported to present-day America where he falls for a high school science teacher who is disillusioned by love.
Rating: 6.2/10
Why Did I Watch It? It's free on Netflix and looked like a promising enough addition to my Christmas film line-up.
First Viewing
Viewing Date: December 2nd
Via: Apple TV+
Plot: Follows two robbers who must go on the run with the help of one of their therapists after a theft doesn't go as planned.
Rating: 7.1/10
Why Did I Watch It? With Matt Damon and Casey Affleck, plus Doug Liman at the helm, I wanted to see this one since I first glimpsed the promising promo on Apple. When I got Apple TV+, I jumped on it.
First Viewing
Viewing Date: December 1st
Via: Stan.
Plot: During Christmas, Steph Stool's family dog falls ill, forcing her to return to her Australian hometown. She must deal with family chaos while there, abandoning her holiday plans.
Rating: 5.9/10
Why Did I Watch It? I always try to watch each new Aussie Christmas film that drops annually now.
First Viewing
Viewing Date: December 1st
Via: Amazon Prime Video
Plot: A pastor who's suffered a personal loss accepts a position in a town that believes in a Christmas miracle candle, which he strives to abolish.
Rating: 6.0/10
Why Did I Watch It? It's a Christmas movie that's included with Prime and doesn't look like the normal straight-to-streaming schlock.

November 2024
First Viewing
Viewing Date: November 30th
Via: Amazon Prime Video (MGM+)
Plot: The Crocodile Hunter mistakes some CIA agents for poachers and sets out to stop them from capturing a wily croc which, unbeknownst to him, has swallowed a satellite beacon.
Rating: 6.3/10
Why Did I Watch It? I recently visited Australia Zoo again, which reminded me that this movie exists after being somewhat curious about it for years. After finding it on the MGM Channel, and seeing that it is about to leave the channel, I swiftly pounced.
Review here
First Viewing
Viewing Date: November 30th
Via: Apple TV+
Plot: Two rival fixers cross paths when they're both called in to help cover up a prominent New York official's misstep. Over one explosive night, they'll have to set aside their petty grievances and their egos to finish the job.
Rating: 7.2/10
Why Did I Watch It? Great leads, Jon Watts at the helm, and an intriguing premise. I was keen to see it!
First Viewing
Viewing Date: November 30th
Via: Amazon Prime Video
Plot: Psychoanalyst Sigmund Freud invites professor C.S. Lewis to debate the existence of God, Freud's unique relationship with his daughter, and Lewis' unconventional relationship with his best friend's mother.
Rating: 6.2/10
Why Did I Watch It? For Anthony Hopkins.
First Viewing
Viewing Date: November 29th
Via: Netflix
Plot: Widow Kathy magically brings a snowman to life. His innocence helps her heal and find love again. They bond before the holidays, but he's doomed to melt.
Rating: 6.1/10
Why Did I Watch It? The internet has been going nuts about this movie so I needed to give it a shot to kick off my Christmas movie season.
Revisit
Viewing Date: November 28th
Via: 4K Blu-ray
Plot: The youngest son of an alcoholic former boxer returns home, where he's trained by his father for competition in a mixed martial arts tournament - a path that puts the fighter on a collision course with his estranged, older brother.
Rating: 9.0/10
Why Did I Watch It? I wanted to revisit it to write a review.
Review here
First Viewing
Viewing Date: November 28th
Via: Apple TV
Plot: When tech billionaire Slater King meets cocktail waitress Frida at his fundraising gala, he invites her to join him and his friends on a dream vacation on his private island. As strange things start to happen, Frida questions her reality.
Rating: 5.0/10
Why Did I Watch It? It only recently became available to rent, and I was curious about it.
First Viewing
Viewing Date: November 27th
Via: Paramount+
Plot: When a young boy mails his Christmas wish list to Santa with one crucial spelling error, a devilish Jack Black arrives to wreak havoc on the holidays.
Rating: 5.1/10
Why Did I Watch It? I currently have Paramount+ to catch up on Tulsa King, so I thought I'd watch this for Jack Black. I mean, it's free.
First Viewing
Viewing Date: November 18th
Via: Cinema
Plot: After his home is conquered by the tyrannical emperors who now lead Rome, Lucius is forced to enter the Colosseum and must look to his past to find strength to return the glory of Rome to its people.
Rating: 7.6/10
Why Did I Watch It? I really wanted to see it.
First Viewing
Viewing Date: November 13th
Via: Daily Wire+
Plot: On the 2-year anniversary of George Floyd's death, Candace revisits Minneapolis and the violent, racially-divided aftermath that fueled BLM's global rise--and filled its coffers.
Rating: 7.7/10
Why Did I Watch It? I was interested in seeing this when it first came out. After subscribing to the Daily Wire+, I had to watch it ASAP.
First Viewing
Viewing Date: November 11th
Via: Daily Wire+
Plot: Political commentator Matt Walsh explores the changing concepts of sex and gender in the digital age, particularly the transgender rights movement, anti-transgender bigotry, and what it means to be a woman.
Rating: 8.2/10
Why Did I Watch It? With a Daily Wire+ subscription, I needed to check this out, especially as I've been keen to see it since it was first released.
First Viewing
Viewing Date: November 10th
Via: Daily Wire+
Plot: A man investigates diversity, equity and inclusion practices, revealing absurdities through hidden social experiments.
Rating: 7.1/10
Why Did I Watch It? The premise and everything else about it intrigued me. When it started streaming, I got a Daily Wire+ subscription especially.
First Viewing
Viewing Date: November 10th
Via: Amazon Prime Video
Plot: An infamous bounty hunter returns to her childhood home, the chaotic planet Pandora, and forms an unlikely alliance with a team of misfits to find the missing daughter of the most powerful man in the universe.
Rating: 3.1/10
Why Did I Watch It? Sheer, morbid curiosity.
First Viewing
Viewing Date: November 9th
Via: Tubi (via VPN)
Plot: An employee who develops a lucrative secret process for his corporation is tempted to betray the company when higher ups attempt to take the process from him.
Rating: 7.9/10
Why Did I Watch It? It's a David Mamet film with Steve Martin. After I saw an article recommending it, I made it a priority, especially since I can only watch it with a VPN.
First Viewing
Viewing Date: November 4th
Via: Amazon Prime Video
Plot: Interpol operative Russell Hatch witnesses the death of an informant when a seemingly routine raid goes wrong. Years later, he finds himself protecting the informant's son from a group of merciless gangs involved in an all-out turf war.
Rating: 5.2/10
Why Did I Watch It? It was free on Prime Video, and it's a new action film with JCVD. Figured it should be worth a watch.
First Viewing
Viewing Date: November 3rd
Via: Amazon Prime Video
Plot: Two criminal twin brothers, one who is trying to reform, embark on a dangerous heist road trip. Facing legal troubles, gunfights, and family drama, they must reconcile their differences before their mission leads to self-destruction.
Rating: 6.1/10
Why Did I Watch It? It looked entertaining enough considering the cast, and it was free on Prime!
First Viewing
Viewing Date: November 3rd
Via: Apple TV
Plot: Three teenagers look to spend the day at their local theatre sneaking into R-rated movies but immediately attract unfavourable attention from the strict manager.
Rating: 6.0/10
Why Did I Watch It? It's a new Kevin Smith movie.
Review here
First Viewing
Viewing Date: November 2nd
Via: Apple TV
Plot: A mysterious young woman seduces lonely men in the evening hours in Scotland. However, events lead her to begin a process of self-discovery.
Rating: 6.8/10
Why Did I Watch It? I've been meaning to check this one out and thought it might be appropriate for Spooky Season. I know that Halloween is over and all, but I'm holding onto it for as long as possible!
First Viewing
Viewing Date: November 2nd
Via: Amazon Prime Video (Paramount+ Channel)
Plot: After a brutal break-up, a young man vows to stay celibate during the forty days of Lent, but finds the girl of his dreams and is unable to do anything about it.
Rating: 5.9/10
Why Did I Watch It? I'll watch almost any fluffy, R-rated comedy from the early 2000s.
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