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Chris Joyce

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Biography:

Chris Joyce is a Northern California-based semi-pro couch potato with a dream to go pro. He has a degree in mass media communication and enjoys all genres of film and television, with a particular love of international crime thrillers. Chris also has an ever-growing collection of flannel shirts.

Reviews

Movies TV Shows
Whistle (2025) 60% 2.5/5 EDIT “Rushed story progressions curiously combined with a dragging pace make this clunky, adding to the dullness of stoic and robotic characterizations that lack connection, which is also a result of blatantly stealing story premises from other well-known films” – Movies and Munchies (YouTube) Feb 6, 2026 Full Review Scarlet (2025) 73% 4/5 EDIT “The hand-drawn animation is stunning, creating depth through textures and shadows. The messaging is also poignant and relevant, enhanced through songs and dialog that subtly, but clearly, deliver its point.” – Movies and Munchies (YouTube) Feb 5, 2026 Full Review Dracula (2025) 54% 1.5/5 EDIT “With overly simplified dialog, a storytelling progression that feels slapped together, story elements that are awkwardly and inexplicably inserted, and a pace that is like paint drying, there’s very little that makes this worthy of a watch.” – Movies and Munchies (YouTube) Feb 5, 2026 Full Review A Private Life (2025) 81% 3/5 EDIT “The filmmaking is beautiful, incorporating Hitchcockian camera shots, a slow-burning pace, and characters that are obscured in motive and virtue.” – Movies and Munchies (YouTube) Feb 5, 2026 Full Review Shelter (2026) 63% 3/5 EDIT “If you go to see this, you already know exactly what you’re in for. The battles are full of savagery, the chases are intense, and there’s just enough heart to keep the story engaging without becoming an exact replica of every other Jason Statham flick.” – Movies and Munchies (YouTube) Jan 28, 2026 Full Review Send Help (2026) 93% 3.5/5 EDIT “There’s not much in this that makes it wholly original, but that doesn’t mean it’s not a bunch of fun. The story is overly long and predictable, but the performances accentuate the dark comedy and thrills to make a squeamishly funny adventure.” – Movies and Munchies (YouTube) Jan 27, 2026 Full Review Mother of Flies (2025) 94% 3.5/5 EDIT “While the acting and dialog aren’t nearly as polished as they should be, making the flow oddly forced, the heart of the story, the themes it addresses, and the superb practical effects make for a nasty and mostly enjoyable watching experience.” – Movies and Munchies (YouTube) Jan 23, 2026 Full Review Mercy (2026) 24% 2.5/5 EDIT “With a predictable storyline and an overly aggressive societal critique, MERCY appears to know what it wants to say, but it’s just not equipped enough to convey it effectively.” – Movies and Munchies (YouTube) Jan 22, 2026 Full Review The Rip (2026) 80% 4/5 EDIT “Despite having a rocky and jumbled introduction to the film, the rest falls into place relatively quickly, producing a suspenseful and aggressive story that may not be wholly memorable, but is exciting in the moment.” – Movies and Munchies (YouTube) Jan 21, 2026 Full Review 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple (2026) 92% 5/5 EDIT “Despite some predictability and the use of jump scares, the writing builds the world to be terrifying but not without hope, elevating this from simple horror to a provocative examination of what can happen with a little compassion or a little psychosis.” – Movies and Munchies (YouTube) Jan 21, 2026 Full Review People We Meet on Vacation (2026) 76% 4/5 EDIT “Even with the predictability of the progression and the longer-than-normal rom-com run time, this was an endearing and hilarious romp around the world and through time.” – Movies and Munchies (YouTube) Jan 9, 2026 Full Review Greenland 2: Migration (2026) 49% 4/5 EDIT “The story doesn’t pretend to be anything else, but will probably surprise you with its touching emotion. With enveloping graphic effects, it builds out an enjoyable distraction from the chaos of real life by showing us the chaos of a make-believe life.” – Movies and Munchies (YouTube) Jan 9, 2026 Full Review Primate (2025) 79% 4/5 EDIT “Primate is a ruthless horror that solidly delivers the chills, terror, and ghastliness a good slasher should. The storytelling isn’t deep, but we’re still presented with a horrifying film full of excellent practical effects & an immense amount of unease.” – Movies and Munchies (YouTube) Jan 7, 2026 Full Review We Bury the Dead (2024) 88% 4/5 EDIT “Daisy Ridley is spectacular, using wonderful expressiveness to emote, building a persona that is undeterred but still vulnerable. With amazing practical effects and grotesque makeup, the world becomes daunting and fierce, but not without hope.” – Movies and Munchies (YouTube) Jan 7, 2026 Full Review Anaconda (2025) 48% 2.5/5 EDIT “Somewhere in the writing, the plot got lost and became overly complex for its own good, leaving us with an unfulfilled promise of ridiculous fun in favor of over-dramatized and disjointed plot progressions.” – Movies and Munchies (YouTube) Dec 27, 2025 Full Review The Housemaid (2025) 74% 2.5/5 EDIT “While the acting is good and the latter portion of the film does lean into some of the unhinged mania it promises, the entire plot is predictable and unsurprising, with the storytelling actively working against a feminist viewpoint.” – Movies and Munchies (YouTube) Dec 19, 2025 Full Review Avatar: Fire and Ash (2025) 66% 3/5 EDIT “The visuals are entrancing with rich colors and an immersive quality that sucks us into the world of the Na’vi. I did enjoy this, but I’m still not sure we needed another adventure in the world of Pandora.” – Movies and Munchies (YouTube) Dec 16, 2025 Full Review Playdate (2025) 23% 3.5/5 EDIT “Alan Ritchson and Kevin James are perfectly mismatched to create an endearing and heartwarming duo who, despite the dysfunction, build a dynamic and charismatic pairing that’s the perfect mix of dumb and fun.” – Movies and Munchies (YouTube) Dec 10, 2025 Full Review Oh. What. Fun. (2025) 35% 1.5/5 EDIT “Oh. What. Fun.’s story frames the characters as anything but endearing or sympathetic, creating a narrative that is sad, angry, and an unsatisfying waste of time, illustrating that simply having an excellent cast isn’t enough to create holiday magic.” – Movies and Munchies (YouTube) Dec 10, 2025 Full Review Hamnet (2025) 86% 5/5 EDIT “Hamnet is a potent tale of love and grief. Jessie Buckley is nothing short of magnificent, breathing so much passion and heartbreak into her character while commanding the screen with a presence that is entrancing and nuanced.” – Movies and Munchies (YouTube) Dec 9, 2025 Full Review Jay Kelly (2025) 75% 4.5/5 EDIT “George Clooney and Adam Sandler shine individually and as a duo. With incredible cinematography and a consistent pace, the character arcs fluidly intersect to craft a narrative that will evoke both smiles and tears.” – Movies and Munchies (YouTube) Dec 9, 2025 Full Review Five Nights at Freddy's 2 (2025) 16% 3/5 EDIT “Despite the cold and wooden performances and some rushed elements, I had fun with Five Nights at Freddy’s 2. The creep factor is effective thanks to a new creature addition, with images that are nightmare fuel.” – Movies and Munchies (YouTube) Dec 9, 2025 Full Review My Secret Santa (2025) 73% 2.5/5 EDIT “It won’t touch your heart or imprint on your soul, you probably won’t even remember watching after a week, but if you are looking for another holiday romance, and you don’t care about how invested you become, this is fine for a casual watch.” – Movies and Munchies (YouTube) Dec 9, 2025 Full Review Chainsaws Were Singing (2024) 84% 4/5 EDIT “This is a mad mixture of maniacs, music, and murder. The random zaniness and blood-soaked brutality elevate this from B-grade schlock to instant cult classic. Expect to have an awesomely chaotic, violent romp through the countryside.” – Movies and Munchies (YouTube) Dec 9, 2025 Full Review Troll 2 (2025) 58% 2.5/5 EDIT “With emotional and development arcs that are glossed over quickly, to a large lack of adventure, the relational aspects that should hold this story together don’t receive the backing necessary to invest us in the pursuit.” – Movies and Munchies (YouTube) Dec 9, 2025 Full Review
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