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Moana (2026) Review: Competently Executed But Unnecessary, The Good, The Bad, and The Dim

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Sponsored source: tv.lk21 Synopsis: Moana (2026) is a live-action adaptation of the animated film of the same name from 2016, and the film is directed by Thomas Kail . Released on July 10, 2026, with a runtime of 115 minutes, the film holds a rating of 5/10 on Filmaffinity . The story is exactly the same as the animation. Moana, the daughter of Motunui Island, is forbidden by her father, Chief Tui, from sailing beyond the reef. But when the island’s resources begin to die, Moana answers the call of the ocean. She must set sail, find the demigod Maui, and return the "heart" of Te Fiti — the mother island goddess — which Maui stole 1,000 years ago. If she doesn’t, a curse will destroy the world. Throughout the journey, Moana and Maui face the Kakamora , the giant crab Tamatoa , and the lava monster Te Kā . In the end, they must return the heart to save her people and restore the balance of earth, wind, fire, and sea. Critics praised Catherine Laga’aia. Her debut as Mo...

Primate (2025) Review: A Chimp Got Infected With Rabies And The House Became Its Hunting Ground

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source: tv.lk21 Synopsis: Primate (2025) is a natural horror/thriller slasher that clocks in at 84–89 minutes. It’s directed by Johannes Roberts , the same guy behind 47 Meters Down , so yeah… expect people getting hunted. The story follows Lucy, a college student who heads back to Hawaii for a family vacation. At home, she’s got her deaf dad, Adam, her little sister Erin, and their family’s beloved pet: a chimpanzee named Ben.  At first, it’s all sunshine and pool parties. But things go sideways fast when Ben gets bitten by a rabid mongoose while locked up. Rabies hits him hard, turning him hydrophilic and insanely aggressive. One minute he’s cute and cuddly, the next he’s a full-on killing machine. Lucy and her friends end up barricading themselves in the swimming pool, since Ben can’t swim. Now it’s a survival game: outsmart and kill a chimp that’s both strong and way too smart. Critics actually gave props to the gore and practical effects. A lot of them called Ben’s portrayal...

The Wrecking Crew (2026) Review: Momoa + Bautista, Brotherhood, Brawls and Bad Jokes in The Wrecking Crew

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Sponsored source : tv.lk21 Published: Febuary 4 , 2026 | Edited : October 10, 2026 Synopsis: The Wrecking Crew (2026) is an action comedy directed by Angel Manuel Soto . Released on January 28, 2026, on the Prime Video platform and this film has a runtime of 2 hours 2 minutes. Rotten Tomatoes gives it 75% critics, 68% audience. It rose to No.1 on Prime Video in the US, UK, Brazil, Germany within 3 days of release. On the streets of Hawaii, two half-brothers who have been estranged for 20 years, James Hale and Jonny Hale, who don't get along, are forced to reunite because of the mysterious death of their father, Walter Hale. At first they just want to find out why their father died. But it turns out Walter kept a flash drive that is the key to a digital wallet containing millions of dollars + evidence of offshore bribery transactions. They must uncover the truth behind their father's death and it brings them into a big conspiracy involving the construction of a casino on Ha...