John Nguyen

John Nguyen Nerd Reactor Jul 28, 2026 4/5 Spider-Man: Brand New Day is a great start to a new adventure for Spider-Man. Go to Full Review Spider-Man: Brand New Day (2026) 90% - -

John Nguyen Nerd Reactor Jul 8, 2025 Anything you can expect from a James Gunn Superhero film you can expect that here in Superman. Go to Full Review Superman (2025) 83% - -

John Nguyen Nerd Reactor Apr 30, 2025 4/5 "Thunderbolts was a refreshing take on the superhero team movies, and it comprises of a bunch of antiheroes as they try to do good while dealing with their messed up past. The heart of the film is Florence Pugh, David Harbour and Lewis Pullman. Go to Full Review Thunderbolts (2025) 88% - -

John Nguyen Nerd Reactor Feb 15, 2025 Robert Pattinson is a blast to watch as he plays different characters in Mickey 17, and there is fun to be had watching a human colony trying to survive a hostile world. However, it was a lost opportunity with the film switching up the third act. Go to Full Review Mickey 17 (2025) 77% 55%

John Nguyen Nerd Reactor Jan 22, 2025 4.5/5 [Companion] is a delightful blend of hilarity, intensity, and suspense, driven by Drew Hancock’s sharp direction and script. The performances by Quaid, Thatcher and the rest of the cast elevate the film into something truly memorable. Go to Full Review Companion (2025) 93% - -

John Nguyen Nerd Reactor Dec 18, 2024 3.5/5 Mufasa: The Lion King is an improvement over the 2019 film with an engaging story that isn’t a remake and a more emotive facial animation of the animals. Go to Full Review Mufasa: The Lion King (2024) 56% - -

John Nguyen Nerd Reactor Nov 26, 2024 Moana 2 felt like a way inferior Moana 1. Go to Full Review Moana 2 (2024) 61% - -

John Nguyen Nerd Reactor Oct 23, 2024 2/5 Venom: The Last Dance is unintentionally hilarious, and many parts had me rolling my eyes. The friendship between Eddie Brock and Venom was fun. Sadly, the story, dialogue, and characters were mediocre. Go to Full Review Venom: The Last Dance (2024) 40% - -

John Nguyen Nerd Reactor Sep 16, 2024 Transformers One was surprisingly well done. It's now one of my favorite Transformers movies and is an entertaining adventure where we get to see the rise of Megatron and Optimus Prime. Go to Full Review Transformers One (2024) 89% - -

John Nguyen Nerd Reactor Sep 4, 2024 Joker: Folie à Deux defies all expectations. Dancing and music are pivotal in the first Joker film, and it’s blown up into a jukebox musical with raw and engaging performances from Lady Gaga and Joaquin Phoenix. Go to Full Review Joker: Folie à Deux (2024) 31% - -

John Nguyen Nerd Reactor Sep 3, 2024 Beetlejuice Beetlejuice is quirky, funny, and weird and Tim Burton brings back the magic and nostalgia. Go to Full Review Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (2024) 76% 100%

John Nguyen Nerd Reactor Jul 24, 2024 [Deadpool & Wolverine has] got the irreverent humor... Lots of bloody, brutal action. A lot of inappropriate jokes. Ryan Reynolds as Deadpool [and] Hugh Jackman as Wolverine - they are the best at their game. Go to Full Review Deadpool & Wolverine (2024) 77% - -

John Nguyen Nerd Reactor Jun 27, 2024 4/5 Lupita Nyong'o and Joseph Quinn are absolutely captivating in A Quiet Place: Day One. Go to Full Review A Quiet Place: Day One (2024) 86% - -

John Nguyen Nerd Reactor Jun 14, 2024 4.5/5 The Imaginary has a lot of heart and adventure and dives deep into loss and love compellingly. The English dub is top-notch, the animation is imaginative, vivid, and detailed, and the characters are endearing. Go to Full Review The Imaginary (2023) 91% - -

John Nguyen Nerd Reactor Jun 5, 2024 Adil and Bilall have stepped up their game to deliver a crowd-pleaser of a film. Go to Full Review Bad Boys: Ride or Die (2024) 65% - -

John Nguyen Nerd Reactor May 21, 2024 4.5/5 The epic spaghetti Western features an excellent score from Ennio Morricone, sweeping cinematography, and a gritty cast with rugged features that are great for Leone’s close-up and long takes. Go to Full Review Once Upon a Time in the West (1968) 96% 95%

John Nguyen Nerd Reactor May 17, 2024 [If] is a cute movie, but there were some slow and boring scenes. It's a family movie, but it felt very depressing. Go to Full Review IF (2024) 50% - -

John Nguyen Nerd Reactor May 15, 2024 4/5 Mad Max: Fury Road is still at the top spot for the best in the series, but Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga is a solid prequel with epic and lengthy action sequences, sweeping landscapes, and a colorful cast of characters. Go to Full Review Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (2024) 90% - -

John Nguyen Nerd Reactor Apr 19, 2024 Deep Sky is a wondrous documentary that gives us a marvelous look at the universe. Go to Full Review Deep Sky (2023) 100% 100%

John Nguyen Nerd Reactor Mar 8, 2024 Damsel is intense and gripping, and it was surprising to see how bloody and gory the film can get. Go to Full Review Damsel (2024) 56% - -