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Samuel Leggett Jr.

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Biography:

Samuel Leggett Jr. is a film critic and the editor for JVS Media & Productions/Team JVS. Serving as a film critic, content creator, and editor since 2013. Samuel is also a full-time IT Specialist, a full-time Husband/Father and a part-time Producer/Writer/Director for feature projects under JVS Media & Productions, LLC. Samuel is a lover of cinema, entertainment media, and multifaceted art on all ranges. Samuel?s love of cinema started early with a viewing of the 1989 Film ?Batman?; sparking his excitement for cinema, musical composition, artistic creation, and the superhero fandom Samuel enjoys spending time with his family, creating new forms of expressive art, and loves finding ways to encourage & uplift others.

Favorites:

Favorite Films: Batman (1989), The Matrix, Unbreakable, The Wind Rises | Favorite TV Series: Breaking Bad, Stranger Things, Sherlock, Attack on Titan, Daredevil (Netflix)

Location:

Washington, DC/Maryland

Reviews

Movies TV Shows
Hedda (2025) 89% 6.5/10 EDIT “Tessa Thompson is a force of nature in this reimagining of Hedda Gabler. Visually beautiful with great acting, but the pacing drags and it’s hard to connect with the characters emotionally. A film that feels cold and distant.” – JVS Media & Productions/Team JVS Feb 26, 2026 Full Review Wasteman (2025) 100% 7.5/10 EDIT “David Jonsson and Tom Blyth are incredible in this prison thriller. Blyth is unrecognizable as a terrifying inmate. It’s tense, gritty, and keeps you guessing until the end. A shocking, well-acted film that floors you.” – JVS Media & Productions/Team JVS Feb 26, 2026 Full Review Train Dreams (2025) 94% 7.5/10 EDIT “A visceral, period survival drama starring Joel Edgerton. It feels like an eyewitness account of the 20th century, tackling life, death, and work. It’s heavy and lacks levity, but the performances and cinematography are top-notch.” – JVS Media & Productions/Team JVS Feb 26, 2026 Full Review Eternity (2025) 76% 8/10 EDIT “Elizabeth Olsen, Miles Teller, and Callum Turner star in this unique rom-com about the afterlife. It asks impossible questions about love and choice. Funny, heartwarming, and occasionally heartbreaking. A solid concept.” – JVS Media & Productions/Team JVS Feb 26, 2026 Full Review Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle (2025) 98% 9/10 EDIT “High-octane craziness. This movie feels like four episodes of pure spectacle. The 3D animation of the castle is immaculate, and the fights are aura-farming at its finest. A start to the final arc that delivers on every front.” – JVS Media & Productions/Team JVS Feb 26, 2026 Full Review David (2025) 78% 9.5/10 EDIT “An animated triumph from Angel Studios. It captures the rise of King David with Prince of Egypt quality. The David vs. Saul dynamic is perfectly handled. Emotional, beautiful, and inspiring!” – JVS Media & Productions/Team JVS Feb 20, 2026 Full Review Hamnet (2025) 86% 10/10 EDIT “The best film of the year. Chloé Zhao’s poetic direction pairs with devastating performances from Paul Mescal and Jessie Buckley. A heartbreaking, beautiful look at grief and family.” – JVS Media & Productions/Team JVS Feb 20, 2026 Full Review Chainsaw Man - The Movie: Reze Arc (2025) 96% 9/10 EDIT “Visually insane and hyper-violent. This film covers the Reze arc with stunning animation that needs to be seen in IMAX. It’s bloody, emotional, and pushes Denji’s character forward. A high-octane that fans cannot miss.” – JVS Media & Productions/Team JVS Feb 20, 2026 Full Review One Last Adventure: The Making of Stranger Things 5 (2025) A EDIT “An emotional farewell to the series. This documentary highlights the blood, sweat, and tears of the crew. While it doesn't fix all the finale's plot holes, seeing the passion behind the scenes provides closure. A good tribute.” – JVS Media & Productions/Team JVS Feb 20, 2026 Full Review No Other Choice (2025) 97% 9.5/10 EDIT “Park Chan-wook delivers another masterpiece. Lee Byung-hun stars in this dark, violent satire about a desperate man killing his competition for a job. It’s bloody, twisted, and morally complex. A thriller you won't forget.” – JVS Media & Productions/Team JVS Feb 20, 2026 Full Review Rental Family (2025) 87% 10/10 EDIT “Brendan Fraser gives a heartwarming performance as a down-on-his-luck actor working for a Japanese 'rental family' service. It’s funny, touching, and captures Japanese culture beautifully. A unique, feel-good gem.” – JVS Media & Productions/Team JVS Feb 20, 2026 Full Review Scarlet (2025) 76% A- EDIT “An unmissable anime Hamlet reimagining. Mamoru Hosoda blends 2D and photo-real visuals in a violent, bloody, yet deeply emotional story about rage and forgiveness. A stunning experience.” – JVS Media & Productions/Team JVS Feb 20, 2026 Full Review Pillion (2025) 99% 8.5/10 EDIT “It's a well-done film that thrives by breakdown the different dichotomy and thresholds of relational interaction. Alexander Skarsgård and Harry Melling are amazing and fully committed.” – JVS Media & Productions/Team JVS Feb 20, 2026 Full Review All You Need Is Kill (2025) 83% A- EDIT “It's a beautiful story that flows seamlessly with top-tier animation and a great sound design. They handle both sides of humanity in a specific, poignant way. It’s an insane journey and an easy recommendation.” – JVS Media & Productions/Team JVS Feb 20, 2026 Full Review Crime 101 (2026) 88% 8.5/10 EDIT “It's engaging cinema that hasn't been touched in a while. It builds to a very precise thriller with excellent cinematography, editing, and choreography. It's a very entertaining film that I'd definitely recommend.” – JVS Media & Productions/Team JVS Feb 20, 2026 Full Review How to Make a Killing (2026) 46% 8.5/10 EDIT “Glenn Powell is doing a really good job... it's witty enough and engaging enough, and when it needs to be emotional, it is. Even though interesting things happened in the climax, I really enjoyed this and I recommend you go check it out.” – JVS Media & Productions/Team JVS Feb 20, 2026 Full Review The Choral (2025) 68% B+ EDIT “Ralph Fiennes leads this beautiful WWI drama about a choir in a small British town. It captures the community's despair and hope perfectly. With great humor and a strong ensemble, it’s a touching film about resilience.” – JVS Media & Productions/Team JVS Jan 28, 2026 Full Review Heart Eyes (2025) 78% 7.5/10 EDIT “I had low expectations but was won over. The chemistry between Olivia Holt and Mason Gooding is great, and it balances insane gore with self-aware humor perfectly. It’s a fun, entertaining slasher.” – JVS Media & Productions/Team JVS Jan 26, 2026 Full Review Wolf Man (2025) 48% 8/10 EDIT “Visually stunning with incredible tension. Christopher Abbott and Julia Garner are amazing, grounding the story in human tragedy rather than typical horror. It’s violent and gory but functions more as a great drama.” – JVS Media & Productions/Team JVS Jan 26, 2026 Full Review Good News (2025) 92% A EDIT “Good News is a dark, satirical gem on Netflix. The lead, 'Mr. Nobody,' is brilliant—playing the fool while outsmarting everyone. It balances violence with genuine hilarity perfectly, even in a confined plane setting. An engaging film you shouldn't miss.” – JVS Media & Productions/Team JVS Jan 26, 2026 Full Review Bugonia (2025) 88% 9.3/10 EDIT “I found Bugonia to be a visceral, psychological masterclass. Plemons steals the show as a conspiracy theorist in a story that brilliantly blurs reality. It’s violent, deplorable, yet utterly engaging—one of Lanthimos’s best.” – JVS Media & Productions/Team JVS Jan 26, 2026 Full Review A Big Bold Beautiful Journey (2025) 37% B+ EDIT “Kogonada has created a film that feels like a Broadway stage play brought to life. With its stunning colors, choreographed moments, and amazing song cues, this is a truly unique cinematic ride. Robbie & Farrell are absolutely captivating. Enjoyed!” – JVS Media & Productions/Team JVS Sep 17, 2025 Full Review Heads of State (2025) 68% 9/10 EDIT “It's a fun, action-packed, and hilarious action-comedy with great chemistry between Cena and Elba. Priyanka Chopra steals the show! The action is well-choreographed, and the story is engaging. I highly recommend it!” – JVS Media & Productions/Team JVS Jul 9, 2025 Full Review KPop Demon Hunters (2025) 92% 10/10 EDIT “I loved the high-quality, "Spider-Verse"-like animation and the catchy K-pop soundtrack. The characters were well-developed, and the story explored themes of responsibility. It was a fun, engaging watch with sequel potential! Best film soundtrack of 2025!” – JVS Media & Productions/Team JVS Jul 9, 2025 Full Review Superman (2025) 83% 10/10 EDIT “Gunn has done something that I only thought possible in Animated form, he not only made us believe a man could fly but made us believe a person could TRULY care about preservation of ALL LIFE. Hoult is the best film adapted Lex. An unmissable experience!” – JVS Media & Productions/Team JVS Jul 8, 2025 Full Review
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