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Jon Gries

41 titles on Mesmero.

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  • Men in BlackMovie · 1997 · 98 minA breezy, joke-packed romp with slick gadgets, gooey aliens and an easy buddy-cop charm that never asks much of you.More like this
  • TakenMovie · 2008 · 94 minA relentless, tense thriller that keeps you on edge with brutal action and a father's desperate urgency.More like this
  • Taken 2Movie · 2012 · 91 minA fast, workmanlike chase thriller that keeps you hooked with constant urgency and a father's fierce protectiveness, though it feels thinner than the original.More like this
  • Taken 3Movie · 2015 · 109 minA relentless, disposable action ride with weightless fights and a gruff, humorless chase that numbs as it accelerates.More like this
  • The White LotusTV series · 2021 · 3 seasonsA sun-drenched slow burn where luxury and awkwardness curdle into unease, with sharp laughs and mounting dread.More like this
  • The RundownMovie · 2003 · 104 minA breezy, wisecracking action romp with jungle chases, colourful villains and a surprisingly warm buddy dynamic.More like this
  • Napoleon DynamiteMovie · 2004 · 95 minA deadpan, awkwardly charming slice of small-town life that finds humor in the mundane and rewards patience with quirky warmth.More like this
  • Get ShortyMovie · 1995 · 105 minA breezy, witty crime caper that glides on charm and sharp dialogue, making Hollywood and mob life feel like the same amusing game.More like this
  • The Monster SquadMovie · 1987 · 82 minA nostalgic, playful romp where kids take on classic monsters with humor and heart, balancing spooky fun with genuine warmth.More like this
  • The PretenderTV series · 1996–2000 · 4 seasonsA slick, twisty chase that mixes clever disguises and righteous stand-alone cases with a deepening, unsettling mystery about a sinister institution.More like this
  • Stick ItMovie · 2006 · 105 minA rebellious teen's fight against rigid authority, blending snarky comedy with genuine emotional stakes and underdog triumph.More like this
  • Fright Night Part 2Movie · 1988 · 104 minA campy, synth-soaked vampire romp that balances goofy humour with genuine scares and a likable duo at its heart.More like this
  • Real GeniusMovie · 1985 · 106 minA breezy, witty campus comedy that balances silly pranks with a gentle critique of pressure and ambition.More like this
  • MartinTV series · 1992–1997 · 5 seasonsA loud, joke-dense hangout with cartoonish side characters and a live audience, easy to dip into and often very funny.More like this
  • The BridgeTV series · 2013–2014 · 2 seasonsA grim, sun-bleached procedural that keeps you tense with its cross-border politics and fractured characters.More like this
  • The Astronaut FarmerMovie · 2007 · 104 minA gentle, hopeful story about chasing a dream against all odds, with a warm family core and a touch of quirky charm.More like this
  • Running ScaredMovie · 1986 · 107 minA breezy, wisecracking buddy-cop ride with sunny vacation charm, snappy banter and bursts of gunplay that keep it light and likable.More like this
  • TerrorVisionMovie · 1986 · 85 minA gleefully silly, neon-soaked creature feature that plays like a live-action cartoon, full of tacky sets, goofy monsters, and knowing winks.More like this
  • FaultsMovie · 2014 · 90 minA tense, darkly funny descent into mind games and manipulation that keeps you uneasy and guessing.More like this
  • The Last SurvivorsMovie · 2014 · 95 minA grim, dusty survival tale that keeps you tense and heartsick as a young woman fights for every drop of hope.More like this
  • Crazy on the OutsideMovie · 2010 · 96 minA gentle, goofy sitcom-like comedy that coasts on charm and mild farce, easy to half-watch with a few warm laughs.More like this
  • Kill Me AgainMovie · 1989 · 94 minA sweaty, sun-bleached neo-noir that keeps you wary of every smiling stranger and every promise.More like this
  • Carolina CarolineMovie · 2026 · 107 minA restless, sun-scorched lovers-on-the-run story that mixes tender romance with mounting dread and sudden violence.More like this
  • The Snow WalkerMovie · 2003 · 103 minA quiet, immersive survival story that makes you feel the cold and the slow building of trust between two people.More like this
  • The Axe Murders of VilliscaMovie · 2017 · 78 minA creepy, slow-burning haunted-house ride that mixes teenage ghost-hunting antics with a grim true-crime backdrop.More like this
  • The Big EmptyMovie · 2003 · 95 minA laid-back, quirky desert mystery that ambles between deadpan comedy and eerie conspiracy, leaving you pleasantly off-balance.More like this
  • NorthforkMovie · 2003 · 103 minA slow, dreamlike drift through loss and belief, more mood than story, asking patience and rewarding it with quiet images.More like this
  • JoysticksMovie · 1983 · 88 minA silly, horny teen comedy that coasts on arcade nostalgia and goofy slapstick, best watched with low expectations and friends.More like this
  • Helter SkelterMovie · 1976 · 184 minA grim, methodical true-crime procedural that builds dread through its slow accumulation of detail and its chilling central performance.More like this
  • Dream Corp LLCTV series · 2016–2020 · 3 seasonsA trippy, deadpan workplace comedy that feels like drifting through a fever dream with a bizarre, mismatched team.More like this
  • Ed and His Dead MotherMovie · 1993 · 93 minA wry, macabre comedy that balances morbid humor with a surprisingly tender look at letting go.More like this
  • The Sasquatch GangMovie · 2006 · 88 minA goofy, deadpan small-town romp full of oddball characters, gentle cringe comedy and a scrappy homemade charm.More like this
  • Wish Upon a UnicornMovie · 2020 · 93 minA gentle, earnest family adventure that mixes mild peril with warmth and a touch of whimsy.More like this
  • All About the MoneyMovie · 2017 · 90 minA goofy, chaotic buddy comedy that feels like a low-budget adventure with slapstick violence and absurd situations.More like this
  • Napoleon DynamiteTV series · 2012 · 1 seasonA deadpan, meandering hangout in a small town, where awkward characters drift through low-stakes absurdity with little urgency or payoff.More like this
  • Unicorn CityMovie · 2012 · 103 minThis movie feels like a fun, lighthearted romp about pretending to be someone you're not.More like this
  • The Smell of SuccessMovie · 2011 · 96 minA quirky, low-key comedy that finds gentle humor in family business and the art of selling manure, with a warm, offbeat charm.More like this
  • CasualtiesMovie · 1997 · 85 minA tense, grim domestic thriller that keeps you uneasy as a desperate plan spirals toward something worse.More like this
  • EndgameMovie · 2015 · 90 minA gentle, sincere underdog story that quietly builds toward warmth, mixing classroom perseverance with family reconciliation and small victories.More like this
  • Last Best ChanceMovie · 2005 · 45 minA tense, sober-minded procedural that plays like a dramatized warning, racing against time with a documentary's earnestness and a thriller's pulse.More like this
  • Mulligan's StewTV series · 1977 · 1 seasonA gentle, good-natured family dramedy that feels like a warm hug, balancing mild laughs with earnest lessons about pulling together.More like this

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  • The PretenderTV series · 1996–2000 · 4 seasonsA slick, twisty chase that mixes clever disguises and righteous stand-alone cases with a deepening, unsettling mystery about a sinister institution.More like this

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