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Work It (2020)
Skip it.
The general story arc is a recycled trope. The premise for the conflict isn't believable. The acting is sad, the dancing isn't very good, and there really isn't very much of it. This movie doesn't "work" in any worthwhile sense.
Jupiter Ascending (2015)
Leaves a lot to be desired
Visually stunning at times, but the drawn out action sequences seem gratuitous. The plot is ambitious, but lacks the desired depth, as do any of the characters. It has a good storyline and universe, potentially, but it would be better suited as a series rather than a one-off movie. The ending was anticlimactic, too.
Falling Inn Love (2019)
Cute, but formulaic
You can basically predict this movie from start to finish. The writing, especially in the beginning, is pretty lame. It's cute, but you can also fast forward through half of the moments and not miss anything.
About a Boy (2014)
Premiere episode just kind of ...ugh
First, they ran so many previews so often you feel like you've already watched most of the episode. And of course, the previews capture the few funny and/or endearing lines of the show. The premise has potential, and Walton (Will) is charming enough, but the plot is both too simplistic and too over-wrought.
The storyline seems condensed, as if two episode plots were badly cut together into one. And everything falls just short of believable, starting with the blonde cellist's rapid acceptance of Will's wild make- believe leukemia-afflicted, African-voodoo-saved son.
Driver's character is grating, pushy, and not appealing or likable, so her son's jokes about dating her fall flat; there is zero chemistry between her and Walton. The blonde cellist is just the opposite, but sadly appears to be a one episode character. The plot is predictable and Walton's rescue of Marcus at the talent show lacks any emotional punch while also being over the top. No one at a middle school talent show would react with such bipolar opposite reactions - from throwing paper wads and insults at Marcus to a standing ovation - to a mediocre rendition of a pop song.
The show is sappy. It lacks depth and sincerity. In short, I will pass on the next episode.
The Dark Horse (2008)
Not dreadful, but completely disappointing.
This movie was obviously a labor of love, but is probably only important to the people involved with its creation. Everything always seems only half-developed; the pace of the story is slow and arduous, the characters are neither convincing enough nor likable enough, and nothing engaging or endearing or emotionally gripping enough to keep your interest. Even the horse seems tangential; you learn nothing of dressage and see more of the competition's performance than the pair for which you're supposed to be rooting. The story ends and you're never exactly sure what you're supposed to take away from the movie.The soundtrack also seems to be constantly waffling between genres, between folksy americana and instrumental celtic pieces better suited for sweeping Irish vistas. The one saving grace for the movie is the lovely songs performed by the Wailing Jennys. But overall, unfulfilling and disappointing. Would not recommend.