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Stay Close: Episode #1.8 (2021)
Thriller worth watching!
I didn't like Cush Jumbo from the beginning, but dang, she did an excellent job all the way through.
Overall this kept me hanging in 'til the end and it was worth it. Well written Coben story. Very good camera work and editing. Mostly good performances and a LOT of surprises. 8 is good to get by me.
Stranger Things: Chapter Nine: The Piggyback (2022)
Mostly TIRESOME!
There was just too much going on - too many scene switches - too much NOT spooky junk. Too much Eleven same pose attack mode. Sloppy job overall. They were still trying to make grown-ups look like kids, BUT finally let Eleven look like a grown woman. Only plus. Can't sell another season of mediocrity like this.
Manifest: Duty Free (2021)
HAD ENOUGH!
OK! I have had enough. I've been trying to get through this season and then quit, but the crap is too deep. Stopping now - bad acting terrible writing, worse directing JUST TO TERRIBLE. BUHBYE!
The Snowman (2017)
A LOT TO LIKE
Very good & different serial killer movie. I think the story is good, characters are excellent and acting is above average. The real plus is the setting in Norway. Keep an eye on the scenery, the architecture, and the SNOW! Wonderful photography throughout. Close to a classic overall.
The Blacklist: Ruslan Denisov (No. 67) (2015)
SPADER TOO ANNOYING!
I have liked James Spader before this series, but have quit Blacklist before. After watching part of this one, I am giving it up for good. His contrived posturing, smirking and superior attitude has become just too annoying. Seeya Mr. Spader
Stranger Things: Chapter One: Suzie, Do You Copy? (2019)
OK! I liked it!
Actually, the pacing was pretty good. It takes time to adjust to the characters again and yes the relationship between El and Mike started a little too heavy. But a lot of things needed to be set up. There's a lot of promise here, and I'm looking forward to episode 2. Try it - you'll like it.
Travis
Veep: Fundraiser (2012)
UHHH? DESPERATE?
They really, really tried too hard to get all the characters enough screen time to MAKE us remember them. Too FRANTIC! Too HARD TO FOLLOW! Too much CURSING! Many lines just CLUNKY!
Other than that, Mrs. Lincoln, I kinda liked the show. Will give a cupla' more tries.
Travis
The Mummy (2017)
Last line loses a star!
There seems to be an unintended hokiness about it all the way through. Tom was OK but it seemed to need Brendan Fraser. The ladies are gorgeous, but one was too painted and one too clothed. Many tricks, but somewhat like slapstick. When Russell Crowe finally showed up, it seemed to need Lou Costello. Black & white might have saved it, along with a laugh track. It won't be on many favorite lists.
Jack Reacher: Never Go Back (2016)
NO, not Reacher!
I will not accept TC as Reacher. He took WAY to much punishment and too long to dispatch bad guys. This should have been someone like THE ROCK, and someone who could flex something besides his cheeks. TC is now too old and too small for this part. 4 stars because of the skill of the ladies, not for Tommy.