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Vikings: Valhalla: Destinies (2024)
Love this show but
I love this show, it was great for 3 full seasons. It had great action scenes and awesome characters.
But it missed majorly in one spot. I was genuinely hoping Freydis would get killed. I was so happy when they lit her up.
I was very unhappy when she was released. And then, of course, she yells and screams and yells and screams after being saved because she's an intolerable and terrible character. I feel badly for the actress to be stuck in the position she was in. She was supposed to be one of the main protagonists and I was hoping she would die for the entirety of the final season. She was ponderous.
In the end, this was an A plus show and I highly recommend it. But there will be some disappiontments.
2 Hearts (2020)
Beautiful movie
This is a very sweet Hallmark style movie about love. I came across this on Netflix and I do enjoy sweet, emotional, and inspiring movies, so I immediately watched. And this movie was all of that. And more.
If you like sweet movies that are earnest and not cynical, this is the movie for you. It is made all the more poignant due to the fact that the lead actor, who is sick in the movie, actually died 6 months ago. It was unbelievably sad to read about that and his family and it's just unfortunate and also crazy he made a movie where he was sick and dying and how it impacted the families and then the poor guy dies a few years later, leaving a young family. It's devastating.
RIP Adan Canto, I'm so sorry to you and your family and I hope you're resting in peace.
Everything Puppies (2024)
Really, really loved this one
I am a fan of Hallmark and this one is a legit winner. It's funny, sweet, cozy, and special. The two main leads are awesome. The head Pup Chuck guy is also tremendous, what a perfect jerk. The sidekick lady friend Kathryn Davis is always great in her roles, leading or otherwise.
The story starts strong, and the animals are very fluffy and cute. Stephen H and. Pascal L are both excellent in everything but their chemistry in this one was especially strong.
Scarlett's father was particularly excellent and I can't find his name, but he was sweet with very kind eyes.
If you're into Hallmark movies, watch this one. If you like dogs, watch. If you just want to feel good and see some upstart kids stick it to the man, watch this. Have fun.
Checkin' It Twice (2023)
Wonderful movie
Kim Matula kicks butt. If there is a penalty shot where a goal was needed, I would pick Matula every time. She's been a great addition to the Hallmark roster.
This movie was fun and funny. The hockey scenes were kind of hilarious in that they were bad but it added to the charm.
So watch this movie, it's awesome, it is an absolutely stellar start to the holiday cavalcade of Christmas movies. I can't wait for the rest.
And just because extra words are required to get a review posted, please be kind to yourself and other people and just remember the more we work together as people, the better we will all be.
Best, John.
Ginny & Georgia (2021)
Ginny Is a Drag the the rest is great!
Lord knows why TV shows continually have the teenage main character be a fast talking, smarter than everyone stick in the mud, but it keeps happening and it's happened here and it hurts this show quite a bit.
Otherwise, every character is awesome. Georgia is great, so is Austin. And all the side characters are a joy, too. Just normal humans going through things but doing their best.
But Ginny. She's just always mad, always random, uses race only when convenient, but also makes sure to shun and avoid people or color. She is always smarter than everyone, but she is not, she just thinks so. A truly unappealing character and I feel badly for the actress having to play this mean, loser.
Still, the show is poppy and fun, you should watch it. Just be warned about Ginny.
We Have a Ghost (2023)
This movie was fun, I recommend it
What a surprisingly funny, solid movie. Wasn't expecting much, to be sure, but it actually had a great plot and mystery. Plus, all of the actors were great, with one exception.
I loved the mom and dad, although Mackie's treatment of his son was kind of weird because he hated his son but didn't seem to mind the other son. There weren't a lot of reasons for that, at least that the movie explained.
But overall, it was fun and funny and extremely interesting, too. David Harbor was phenomenal as the ghost. Tough role and he just crushed it.
The notable exception is Tig Natoro, who presents as so smug and unwieldy in everything, including this. Her scenes were painful, took me out of the movie every time.
Otherwise, this is a Netflix winner and it gets 8 stars because 1 star comes off for Tig.
The Noel Diary (2022)
Well done movie, extremely enjoyable with a great cast
This movie is awesome. It's a tad darker than your usual holiday fare, but that is not an insult. It had a real story with a pretty good mystery inside it. It unfolds slowly and beautifully.
The cast was uniformly exceptional, standout performances by James Remar and Essence Atkins.(small role but extremely moving) But the rest of the cast was all great top to bottom, too.
Justin Hartley is perfect as the lead. He has a touch of gravitas to go with the internal sadness the character has. It's a journey of humanity and growth and for JH, I'm sure he loved playing this role.
I had high hopes for this movie and it delivered. I highly recommend watching this one.
The Afterparty: Yasper (2022)
Absolute perfection
I don't normally review individual episodes because there are just so many. But this episode was one of the best things I have ever seen. Schwartz was unbelievable and the songs were genuinely hilarious. Watch this show but if you don't, which you should, watch this episode anyway.
The Princess (2022)
Hate to say it, but this movie is bad
It's bad. I can look past the fact that King is fighting dues who are literally twice her size and twice her weight, action movies are like that. Maybe not to this degree, but John Wick head shots every single person he fires at. Actions movies are ridiculous, as a rule.
But this movie is just boring and dumb. And the characters are faceless nothings, there is no story. It was a good try. I guess. I would have preferred to not have watched this.
Hustle (2022)
Great movie, great message, great cast
Just an altogether well done movie. It's also funny, with a lot of dry humor. Juancho and The Ant Man were both fantastic as foils. And Sandler was very solid.
Also, does every other review on this website have to start out with, "TOO WOKE, I cannot handle this as an adult, it makes me feel icky wah wah wah." It's so sad and pathetic and also really tiring. Get a new bit people.
The Newsreader (2021)
Roku Channel comes up huge in this impressive 6 episode drama
Newsreader is excellent. It is gripping from the first moments and it's well acted and the production design is impeccable. But it's the acting of Anna Torv and Sam Reid that elevates this show. First off, Torv is a super hero, she is incredible in everything and that means she's incredible in this, too. And the chemistry between her and Reid is engrossing and you want to root for them. Robert Taylor, of Longmire fame,(an awesome you should check out too) is also a welcome addition and he commands the screen in every scene he is in. I loved this show. I wish it was 60 episodes and not 6. It was a blast and it was funny and it was emotional. I am grateful the Roku Channel made this available, as I have been wanting to watch this show for quite a while now. I ripped through this show in 2 days and finished and then rewatched the last episode again. It is that good. You should watch. I will watch again.
Young Sheldon: A Free Scratcher and Feminine Wiles (2022)
Ming-Na is amazing
Inspired casting. This show is generally pretty cute and humorous, it's always worth watching. But Dr. Lee elevated this episode considerably. I highly recommend watching this one.
The Cleaning Lady: The Lion's Den (2022)
Through 2, awesome
This show is a breath of fresh air. It's unique and awesome. I can't wait for the rest of the season. Watch this if you're able, it's really an enjoyable watch.
Ghosts (2021)
People are wrong, this show is awesome
Keep going. This show becomes AWESOME after the 3rd episode. Please watch this, it's very funny and clever. It's an excellent comedy. The cast is perfect and the different ghosts all bring something to the table.
Jingle Bell Princess (2021)
Not in HD in one place
I am lucky enough to have a home in Ohio and NY. It is Spectrum for both. The NY spectrum GAC isn't in HD. It is in HD in Ohio.
What year are we in? I rate this movie a six for the ridiculous, 1996 video presentation, although it is a cozy story with an appealing cast. I cannot envision a world where a *new* cable channel comes only in SD.
Midnight Mass: Book VII: Revelation (2021)
Basements
To the reviewers asking why the houses didn't have cellars. Island houses or shore houses NEVER(literally) have cellars because they are guaranteed to flood. You might want to open a book sometime and maybe learn something before you offer your ignorant hot takes.
This show was phenomenal. I highly recommend people watch this. It was stunningly great, gorgeous, unpredictable, and satisfying. Please watch, you won't be sad you did.
Ultra City Smiths: Ultra City, She Don't Care (2021)
I'll give it a chance
I am an avid Patriot fan and a big Perpetual Grace fan, too, so seeing Conrad go even weirder is definitely interesting. The first episode is funny but the puppets are really hard to get used to. Live actors would be better, but I guess during Covid it was better to go this way. The writing is great. It's dry and witty and, as mentioned, very funny. So I will continue and we'll see where it goes.
If you're looking for funny, really quirky, and just unbelievably weird, this is the show for you.
This is a review for the first episode. I have only watched this one.
Modern Love: Strangers on a (Dublin) Train (2021)
This one was wonderful
Truly a gorgeous tale. One of the best Modern Love episodes I've seen. I loved it.
Reminiscence (2021)
These reviews are insane, this is a great movie
I am not sure what drugs people are on, but they must be strong and mind destroying, because this was an awesome, interesting movie. The directing, sound, editing, and cinematography was pitch perfect. The acting was superb. And the story was beautiful. Don't listen to people who said they hate this movie, they are wrong.
Never Have I Ever: ...been a perfect girl (2021)
Some season misteps but this is still a fantastic show
It's fun and I really enjoyed the 2nd season. It wasn't as good as the first, but that is ok. I think some of the plots were contrived but, overall, this is a great show.
If they do another love triangle thing in Season 3 though, it will be very frustrating. Ben sucks, eff that guy. Change it up and do something else.
Never Have I Ever: ...begged for forgiveness (2021)
The Anneesa story line is weak
None of it makes sense. None of it would happen this way. This entire storyline is a drag and stupid. Eating disorders are real. They are not real in this show. In 2021, an entire high school would not ostracize someone for a rumor. The rumor didn't need to spread. Devi didn't need to even own up to it. This show is great but this storyline, finally over, I think, was a waste. Hopefully it moves forward from here.
Lucifer: Is This Really How It's Going To End?! (2021)
This show is amazing
And this was one of the saddest things I have ever seen. Just brutal, but really well done and effecting. Lucifer is truly one of the best shows of all time.
Cold Case: A Time to Hate (2003)
Remarkably progressive for 2003
I am very impressed with how forward this episode is. Cold Case is one of my favorite shows of all time and now it's on HBO Max, so I am rewatching. This episode is tremendous and it is two decades ahead of its time. I am impressed and awed and tip my caps to the writers.
Lucifer: Bloody Celestial Karaoke Jam (2021)
One of the most entertaining episodes in TV history
Debbie Gibson. I mean, that's enough right there. This was so much fun and really clever. I love how this show operates, it is so good! But this episode in particular was epically great.
Flack: Brand Barron (2020)
The Rant
The abortion rant was one of the best things I've seen on TV this year. It was accurate and powerful and, more important, needed. "Mind your own business," is generally good advice. Here, it's the only possible choice. Unfortunately many people disagree and want to control other people. Not cool.