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House of the Dragon (2022)
Second rate...
Well, episode 7 has dropped, as they say now, but this dud insists on droning on aimlessly. I'm just bored. No likeable characters, which is surely a crime. No one to care about or root for. No charm or wit. Poor acting, low budget and dull script. The synopsis is convoluted and dragged out over far too many years. I'm still watching though, in the vague hope that maybe they will throw some running dead people in to liven it all up. Okay, I know. Surely, though, it is the duty of the writers to make this show as good, if not better, than the previous one? Not much worse. If it can't be improved, or equalled, perhaps it shouldn't have seen the light of day?
Midsommar (2019)
Ari Aster? Short for disaster?
I read a couple of reviews on here and thought why not? It's on Netflix, the home of mediocrity, but let's give it a chance. Unfortunately, this movie does not live up to the heady heights of mediocrity.
I'm sure the director will site that he was influenced by the Wicker Man etc. He basically stole the idea but forgot to leave out the important ingredient that made the wicker man the classic movie that it is... an eerie mystery.
I suppose the prevailing mystery here is how someone thought this movie was worth making.
I had no connection with the characters, couldn't careless what happened to them although I already knew the outcome anyway.
Other visitors disappear from the weird village. A passing mention... friends go missing? Barely an acknowledgment.
Please don't waste your time watching this nonsense, watch the wicker man instead. A far more rewarding experience. If you've already seen it, watch it again, rather than waste your valuable time.
I did warn you...
Raised by Wolves (2020)
Great premise...
... and good acting, even accepted that guy from Vikings playing his character virtually the same way as he played Ragnar Lothbruk. There is also some fine direction and cinematography as well. Necessary preamble alert - I have to admit I'm not a sci-fi fan and only watched this show on a recommendation from a friend. It did appear that things appeared to happen just because the writer wanted/needed things to happen. No stair gate for the massive hole in the ground to prevent kids from falling down them? Most important issue is that writers have to make at least one character that we care about. We need to care about them and care passionately otherwise there is no connection. I've made it to episode 5 and am compelled enough to carry on but without any depth of character I feel that the show has fallen flat which is a great shame as it started off well.
Hullraisers (2022)
It's not funny...
Channel four is dying and it's programmes like this that are partially responsible. I wanted to like it and it is likeable I suppose but it's not funny. Writers - Just a gentle reminder... comedies need to be funny. More writers are needed if this is going to get better. Oh well back to watching re runs of peep show...
The Batman (2022)
90 minutes too long...
It wasn't all bad. Riddler performance was outstanding. Too long for me. No humour at all which didn't help. The use of nirvana song was criminal even though it worked. Kurt would be rolling in the proverbial... the quality of the movie did not match the music. Dialogue was shocking in parts. They spoke far too fast and mentioned loads of names so I got lost fairly quickly and by two hours in gave up trying to keep up. Some of the direction and cinematography was good. I particularly enjoyed the shots at the end on the motorbikes. 5 for me and that is mostly for the riddler.
Mandy (2019)
Keeping it simple...
The things that I liked about this programme:
Sleaford Mods music...
The things that made me consider self destruction:
Everything else...
Particularly her lips? Why did anyone think that was funny?
Unhinged (2020)
Russell. Russell. Russell...
But you were in Gladiator and L. A Confidential. What happened, man? If you are brain dead and have a lot of time on your hands, this is the film for you.
ID2: Shadwell Army (2016)
Loved ID...
Keeping things simple...
Things that I liked about this film:
Performances by -
Linus Roche
Paul popplewell
Lee Ross
Neal Pearson
Things I did not like about this film:
Everything else.
The Little Things (2021)
Just didn't work for me...
I suppose it was a worthy attempt. It had the ingredients to be much better and I think ultimately it failed in the execution. Maybe, some films fail and it's hard to explain how it could have been significantly improved. Denzil Washington doesn't put a foot wrong though. I felt that Malik wasn't right for his part, it just felt forced and Leto thinks he's a better actor than he actually is. Certainly, he thinks he can pull off playing the kooky loon. He doesn't pull off "weird" like Ledger or Joachin Phoenix does "weird". The first hour of this film was far too slow. Simply not compelling enough. Incidentally, I thought the opening scene had promise but again wasn't executed as well it could have been. Admittedly, the pace of the film picks up with the introduction of Leto but the film, although tries, doesn't fulfil it's potential and goes out like a damp squib. Shame.
Sandylands (2020)
I quite enjoyed it...
Had no idea it was a comedy, though. I mean, I didn't laugh once, but still enjoyed it. Are you sure it's a comedy? Obviously, if you're looking for something to make you laugh, you might want to watch something else...
King Gary (2018)
I don't get it...
I would rather watch Mrs Brown's Boys.
That is how bad this programme is...
Knives Out (2019)
Underwhelming...
Nice array of actors. That's the only positive thing I can say...
The Emily Atack Show (2020)
Oh dear...
10 people contributed to the writing of this show! Hang your heads in shame! I would be desperately attempting to remove my name from the writing credits on this show if I was them. It could adversely affect your career!
Gisaengchung (2019)
Not a masterpiece...
I liked the house and the cinematography. Struggled to watch it. Didn't really warm to any of the characters. Laughed twice. Plot was predictable but not a crime in itself. Wouldn't recommend.
Twist (2021)
Dreadful!
I would rather chew my own leg off, than watch this film again.