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The Rookie: The Hammer (2024)
A POOR EXCUSE FOR A POLICE PROCEDURAL
Looks like this episode is when this show stopped being a show about police work and turned into the Bachelor and Bachelorette show. I stopped watching at about halfway through it. My mind's eyes wouldn't let me continue.
Another thing, in what universe does a police sergeant fight a civilian in the civilian's own home when he hasn't committed an actual crime? And since when can the comedy duo of Bradford and Chen (also known as CHENFORD ) go on 'company' time, at taxpayers expense to retrieve a wedding ring for a colleague?
The Rookie started out being a very good and entertaining show its first year. At that time, I likened it to the old Jack Webb series, "Adam 12". There was some realism. It's gone beyond that. The plots are terrible. I'm afraid they lost me. Too bad. Hopefully, it will be cancelled.
The Avengers (2012)
Bad, Very Bad
Pure mindless violence and mayhem. I could not figure out what the plot was. In my opinion, this movie was made just for the special effects.
The only reason for me to watch this movie, was to see the Cleveland, Ohio landmarks in the beginning of the film, the city where I grew up in and moved away from. Otherwise, there was no other need to see this. Besides a bad script, the acting was just as bad.
I like a good action movie as much as anyone, but this film was anything but good. I know that there were sequels made and good luck with them. I don't intend to waste my time watching any of them. I personally do not think this was up to Stan Lee's standards.
Shark Tank: Episode #15.1 (2023)
The Way It's supposed To Be
Evidently the producers took last year's season premier's criticism to heart and scrubbed the idea of having a live audience was terrible and annoying. This year's season premier was back to its original premise with the Sharks and the presenters, which makes it the interesting show that it is supposed to be without any side distractions. I will continue to watch every episode as I have done since the very first episode in 2009. It is one of my few intelligent and favorite programs to view and enjoy.
As I stated in a previous review, I have purchased several products base on my needs and information that I got watching the show. Please producers, only keep this format. It works.
Law & Order: Fear and Loathing (2023)
We Long For The Way It Was Before
"Return with us now to those thrilling days of yesteryear", when the original Law and Order episodes in the nineties and early two thousands were written with more accuracy, because they made good use of technical advisors. The 'Order' portion also highlighted much better acting.
If the producers read these reviews, please bring back the original writers. My wife and I have seen every single episode of the show since the beginning in 1990. When the show returned in early 2022, we had high hopes for the continuation of the quality of L & O's 20 year run. We have done nothing but criticize every episode for a lot of 'holes' in each of them.
For example, in the latest episode entitled "Fear and Loathing", The ADA was just awful. When the Judge over ruled on his objection, he acted as if he just lost the case. Another example:when the defense attorney during her cross of Detective Shaw, brought up his situation with IAB. What the heck did that have to do with this trial? We're still scratching our heads on that scene. The weak ADA did not object. Why not? And wouldn't that have been an internal matter, not admissible in court, and certainly resolved well before the trial phase of any manslaughter case?
And in the 'Law' portion, why didn't Detective Shaw keep the bottle of booze as evidence of a bribe to get him to drop his complaint against the two cops trying to arrest him at the beginning of the show. Poor judgement along with poor writing.
All of this is one reason the ratings are down. The show might just lose two more viewers if it doesn't get better.
Will Trent (2023)
Hopefully The Show Gets Better
A little too quirky for my taste. For several reasons. First of all, without giving too much away, I'm not sure why Will's car was trashed and secondly, I didn't quite get the connection between him and Angie and him and Emily's father. The kissing scene with Will and Angie seemed to be very uncomfortable for both of them. It didn't look real or sincere enough. I had the impression that the actors did not really want to do the scene.
I'll try one more episode and hope for a conclusion to the case. Hopefully, next week's episode will thread it all together. If it does, I will give it a higher rating if there is an improvement.
Shark Tank: Shark Tank LIVE! (2022)
Why I Don't Watch Reality Shows
Let me weigh in on the subject of live audience and home audience texting. It's phony, chaotic, and time consuming. Usually, the format is to have four pitches to the sharks. On this episode, only three pitches.
If the next episode features a live audience and the other nonsense, they have lost me. I was a loyal viewer who had seen every episode and I have even purchased a couple of items that were pitched. One of which I have been using in my car for years (Drop Stop).
I was hoping the episode would get better as it went along. Fortunately, recorded the show for later viewing without commercials, so I didn't suffer too much.
In conclusion, if the producers happen to read these reviews, PLEASE STOP.
The Adam Project (2022)
Fun Family Fare
Imagine yourself as an eleven or twelve year old boy and you're chosen to be in a film with the actor who played one of your super heroes (Deadpool), in a SciFy time travel movie filled with action and gimmicks. How cool is that? WHAT A RIDE! Walker Scobell really pulled it off. The kid definitely has a future in the business.
The movie itself is a lot of fun with terrific action and no gratuitous violence. It was well acted and well timed by all of the principals. The part of the older Adam could not have been done by anyone else but Ryan Reynolds. His 'snarky' delivery is spot on.
Long story short, very enjoyable and a great 'escape' film. Highly recommended family fare.
The Rookie: Long Shot (2022)
MIGHT BE TIME FOR NEW WRITERS & PRODUCERS
MIGHT BE TIME FOR NEW WRITERS & PRODUCERS
WOW! I'm a fan of the show. I've enjoyed past episodes, but this was the worst that has come from the writers and producers. I was lost in this mind numbing episode. I wasn't sure what the actual plot or subplots were.
How about getting back to the premise of actual policing, like investigating robberies, homicides, burglaries, kidnappings, domestic situations, etc. All the things that Police officers encounter on a regular basis, and stay away from quirkiness (i.e. Chen's frozen eggs). This episode was not realistic.
I liked the episodes featuring Wesley having to deal with Elijah. Even that arc of episodes was better than this one. I and I'm sure a lot of fans would like to see the show getting back to what it was originally about and that is being the police.
The Equalizer: Bout That Life (2022)
I Felt Dissed
Of the 19 episodes that have been on and that I have watched, this one was the worst. I used to watch the original series with Edward Woodward and the two Equalizer movies that Denzel Washington made, and this episode was not even close to the premise of previous episodes or the afore mentioned series and movies.
Even with the closed captions on, it was hard to distinguish the slang dialog. I know that this show has garnered good ratings and I hope future episodes are much better than this one.
P. S. I'm going to miss Chris Noth.
Chicago Fire: Carry Me (2017)
The Episode That Hooked Me
This is the first episode of this show that I saw. This is the one that got me hooked on this show. From that time on, I have watched every episode, including binge watching the first four seasons on Prime Video. Unfortunately, Prime doesn't have any seasons beyond number four. I was able to find the discs at a local library, and I binge watched season five.
What got me going was the high drama, and the likability of the main characters and the reality of their lives and the incidents of their rescue missions. The scene with Kelly and Anna in the "Carry Me" episode, was well done, gripping, painful, and emotional. Chicago Fire is just another excellent Dick Wolfe drama.
Good Sam (2022)
I Forced Myself To Watch
I forced myself to watch this episode in its entirety. I'm not usually a medical show viewer, but I liked Sophia Bush on Chicago P. D., and I thought I would give it a try. Nearly 60 minutes out of my life that I will never get back. There were several reasons that I did not like the show: the writing, the acting was over the top, and the premise was unrealistic. There are 5 episodes in the can. Hopefully, that will be all as this time slot can better be used by a watchable program.
The Rookie: Hit and Run (2021)
Body and City Cams Lead To Realism
Great show and interesting episode. Those that complained about the shaky camera work should not watch police reality shows or YouTube videos.
I found the method of telling the story of this episode to be quite a departure from other police procedure shows. I had no problem with the camera work and I didn't mind seeing things from the actors views.
I've been all in from the first episode with the show. I hope it continues for many years.
Return to Campus (1975)
I Was Almost In This Piece of Trash
I was hired to play the college age son. I learned my lines and the entire script with the help of my girl friend at the time. Both of us couldn't believe how bad it was. I figured that it might be a stepping stone to an acting career. So I decided to go through with it.
After spending two days on the set and seeing how awful things were being run so amateurishly, I decided to quit the project. I regretted the decision until I saw it on TCM. Thanks to their showing, I finally felt I made the right choice. All aspects of this film are that bad.