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Love, Death & Robots: Lucky 13 (2019)
Well-constructed short, "Soldier and his Horse" kind of story but Sci-Fi setting
This is one of the "weaker" shorts of LDR, but by no means weak!
The story is fairly straightforward, and the concept is put out immediately, as with most shorts this length. The relationship between the main characters (including Lucky 13) is built up in a natural and not over-the-top way. The main character knows the ship is a ship, but attachment still occurs in a "..there are many like it, but this one is mine..." kind of way.
The setting leaves one wanting to find out more about who the enemies were, what they were fighting for, why were they fighting our protagonist's side?
These are all questions that almost become moot once you realize this is a story about a soldier and her weapon - one that thinks and is intelligent.
And that's the beauty of it. Like Chappie - misconstrued as an action dystopian film, while it's more a story about a fledgling AI developing into something awe-inspiring - it is one that tells two stories: one through the setting and the other through the character interactions and/or development.
Gang Related (2014)
The Departed, but in L.A
The show opens with a historical background of the main character. From there, it goes to in your face police car chase action. A good opening that sets the tone of the pilot and reveals just enough to keep you wanting more.
The show, if it's anything like the pilot, has many good qualities to it in terms of plot. The premise is that a cross-agency Gang Task Force has been put together by the L.A.P.D, under the leadership of the L.A.P.D. This in itself is already an interesting plot point, and on top of that more intrigue is inserted later in the pilot.
As far as casting goes, Cliff Curtis does his good old Cartel/Gang leader bid as well as he always does. Terry 'O Quinn is still a bit difficult to buy as a Police Captain. People will complain about RZA's accent, or even his very presence. I honestly do not have an issue with it. He plays the role aptly, and so does every one in the show. For the most part.
This show has potential, but can easily go wrong, as with all Cop Dramas. But seeing as it isn't that entirely, perhaps there is a place in the TV world for this one.
Children of Men (2006)
In a future without children, Theo Faron has a chance to save humankind.
As with most Sci-fi films, this one starts with a short introduction that immerses the viewer into the world of Children of Men. The premise of the story is that in 2009 the world's men have become infertile, and thus the population goes in a downward spiral without recovery.
The introduction sequence really makes you believe that everything happening in this dystopian future will truly happen. The next few scenes introduces you to the main character and throughout the whole film details concerning his life prior to the events taking place in the film are given.
A large portion of the film is used to highlight the cruelty of the government in times of great need and depicts some form of martial law put into place. Also, the main theme throughout is basically to show a world without innocence (children) and a future, as well as how the world acts to this realisation.
Clive Owen's performance in this film depicts the frailty and goodness in humanity well and is a fresh change from his usual ultra-suave and cool characters. Julianne Moore's performance is as all her performances are, convincing and personal. Clare-Hope Ashitey's performance convincingly depicts a youth in turbulent times. One that curses frequently without reserve, but still retains the innocence of a pre- infertile youth. All in all a good and solid performance from the actors and actresses in this film.
The film ends with a bit of a surprise, but the way the events are shown is evidence that a sturdy editing process took place. If you're a fan of dystopian future type films, then this one is a must.