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Pretty Hard Cases (2021)
Fresh & Funny (Seasons 1 & 2)
I still upon Pretty Hard Cases Season 1 & 2 and immediately got sucked in to the predominately female cast and the fresh relationship dynamic of Kelly (Adrienne C. Moore) and Sam (Meredith MacNeill)
I very much appreciate Kelly's character and her romantic relationship and how they challenge and upend historical impressions/images of what is sexy, beautiful and feminine. Adrienne C. Moore Is beautiful and her character is presented as a relatable, authentic, accessible person one may have as a family member, friend, coworker or neighbor.
And the sleuth aspect isn't bad either. The cases and subplots are pretty good and engaging. Humor has me laughing out loud at times.
Sam's character is hilarious. The two (Kelly and Sam) play very well off each other. Their screen friendship is believable, funny and touching.
Like the fact that it's set in Canada rather than the US because it adds another cool twist to the series.
I thought the story was rather unique. Seasons 1 & 2 aren't overly slapstick-ish or too terribly unrealistic. It includes real-world issues and concerns. Shows the diversity of life and people in the real world. Glad I found it!
Season 3 is a different story...
I still enjoy Kelly and Sam and their friendship/working relationship. However, the writing seems to be of a much lower quality than seasons, 1 and 2. Season 3 is very slapstick-ish, the storylines don't flow as well, some of the scenes are just totally unnecessary, and somewhat annoying in several episodes, the believability/relatability of the storylines/cases just isn't there. Too bad though because I liked the series so much I was binge watching it night after night. Wish it would have finished as strong as it started.
Meant to Be (2012)
Different but intriguing
I gave this film a 7 for being unique. The acting was, for some, marginal; for others the acting was quality (Della Reis & Dean Cain). It was a very slow movie but many are; so what. Another reviewer insinuated the film has right-wing leanings & portrays post abortive women as evil. As for the right-wing accusation, that's a convenient & lazy label to put on a portrayal of a subject matter one disagrees with. But, yes, it does have a message of life being a gift to protect. So call it what you will. Regarding a portrayal of post abortive women being evil: untrue. I would ask that reviewer through what filter he/she viewed this film. The film clearly conveys empathy & compassion for women/girls who have chosen or contemplated abortion. There is even a scene where a certain type of "prolifer" is criticized for seemingly lacking concern & service toward pregnant mothers facing the choice of carrying to term or aborting their babies. Anyway, I think it's a thought provoking & somewhat refreshing film. I've viewed more films than I could number that have conveyed the message that abortion is good, normal, right, understandable or a highly cherished right to protect at any cost or all of the above. I'm not mad at Bradley Dorsey or the cast & crew for putting together something to the contrary for once. Thanks!