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Curb Your Enthusiasm: No Lessons Learned (2024)
SUPERB!
Looking forward to watching this and the rest of the final series another 999,999 times to catch up to the million times I've watched every other episode.
I don't think it could have been any better, it felt an appropriate way to end it all. I can remember
before I ever watched this my brother was obsessed and I just didn't get it. Well thankfully my brother really does love me because he insisted I sit and watch it; it's been my favourite comedy ever since.
Brilliant! Hilarious! Nostalgic!
Bravo to Larry and the whole cast and crew, you've all been magnificent!!
Rest in peace Richard Lewis.
Game of Thrones (2011)
Believe the hype!
I give this 10 out of 10 even after taking the weaker last two seasons into account. That is how amazing this show is.
I have a burning envy of anyone who hasn't watched this yet and will have the chance to binge it all. You are in for the most spectacular TV show that has ever been made. The actors are superb, costumes and sets transport you to another world and the story is truly epic.
It is part fantasy but if you think that rules you out then think again. The political intrigue and family dynamics woven through this series make it worth watching in their own right.
I can see why people may be put off by the 'hype' but there is a reason why millions if not billions have loved this show, so get comfy and find out why.
Enjoy!!
The Duchess (2020)
Easy and enjoyable
Not a particularly gripping story or great actors but I've watched this over the weekend and enjoyed it. I might have been generous with the 7 rating because it isn't a classic you'll rewatch or recommend to everyone but it's fun and the characters are likeable.
I do think that I only watched it because there doesn't seem to be much new on Netflix UK at the moment. Maybe due to covid? Anyway, if you want something fun and light hearted to pass an evening then give this a try.
Selling Sunset (2019)
If there's any such thing as good reality TV then this is it
Cheesy, vacuous nonsense that will kill your brain cells. I love it : )
The Stranger (2020)
Really enjoying this so far
I'm on episode 4 of 8 and I really like this programme. It's got a Dr Foster type feel to it with a bit of mystery thrown in. All the actors are good including the children, the story is well written and moves at a good pace.
I also love that it's filmed in Manchester.
Looking forward to watching the rest and seeing how it all ends.
X-Men: Dark Phoenix (2019)
Don't bother
I have marked this as having spoilers but actually there is no story to spoil.
This film makes no sense and adds nothing to the X-Men series. Admittedly I have always preferred the Patrick Stewart films to James McAvoy's but I was still looking forward to seeing this.
This film is just two hours of Sansa Stark waving her arms around to kill people with her super special powers. Powers that are from cosmic energy that entered her while she was floating about in space and now she's being hunted by killer aliens. Yes, really.
None of the actors seem to be engaged in the story and no-one puts in a good performance but I will say the sound effects in the cinema were amazing and really brought life to the action scenes.
I cannot recommend this film at all, my friend and I had free tickets but we were still disappointed. The storyline is weak, the characters are weak and by the way there is no extra scene after the end credits!
There was the slightest hint of a good story in the conflict brewing between Charles, Raven and Hank but this came to nothing and we were 'treated' to a film of Jean Grey floating around with a constipated look on her face.
I have no clue why this film included killer aliens that hunted down Jean and then gave her a hug. Apparently, they are in search of the comic energy that just happened to zap into Jean. If you really want to know more about that part you will have to suffer through the film and try to work out something I missed. Good luck!
This Time with Alan Partridge (2019)
Bit of a let down
I love I'm Alan Partridge and have been re-watching it over and over for years. Its my perfect comedy - I also love Peep Show, Plebs and The Inbetweeners.
For others who love this type of comedy, unfortunately this new series is a massive disappointment. It feels very dated and is simply not funny. The premise is quite boring and the jokes just dont land as they should.
I suggest you skip this and treat yourself to a classic episode instead - maybe the shower curtain zombie one!!
Friends from College (2017)
Ok, if a little inconsistent
This would have got a 6/10 from me if it weren't for the book publisher and her boytoy. They really don't fit in the show and are kind of ruining it for me. The rabbit was ridiculous too and we've all seen the dead pet swap a million times before.
I'm watching this on Netflix which I think affects my view on it. I would not make the effort to keep up with this as a weekly show on regular tv but fine to watch a few episodes on a rainy day or download for a train journey etc.
The story, acting and quality is just ok. There is nothing outstanding about this show but equally nothing terrible. Does that count as a positive review? Only watch this if you have seen all the classics and are stuck for something to watch or looking for background noise while cleaning your room. Otherwise before you watch this you MUST see Game of Thrones, The Wire, Breaking Bad, Mad Men etc. Also, there are better 'average' programmes too before you start on this e.g. Vampire Diaries, iZombie, Love before getting to this one.
You (2018)
Looming forward to season 2
I was a captive audience because I was ill and had no energy to do anything but lay on the sofa and binge Netflix but this was definitely a good choice.
It's not a cheesy teen drama, it is definitely for adults and I enjoyed the storytelling and acting. It moved at a good pace and I was really on edge for the final episode!
I'm not saying much about the story as I don't want to give anything away but if you're someone who wouldn't normally be interested in a romance/stalker programme then give this a go because it might surprise you. Not my usual thing but I enjoyed it as much as I could considering how rough I felt all day!
War for the Planet of the Apes (2017)
Very poor follow up to two great films
My first review on IMDb!
OK, I've been home about an hour now and still feeling disappointed. Loved the first two films but this final one of the trilogy is bad, really bad.
I hadn't read any reviews in advance as I knew I wanted to see the film and thought the quality was guaranteed.
First of all, there is no war. There are good scenes in the first 15 mins but that's your lot! As soon as they set off for Canaan, sorry a new home, this is where it should end. Everything after this point is ridiculous.
À few points that grated on me: 1. A horse running easily with a massive gorilla on its back 2. Understanding sign language without looking at the signer 3. The pointless little girl 4. Having 1000+ soldiers but one person on guard at night 5. Capturing the leader of your enemy but keeping them alive with time and opportunity to plot against you 6. The Colonel is a clone of the Governor from The Walking Dead (with a contageous virus thrown in for good measure too!) 7. A stupidly convenient avalanche
If you've seen the first two and loved them you'll think I'm exaggerating and no way it can be this bad. Trust me, it is.