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Ghost in the Shell (2017)
You'll enjoy this even if you have not seen the source material.
Saw this with two of my younger siblings, they liked it a lot - even though they were not familiar with the Anime
Condensing an Anime (the source material) into a film that was easy to follow by the general public is somewhat difficult to pull off, BUT that said, this movie did a phenomenal job at doing so!
This is a amazing action movie with some fantasy/futuristic aspects, and it's oddly relaxing in some weird way.
It takes place in a lively city with all sorts of futuristic tech and culture.
Visually it's all over the place and I love it because of that.
Scarlett Johansson portrays Major a cyborg in a unit that takes down crime, usually other cyborgs/hackers or similar baddies.
Pilou Asbæk plays her main partner Batou who is more reserved but cares about Major (decent cast but could have been better)
... honestly, it is difficult to review this film without giving to much away.
The movie is simply fun, it's not overly complex & slow and it is not obnoxiously action packed - it strikes a good middle ground - similar to the Anime in that regard.
Watch it with an open mind and you'll have a good time.
The short - miracle cyborg cop > action > cool stuff > fights bad guys > unravels conspiracy > action > cool stuff > serious moment > action.
Other thoughts;
It saddens me that most of the negative reviews are from people who have seen the Anime and either hoped the movie never saw the light of day or it was not as slow paced and smart (in dialogue) as they thought it would be.
I'm really tired of people also complaining about whitewashing... I thought they were all good casts overall. I doubt the casting director was being racist in any way when doing his job - he found a good fit and stuck with them.
I've seen the Anime, yes yes I know - I have, and have to say it was done really really well.
Sure it may not follow all the Anime's plot points to a T but it gets the general feel across.
This is a movie you can watch with family and friends and that's the point.
A movie for the general public - if it was done solely for fans of the Anime it would have been 3-4 movies across with more silence and more character development than a soap opera - more than necessary.
This is not that, accept it for what it is - entertaining.
Go back to a time mentally where you did not over-analyze everything and stay there, you'll be better off.
I personally thought it was worth the money and then some.
Supernatural (2005)
Ups and Downs, but overall an awesome show.
Why should you watch this show? Well, it's not only a good time waster, it's also fun and the characters will grow on you quick.
Some seasons are darker and grittier than others with many likable villains, while others follow a 'monster of the week' premise.
While it's difficult to get through a show with so many seasons, I guarantee you'll be entertained for weeks.
Follow Dean and Sam (hunters) - who - kill, capture, exorcise various types of dark creatures.
Werewolves, Witches, Vampires, Demons, Angels, Ghosts and more obscure monsters make an appearance on this show.
I'm sure it has been brought up, but if none of these interest you, you'll more than likely not enjoy this show even with all it's other charms.
My Brother, My Brother and Me (2017)
This is the best... if you're a fan of the podcast, you'll love this!
Follow three brothers on their quest to find answers to user submitted questions and somehow get in trouble in the process.
You'll laugh, cry, cry some more and eventually get mad at Travis with the other brothers.
(not that far into the show, just assuming at one point lol)
Their podcast is one of the funniest shows and I am so grateful to have come across it, to be ale to watch them interact an go on adventures together is magical.
I was originally just going to add FUNNY and submit this review, but this TV show makes me genuinely happy, so there it is.
Lighthearted humor - think the office meets Arrested Development except with more cursing and... well, better.
It's a fantastic show, I love it! and love you too brothers. Make more, boys!
Spoiler: Justin is the cutest.
The Pilot is on YouTube if you'd like to get an idea of what this show is all about.