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The Morning Show (2019)
WAS great
The first season was amazing: intense, compelling, really tight writing. The second season is falling apart halfway through. All the characters have become unlikable, and not in an interesting, neurotic, self-loathing kind of way (eg., Succession). They've just become more self-absorbed, tedious, vindictive and out of control. The dialogue often goes nowhere and seems irrelevant. The show has decided to focus on the excesses and superficiality of political correctness and identity politics which I think is a worthy topic to explore. I just wish the characters made sense. Lots of accomplished, highly paid professionals with anger issues. One can't really feel sorry for them.
The Afterparty (2022)
Disjointed and tedious
Really pretty terrible. The cast is trying oh so hard but they just can't get past the script. Must have been a very good payday is all I can say. I made it to episode 5 before I threw in the towel. Apple content has been very hit or miss unfortunately.
Berlin, I Love You (2019)
Wow
Should have been titled "Berlin, Who Cares?". Trite and tiresome, doing little to showcase what I'm sure is a beautiful and interesting city. One wonders what Helen Mirren was doing here. Maybe she got on the wrong train.
Shirley (2020)
Compelling
Apparently I'm in the minority for liking this film. While I admit the ending is a somewhat unsatisfying, I thought the performances were outstanding and the cinematography, gorgeous. Moss as usual, keeps you on edge the whole time. I thoroughly enjoyed watching this and recommend to anyone who likes period films outside the standard Hollywood formula.
Da 5 Bloods (2020)
Just download the soundtrack
Disjointed, rambling, and really incoherent at times. This is a real waste of some fine actors. I didn't mind the suspension of disbelief required for the flashback scenes (that some others here complained about). I actually thought it was an interesting choice but there isn't much to recommend this film apart from the soundtrack.
The Mosquito Coast (2021)
Tedium Coast
I made it to episode five. Each episode felt more dragged out and tedious than the one before, with lots of poorly written, awkward scenes that add nothing to the story. The direction is similarly stilted. The cast is rather wasted here.
Servant (2019)
Creepy start
I loved the first season; mysterious, creepy, well written and visually appealing. The second season however, goes nowhere and each episode drags out, revealing nothing. I forgot what the point was.
Bliss (2021)
Kinda awful
Disjointed, awkward film and very miscast i think. "Tedious" really sums it up. Anyway, don't bother. I'm sure you have way better things to do with 2 hours.
Desperate Romantics (2009)
It's a Romp!
Some reviewers are taking things way too seriously. This is a fun, bawdy take on the life and loves of the Pre-Raphaelites. It's certainly not meant to be a piece of art scholarship. You see, there's this genre called historical FICTION. I almost turned it off in the first few minutes because I thought it going to cheesy but am so glad I didn't. It's funny, fast moving, well written, well acted, and infinitely watchable. But why oh why only one season??
Unbelievable (2019)
Outstanding
The script, acting, pacing felt seamless. Great series with very important lessons.