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The 100 (2014)
Confused
I'm afraid I didn't get it... it seems that Clarke is punished in the end because she is the only human being that doesn't trascend but then her friends reject the opportunity to be at everlasting peace to go back to her!! What did she do to deserve such good friends?!
She is a person who was always ready to kill, but always had a clear conscience!!!...She even killed Bellamy in a scene which is complete nonsense...
I think that almost all characters are dislikeable and act accordingly, but only Clarke and her mum are always considered innocent of their crimes. There is no real public stigmatization of them as is the case with Octavia.
To conclude, I want to add that looking at Clarke we definitely see an example of very bad acting. It is a pity that the main character wasn't Raven... she is a more interesting character and Lindsey Morgan's performance is much better indeed. Anyway, if I could turn back time, I would stop watching after season 2.
Grantchester (2014)
That's not Grantchester, that is not our Canon Chambers
I've read 3 of the 6 books so far and at the moment I am reading the 4th one... I watched this show some years ago and I can say that it absolutely doesn't have anything to do with the novels at all!!
The entire atmosphere is different, Geordie is a totally unlikeable character, Leonard Graham loses his appeal (his name was also changed: why?!) and Hildegard simply vanishes. Amanda is another character that was completely ruined and, of course Sidney too. In a nutshell: he is what the literary character simply isn't. Cigarettes, alcohol, women... we are definitely parted from the forgetful man who is prone to daydreaming with his constant ruminations about religion and faith.
I ask myself: What's the use of all this? It is just a poorly written representation of Sidney's adventures with a totally different background and characters who only happen to share their names with the original ones...
1/10.
The Last Duel (2021)
Great return of Ridley Scott
"The Last Duel" is perhaps Ridley Scott's best film since the years of "Gladiator".
Yet, be careful: if you expect the same atmosphere and epic tone, you'll be doubtlessly disappointed. In fact in spite of the title, fight scenes are definitely not the most relevant ones in this film. On the contrary, it is the refined psychological investigation of the three main characters (excellently interpreted by Matt Damon, Adam Driver and Jodie Comer) what you should take into consideration to fairly praise this film.
Scott depicts a story told by three different perspectives. The viewers have to watch this movie actively to be able to recognize and to appreciate the details which reveal the characters' own points of view. Crucially, these details also make the attentive viewers doubt the reliability of what they see.
"The Last Duel" is not a banal representation of good characters fighting against bad ones: all is based upon an ambiguous (un)certainty and upon the different perspectives from which the same events are lived by the three protagonists.
Scott's latest film spurs us on to reflect on the perception everyone has of him- or herself and of the other, rather than on the discovery of truth. Nevertheless, the final message is absolutely clear: there is only one truth but the way in which it is demonstrated is accompanied by inevitable bitterness.
In the concluding scenes, the film does not relent: despite the faint hope it evokes, "The Last Duel" doesn't reassure its viewers. In Marguerite's eyes we recognize the pain and, at the same time, the dignity of abused women of every country and of every time.
The Crimson Wing: Mystery of the Flamingos (2008)
Fascinating documentary, but too cruel: definitely not for children
It is clear that you can't pretend that everything is cheerful and beautiful in the world. Not even Disney can do it. Yet, I don't think that it is right to insist in such a way on living beings' sufferings. I find almost sadistic how little agonizing flamingo chicks are shown in this documentary: long, heart breaking sequences are accompanied by sad music and terrible lamentations. All this doesn't have to do with knowledge or interest in fauna to me; it is just a sadistic (and somehow pathetic too) exhibition of the cruellest face nature can sadly have to upset the audience.
Star Wars: Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker (2019)
Bittersweet Ending to the Skywalker Saga
I respect the critical opinions, but I can't understand the hate of some reviewers. Personally, I really loved this movie! It isn't perfect, that's sure. Nevertheless, it has a good cast and stunning settings. Moreover, John Williams' marvelous music definitely succeds in conveying energy to the movie and in awakening the audience's emotions too. You should not forget that this movie had two hard tasks: not only had it to fix several plot holes inherited from "The Last Jedi", but also it had to end one of the most beloved (and I'd add: most worshipped) sagas in the cinema's history! I think both main actors, Daisy Ridley and Adam Driver, performed excellently throughout the entire trilogy. In spite of some events happening a bit too fast and some far-fetched plot twists, I think that all in all the entire saga reaches a coherent and even touching conclusion with "The Rise of Skywalker". To me, "we have everything we need" with this movie!
Backcountry (2014)
Never without a rifle!
After watching this movie I thought it could be used by some company as an ad to promote the extensive use of mobile: never leave it in your car! Give a medal to the bear! Without its help it would have been a boring evening!
Morden i Sandhamn (2010)
A family cop
A very unusual policeman never shooting even in the most dangerous situations. A wonderful place where peace is menaced by a series of murders. Love relationships intertwined with door to door investigations. Quite different from tough cops and screaming sirens! Enjoyable!
Jurassic Park (1993)
Welcome to Jurassic Park!
This was the very first movie I've ever seen in a cinema. It is probably because of this that Jurassic Park will always hold a special place in my heart! Even though years go by, I still find it incredibly exciting! It is not only a "monster movie"...I think you can say it mirrors the life of our time: people are under the illusion that they control everything, but only one little change can cause the whole system to collapse! Leaving aside existential readings...that T-rex still looks more terrifying and definitely more realistic than most modern day cgi creatures! Great job Spielberg!