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Hijack (2023)
Worst mini series ever
Wow is this a dog. The most ridiculous, poorly plotted, laughably badly written show I've ever seen. Everything is subpar- acting, directing, sets. Nothing is plausible. Everyone is face acting. No one seems to want to be there. It seems like it was written by a DEI committee. Worse it constantly advertises iPhones or iPads. Idris Elba gives a performance so bad it is shocking from a good actor. My wife and I watched it to the end just to see how ridiculous it would get. It is always one step behind the audience and seems quite pleased to allow the viewer to know things the characters don't. The exact opposite is what a good movie does. Do not waste your time.
Trial by Jury (1994)
Fast paced plot, morally complex
A really interestingly plotted and well acted movie with real twists. I liked the moral perspective of the movie, which is not straightforward and gives you a lot to chew on. Underrated and definitely worth watching. The dialogue was snappy and the movie has a lot of velocity. All of the performances are good but William Hurt is noteworthy, as is the actress who plays Valerie. It's also a nice portrait of nyc at a time of transition from the grittier 80s to the glossier 90s . This movie deserves more notice as a thriller than it gets. The dialogue is also snappy and to the point. It definitely has some surprises alone the way.