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Baby Reindeer (2024)
An unnerving but intriguing recollection.
This has to be one of the best scripts in the last decade. Richard Gadd leaves nothing to the imagination as he bares his soul throughout the fascinating 7 episodes. Both Richard and Jessica Gunning will surely be up for numerous accolades, including best actor/actress at the Baftas. Their performances really drive the narrative and keep you hanging on the edge of your seat throughout. That being said, at times it can be an uncomfortable watch, especially knowing it's based on the writers real life experiences. The anguish and psychopothy are very apparent and you're often left feeling the mental (and physical) pain of the two leads.
Certainly not for the faint of heart but one to watch.
Puppy Love (2023)
Less of a Rom-Com, more like a horror.
I'm partial to a decent rom-com. I saw a trailer for this and decided to give it a shot. It's not long before you realise that it's been written by someone who'd potentially had an epileptic fit on their keyboard. It's all just nonsensical. The two leads have zero chemistry and are just annoying people. If it was the actors intent to infuriate their audience, then hand them an Oscar because it was agony watching them limp through the weak dialogue. Their first date and its conclusion should have ended with the credits for this awful mess, because in the two minutes of interaction it's clear they are both nightmares.
It's genuinely a drag to have to get through it all, but for the sake of an accurate review I endured it all. I realise art is objective, but this isn't art in any format. The fact that there are reviews on here rating this movie a 10 shows how far we've fallen as society.
Don't waste an 1hr 45 on this garbage.
Sex Education: Episode 1 (2023)
Nightmare fuel.
Seasons 1-3 had moments of real charm and incorporated some well rounded characters who assisted in playing out the, at times, extremely progressive narrative. This season debut is on a whole other level of nauseating. Newly introduced cast members are some of most irritating folk ever put on screen. If you were ever unlucky enough to end up in the Cavendish College you'd think you were being punished for some hideous crime. I'd rather do time in a Super-Max jail that endure the horrors of this 'educational' institute. The charm from the first three seasons is well and truly dead and buried. What's left is an episode void of all humour and relatability. Unfortunately, I've been pre-warned that this is the narrative throughout the rest of this season. Thank goodness it's the last one!
Fair Play (2023)
Some great moments and performances. Questionable plot.
I think what really draws you into this movie are the lead performances. Pretty faultless from both Pheobe Dynevor and Alden Ehrenreich. The first two thirds of the movie are pretty captivating and focus more on the drama side of their situation. Luke's unravelling as a result of Emily's promotion and the pacing by which it transpires is where things go a miss. The two lead characters start out so totally wrapped up in each other and you can understand Luke's initial resistance to him being overlooked. His total and utter meltdown towards the end of the movie and his raping of Emily was an incredibly unecessary twist, which takes the drama to horror dimensions. It could have been wrapped up in a less obscure and disturbing way. That being said, it's worth a watch and will certainly be the topic of discussion.
Shameless (2011)
Could have been a stone cold classic.
For most of Shameless I was genuinely hooked. The performances throughout are nothing short of brilliant. The cast did a phenomenal job. You really got to love and indeed hate the characters in and our of the Gallagher household. The first 9 seasons are pretty solid maybe teetering off towards the end. The final two seasons are just unecessary politically insensitive nonsense. Seasons 10 and 11 really do a number on the series as a whole and drive the rating down significantly. The loss of the character of Fiona is very evident and the void left is never plugged.
Despite this, it is worth a watch and there are some genuinely spectacular moments both comedically and dramatically. I'll try and keep those in mind and try and etch out the progressive nonsense forced upon towards the end of the series.
Shameless: O Captain, My Captain (2020)
Appalling politcally one-sided drivel.
I get that this version of Shameless is a fictional look at a 'working' class family in Chicago and it's pretty obvious from the get go which side of the political spectrum the writers (and actors if their social feeds are anything to go by) lean heavily toward, but this episode might as well be on CNN or MSNBC as a propaganda tool for the liberally progressive minded. It's a hideously irresponsible look at a messed up healthcare system, especially regarding abortion. You'd hope that a younger generation watching this will take it for what it is, a totally misguided 'comedy', but i'm not convinced with the new breed of idiots filtering into society. Just skip if you want to avoid this trash.
You People (2023)
Is comedy supposed to be mentally painful?
I found no opportunity whatsoever to laugh at any point during this poor attempt at comedy. This 2 hour agony only highlights how far movies like this have fallen. There is literally no chemistry between the two leads. The awkward family dynamics are just insulting rather than humorous. The social commentary intertwined within is just nonsense that adds the already frustrating dialogue you'll have to endure. I think Jonah needs to stick to acting, as his writing leaves a lot to be desired. It also goes to shows that a pretty stellar cast can't always deliver a great movie. This is another Netflix waste of time.
Chemical Hearts (2020)
An unconventional, often frustrating love story.
Like many of the not so favourable reviews here, I am in agreement that the story just kinds of edges along and doesn't really progress into anything meaningful. There is literally zero chemistry between the two leads, in fact there's an almost unlikeability to the main actress as she mopes for the entirety of the movie. The character of Henry, whilst not a bad character, just doesn't really seem particularly interesting or noteworthy. I think without the unecessary plot back and forth, this could have been an agreeable tale of love. It's certainly watchable but doesn't leave you wanting to know more.
Resident Evil (2022)
Another infuriating attempt at the Resident Evil saga.
I had high hopes. The promo's for the series looked promising, so I held my breath and gave it a shot.
It doesn't take long for anyone watching to realise that this is just cobbled together garbage. The script is weak and the story is horribly structured. None of the characters leave anything to be desired and are fleshed out quicker than the character exits from Game of Thrones Season 8.
Albert Wesker using the same password on all his accounts just says it all. Why would a serious player within the Umbrella Corporation be so slack? How could two girls just waltz into the main facility using tips from the internet? It's nonsense like this that puts the final nail in the coffin for this show.
The zombie make up is awful also. I do a better job on halloween! Again, it's details like this that distance fans of the franchise from this show.
All in all, i'm just left annoyed at another ball dropped. It surely can't be hard to stick to source material and make a solid Resident Evil show/movie?!
So far, with exception of some of the animated examples, we're all still waiting for someone to get it right! I'm not convinced i'll be alive to see it happen.
Venom: Let There Be Carnage (2021)
How to kill a decent comic book villain in 2 movies.
Upon hearing Tom Hardy had signed on as Eddie Brock, I was more than thrilled.
What transpired over the course of two movies however, was a muddled, horribly written story that has very few ties to the actual source material, thanks to Sony holding the franchise to randsom.
This movie is just awful. The dialogue is non sensical drivel that attempts to inject humour in the most inopportune moments. Eddie Brock is portrayed horribly and Tom Hardy adds nothing to the role. He's a brilliant actor, but the script cripples any ability to shine.
The symbiote is pathetic, moronic and downright annoying. There's no mystery or endearment towards its involvement.
Woody Harrelson clearly just turned up for the paycheck. His take on Carnage is akin to the introduction of the symbiote in Spiderman 3. It's another reason why I had to watch this appalling film in two sittings.
For any real Marvel fan, this is a really tough pill to swallow. Venom is an iconic Spiderman villain, relegated to this downright offensive shell of a character.
Unfortunately for us all, it's likely they will be tying the franchises together so we'll have to endure more utter disaster from Sony.
Avoid!
Maid (2021)
A breath of fresh air.
In the mix of truly awful series on Netflix lies Maid. It's well written, the acting is brilliant and the message is one of hope for those in dire situations. Margaret Qually is quite brilliant and I hope we see more of her in the near future.
Make this your next Netflix binge.
Black Summer (2019)
A zombie show written by children.
I, like most people who ground out this series, love zombies. I had real high hopes for Black Summer. Unfortunately the script writing is appalling. Dialogue between characters is often completely non sensical. The story tries to go back and forth between scenarios but end up being meaningless and frustrating. It feels incredibly low budget, almost as if they used all the money to shoot the pilot. The acting isn't terrible, it's just unfortunate they have to force the drivel of a script.
In summary, if we approach the apocalypse like any of these idiot characters (and the script writing puppet masters), we're all doomed!
Army of the Dead (2021)
A disappointment.
It was never going to win an Oscar for the screenplay, that everyone knew. The trailer was cut well enough to make me excited to see this. What transpired throughout the almost 2.5 hours, made me very frustrated. Zack Snyder's Dawn of the Dead was brilliant. One of the best new age zombie movies. Unfortunately this was the benchmark I used to compare to Army. In essence, the characters are never properly developed. You feel no affinity to anyone. Their plight is irrelevant. No amount of sad piano music is going to move me seeing Dave Bautista cry. The story was basic, yet muddled. The effects were impressive in parts but useless in the grand scheme of things. It's a real waste of what could have been a fun zombie movie. Back to elongating already terrible superhero movies Zack!
Without Remorse (2021)
A bad B-movie.
What this film does have and why it has any stars at all, is some ok action, some big name actors and having looked at MIchael B Jordan - a desire to get back to the gym. In essence though the film is awful. The story is horrible and non sensible. It's got such a basic premise that plays out like they were making it up as they went along. You just end up feeling numb to everything going on. The lead character is monotone and lifeless. Nothing is brought to the table in terms of characterisation. I hope whoever wrote this appalling script and story goes back to a dark room where they can quietly retire from making terrible movies!
The Dilemma (2011)
A proper weird movie.
A great cast. That's about the best it's gonna get on this review. The story and dialogue was all over the place. There is no character cohesion whatsoever. None of the characters in fact are particularly likeable! You're left with a very empty feeling upon completion. Definitely a waste of time for anyone wanting to enjoy some of the great actors involved.
Lucifer: Super Bad Boyfriend (2019)
A political farce.
I enjoy Lucifer and a host of other American shows on Netflix. There seems to be a trend now with these collection of shows where they do majorly woke episodes, that deliver completely false narratives on the countries social situation. This episode is another nonsense, black lives matter, political waste of time. The agenda is clear and it's frustrating to have to watch it unfold. The writers should be ashamed. They are living in a fantasy world where liberal socialism is the be all and end all.
Skip this episode. It's awful!
Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga (2020)
Silly but really entertaining!
As a European I didn't know what to expect with Eurovision: The Story of Fire Saga. The real Eurovision is pretty mental, so having to sit through a film about it seemed a daunting prospect! I was pleasantly surprised that this film is majorly endearing. It has really funny moments tied in with some cracking songs! Ultimately it is a really silly film, but you will find yourself enjoying it and be singing the songs for weeks afterwards. Also of note, Rachel Mcadams is phenomenal in this film! Even though she doesn't actually do any of the actual singing, her performance is stand out here! Recommended!
New Amsterdam: Sabbath (2020)
A really, really flat note.
This episode is agonising. The writer is clearly politically charged to the point of absurdity. Cancer because of racism? Micro aggressions because of a librarians unconscious, assumed racial bias? A program in a hospital for undocumented mothers?! Utterly awful! This could be a really great hospital drama and just when I think I'm coming around, some rears their ugly head to force feed their nonsense message. Get in the bin!
Brooklyn Nine-Nine: He Said, She Said (2019)
A really poor episode.
I usually really love this show. It's more often that not written very well and is genuinely up there with some of the best US comedies. These fantasised social reflections are really tiresome though. They are horribly delivered and really ruin what could be a very consistent show. They really dropped the ball with this one! Do yourself a favour and skip to the next episode!
Some Kind of Wonderful (1987)
Definitively 80's nostalgia despite a totally jumbled storyline.
If you love your 80's movies, particularly that of the John Hughes variety then this is an interesting one. It has all the makings of a classic and with the right script and pacing could have been fantastic. It makes for very jarring viewing. The lead character Keith is über weird and lacks any depth. He claims during the film that he feels like he doesn't fit in and having watched it, you'll be able to tell why because he's all over the place. There is no sense of empathy for him and his obliviousness to Watts' affection is just idiotic. Maybe this was an attempt to be avant guarde with the 80's teen genre?? This non linear, random mess will have you baffled. Some really cool 80's tunes, haircuts and attire are fun but the rest is forgettable. Hughes has more endearing movies that capture the essence of what it was like to be a teen in the 80's. This movie ain't it!
Flesh and Bone (2015)
A melting pot of randomness!
Firstly, the series was visually quite impressive. That about covers the positives, as the rest was, in a nutshell, insanely weird. The show includes a million different story arcs thrown in, all at the most inopportune moments. What would have been really successful, by looking simply at the competitive nature of top level ballet, was totally poisoned by unnecessary background plot nonsense. Ben Daniels stood out as the tyrannical ballet school founder. His performance was the only real convincing part in this incredibly frustrating piece of television. If you want an uncomfortable, out of body experience, check out this series.
Hold the Dark (2018)
Utter nonsense.
I have now been banned from picking Netflix films to watch by my family. The synopsis seemed intriguing, however two hours later we were all left baffled and annoyed. This film is totally non sensical. It's not at all clever or thought provoking. What you're ultimately left with, is an intense feeling of frustration that you've stuck this awful trash out till the end. Avoid!