Gilles10392 Reviews

What Happened to Monday (2017)

Not What I Expected

[9/10 · 23 August 2017]

Let me start by saying that I did not expect this movie to play out the way it did. The acting by Noomi Rapace is nothing but phenomenal. The movie does have the basic, typical plot in regards to the whole dystopia and one child policy that has been seen before. However, the notion of the seven sisters working together to survive was what made this storyline unique. Although Noomi played seven roles, each character had the chance of sharing their story and distinctive traits. I definitely recommend this movie. Netflix pulled this movie out of a hat.

This Is Us (2016–2022)

This show is powerful.

[10/10 · 18 January 2017]

I just finished watching the entire season and I am stunned. This series is so effective and emotional yet extremely original. You will fall in love with each character as they are all completely different. I can't help but feel empathy for all of the major characters. You learn about their flaws but also the attributes that make them so unique and crucial to the show.

The plot of this show is like none I've seen before and the pilot episode will have you hooked for the rest of the season. It has moments where you just want to ball up and cry but it also shows you the importance of family. It makes you want to call up your loved ones just to remind them how much you love them because life is so short. Apart from it being an intense emotional roller-coaster, the series a must-watch for anyone of any age.

A Series of Unfortunate Events (2017–2019)

This series is actually good!!

[9/10 · 13 January 2017]

I loved the first adaptation of the series (2004 movie) but this live action show is not bad at all. I think the atmosphere could be a tad darker specially if you compare it to the first adaptation. But then again the actors in the first film were a lot older, even the baby. At first i wasn't really feeling the acting from the brothers but that quickly changed.

I am very entertained with the characters now although i wish NPH was better at not being NPH if that makes sense. I don't get the Olaf vibe from him although he really tries. The series overall is pretty great but i just wish the creators would incorporate a darker tone in the next season(s).

Passengers (I) (2016)

This movie was way better than anticipated.

[9/10 · 31 December 2016]

I went in to the theater without even watching the trailer before. I had just read a quick synopsis on its IMDb page. Boy was i in for a trip. The acting was amazing, the visual were better than i had hoped and the chemistry between the protagonists made it even more worthwhile. This isn't a basic space movie where they go off to another planet and live a new life or even come in contact with aliens. Nope, it has an original plot that makes you question your own moral compass. The beginning of the movie was pretty slow but it started to climax at a very nice pace. I can't say that the ending blew me away but it wasn't too bad either. Not your typical sci-fi movie that's for sure.