barryjohnjones Reviews

Stowaway (I) (2021)

Disappointing.

[3/10 · 24 April 2021]

Should've been better.

The fact that the 'story' ran out of ideas and didn't hold my attention was disappointing.

30 Coins (2020–2023)

BRAVO

[10/10 · 19 January 2021]

It isn't without its faults but tv like this is few and far between, nowadays. It can be difficult (for some) to get past the subtitles but for those that do, you won't be disappointed.

The Grudge (2019)

Awful

[3/10 · 13 December 2020]

The writers behind this should hang their heads in shame. I was looking for a decent horror of 2020 and this was recommended The plot of the film goes like this... dialogue/creepy music/aaaaaagggh uuugghhhh/insert some 'horror' (not connected with anything)/repeat 15 times/end film. Rubbish.

Straight Up (I) (2019)

Delightful

[9/10 · 8 June 2020]

Wouldda be a '10' except for the very end (i didn't get it?)

Red Snow (2019)

Enjoyable

[8/10 · 17 May 2020]

Decent story, some great scenic backdrops. Well worth 2 hours of your time.

Dispatches from Elsewhere (2020)

Bravo!

[10/10 · 10 May 2020]

I give this entertaining series a 'TEN' for its originality and the fact that, and this is most important, it left me with a smile.

Her Name Was Christa (2020)

Interesting

[9/10 · 3 May 2020]

I enjoyed this movie. Lots of reviews here seem to be elitist and not really getting that this is entertainment. And it was.

The Roads Not Taken (2020)

Illuminating

[10/10 · 12 April 2020]

A sad story about being human. Well shot and an enjoyable tale. Recomended.

Midway (2019)

Corny

[4/10 · 15 November 2019]

Awful, awful script. The lines that the actors have to say are like something from a comic. Reminded me a bit of '300' in its simplistic 'me good you bad' presentation.

Risen (2016)

Disappointing

[5/10 · 20 May 2016]

an okay film but 2 things were disappointing (spoiler Alert!) Portraying Mary Magdelane as a prostitute. Nowhere does it say that in any gospel (although many still believe the roman truth that she was) (I personally believe that she was portrayed as such because it suited a male led society to belittle her influence and power) Showing the (very dubious) Turin Shroud... laughable. Even if you believe it to be real What were the film makers thinking. Again... not a bad film just not a very good one. People will believe what they want, I would be surprised if this movie makes any difference to someone's faith (or lack of). Over to you, Jesus.