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Dreamland (2023)
If you liked Skins you'll like this
It's shorter than Skins, and without the sex or drugs, but has comedy, a great cast and a surprising amount of drama and heart - a dramedy more than a comedy, though it is still funny. Reminds me a little of misfits too, more like a channel 4 series than a Sky one. I personally am sad it ended so soon! Roll on series 2 and the sooner the better! The storylines are intriguing; I'm already invested in the characters. Anyone who had any doubt about Lily Allens acting should put it away - it's like she was made for the character. Really rather good.
That's all I have to say really, just that it's good and now I have met the character requirement for a review! Enjoy.
She-Hulk: Attorney at Law (2022)
Why so many bad reviews?
I honestly don't know why this is getting review bombed, well, I do but not for the right reasons. I thought it was fun, and Tatiana Maslany is a brilliant actor and also a pleasure to watch. This happens to many new shows where people who are anti this and anti that come out and review bomb things that actually aren't as bad as they say. Maybe She Hulk is a bit good at everything right now, but they acknowledge that rather than just accept that. Hulk is obviously stronger though so I don't know why everyone is losing their minds. Oh no, a female character is good at something that is so unrealistic ummm guys, she is a giant green rage monster in a sci-fi universe which includes a talking duck and giant screaming goats - get over yourselves.
Also, wait until the series is over before review bombing? Maybe over the next 8 episodes she will have to overcome adversities and have some character development. You never know!
The Northman (2022)
Watch the VIKINGS series instead
It was mostly meh - the new Vikings Valhalla series on Netflix is superior. However, positive points go to Skarsgård for his overall performance and dedication.
Further notes - for a film about love and revenge it lacks the same drive of other films of this nature, such as Braveheart. Do yourselves a favour, and only watch this if you have exhausted other options.
Dune (2021)
A masterpiece
The only flaw I found in this film was the shot of Paul (the same as in the trailer) as he opens his visor in the battle sequence. I felt it looked a little fake and for that second took me out of the film, as such maybe a score of 9.99999.
However, for the rest of the film I was completely enthralled. Comparisons to LOTR are justified in that it's slow, and allows time for world building, and when there is action it's brilliant. From what I can tell, people who didn't enjoy this as much are those who expected something closer to Star Wars with more action.
All I can say is, this isn't Star Wars, and it isn't LOTR. It's Dune. Roll on Part 2.
Seungriho (2021)
Visually spectacular, fun, and endearing.
Space Sweepers seems cliché at first - "just another sci-fi movie". However, it's characters are relatable and endearing even through language barriers - the dubbed voices do a good job, though I would recommend doing a second watch with subtitles so you hear the original actors. Richard Armitage is a surprise (but welcome) addition to this surprisingly multilingual, yet 100% Korean film.
The set pieces are stunning - some serious effort went into crafting the various lived in spaces. I doubt it will win any Oscars, but in a year without Star Wars or Marvel, this film will definitely scratch that itch for a good space flick.
I highly recommend this to anyone who wants an entertaining sci-fi film that's a bit lighter. It's not Blade Runner, but it's not trying to to be. Stop reading this review and just go watch it, you'll enjoy it. :)
Enola Holmes (2020)
Fun and progressive
As always Millie's performance was brilliant - and the 4th wall breaks were surprisingly comedic and appreciated! It was like getting an extra level into the film and the characters, and allowed me to associate more. This is good, as without the 4th wall breaks the film is relatively basic. Some clever word play, lovely victorian-esque set pieces and a great cast keep this movie going along rather well.
The people putting this film down need to check themselves; it's based on a novel and is fictional. It's only similar to the past. People need to stop glorifying the 1800's as some sort of golden age, calling for realism. Why would you want to watch a film where you're segregated because of race and women are barely treated as humans and are essentially ignored in legislation. And for those people who are a tad xenophobic, yes there were Black and Asian people living in England in the 1800's.
I hope they make a trilogy.
Joker (2019)
Uncomfortable, yet brilliant
The first half of the film is arguably the strongest; the title charachters struggles with his prevalent mental health issues were both relatable and palpable, which leaves one feeling a level of pitty for him, and anger at a regimen that disregards the struggles of the poorest social classes under harsh austerity measures. Sound familiar? It's when he makes his innevitably transition to the titular Joker that the film starts to move from somewhat dark, tense drama about the effects of austerity on those with mental health "issues", to a film of apparent shock and awe that in contrast to the start of the film, made for an uncomfortable viewing as we see our charachter become deranged in a way that isn't respectful to those with mental health struggles. It seemed to paint those with severe mental health as dangerous and volatile. And because I stopped associating with his struggles half way through, the film felt longer than it was as I found myself wishing it would just end.
I'd give it a 5 out of ten but Joaquin Phoenix's acting was sublime, 10/10, and the art direction and cinematography was rather very good, 9/10. Made for a strong 7/10.
World on Fire (2019)
Dark, tense, and thought-provoking
So far, this series promises to offer an insight into the War that often gets ignored. It's dealing with historical issues which are more relevant now then they have ever been; race; sexualities; democracy and freedom; representation; corruption. These are all modern issues that in War dramas are often overlooked for grand fight sequences.
So far, the fighting has been tense- I felt the immediacy of the situation as we already know the outcome, it makes the actions of certain character annoying frustrating which only seems to have engaged me more.
Helen Hunt and Sean Bean were obviously very good. Believable. Shout out to the relatively unknown new actors particularly the young Polish lad.
Left me wanting more, even though I know it's gunna get a lot worse before it gets better (worse for the character).
If you liked Chernobyl, I'd recommend this.
Game of Thrones: The Iron Throne (2019)
It's game of thrones
It's game of thrones, why are so many people complaining? Since series 1 it has done things which people didn't expect; they can't kill Ned Stark?! Done. They can't kill Rob and his Wife and unborn child?! Done. They can't let Arya kill the Night King?! Done. They can't let Daenarys die like that?! Of course they can.
My point is, this show has shocked and surprised everyone from the begining. And those saying that it goes against charachter development haven't been paying attention; this ending has been set up since day one by George R R Martin, who told D&D what happens. How it all played out might not have been perfect, hence the 9, but it's still visually spectacular, appropriately so and not distracting like The Hobbit trilogy and Garfield (lol).
I thought it was a satisfactory conclusion to their charachter arcs and a necessary one. I feel content, and I don't feel lost or disrespected like with the ending to most other series' who leave you feeling rotten and lost like what do I do with my life? I feel they've been rounded off and the fact I'm not feeling so emotional about it (I cry at Lion King and Lord of the Rings FYI) is testement to brilliant conclusions.
Game of Thrones: The Long Night (2019)
Not what any one expected, so of course it's divisive
People have been making predictions and speculations as to the ending since series 1. To say that this goes against all the build up from the last 7 seasons is like saying you knew what was going to happen. You didn't. Know one other than the showrunners and G.R.R.M knew and they made this ending based on advice FROM G.R.R.M.
People saying this was not Game of Thrones obviously have missed the point. Since series 1 these charachters have been fighting unbeatable odds and the top 10 charachters (for screen time) have all survived, John - granted he died but was obviously redirected - Tyrion, Danny, Sansa, Cersei, Arya, Jaime, Sam, Jorah and Theon; UNTIL NOW.
Jorah and Theon, two of the longest running, and in the top ten for screen time have been wiped off. They're the two largest deaths of major characters since Petyr B and good ol' Ned Stark. All other charachters have LESS screen time, meaning this episode technically has the highest death count of major charachters when based on their respective screen time.
Yes, it's rediculous that our fan favourites all survived against hordes of unead but never in an episode have I felt such fear and tension for the lives of these charachters; such a build up of they're all going to destination-F that it's actually shocking they mostly survived! The shock here is they all survived in a perilous, last-second win or they all die situation which is the staple of films like Star Wars, Lord of the Rings and the MCU. Especially Endgame if you haven't seen that yet I would compare it to this episode; visually stunning and surprisingly compelling. Yet somehow most of the charachters survive.
Also, Arya is freaking badass and I'm so happy she killed the Night King!
Fury (2014)
one of the most realistic representations of life in a tank against the German Tiger and the relentless resistance of the Nazis
For those people who have learned about World War two, you will know that it took many thousands of people from America, England and it's commonwealth, France and the rest of the allies to defeat the Germans. After D-day the push to re-gain Europe begun but it was a slow and damaging one, as the Nazis were relentless and were not easily broken. This film captivates this I imagine almost perfectly, from the view point of a tank crew(s). This film is like Saving Private Ryan in it's realism and detail, and doesn't shy away from showing you things which most people wouldn't actually want to see. I have seen real footage from WW2 and if it is anything to go by, this movie is about as realistic as you can get. Without a doubt the best tank film that I have ever seen, and one of the best ww2 films as well.
Selfie (2014)
fun, familiar yet fresh and original.
Having only seen the first episode I cannot speak for the rest, however, the first episode sets the scene and mood to follow very quickly and is easy to get into. It's not a deep philosophical drama about the affect that modern technology has on people and their lives, but it does have an interesting plot based on that principle. And again when I say it has an interesting plot, it's not one of those programs (so far as I know) that will have sudden or dramatic changes and climax's, on the edge-of-your-seat type shows. But I liken it to shows like New Girl, Big Bang Theory and How I Met Your Mother. It's not the type of show to leave you feeling distraught because one of them died, it's a feel good show with difference. I think it stands out (I have heard it's similar to the Mindy Project though) and I think that It will surprise you how much you will enjoy it. Especially if you're a man and you think you're too Macho to watch a program about a girl who takes selfie.