fannyvanelewijck Reviews

Top Gun: Maverick (2022)

9/10 that could have been a 10/10

[9/10 · 23 November 2022]

Best imaginable sequel to the original.

So realistic... who needs special FX?🤓 I loved the feeling/music of the original movie that came back in this one.

There was depth, emotion, drama, everything a good action movie needs to make it great.

All was so perfect exept for one thing that bothered me through the whole movie: Tom Cruise was the only actor who hadn't aged like the others. Perfectly black hair, soft lighting to create that younger look. 30 years after the original and not one grey hair... come on.

For such a realistic movie he was the only unrealistic element.

Ageing is nothing to be ashamed about.

Virgin River: Where There's Smoke... (2021) Season 3, Episode 1

High expectations were not fulfilled

[4/10 · 10 July 2021]

After the cliffhanger ending of season 2 I expected more. But jack being shot and fighting for his life took a few minutes and after that I kept asking myself is he 'dreaming this' while laying in the hospital or is this the 'real' story continuing a few weeks later.

Torpedo (2019)

From the first second, I loved it.

[10/10 · 13 October 2020]

Sharp, smart dialogues. Great humor.... inspired by Steven Spielberg movies? Must see movie.

Virgin River (2019– )

Escape to cosyness

[10/10 · 3 September 2020]

I was hesitant at first when I saw the trailer.... being used to watch European and Scandinavian crime series all the time. But, after the first minute I was hooked! This series offers an escape(while laying under a blanket with a glass of wine and my cat). The humor, the stories, the drama...I love it.... 10 episodes is not enough for one season. I watched it twice already. I can't wait for what's still to come.

Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga (2020)

Loved it a lot to my surprise

[10/10 · 27 June 2020]

I am not a Will Ferrell fan. This is the first movie, starring Will Ferrell, I watched and loved till the end.

Noll tolerans (1999)

Best Series I have seen so far

[10/10 · 22 May 2020]

I just discovered the Johan Falk series on netflix. Wow! The build up of the suspense is slow but certain. My heart beats faster and faster with every movie I see. The suspense is killing! I feel the anxiety of the charachters. Tonight I wil watch the final last movie. I hope the pilot movie 'The Third wave' will become available on netflix also.

A Star Is Born (2018)

A real classic. Can't get that music out of my head!

[10/10 · 11 February 2020]

Wow, it has been a long time since a movie touched me like that. The music stays in my head. I don't know Bradley Cooper personally, Lady Gaga neither. So how do they know what music I really like? This movie really hits my emotional nerve. The performances are amazing! This movie deserved more than just 1 oscar. I was never a fan in particular of both Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga. But this movie left an impression on me. My nose is also happy that a lookalike plays a part in the movie. I bought the movie because renting was impossible and already watched it 2 times in 3 days. I bought the soundtrack because not buying it was impossible.

Professor T. (2015–2018)

Worth every second!

[10/10 · 6 November 2019]

After years of poor quality tvshows, belgian tv is finally making series worth watching. I was never a Koen De Bouw fan but watching 'Grenslanders' made me curious about T. I had not watched it but I rented the 3 seasons in the library and after the first musical note I was hooked. The music is an important element. The great acting, not only by Koen De Bouw, but everybody in the show creates a high standard. It's a smart and intelligent show, a crossing between Ally Macbeal and House MD. Sharp dialogues. And the storylines are touching.I hope there will be more!

Springfloden (2016–2018)

Don't stop after 2 seasons please

[10/10 · 16 July 2019]

Please tell me there will be more?! So good so good. Love the characters and their personal evolution. Starting to like spiders too. I wan't more!

NCIS (2003– )

Loved it from the first episode

[10/10 · 14 August 2018]

And still love it.

I love the slow emotional growth of all characters. Gibs in particular. It's so nice to see him slowly grow into this happy person. I wish I was part of such a team too. I am so happy that Belgium is not too much behind on the seasons. I wish I could say te same for ncis New Orleans.

NCIS: New Orleans (2014–2021)

Love it!

[10/10 · 14 August 2018]

I loved ncis from the start. It felt natural to love this one too. I like all actors. Scott Bakula is great,CCH Pounder had this presence in every scene that I just love. She brings balance in everything whenever there is an unbalance of emotions, or need of wisdom or good advice...(Like Yoda). Everything and everyone is so wel brought to life. Too bad that Belgium is a bit behind on the seasons.

Local Boys (2002)

Absolutely loved it!

[10/10 · 7 August 2018]

Yes we need more movies like this. Great acting, beautiful actors. Sun,sea,sand,surf...a beautiful story,what more do you need? I recently discovered this movie while researching Mark Harmon(Ihope Dave the dog is alright). I was able to watch the movie via streaming, the great story compensated the low resolution.

River (2015)

I actually feel happy when river smiles

[9/10 · 14 June 2018]

What an emotional up en down rollercoaster. Stellan is great, Nicola is really funny to watch. I watched the first two episondes yesterday, i will continue watching this evening. Stellan is so convincing that I actually feel happy for him when he smiles in between his sad and emotional looks.

Dig (2015)

All ingrediënts are available but just not enough time to bake te cake

[7/10 · 27 March 2018]

Loved the storyline, but 10 episodes seemed not enough. At some times it seemed rushed to put everything in there to make story work. Longer and more episodes would have given the opportunity for a deeper emotional story.... It got stuck to much at the surface. Jason Isaacs is capable of so much more, why not show it. Loved Anne Heche too. And the rest of the cast....there could have been more depth, even though the dig was very deep.

Awake (2012)

Why only one season

[9/10 · 18 March 2018]

What a great series. Why only one season???? I just discovered this and got hooked from the first minute.Jason Isaacs is great in it.

Case Histories (2011–2013)

Will there be more?

[9/10 · 11 March 2018]

I recently discovered this series and I love it. I also love watching Jason Isaacs playing a good guy. I really hope there will be more of this.