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And Just Like That...: The Real Deal (2023)
Nostalgic but new
There is a certain scene in this episode that was just totally perfect . The scene where Miranda looses her phone , the surfer dude guys help her . The way it was shot , the soundtrack the writing , the acting was so on point . It truly was the best scene from all of season one up until now . It felt exactly how I felt when I watched satc as a kid . But new and kinda forward . I can't. Explain it but it was just perfect . I wish I could explain it but I'm sure whoever may see this who writes or contributes to the show will understand . The way it kinda felt real with the surfer dudes reactions to Miranda and her reaction to them was just perfect . I liked seasons one . I love season 2 and I'm in it again now and invested . If season 3 happens and I hope it does . I a gay millennial in my mid 30s needs this . Anyway if we could get that feeling sometimes again with the lost phone scene I feel like it would make it so perfect . Also my girls look sooooo good this season .
Black Mirror: Joan Is Awful (2023)
Annie Murphy this is 4 u
1st off we have plot holes which is fine coz the concept works well and the story itself is pretty cool kinda like indie marvel which I don't hate and is a super nice change which I welcome . 2nd of all Annie Murphy why why oh why do we not have you on screen more often . Honestly you are a breath of fresh air , u acting is lovely and natural and just live for seeing you on my screen . You're gorgeous and I just adore you ( can u tell I'm a gay man? Lol) anyway please can we get more of you on tv , I'd love to see you in some awesome roles coz girl you can act the house down boots !!!! Made me feel all warm and tingly seeing you back on our screen. More of Annie Murphy please lots of it . Oooooooo a rom com at Xmas time would be super sweet . Ugh I love Annie Murphy . The show was good too.
Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania (2023)
Oh ok
I think anyone under 25 ( sorry if this offends anyone under 25 apologies ) but I truly think this was direction of the marvel goons targeting the young is a risky move and I don't thinks it's guna pay off . Yea kids buy /want the merch and have a higher stanship . But you have forgetting where you came from and who you're audience are now . You have and are alienating you're plus 25 gang. We want to the original vine marvel gave us pre end game. We all like a lil joke every now and again but you have made all our favourite hero's a laughing stock . None of them feel strong , vengeful , damaged, broken , hardy , weathered . It's too shiny these characters all have fvcked up origins and backgrounds yer they are joking constantly . Theirs no grit anymore to the franchise . It's all clean and soapy . We want dirt and grime back. There is also this tackiness and cheapness to it all now , where's the subastante ? This film was ok I wouldn't watch it again like anything post end game ( loki maybe Wanda expections ) I'm honestly bored now . I'm guna see what gotg and if it's this all new formula then I'm out . If hbo can crack out tlou and make it one of the best series's I've seen since got then I'm putting my money elsewhere . Kang wasn't the big bad I wanted .
The Last of Us (2023)
Was just ok
The people adoring this are the fans that love love love the game ,like would die for it . Because nothing much has changed . You gave them a more a less very
Much a carbon copy of the game even down to the clothing . Execs usually realise that if something is great don't fvck with it . Especially if you are wanting a run in the market and you wana win the popularity dub then they did that . Let's be honest it's not a 9.5 it really isn't but it's simps and stans that will not let you come for this IP. They would sooner rather not have it than have someone moan or diss it .
People who are mad are also fans but wanted a mix up and see something to with it and not just what we already know is guna happen and I get that too .why we guna watch something we no an ending too . I get both sides tbh but the side I'm listening too is the side that haven't played the game and from what I can seen amongst the super high and overly marked 10s and the unnecessary 1s Is the few 6,7,8 and I think that's the true "score " is . No bias no bull crap just people enjoying something new .
Guillermo del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities: The Viewing (2022)
Any one with taste and brains
Anyone with taste and or brains would actually consider this an absolute masterpiece .
It could def set up on its own as a film .
The design/aesthetic acting all were top quality .
It felt super sexy clean and dirty all at the same time . I could see myself def enjoying this as a stand alone . I actually so far ( I'm not watching chronologically in order ) I'm just going with which reaches out to me first and this is my favourite so far .
It's a refreshing change from the real bad gen Z era of horror offerings of bad acting /writing and design especially when vomiting the same drivel we have been fed for years . This feels very authentic with good solid acting /design and concept it Felt like drinking a gin and tonic for the first time . Not had anything this cool for a while . Bravo team. I loved it thankyou.. not sure why their is hate I just presume the people that have reacted negatively are "vibing " of the terrifier coz it has an aesthetic that only people who haven't received much culture and or perspectives could class as fire . We have to love people like this, it reminds us to have fun pmsl.
No I'm no boomer I'm 32 before I get eaten.
Halloween Ends (2022)
Jaime Lee Curtis
Jamie Lee Curtis gets all of the seven that I have scored this film . All the time and effort this absolute gem of woman has contributed to this franchise in her one
Life on this planet and you gave her THIS to work with . I'm sorry but this woman who I'm sorry with Michaels character is what made the franchise so blinking brilliant , it's what and why it stood the Test of time . The weirdness between them is what we have all been invested In for all these years , I'm thirty so came to it late so I can't imagine how peeved fans who were about in the beginning feel. I honestly hand on heart can't believe you gave her this as her final goodbye to us. I was sad at the end because someone fell hard .
Jamie Lee Curtis is an absolute gem of an icon and unless someone says this is a dream sequence and gives her the final she deserves then i shall forever see this as Halloween the greatest movie franchise tragedy of all time . Of course im being way overly dramatic here but Micheal and Laurie are special to us and you effed it up . Not in small ways but one big absolute blunder.
You barely used them both and had some gonk who inevitability offed himself so it was a waste of time . Would of been a little ok with it if he was going to be set up as the next franchise but you didn't . Im sad someone please come wipe my overly sensitive and dramatic tears and not Jamie Lee Curtis she is a queen .
P.s was kinda living for that bird of real housewives though .
Bye Halloween and childhood xx.
Hocus Pocus 2 (2022)
Look after it for us gen Z
As 5 year old who grew up absolutely being the thingeth I looked forward to every year at Halloween I was kinda worried about the sequel . But I needeth not worry . It made me genuinely smile all the way through and the little me was transported back to feeling super comfy , cozy and familiar . That safety you only get when you are child where the worries of the world no longer exist. Very few things maketh that feeling and I honestly cried because it's a feeling we millennials and adults don't get much anymore . You no the feeling where you fall asleep in the car and you're dad takes you to bed or Xmas morning . Well I appreciate you all for giving me this feeling . I loved it and the ending had me sobbing . Thankyou so much . So millenials and gen Z I guess it's upto us to carry it on . Please look after it . Love from the lil gay kid me and adult me.
Prey (2022)
You should watch it Tbf
Wasn't going too after reading the reviews , too many times especially recently have i felt disappointment in prequels., sequels re makes ( I'm looking at you resident evil and Jurassic world )
But for once and refreshingly I thought this was a brilliant way to spend my time. The main girl was good and I liked the predator itself . I think whomever and whoever worked on this worked really hard and i think to a strict budget too( it just lost itself a bit in the cgi and I mean like it wasn't a big deal and didn't affect really anything just and observation) I liked the story line , the filming locations were stunning and what a place to film a film . Anyways I liked it . Thanks . P.s Loved the link to the O. G series in the final moments was cute. I would be proud if I were you it was a good film. Something you can't really say much these days .
Moon Knight: Summon the Suit (2022)
This is literally for Oscar and co
Oscar is top notch and I'm a big fan more so after this I really impressed by how good he is . The acting is fantastic in this series so far by all if I'm honest . Oscars accent also is bloody brilliant , as a native I can say most if not all by few can do a British accent well and he's def one of the few that can . Effects are good like marvel always does but I can't decide if I really really love it or I don't and I think it's down to the writing ,I'm not sure what happened here as some parts really didn't feel right or make sense like his wife just turning up for example . Anyway it's Early days and I'm sure I will end up obsessed but had to type this for our new Honorary Brit mr issaacs. I tip my hat to thee , plus he's blood hot too.
Morbius (2022)
Meh
Rushed , wasted opportunity , all over the place
It was in cahoots with marvel and is based on the marvel comic but it is not a marvel film for all the people freaking out . I think rated R or 18 plus films need to become a thing again . If they survived in the 90s and 00s then they can survive again. Stop catering to kids to try get as much money as you can . A film like this ample opportunity to be Dark and edgy but you had to Disney it up . Bring back adult films .
The Book of Boba Fett: Chapter 7: In the Name of Honor (2022)
I ain't guna bash
I ain't guna bash this rodregez guy , he gives a different vibe , it's old school , kinda cheesy but in a good way and can see what he was doing it was serving Og Star Wars but the kooky camp side of it and I feel this is what he was trying to revive . But then eps 5-6 give off a completely different vibe one that I feel felt fresh , current , different , cool , smooth , emotional , more grit taking the other side from the OG series , they are two sides of the same coin and they both work it all depends which take . I prefer the more gritty stuff of eps 5-6 I felt served the series very well . I just thing the mistake came from the big wigs .they should of decided one way or the other , heads or tails instead of confusing the viewers in giving us different vibes . They kinda threw rodregez under the bus really . Consistency was the ball that was dropped here . But I have to admit from what ep 5-6 served me I do wish it would of been a series with that direction . Last ep , was ok , I'm not screaming for
Another series of im honest.
The Book of Boba Fett: Chapter 6: From the Desert Comes a Stranger (2022)
Not going to comment
On how it looked or it's content I'm going to tell you how it made me feel . It made me feel so comfy and cosy and I felt like I was at home as a child , mum and dad downstairs , me upstairs , feeling safe and content . Watching this episode made me cry but In a really nice way , it made me smile , cry , excited and just felt lovely. I'm only thirty but you took me back to where nothing and everything felt great . Cheers . X.
The Book of Boba Fett: Chapter 5: Return of the Mandalorian (2022)
Brilliant , though the irony is heaving
The best episode so far of the series and it's 98 percent focused on the "madalorian " it was brilliant , the effects, story line , cast , performance , editing. Sound , were spot on and I'm hyped for the next series , well aren't we all glad manda came in and saved boba ???? It was Way past a fail and look who comes in and saves it . God I love the mandalorian it stinks of everything Star Wars and I'm here for it all. Thankyou for that lovely surprise . Will continue to watch rest of the series bow He's in it. I mean how simple was the episode ?? Mando gets booted and needs a new ship, that's it ! No back to the future footloose Vespas , no random placement of the wookie ( poor guy ) keep it simple yo and use your tools and great people to make it boss . Just like this ep.
The Book of Boba Fett (2021)
BoBoboBORING , bababaBAD
Oh no . What did you do . First of I was reluctant when the show was announced . I thought it was going to be a cash grab and exploit the franchises legacy.
I had the same feelings when mando was said to happen and mando by the most part was really enjoyable . So I thought " hmm I need to be less pessimistic because I was proven considerably wrong by the latter"
Erm no... I shall never doubt my feelings again and my guard will remain up until proven otherwise . Damn guys
What is this mess ?semi human 80s footloose shantie kids but can afford upgrades and vespas on steroids with no jobs ? Wookies that you needed to add for ??? Well I don't no . Poor thing was used badly and ended up looking like a cuddly predator which upto should of been your thing for the show . This should never have been made nor happened . Disney you don't need to keep releasing stuff just for the sake of it , or chuck a dart at a dart board to choose who to make a series on. You are thinning the broth and you will loose in the long run , I'm guessing like what you are doing with parks and the new galactic hotel you are going to alienate and price yourselves out. You getting greedy girl ( Bob paycheck )
I'm sad . I'm mad . It's not good guys.
Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts (2022)
Super nostalgic
Pretty sad but not surprised with the huge separation and gap in reviews .
The thing is ...... everyone is entitled to an opinion without question . In fact opinions are great and are what make and form conclusions. People are mad about jk and sure I get that . But the studio bought the rights to her books . The program wasn't about the books it was about the films . Jk has opinions ,for me they aren't great and what were they going to do ?? Do a show about a series of films she didn't make really and it be just her or without her and most of the main cast ??? She's upset a lot of people most non lgbtqia before we get the blame for this too . We are so used to hate and crap it's why we band together in name and come as one because we have each others back . Nothing new on getting hate for us believe me .
But as times go on and people form and change opinions and actually think of others they then become sensitive and protective over people they support passionately hence the situation we have here with this program . Good vs evil right ? A bunch of misfits looking to belong , the "weirdos" just wanting to do good and be themselves . Huge message in the film and in the show you are all seemingly forgetting.
Beautiful program , heartbreakingly lovely, makes me feel like the book / films have now firmly been closed and that's really sad. As a kid who was 14 when they started I know feel incredibly old and I need a hug from my boyfriend . They didn't need to make soooooo sad lol last 30 mins it was contents blubbering . Thanks jk for the books you were great im just sad you feel the way you do ( all in her rights to do so ) she's just no longer the hero I once looked up to.
The Witcher: Family (2021)
Let the games begin
I volunteer as tribute to be geralts new horse for series 3 . Thank you and please Or his wash cloth, belt , glove pretty much anything really. I'm not picky or fussy . ( got to fill 150 characters) erm .. I would also be the person who has to put mud or Sfx on him. Erm ... oh The series was great btw super hooked , gosh I need more , oooooo I know!! The baby bit was brutal and grim but cool and i honestly think this franchise is only going to get bigger .
Don't Look Up (2021)
Oh the irony
The irony missed on some of these "reviews " is actually like the film hilarious and terrifying. You can tell who exactly each person is by the rating and score given . Do you not see the actual premise of the film here , the talent in acting , direction , writing surely spelled it out for you .
The sad thing is I actually feel it may have been .
Humanity is just too selfish to come together . Humanity really ended 30 -40 years ago, we have been diagnosed a few repercussions since and also had world events occur to remind us how fragile and limited we are , but still we are divided . How can for example a virus, something proven to be a danger give question as to whether or not it is dangerous when facts over speak talk and is proven dangerous ... yet here we are . Even if a person IS right though fact actual MATH . You can bet a million others are "right " too . It's why we will always have conflict , jealousy , power , greed , rich and poor , hate and discrimination. Conclusion will never be concluded unless it's concluded by something as catastrophic an event as a comet . Then I guess we are all on the same page right. The end end is perfect too , selfish.
Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City (2021)
What did you do
It's getting a four because you had the talent they just didn't have anything to work with bless them . The thing is with a reboot is you ain't always going to please everyone , and I guess a big point is to Bring a whole new audience to the scene. Unfortunately you did neither I believe this was something the maker had fantasised about fro a king time and kept changing the story in his mind and you ended up with this . Someone Gave them money to make it . It def comes across as a selfish remake only to satisfy the maker of the film and none to the audience what so ever . I don't hate it , remove the resident IP and you have yourself a little film about a mad scientist experimenting on kids at an orphanage . I kinda could see what was attempted but it almost seemed like you where "trying" to make it cool and edgy . Nah . It already was , didn't need the artsy farty fingering you gave it . It was so super rushed , the characters nothing like well anything , just named after characters from a well loved and protected franchise . None of this is down to art department , actors, special fx team ect as it's seen that you had a lot of talent here but it was purely direction and vision that failed it , all which should have been looked at very carefully before making this . I'm sad tbh , I thought we had something epic was about to begin , less cheese and more grit was needed from the old franchise ,,,, the grit was attempted the cheese and tack kinda was removed but we were left with no personality . Do it all in or don't at all , It's resident evil for gosh sakes RESIDENT EVIL .
Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021)
I'm still in shock
I actually cannot not speak . I would right the best review that has ever been written but I genuinely cannot string sentences together . I was alive to see the best film superhero movie ever made upto now . I need to go lie down .
Home Sweet Home Alone (2021)
Lol
Why everyone so mad. It's a kids film. Yes the franchise is sentimental but honestly take that out of equation and I think it's cute.
I am so super Critical about everything I guess like most these days .
But it's quick , easy , silly fun . Lovely cast and I laughed quite a bit and I'm a miserable grump.
Stop being mean about the kid too . We are supposed to feel bad for "baddies" and not so much the "goodie " in this . So he was kinda going to be un likeable .
Plus he's a kid don't be rotten .
I love the different twist . It's camp and xmassy.
Kids will love this . The intended audience . Anyone moaning take a step back and just realise your an adult complaining about a kids film . Behave .
The same people moaning are most likely fans of the real housewives , sunset , all those fake programs and that tells me all I need to know about taste levels , you have none .
What We Do in the Shadows: The Portrait (2021)
What
And why do I feel like I have just watched the first episode of the first series again . It felt so old and familiar but so new . The whole essence of the 1st ep and 1st series rang out in this final episode. You shot out into the further mist outreaches of the newness and vastness of space and took to so many places yet still Managed to land perfectly from wenst you came , not a millimetre out of place . It truly is one of the greatest thought offs and made offs in our generation and I hope every single person Involved is incredibly proud . The fact that this will never age even in a hundred years must feel incredible . Bravo WWDITS you are the tv love of my life . I love you . I cannot wait for your familiar return and the comfort and joy you bring me . P.s you are the only reason I own a tv and paid for a tv liscence . I shall shut down my tv until next time , I bid you adieu . Also have you thought about adding aliens to the mix in the future ?
Halloween Kills (2021)
Just die
You can feel it's over when you actually want Micheal to die this time . I literal groan escaped my mouth when he rose again. Can someone at least try something new.. you are going to get 2 people at the next film showing up to watch . It's done with now.
What We Do in the Shadows: The Siren (2021)
Moaning minnie
I absolutely loved this episode . I'm eating my words when moaning Minnie here prematurely grumbled about the first few eps of this season . I really loved the style you guys went for here . Loved the speed and tempo , seemed to flow so much better and didn't feel confusing . The story was cute and original and it's genius .I felt like it was and is a fab progression and growth of how people would expect the show to grow without loosing its charm and its here now . The effects were super fun and hilarious , executed amazingly and crazy Imaginatively thought up with a fresh feeling . Again it's ultimately back to being my number one show again in comedy . This and the previous are why I love it so . Colin Robinson is so sweet and I like seeing the "human side " to him . Gizmo is the eye candy now and im living . Laslow is super sweet still but still massive a hole. I want to be Nadia she's everything I'd want to be if I would of been privileged enough to have been born a woman . Nandor is like a blood sucking Labrador and I love him . God I love this show it's so camp and fab. Love.
What We Do in the Shadows: The Escape (2021)
And breath aghhhhhhjjh
I am so HAPpY , it took a few episodes this season to get back to it ..... infact it is
100 percent in my top 3 favorite episodes !! I wrote a crappy review on the last episode and I can safely admit I was full of poop and an idiot . This is why WWDINS is at the top of its game , this episode proves that . Not guna lie but until this ep I was getting worried it had lost its way!! But you soon shut my mouth and my mind was rested knowing my favourite show is back ...... love the baron back and absolutely love the way you used him in this , he's sooo hilariously fun and I hope we see him again . Also adored the new characters who were also so much fun and creative and camp. The use of effects were old school but new school and I was sopping it all up . The cast seem to show us their old traits and personalitys this episode , and I fell instantly back into the mindset I was in when I first fell in love with Nadia, gizmo , nandor , laslo and Colin Robinson . Bloody love this show !!!!!!!!!!! 10/10 more awards for this show please.urgh I'm so happy ..... yay.
Imawa no Kuni no Arisu: Episode 3 (2020)
Oh ok
So I made the mistake of watching squid first and compared to episode 6 of that series this has the same gut punching scenario , it's still acted greatly bar a couple and the story line is still gripping ... but nothing will ever compare to the marbles episode of squid . If you can watch this series first then I would recommend it and then squid after. I'm still recording from that episode . This still brought me to tears coz I'm more than likely a big 6,3 giant softy. Anyway still a great episode . Yall easterners really know how to make a series I tell your. Puts us westerners to shame when it comes to this genre . We haven't the balls or actors to create this sort of emotion and suspense . Yall crazy and I love you .