nickgemesi Reviews

Say Yes (I) (2018)

An awkward watch, but there's a lot to like here too.

[6/10 · 2 July 2020]

It was an interesting premise but I never completely bought into the whole thing. Given more time to explore the relationships it might have seemed more plausible, but what can you do in a 90 minute film?

I also found Lily's death very sudden and quite jarring. I felt there was more to be said before she died. One minute she was relatively well and then in the next scene she was gone.

It's a shame, because all the relationships were really interesting and the acting was good too, just not believable to me.

The Masked Singer UK (2020– )

X-Factor meets It's a Knockout (for those old enough to remember the latter)

[9/10 · 4 January 2020]

Prime-Time TV talent shows have become so dull in recent years. Tired of the same old format? Well give this a go.

It's bonkers for sure, and the singing is variable, but it has had me hooked trying to guess who was behind the masks, and rooting for certain contestants. I can't wait for the next one.

Those looking for something high-brow look elsewhere, but if you want an hour fun on a Saturday evening I don't think you can go too far wrong.

The OA (2016–2019)

The best and most original TV show I have watched in a long time.

[10/10 · 13 August 2019]

This is surreal, incredibly moving, mysterious, very original, and the end of season 2 blew my mind. Such a shame it's not going to be renewed. A real masterpiece.