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Persuasion (2022)
Did anyone involved in this film read Persuasion??
This film strips all the heart out of Persuasion and turns the characters into versions of themselves that are unrecognizable. I don't understand why the writers didn't write their own story, in the vein of Bridgerton or Bridget Jones's Diary. They capitalized off Austen's name without giving her work any respect.
Pieces of Her (2022)
The book was better
I read the book, and I can only imagine how confused people who didn't read it must been watching this. Some of the choices they made adapting this book were questionable. They took moments from the book and made them less suspenseful, interesting, and/or believable. Young Jane's performance was also bad. I don't think she conveyed a single emotion other than apathy. She spoke every line in the same flat, monotone voice, with a disinterested expression. I have never seen Jessica Barden in anything else, but surely she is a better actress than this? Did the director tell her to act this way? It was not convincing at all.
Stay Close (2021)
An okay binge that spirals into ridiculousness
This show was a quick watch and definitely generated discussion in our house but it was too ridiculous to be taken seriously. The characters all make terrible decisions and act insensibly in situations of danger. I predicted the whodunnit halfway through, but that's not the worst part. The worst part is the characters who are called - wait for it - Ken and Barbie. These two hitmen dress like preppies and sing show tunes, dancing in the street while they literally dump a body. Who thought this was a good idea? I'd like a word with everyone who approved this.
Clickbait (2021)
Good show until the ending
Clickbait was an entertaining mystery with an interesting premise. I formulated a theory to the ending that I was extremely proud of...however, the ending was not foreshadowed. At all. It made me feel like I wasted my time a little bit. I also think some of the acting was lackluster. Would've gotten a much higher rating if they stuck the landing. Unfortunately, the whodunnit was a fail.
Survivor: A New Era (2021)
Still good as ever
People here are giving the show one star because of something that happened for one minute in a two hour premiere. If Jeff Probst not saying the word "guys," is that upsetting to you, I don't know what to tell you. It doesn't matter. To actually speak about the quality of the show, it's good to see Survivor back with a seemingly interesting cast. I will remain a faithful viewer.