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Everything I Know About Love (2022)
This was great
I enjoyed this series. There should be another one. Cast was good. Cinematography was good. Music was good. The final 15 minutes of episode 7 were really, really great, Maggie's mum's speech at the end was great. That's it. That's the review.
The Gentlemen (2019)
Several lols
The Gentlemen is excellent. Colin Farrell is hilarious as Coach, although his 'toddlers' and their rap video was a little annoying. Charlie Hunnam using his actual voice meant he avoided the baaaaad cockney of Green Street and was indistinguishable from the terrible Jax of SOA. This was probably the best I've ever seen Hugh Grant act. The film within a film felt a bit too meta, and some what of a trope, but I'm being overly picky.
Watch this. Lots of lols.
Once Upon a Time in... Hollywood (2019)
Strong bloody violence
Firstly, when the title card shows 'strong bloody violence' it always make me laugh because it sounds really British. Quite often it's the only time I laugh at the cinema, for OUATIH, this was not true.
The girls was hilarious, really, truly funny. Leo is consistently bad ass, and as Rick Dalton playing the heavy in the pilot for Lancer, he excelled himself. Brad looked weird, but was still hot, and the Bruce Lee fight cracked me up.
The third act loomed over me all the way through, I was anxious about how they would show the Sharon Tate murder, and when you knew the night would involve Cliff on acid and Brandy the dog, I started to hide behind my hands and in my head I was convinced something terrible would befall Shazza T, and Brandy the magnificent.
But that's what I was supposed to think, because we all know what really happened, and it's so gruesome and sad, that it was hilarious to see the parallel universe Tarrentino graphic violence version, where everything is ok, and the flame thrower steals the show.
Truly solid word, a soliloquy to the hay day of Hollywood. A beautiful and gruesome fairytale.
LOVED IT. I mean, it's no Pulp Fiction, but to paraphrase another reviewer, you can only judge Hanzo swords by other Tarrantino films, and this is in no way Jackie Brown.
Siblings (2014)
It's not Always Sunny
From the music, to the faux cricket character in the first episode, it's like they've tried to remake IASIP, but badly. If you've never seen It's Always Sunny, you should, this isn't it.
Mum (2016)
Loved this
I loved Him & Her, and going into Mum I had no clue it was the same writer/creator, but you can feel it when you watch, almost as if the two are related in some way.
The pacing is excellent and the characters are so wonderfully realised. Casting is top notch and Kelly is equally one of the most endearing and irritating characters I've ever watched.
So surprised by how much I enjoyed this show, everything about it was enjoyable, including the soundtrack. S2E6 just made me cry and cheer, out loud, like a freakin' crazy person. you have to give props to a show that balances bitter/sweet so well.
Watch this. You won't regret it.
Hearts Beat Loud (2018)
Dads & Daughters
I love Dad and Daughter buddy movies. There is something so wonderful about flawed characters raising excellent children.
In this film not a lot really happens, there is wonderful music, excellent acting and the finest daddy/daughter relationship I've seen in years.
I love Nick. Yet to see him turn in performance that is anything other that awesome
Brockmire (2017)
Azaria's best work
I never wanted to watch this show. A comedy based around a character of a Baseball commentator who can't stop commentating? Yawn, sounds terrible.
I was really bored and hungover one weekend (so many reviews include me being hungover, I guess that's when I watch tv, I don't have a problem, I'm not Brockmire), and found series 1&2 on Virgin, my intention was to leave it on whilst I napped on the sofa, because I didn't want to waste the shows I actually liked by sleeping through them.
Needless to say, I didn't end up napping.
It is sad and dark and so funny. Brockmire is both detestable and loveable. You really need to watch this show.
Vera (2011)
Northern frost
A few reviews haven likened Vera to Morse - soz guys, but not even close. She's a lot like David Jason's Frost, I'm fairly sure ITV have wheeled out the same Mac and Hat for both characters.
Vera is watchable and the cinematography is excellent. It's not that original though, and it is a little contrived - but so are most detective dramas.
I love a good mystery, I watch anything and everything from Law and Order SVU, to Miss Marple, Morse to elementary. If there is a crime link I'll give it a try, Vera is in the top 20 percent of the crime genre, but there is a steep bell curve. I'm the grand scheme of things this show won't be remembered.
Watch it though, Brenda Blethyn is cracking and David Leon's DS (1-4) seems to get more attractive the more you watch.
Electric Love (2018)
A real review
The sheer number of fake reviews for this film are insane. Literally only two reviewers have ever reviewed anything else.
Ignore the 10's, ignore the 1's. this film is a 5. As independent comedies go, it is not terrible, but I drags in parts, and the acting is sometimes only slightly better than bad.
I watched this film hungover and it entertained me enough to look at the IMDB page (it's why I'm here), but I won't be sad if I never watch it again, and is all likelihood I'll forget it.
It's distinctly average, the gay couple were cute, and the lead actress might end up with c level fame.
Fleabag: Episode #2.6 (2019)
"It's God, isn't it"
What did the fox represent? Why no more episodes? I'm crying into my quinoa. #middleclassproblems
Fleabag: Episode #2.4 (2019)
That confessional
I've watched this episode twice now, and am still confused by how I feel. Aside from the fact it's extraordinary, the confessional monologue touched a nerve that I'd rather not spend much time exploring. I suppose it's discomfort, both because Fleabag is a mirror that reflects all the bits about myself I don't particilarly like, and because situationally it's so awkward! I guess that's what makes this art.
Bravo PWB, even if the next two episodes are pale in comparison, episode 4 is a televisual triumph. I'm still a little freaked by my reaction to it. Why did that kiss bother me so much, (I'm an atheist) and why do I really just want someone to tell me what to do?! Perhaps I'm not actually a feminist after all.
GameFace (2017)
Surprising
I'm normally irritated by Roisin (except for Taskmaster, where she was funny), and in all honesty I stumbled into Gameface with very low expectations.
It was enjoyable to be be wrong about something, and I need to stop being such a comedy snob, it's not cool or funny.
Watch this, it's not sh**t.
The Falling (2014)
Don't waste your time
****MASSIVE SPOILER***
(The film and this review is spoiled and terrible)
I saw trailers for this film last year and thought, this film looks like the sort of thing I'd like. The cinematography appeared ethereal and dreamy. The cast was interesting and I thought I'd found another independent gem for my collection of pseudo intellectual DVDs and blu-Rays I leave lying around to show how clever I am.
This film is weak. Area Stark is vapid and stares off into space a lot. Maxine Peak is good, she's literally the best thing in this film. The film is not scary, don't be fooled by the trailers into thinking this film has some sort of supernatural haunting quality. It's literally a film about two girls, one is slutty, the other one isn't, and then the non slutty has really gross sex with her brother and her mum catches them. So I guess they're both slutty. Oh and there is some fainting at school. Then non slutty brother sexer gets expelled (maybe she was excelled before the sex? Who cares, it doesn't matter) The end.
So yeah, spoilers, but I've really just saved you two hours of your life that's you'd never get back, k.