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Space Force (2020)
Was looking for a binge watch - found it.
Space Force is something you can watch with your coffee, or your meal. That is what I was looking for, and that is what I got. Read a few review online, mostly from magazine critics, and found them appalling. This show isn't great - not from any angle you look at, but, it is thoroughly enjoyable. The comedy is subtle and there are no laugh tracks. The characters are forced but I think it is intentional and that is what makes it funny. The great ensemble is underused, for sure, but that kind of makes you wait for the next scene.
I think the magazine reviews are written by overpaid content writers who have tried hard to use big words to take a shot at the series. However, don't let them fool you. Watch a couple of episodes and you will see what all critics almost unanimously find wrong with this show, is indeed, its strength.
Verdict - Thoroughly enjoyable. Not for everyone. Subtle comedy. A number of plots to keep the story moving forward at a great speed. Can't wait for season 2.
Game of Thrones: The Bells (2019)
What a beautiful disaster
After the last two disappointing episodes, hopes were high for this one. What we got was a visual treat, albeit at the cost of the story. Took a dump all over the theories that were built up, the character development and the expectations. Whoever was responsible for writing this season should be banned from writing for the screen ever again.
2.0 (2018)
Almost there, but not quite. One time watch.
Every once in a while, you come across a Bollywood movie with a lot of potential but an end product that is lacking at best. Assemble a great cast, include a stellar VFX team and find a social issue that people can relate to: what could possibly go wrong? The storyline.
First and foremost, the premise of the movie is based on the absurd notion that birds and bees of the world are dying because of the mobile phone usage. Non-ionising electromagnetic radiation has been scientifically been proven to be safe for all living forms under the permissible limits. While the idea that we should care for all living forms on the planet is commendable, using a dumb premise kind of dulls it down for the intelligent watcher.
Secondly, the storyline is patchy and choppy; the flow is horrible. It looks like three different stories put together using a movie editor. This could be a case of bad editing or just too much editing. You will be on your toes in the first quarter of the movie, almost asleep in the next two quarters and then jumping out of your seat in the last. This aspect is where the movie loses most of its points.
Thirdly, when you set up a premise, however flawed, you need to go through with it. The ending of the movie goes against the very premise to set up a cheap thrill happy ending. I wish we could be content with movies that do not end on a happy note all the time.
The performances by all the actors is commendable, especially Rajni - a true superstar performance.
Verdict - Must watch for Rajni fans and VFX junkies. Don't go in with too many expectations and you will be entertained. Take the story with a pinch of salt. Nobody is killing the birds.