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The Perfect Find (2023)
A Cringeworthy Ride That Left Me Irritated
Prepare for a rollercoaster of cringe and irritation! The two main leads in this film seemed more like pretty faces on a billboard than actors with real chemistry. The acting, to put it kindly, was subpar to say the least, which is ironic given the big names who came to play in this. Don't even get me started with the cringetopia that was the first meet-up between the main leads.
And let's not forget about Gina Torres, who sadly became a caricature of herself in this film. Known for her captivating performances in the past, it was disheartening to see her reduced to a one-dimensional, over-the-top cringe portrayal.
And oh, the patchy editing! Is it an avant-garde attempt at abstract art, or did someone accidentally spill coffee on the cutting room floor? I must admit, it was quite the artistic statement-except the statement was "please stop torturing me with this jumbled mess." The sporadic cuts and disjointed scenes were positively headache-inducing, almost like a migraine set to music. Irritation level: off the charts!
Here's the thing: I didn't go into this film expecting a cinematic masterpiece or an Oscar-worthy performance. I simply wanted a guilty pleasure romcom-a light-hearted addition to my list of shamelessly enjoyable flicks. But alas, I ended up drowning in a sea of regret for sacrificing a precious 90 minutes of my life. If only I could request a refund for lost time!
Now, let's talk about that third act. What on earth was that? Seriously, it was a blob of unnecessary events which left me questioning if someone was trying to live out their wildest fantasies through the characters.
In conclusion, this film was a cringeworthy disaster that left me irritated to the core. The lack of chemistry, subpar acting, and puzzling editing choices made it a regrettable experience. If you're looking for an award-winning performance, you won't find it here. But if you're in the mood for an unintentional comedy or a masterclass in what not to do in filmmaking, then by all means, grab your popcorn and prepare for a wild ride.
Rating: One star (for every pretty face, but that's about it!)
Senior Year (2022)
Fun Watch if you Don't Take Too Seriously
Good teen flick filled with satirical humor
Beginning wasn't all that fun and ending also.
Generally, where it mostly got boring was when the story was trying to gain a more serious tone which completely fell flat.
Things that stood out were;
Rebel's comedic genius
Any scene with Justin Hartley. He really deserved more scenes.
I felt the queer guyfriend was cringe in a weird way. There was just something off-putting about scenes with him.
Didn't expect to enjoy the dance sequence but they were actually cool.
A fun watch if you don't take it too seriously.
Succession: This Is Not for Tears (2019)
THE LOOK ON HIS FACE
All I'm here to say is, THAT LOOK ON LOGAN'S FACE!
Cox deserves more than just an Emmy for just that.
The last few seconds of this finale was way more than a cenimatic experience.
Free Guy (2021)
Felt Bland and Unoriginal
I really tried to like it and I think I kinda did but little things just kept putting me off the zone on this one. It just felt like a genre I've seen so much and this storyline wasn't interesting enough to get me into it. Whether its Westworld or Ready Player One similarities. I just felt like my standards going into this was so high and watching it just got me really dissapointed.
I think it would've been a little bit exciting and realistic if Free City was an actual VR game AND if we had more of Channing Tatum. He's really a comedic genius and I really don't get why Hollywood keeps forgetting and missing out on that.
Lastly and the most painful of all. I love Taika so much but his role on this just didn't do it for me. Watching him was cringe all the way.(Yes we all know there's always a little bit of cringe to his humor but this was different. JUST CRINGE) Makes me wonder if he only performs best when working on his own stuff because he could easily pass as my favorite comic.
Altogether, I give Free Guy a 5 for effort and I really can't help but wonder if it would've been better if Taika were BTS also.
WandaVision (2021)
Was Really Loving it Until I Didn't Really Love It
I absolutely didn't have an issue with the sitcom and vintage vibe they started it off with. It also had an eerie vibe at some points which I absolutely loved too.
Episode 3 to 4 was a real icing to the cake because it brought up some nostalgic action I clearly forgot about from MCU but the show began to spiral down the lane.
Kathryn Hahn(Agnes) as a villain really ticked me off in the wrong way and I could never take her seriously which made it really hard to watch.
They also totally digressed from the side characters they built towards the ending. It was almost as if they never existed which wasn't great either.
The ending in general just felt half baked compared to what we saw from episode 4 and I really wasn't satisfied with the Wandavision story.
So many people on here were obviously coming in expecting the same kind of action that the MCU is well known for which is probably why we have such low ratings.
Never Have I Ever (2020)
Season 2 was a ride
Honestly think the show would be much more better if they actually addressed Devi's mental health issue. This season was so chaotic and they can't continuously keep pushing the blame on her dad's passing. It's almost pointing towards a Borderline Personality Disorder.
She's so chaotic and does so much unforgivable stuff that I even find it really hard to sympathize with her.
The entire season on the other hand felt kind of repetitive. From Devi's cousin doubting for the second time the man she's going to marry down to Devi's love life.
The writers should really pick a side because this whole Devi, Pax and Ben triangle is really getting stale and honestly speaking, it'll really be horrible if they make anything happen again between Ben after how messy the whole issue with Aneesa.
Other negative things put aside, show was A OKAY. Loved the whole grandma Devi dynamic, humor wasn't bad and the acting was personally better than last season. Show also never fails to force those tears out of my eyes too. Still a good binge-worthy show.
To All the Boys: Always and Forever (2021)
I Really Hope This Is The End!
So much cringe and yet, so much cuteness. Way better than the second but not as good as the first. Lana still makes the most perfect faces while Noah was mostly making me cringe all the way through.
The most exciting moment was knowing it had finally come to an end.
Malcolm & Marie (2021)
Pick your worst moments from Before Midnight, then multiply by 10. You get Malcolm & Marie
This movie is plain proof that 'great acting' doesn't equate to a great movie. It's obvious that the duo are no amateurs in their
field but it doesn't help if the materials they're given to work with doesn't correlate or just GETS TOO MUCH.
Why didn't it work?
Zendaya, playing a model slash retired actress and yet having the vocabulary range of Maya Angelou seemed inauthentic. I could understand that from Malcolm, a writer but not Marie. It felt like the writer was more bent on showing off his words than actually creating an authentic character.
JDW on the other hand would've been perfect if only he wasn't so loud all the time. His frustrations got me frustrated and it kept going and going on like a vicious cycle. One question I keep asking is, if there was so little material, why make it last for 106 minutes?
All these mismatches ended up making them sound less of who they were supposed to be and more of a medium the writer was using to vent out his 'words'. Which is funny because, isn't that the point?
The good acting really came through at various moments but it was always immediately replaced by cringe disconnections due to excessively repetitive expository arguments. The characters never really quite clicked.
The only difference between Malcolm & Marie and Before Midnight would probably make Levinson bawl his brains out. Authenticity.
The Kissing Booth 2 (2020)
The 1st part was already bad enough...
Watched this thinking they were all probably going to be in college and that little achievement would've put a little bit of sense into their heads, but that was obviously not the case.
I never thought the 1st could get any worse than what it was but this is unbelievably worse. There's always a force thar pushes me to watching these things till the end. It's definitely not hope for it getting better but more like the itsy-bitsy thrill that comes with knowing exactly what is going to happen in the next scene and maybe throughout the entire watch.
Watching it makes you question whether it's a bunch of pre-teens that scribble down ideas for the scripts which I'm always skeptical of because you'd assume a 12 year old could definitely do better.
The movie makes you wonder whether they think you're stupid for even watching it because the stuff that's said and done is just too painfully idiotic to bear. It's almost like the main message they're trying to pass across is long suffering which in itself reaches a point where it's plain unrealistic and hilarious. Like why on Earth is Rachel still dealing with Lee's bs for that long? The guy obviously has no sense which is something that hit me from the Halloween night. Like are these really the guys we're supposed to be rooting for?
Also, the casting director should really be queried for the worst decision he ever made probably in his entire life in casting the actress playing Rachel. For-goodness'-sake she looks like a middle aged mom!
My intent was to give it a 5/10 but it went down a slippery slope to 2 because of the horrendous ending. You realise how it has become a cliché for Lee to always be mad(at the end) at Elle for her obvious bad decisions that involves him down to Elle leading the MVP guy on for the purpose of 'finding herself'. Since when did he say he was a therapist.
It also reminded me of the dumb quote, "you have to kiss the wrong guy to know who the right guy is" from TATB PSILY where the exact same thing happens. It's almost as if these teen romcoms love ripping each other off in the worst ways.
And why exactly is it still called "The Kissing Booth." There were only like 2 points in it that had any connection to the title but the entire plot never really touches the title one bit.
This movie was terrible and it's also frightening to think that there's a 3rd part coming.
The Umbrella Academy (2019)
How On Earth Did it Get An 8+?
Everyone with an average review on here seems to be complaining only about Ellen Page. Don't get me wrong, she was TERRIBLE and made me feel depressed each time she was on screen but the fact is, she wasn't the only cast flaw in the show. Watching scenes with Luther made me go back to recheck the rating the show actually got. Luther defines the word 'revolting'. I still can't believe he was cast on GOT. He should've learned a thing or two from his colleagues' playbook. Everything about him just felt ridiculous, from his acting to the costume. How on earth do they think anyone could possibly take him seriously?
Klaus and 5ive were the only ones that made the time I used up feel worthwhile(sometimes) but the moment I feel the show is getting off good, it immediately regresses down to a terrible replay of 'bore and angst' which apparently, are keywords when describing this show. Don't know how time travelling could be soo annoying and happen at the most uncalled for times which drives the show down to a rough, steep end.