spazchimp Reviews

The Haunting of Bly Manor (2020)

I've had scarier farts. . .

[8/10 · 17 October 2020]

Great build up and character study but this is not in any way scary.

Tales from the Loop (2020)

Subtle isn't always a bad thing. . .

[10/10 · 16 August 2020]

Not many times in my life I've felt compelled to binge watch a series but this got me. . . A combination of beautiful cinematography, great character study and clever story lines make for a truly wonderful and complete series. The fact that it's about the human interactions and relationships and not all about the weird and wonderful tech laying about just adds to it for me. So many series are in your face with the CGI and effects they forget about telling us anything. The subtleness only ads to the whole feel of this superb show. Take time to slow down a bit and enjoy something that makes you think.

The Dead Don't Die (2019)

Absolutely charming and brilliant

[10/10 · 8 May 2020]

A LOT of people won't get this movie, it's an absolute delight of character study, humour and zombies, what's not to like

The Irishman (2019)

Some Stella performances, subtle isnt a bad thing sometimes.

[9/10 · 5 December 2019]

This film definitely fits into the same bracket as Once Upon a time in Hollywood. You will either get it and see it for what it is, which is a epic story telling of a version of what could of happened with some amazing performances from an amazing cast OR you'll be disappointed because it's not a bloodfest and you have to use you brain to invest in the characters and that's too much like hard work. I found the story and all the actors portrayals both captivating and believable with one notable exception. De Nero's physicality simply doesn't cut it. Try as he might he can't swagger like a man 40 years his junior. The effects to de-age them all though at first was a little strange, was soon left behind by the force of the characters and how they are represented. An absolutely cracking effort. Subtle isn't a bad thing sometimes.

Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood (2019)

Tarrantino at his absolute best

[10/10 · 17 August 2019]

An absolute masterclass in film making from Tarrantino. Right up there and beyond his previous best. Leo and Brad are brilliant both together and alone, Margot plays a wonderfully lovable character and in true Tarrantino style, everything looks and sounds perfect. His attention to detail is fantastic. Hilarious, Brutal and a totally compelling watch from start to finish.