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Cursed (2020)
Like a modern version of Hercules and Xena Princess Warrior from the 90s
I love the fantasy genre but this is just awful. It's very clear that it's mostly bluescreens in a studio, the mid and far stages of scenery look fake and you can see visual aberrations around the characters, the lighting is completely off for natural scenery, and everyone is clean and in modern makeup. CGI is also bad. It has the feel of a cheesy modern version of 90s fantasy trash like Hercules and Xena The Princess Warrior. And let's not get started on the script and acting (which to be fair is hard with such a PG cheeseball of a script).
Cursed (2020)
Like a modern version of Hercules and Xena Princess Warrior from the 90s
I love the fantasy genre but this is just awful. It's very clear that it's mostly bluescreens in a studio, the mid and far stages of scenery look fake and you can see visual aberrations around the characters, the lighting is completely off for natural scenery, and everyone is clean and in modern makeup. CGI is also bad. It has the feel of a cheesy modern version of 90s fantasy trash like Hercules and Xena The Princess Warrior. And let's not get started on the script and acting (which to be fair is hard with such a PG cheeseball of a script).
Wu Assassins (2019)
Frustrating
This is enjoyable despite discrepancies/plot holes and a rushed feeling towards the end but lacks impact in the martial arts. In fact pretty much all the other characters except the Wu Assassin are more effective at putting down enemies, he gets knocked around a bit and eventually puts them away after 50+ light taps. Would be much more satisfying to have gone higher impact esp. as violence wasn't an issue.
The Man from Earth (2007)
Disappointed
I'm disappointed with the film, do "intellectuals" feel they need to rate this title well because it supposedly addresses them? It reminds me of some contemporary art..
The acting is wooden from most of the cast, but I don't really blame them because the dialogue is unnatural and lacking in fluidity.
There was no meaningful insight into humanity or our history from the 14,000 year old man without any charisma. The history lesson was basic and boring, and nothing that we didn't already know, which leads me nicely on to the point of the film.
A film is supposed to inform, inspire emotion, or entertain in my opinion - unfortunately this film just doesn't do it.
But nice try, I like the premise.
Reaper (2007)
Pontential dampened by formulaic structure like Chuck
I was really looking forward to this series, it looked fun. Unfortunately the writer seems to have little imagination and the episodes are churned out within a predictable framework for quick and easy dollars: "Guy wakes up, something is weird that gives a clue about the escaped soul, with his 3 buddies he captures it" Fair enough he is a reaper and this is his job, however this does not mean the plot cannot deviate from the same monotonous scenes and setups - such as the development of his powers or his relationship with Andi.
The relationship with Andi also lacks realism and seems frustratingly infantile (like in Chuck). There are other frustrating moments too, like when he is in danger from a 'escaped soul' and seems to forget the fact that he possesses any powers at all. Why bother with the whole reaper thing when really its just 3 normal guys capturing these souls?? After every episode you get the sinking feeling that nothing has progressed and the next episode will be just like the last but with a different escaped soul.
Overall the series is quite fun but I cannot get over these bad points.