Obeyfire Reviews

Stargate Universe (2009–2011)

A new Stargate for a new generation

[9/10 · 21 November 2009]

For those who were expecting the original Stargate series i understand your disappointment with Stargate universe (believe me i have seen every episode of alt and sg1), but this show is not your typical Stargate series repackaged. Universe does not follow the basic formula of an sg-1 or Atlantis, it centers less around exploration and thrill and more on interpersonal relationships, survival, and drama. Brad wright and Robert c cooper writing is just as brilliant as ever. The acting from almost every angle is spot on, and Universes' intricate plot will keep you deeply entertained from start to finish. The show is a great work for what it is, but it must be regarded for what it is and not what it is not.

Stargate Universe: Life (2009) Season 1, Episode 9

A new stargate for a new generation

[8/10 · 21 November 2009]

For those who were expecting the original Stargate series i understand your disappointment with Stargate universe, but this show is not your typical Stargate series repackaged. Universe does not follow the basic formula of an sg-1 or Atlantis, it centers less around exploration and thrill and more on interpersonal relationships, survival, and drama. Brad wright and Robert c cooper writing is just as brilliant as ever. The acting from almost every angle is spot on, and Universes' intricate plot will keep you deeply entertained from start to finish. The show is a great work for what it is, but it must be regarded for what it is and not what it is not.

X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009)

A comic inspired let down

[5/10 · 18 April 2009]

Hollywood once again has bit its teeth down into something that could have been exceptional, but the horrible casting and the less than par writing leaves you with a nasty taste in your mouth. I'm a moderate collector of vintage silver/bronze age comics and i have to tell you that the casting for this movie would insult any comic reader, or anybody who has seen the cartoon. Deadpool is played by Ryan Reynolds, no offense Ryan your a funny guy but for god's sake if that doesn't give you an indication of the horrible casting i don't know what will. Sabretooth was slightly less disappointing even though he doesn't have his long lion's mane haircut, but Liev Schreiber brought some decent acting to the table. Hugh Jackman in my personal opinion was most certainly not the right man to play wolverine and his acting isn't exactly spot on at times. He seems too much like a pretty boy trying to play Rambo. The movie itself makes me sigh. I was most disappointed because almost every climax and major action sequence in the film the outcome can be predicted. Thank you 20th century fox for creating yet another piece of comic inspired trash, you would think they would have learned from Warner Brothers. Go do yourself a favor and rent the dark night or go see watchmen instead...