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One Day (2024)
Better than the film
I've just finished watching this. I saw the Anne Hathaway film years ago so I almost didn't watch, knowing how it ends, but I got sucked in. I'm honestly baffled by anyone who says the leads didn't have any chemistry. Did we watch a different show? They had oodles of chemistry. I believed their entire relationship. The cast was perfect too. The guy who plays Dex is just gorgeous, self deprecating, lovely. And Emma, wow. Her humour, sarcasm, unapologetic sense of self was amazing. And she's very pretty so the people saying he wouldn't go for her are way off. Her face has interest and warmth.
Even though I knew it was coming I sobbed my heart out at the end. I don't really remember the end of the film but I think it ends not long after she dies? I did really appreciate seeing Dex in the years after she was gone. I held it together until he reminisced about her saying "I won't be a footnote in your life". That broke me.
One criticism was the production not even attempting to age them up. I'll accept at the point Emma dies that they probably still looked young but, by the end, Dex is supposed to be mid-forties. They did nothing other than put him in some forty-odd year old clothes. But it's only a minor complaint.
(Side note: with the exception of Gérard Butler in P. S. I love you, Anne Hathaway's accent in the 2011 movie is probably the worst attempt at a British accent I've ever heard! I'm from North England and it's genuinely crap. Love her usually but, ugh!).
I loved it, was entertained, fell slightly in love, cried, and would recommend it. Won't be watching it again in a hurry though. My heart can't take it...
Avatar: The Way of Water (2022)
Ugh, humans
I found this such a slog. It really made me despair throughout most of the run time and I honestly didn't enjoy it. The story, whilst unoriginal and contrived, was really quite a bleak view on human beings and our scurge on the environment, other species and , ultimately, ourselves. I found the human beings had very little character development or any real motivation, other than revenge and money. I hated them all, but not because they inspired hatred with their despicable characterisation, merely because they're one dimensional and created purely for the audience to root against.
The film introduces a species similar to whales; sentient, gentle, loveable, intelligent. Then it exposes the viewer to a whale snuff film where a mother and calf are hunted down horrifically, simply to drive the plot on. If my husband hadn't wanted to continue watching I would've switched off. This scene was such a chore to watch.
On a positive note, the visuals are absolutely stunning. This is cgi at it's pinnacle. The colours, seascapes, creatures etc are all a visual masterpiece. This is where my 5/10 star rating comes.
I didn't love the first film and couldn't understand the need for another, outside of a cynical money grab. This was worse than the first. I doubt I'll watch it again.
The Caller (2011)
So many questions
How old is Mary supposed to be? Because she looks about 30. She answers the phone in 2009 to someone in 1979. That someone finds her as a child, and the child looks about 6. So that would make Mary 46. That's clearly wrong. It bugged me all the way through. And how old is Rose supposed to be? Because she says she's 41. But she sounds much older.
After Mary tells Rose her name Rose tracks her down in the past. Rose also tells Mary that she's murdered her boyfriend Bobby. Do when Rose asks Mary the name of her boyfriend in the present, why the heck does Mary tell her? Now crazy past Rose knows which child to kill to keep him away from Mary in the future.
Is Rose clairvoyant? She has one conversation with Mary and comes to the conclusion that she's talking to someone in the future. Mary reveals that she knows some things about Rose, and Rose concludes that it must be George who told her. Why? He lives in the apartments in the past but why would he not have moved away 40 years later? How could she possibly know it was him?
How does Rose get access to child Mary, twice?! Child Mary suddenly gets severe burns from hot oil and somehow ends up back in Rose's apartment?
Surely if Mary was so badly burned as a child her entire timeline would be changed, and so she probably never even married Steven. So she wouldn't have him turn up at the end and subsequently kill him.
These huge plot holes made it a problematic film for me. I give it 5 stars because I was somewhat entertained watching it, and it was nice to see Stephen Moyer in anything other than True Blood. Worth one watch but no more. Also not very scary..
A Boy Called Christmas (2021)
Absolutely magical
The second year of watching this film and it's already a must-watch Christmas classic. I forgot how much I adored it but the magic and storytelling is still there. The equally heart swelling and heart shattering line that broke me last year did it again and I sobbed like a child: "Grief is the price you pay for love and it's worth it a million times over".
I don't want to give any spoilers but suffice to say that this film is spectacular. The visuals, storyline, heart and soul all personify christmas as it's meant to be. I adore it and wholeheartedly recommend for anyone with a sentimental heart and a love of christmas.
Ugly Betty: Hello Goodbye (2010)
Perfect ending to a fantastic show
I love, love, love Ugly Betty. I've watched it through several times, including on first release. The very first episode broke my heart as Betty was humiliated by Daniel and the bitchy Mode crew. But a glimmer of Daniel's humanity and compassion shone through. Throughout the drama, the camp, the crazy storylines... it was the Betty/Daniel dynamic that was the real heart of the show. That's why I adore this finale. Of course it is sad that Betty leaves Mode, her family and the country, but Daniel grows enough that he realises that he needs to move on too. The very last scene with them meeting in London, her the career woman and him unemployed, a total role reversal from the beginning, and that tiny, fabulous hint of a possibility of more than friendship between them is just the perfect ending for this incredible show. I absolutely adore this episode. It's total perfection, albeit bittersweet that all has changed, and an amazing series has come to an end.
The Imagineering Story (2019)
Magical
This is just a really well put together, interesting and immersive series. Starting way back when Walt Disney had an idea to open a theme park, it celebrates the men and women behind the scenes that are instrumental in delivering the most magical places on Earth. I like the fact that it doesn't shy away from discussing the issues, pointing out where they went wrong along the way, how they got it badly wrong with the parks in other countries so isn't just a glossy Disney story. Seeing these fantastic people coming up with their ideas is so interesting.
My heart ached often during watching, being able to see the sites that I was in just 12 months ago for my honeymoon. I was always going to look on the programme favourably being such a lover of Disney but, looking objectively, it is just a great series. Watch it
Deadwater Fell: Episode #1.4 (2020)
Why the hate for the ending?
I enjoyed the series. It didn't try for long to be a whodunnit, given that it seemed pretty obvious once needle marks were found on all the victims. Dad's a doctor is he, hmmm...
There's quite a few reviews on here that scored low due to the ending but I can't see any reason given. What's the issue with the end? I thought it wrapped up nicely.
Good to see a drama that didn't feel the need for lots of silly twists. We know he did it, they know he did it, that just need to get enough on him to prove it. I think the purpose of the show wasn't about that, but to show we dont know what goes on behind closed doors, relationship dynamics, and how psychopaths seem so normal until you get to know them very well.
Didn't set the world alight but I enjoyed it so it's a solid 7 from me.
What/If (2019)
Don't get all the hate
I thought it was pretty good. Not the best tv show ever but watchable and enjoyable. Just binged the whole thing.
I also don't understand why people are complaining about the story arcs of the brother and best friends too. They were fine. Plus it's nice that each character had a story rather than being one dimensional characters solely there to serve the main plot.
Really not as bad as everyone is making it out to be. Don't get all the hate for it.
7/10
Glass (2019)
Very clever and thoroughly enjoyable
I liked Unbreakable. It was slow, dark and very different from your typical superhero trope.
I loved Split. I amazingly watched without any prior knowledge of the link to Unbreakable and so watched it completely on it's own merit as a fantastic psychological thriller. James Mcavoy as the multiple personalities was immense. Only when old Brucie popped up at the end did I realise the connection.
Finally we get to Glass. In my opinion a perfect amalgamation of the first two films. It's creepy, it's slow moving, the characters have depth (James Mcavoy?!), the story is intriguing, and the ending is exactly what your typical superhero film isn't. I loved it so much. It was the perfect ending to the trilogy. Top marks
Alias Grace (2017)
Spectacular
No spoilers so please do watch and judge for yourself!
This is, on reflection, my favourite Netflix drama of the last few years. I loved the mystery, intrigued, unique story, supernatural elements, and complete ambiguity over so many aspects of the story. Initially, the ending irritated me but, with hindsight, it was perfect for the show. I've not read the book but I definitely will.
100% recommended, please do watch it.
American Horror Story: The Seven Wonders (2014)
Disappointing
The season started off so well, showed lots of promise and built up well to the middle. Then it just seemed to become a muddled mess, culminating in what I consider to be one of the worst finales in the history of all of my favourite TV shows. I didn't watch it on TV and have just watched the DVD box set. This episode was so weak I actually waited for the next episode at the end of the credits to round everything up only for the DVD to end. In spite of my disappointment, I'll try to look at it objectively:
Good points - the beginning of the seven wonders was fun... that's about all I can come up with!
Bad points - where to start??! Well systematically through the episode the first stupid thing is of course the absolute travesty that is the end of Misty Day. Why did the writers do that? If they had to kill her off they could've done it in a better way than to send her to that awful Hell. Come on writers, she was the best character going and you annoyed most of your fan base with that one.
Second, how did Zoe end up on top of that fence? That was just stupid. They could all clearly control transmutation so there was no way she's end up on the fence. Just silly.
Third, Madison just letting Kyle strangle her to death. Really? She's a bad-@ss witch, like she couldn't stop him some how. And also, was it just me or did they make it look like Madison's spirit went in to Zoe in the way they panned from Madison dying to Zoe coming back?
Fourth, Cordelia being Supreme. Where do I start with this one? They mentioned so many times that the Supreme is in perfect physical health, so how does blind, infertile Cordelia qualify? Not to mention she's shown no sign of most of the powers necessary until Myrtle suddenly decided it must be her and all of a sudden she can do all of them.
I could go on as there are so many plot holes in this episode. Not to mention loose ends not being tied up. I understand that it's not always possible to tie up everything but so many things were left unanswered. For example, what's Spalding done with that baby? In fact, how is Spalding still there given that he's dead?
In spite all of the plot holes and loose ends, I could still forgive them had the episode been entertaining and the ending made some sense. But I can't forgive boring writing and nonsensical endings. It's a shame as a large portion of the season was really very good.
The X Files (1993)
One of the best TV shows of all time
My main memories of The X Files as a child are of the opening theme tune, which my brother was terrified of and "the black man" episode, as we called it as kids. Fans of the series may know which I am referring to, 'Teliko' from season 4. As kids (I was born in '85, my brother in '87), this episode was the scariest thing we'd ever seen and I was apprehensive to watch it when I bought the full series on DVD as an adult a few years ago. Turns out it really isn't one of the scariest at all!
The X Files is in my top three favourite TV shows of all time, moving up and down from first to third place depending on which I'm watching at the moment. Whilst it is 20 years since first airing, I find that it doesn't age, although the 'cell phones' used by Mulder and Scully became progressively smaller! The show provides intrigue, horror, intellect and subtle romance in abundance. There are also some highly amusing and some downright sad episodes thrown in.
Much like one of my other top three (Supernatural, which pays homage to The X Files throughout), there are 'Monster of the Week' episodes interspersed with the ultimate story arc, the existence of extraterrestrials and a worldwide government conspiracy of colonisation. Both prove compelling, with the story arc evolving slowly at first and the stand-alone episodes providing some light relief in later seasons.
As with any programme that runs for 9 seasons, there are some dud moments but these are massively out-weighed by the spectacular writing, direction and acting of the cast. Of course, a special mention goes to David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson as Mulder and Scully. However, there are other characters to love (Skinner) and love to hate (Krycek, CGB Spender).
If you missed this first time around due to age or simply that it didn't look your thing, I would highly recommend it now that the hype is gone. It really is a thoroughly enjoyable show. And for those of you who lived through and loved it, go out and buy the DVD's and relive it again. If your love of The X Files was present back in the day, you won't be disappointed with the re-runs!
Supernatural: Changing Channels (2009)
Funniest Episode Ever!
This episode provides an excellent mix of 'Monster of the Week' style and story arc continuation. The majority of the episode centres around parodies of other famous TV shows, the highlights being Grey's Anatomy (Ellen Piccolo, Dr Wang!) and CSI. Other particularly amusing TV sketches are the 'Nutcracker' game and Herpexia advert - "I've got genital herpes"!
This is an excellent episode of Supernatural and, whilst it isn't my all-time favourite, it just inches ahead of the rest for being the funniest. (For other amusing episodes see 'Yellow Fever' and 'Ghostfacers', amongst others).
And yet, aside from the amusement there is a brilliant development to the Angel/Lucifer story arc. The Trickster was always the monster that got away and we finally get to see why. Given that I always loved the Trickster, I was very happy to find out he is one of the decent angels, the angel Gabriel. It all fit in very nicely with where the story is going at this point and ties up very well with another exceptionally funny episode, 'Hammer of the Gods'.
Fans of Supernatatural will love it. If you're a fan of Grey's or CSI and have a sense of humour, you'll love it too!