junkchic Reviews

Something's Brewing (2023 TV Movie)

Plain vanilla

[3/10 · 12 December 2023]

There are so many exceptional movies to watch. Same genre, same theme, same outcome, .. but other than two attractive main characters that wasn't the best in acting in my opinion, the plot could've been better written. As soon as one day's life event was over, the rest was predictable. Just when one expects more developing plots, there ain't any but the usual twists. There really wasn't a plot-very flat line! So many exceptional movie out there, move on and don't waste your time. I only watched due to good rating but I disagree with the plain storyline had anything to sell on spending time watching this one.

The Afterparty (2022–2023)

Love love love the 1st Season (10 stars) not so much 2nd one due to script

[8/10 · 29 August 2023]

The 1st season was so suspenseful and all the characters shined throughout each episode. It's different than Murder In The Building on Hulu but brilliantly written by Christopher Miller and acted by amazing ensemble. I was looking forward to second season and even the 1st episode of Season two wasn't interesting so I continued due to loving the entire 1st Season and written by same author. But it just didn't deliver. Casting of Poppy Liu as Grace was poor, and many stellar cast members that typically are brilliant in their other shows just fell flat on their acting here. I would have said 2/10 stars for Season 2.

Floating City (2012)

A long forgotten nobody became a redeemed somebody

[10/10 · 20 February 2022]

Admittedly at times one didn't know where the movie storyline was going and certain areas did not transition well as if a bit disconnected. But make no mistake, this is a true Cinderella story of a lost abandoned forgotten individual through unsuspected turn of events was transformed. A very good movie.

Prey (2014–2015)

Only 1st season is worth the time! Avoid 2nd season.

[4/10 · 27 July 2020]

Not giving it away but first series was intriguing. The 2nd Season's script is so horrible, it's a waste of one's time. The plot was poorly written with no twist just bunch of straight forward pursuits that wasn't interesting. What a waste of time. But if you have spare time, the 1st Season is worth it if you like "Vera" series.

The Chaperone (2018)

disappointed due to lack luster casting

[2/10 · 12 December 2019]

The only thing this movie had going was the period decor. But I was so disappointed in the acting. Elizabeth McGovern could not act, which took me by surprise as she is the darling in Downton Abbey. Spoiler alert: in the scene where she found out about her husband's infidelity and sexual identity, it was especially apparent that she needs lessons in "getting very upset". And they casted Haley Lu Richardson while her dance moves are simply not elegant in modern dancing...etc.etc.

The ABC Murders (2018)

Ruin my love for all greatest English murder series

[1/10 · 6 May 2019]

I thought I was missing something and three episodes in, I threw in the towel. Waste of time. Remove all the best elements of a good murder mystery series. Not even authentic or suspenseful. Don't bother to waste your time.

Station 19 (2018–2024)

Love Shonda Rhimes's Grey's Anatomy but this is horrible

[1/10 · 5 May 2019]

I followed Grey's Anatomy from episode to episode and when producers decided to make May 2 2019 a cross over between Grey's Anatomy and Shonda Rhimes, I had to watch the show. What a disappointment. Bad acting and poor script. Such a disappointment. Glad I never watched another episode. Will just stick to my Grey's Anatomy show only.

Whiskey Cavalier (2019)

This is a great new addition with fun plots and 007 feel for TV version

[8/10 · 2 April 2019]

Great chemistry between the two agents. Creative acting by the side kicks. Fun 007 like scenes throughout some episodes. The only gripes I have are the Doubles doesn't do a good job in the fighting scenes for Frankie, and Ana Ortiz does not fit the role of Susan, however great Ana Ortiz was in Ugly Betty. Ana Ortiz is a miss casting for this role, and does not fit in well as a team--the casting needs to select a different person to play Susan. Not sure how long the series can keep up with the fun plots and interesting 007 like pursuits. Hope so, because I like this show so far.

Secret in Their Eyes (2015)

Poorly executed for what could've been a fascinating plot

[4/10 · 2 April 2019]

I was surprised how an interesting plot such as this could be so poorly directed. There are only a few highlights, one being the moment XYZ confesses, the auto body shop and when the actual murder was revealed. I watch so many great movies, even BBC series directed and acted better. There is no real chemistry between the two who loved each other. The acting of Juliet Roberts just had good make-up but she acted poorly.. No real suspense throughout even though directing tried to, but the selection of music did not match the scene. It was worth watching, but not good enough when the plot is written supposedly well by the original Portugal version.

Instinct (2018–2019)

Horrible detective show - and generally I love good ones

[1/10 · 2 April 2018]

Alan Cumming is so talented that I don't know how he agreed to such poor scripts/plots, and acting alongside the pretty Bojana Novakovic who can't act is a poor reflection on him. The worst part is not even the acting but the plots are so obvious and there are no twists and suspense. Makes this a dud show. I tried to watch it for three episodes and I am done. None of the Side characters weekly are good at acting which makes the casting horrible. Not even convincing or believable. I am a big fan of all the BBC crime shows and they have good acting, even CBS Elementary and CBS Blue Bloods ain't so bad as a more recent new comers.

But this show is waste of time. I like Alan Cumming so much that I tried to give it three chances, and this is their final chance. I'm signing off this show permanently. I hope viewers jump back to watch CBS Elementary as it's a much better written and acting than this crime show.