I got very worried at the start when the filmmaker came on and said Rasputin was a great hypnotist, but fortunately that goof wasn't a sign of things to come. Most fans of Erickson will already know a lot of what is on offer here, but it's still great to revisit and there may be some stuff people aren't familiar with. There were some really famous names from the field here too. I highly recommend giving it a watch.
I read a tweet this morning that said "we're rapidly approaching early 2000's nostalgia" and I Like Movies perfectly encapsulates that trend. It's not quite transparent plastics and Motorola Razr levels of heavy handed, but it does cosily frame the era with the suitably rose tinted glasses that all of us that grew up through it are partial to wearing. Endearing characters with endearing performances, this disjointed but weirdly-realistic coming-of-age drama is more touching than it is funny; watching these trapped, stuck individuals transition from their respective ruts onto the next stage of their lives is relatable and well presented. Life lessons are learned, people change and grow; it's just nice, heart-warming viewing for fans of slice of life dripping in nostalgic comfiness. It also added about 10 movies to my ever growing backlog, so I'm gonna need that Sequels employee benefit.
Charming, solid performances from the entire cast and spot-on nostalgia for the time period, as well as some nice emotional beats. It captured a lot of those feelings of high school and the start of the transition out of it.
Easily one of the most uncomfortable watches of the year. A test on your patience, empathy and digestion capabilities. Such a personal story, straddling a very red line that divides trauma and unnerving the viewer. Undecisive about whether liking it or not, but I applaud the boldness.
I'd RULE THE WORLD MUHAHAHAHAHAHA! But seriously a nice heart warming film
Old cartoons are so funny and heartbreaking at the same time. I really miss classic cartoon style in movies and tv series. We need more creations like this one!
What a wonderful movie about friendship and fear.
Nah, I'm out. The Chinese version, while lower budget, was better. This is more drama/relationships/love nonsense.
I guess Netflix Fans will enjoy it.
It went downhill after E05. The last 3 episodes were so boring. They should’ve made 6 episodes. Next season could be interesting tho so im not giving up. Overall a 7.5 for me.
If they can hack into 3 automated cars to kill Saul, TF they doing when he's on an airplane, just malfunction some microcontrollers on the plane and crash it.
Also if the probe is flying at 80km/s as they show after the 3rd blast, the velocity is not increasing, hence there is no acceleration hence no force acting hence no stress in the joints, how TF did it snap.
Besides all of this, if their proton computer can mess up results of a particular accelerator, and they fear humans, just set off the abundant nuclear weapons we have. problem solved. why the elaborate plan of taking down humanity with taking down science.
Well that was a complete waste of time. Nothing happens after episode 5. They should’ve ended the season at episode 5
This season continues to get worse by the minute. It's hard to take any of these characters seriously with such poor writing and acting. The force-fed callbacks to the first season are so hand fisted, it's cringeworthy drivel. There's nothing nuanced or subtle in this show. The show relies on tactless fabricated confusion, misdirection and endless meaningless side stories. The show begs to be taken seriously, but it's clear they haven't the first clue on how to go about it. Jodie Foster has been one of the biggest surprises in this show, and not in a good way. Her acting has been far below what would be expected, especially in the second episode. She had multiple scenes in the second episode that were downright laughable. I gave this show an honest try, but I don't see much in it worth hanging around for.
10 years have passed, and it’s also good! The watchability is simply excellent. In addition to good science fiction, it’s like watching all the main blockbusters about the war at once. There’s room for jokes and Murray’s vibe. And about the ending? After all, the movie is based on, and differs from the original, like “The Last Samurai” from Kurosawa’s films. Whatever is neither good nor bad, just different and self-sufficient. I haven’t leafed through the manga, but the light novel has been published. Read it, it’s tougher and more honest. Like another facet
I have went from liking this movie to loving it over the years...How can you go wrong with Tom Cruise in a weaponized Endoskeleton vs End of Humanity Alien Invasion
Whenever you´ve had a bad day try a Muppet movie. Works for me every time.
Best episode since the series' pilot. All the elements of that pilot's sci-fi, philosophy, and politics similarly balancing very well with human drama here, but with the added pure plot momentum. Pretty thrilling.
I normally don’t comment on single episodes, but this must be the best episode of the whole series, right? RIGHT?!
Up to this point of course. :wink:
Is it the best thing I've ever seen? No, but also Yes. It was different, it was touching, the ultimate feel good tv. I fell in love with Ronald. We should all be a bit more like Ronald Gladden
Heh! Think this episode was to fill the season out… It will probably all make sense eventually I guess, but this was definitely a watch the paint dry episode! :dizzy_face::dizzy:
“I always got time for my fuckin’ government.” :smirk:
The same fxcking car Ruth knows was following her prior, but she parks, gets out and walks over to inspect?!! AND WENDY THE WITCH LIVES??! WHACK final scene. Someone just tell me Jonah shot Wendy and I’ll be happy!