I went into this expecting a stupid movie with hopefully a few laughs. I was blown away by not only how funny the movie was, but how well it deconstructed religion, faith, and reason, and how those all need to work together to make our lives better.
For people who thought this movie was stupid - sorry, but you're stupid. If you couldn't appreciate how well this movie showed the uncaring, awful universe - and why we need to tell ourselves stories that make us enjoy it for as long as possible - then you're just stupid. If you didn't see how this movie talked to atheists, how it presented a convincing argument for faith and religion, alongside the perils of both, then you're the one who missed something. If you couldn't see how this movie demonstrated science, reason, and skepticism, and why those are still not enough, then you're just stupid. It showed, beautifully, the power of mind altering drugs, and how some folks are just going to go ahead and do the worst of them, with no regard as to what others have to say about it. That's a reality that we need to accept, and need to stop pretending that we can make go away just by wishing it so.
Within this cartoon universe, the creators of this movie explore themes in a way that I've not seen done before, demonstrating the power of animated story telling applied to adult themes. Yes, the movie has crass humour, some of which falls flat but some of it is tear inducing funny. But if this movie doesn't make you think, it's because you're stupid.
Go see this movie.
I honestly think this whole season was a waste of time because I can't even name three things that would make this season relevant. It just feels like pure filler with bad writing. I'm sure I could have skipped this whole thing and didn't miss out on anything.
- I can't believe Bear just suddenly remembered he had a camera installed. What an absolute lame "twist" to solve Kenny's death.
- Geraldine was just... pointless? I thought she might be involved with the Twelve or has some personal agenda, hidden secrets or something. But I guess the whole point of her was to have mommy issues?
- I was hoping for more infos about the Twelve when Villanelle becomes a keeper, but I neither know what a keeper even is nor do I have any more knowledge about the Twelve. Disappointing and feels like a wasted story that Villanelle tried to go up the ranks.
- The ending was okay. I wish I could be more emotionally involved, but the whole season was such a drag that I just feel... numb. It's nice they finally chose each other, but I hope that'll be relevant in the next season because the cat and mouse game gets a bit boring by now. And I hope they'll finish with season four.
Assuming that this is intentionally meant to be camp is doing it a service it doesn’t deserve, I think.
Yes, there’s goofy and trashy stuff in it, but they play it mostly straight with the presentation, i.e. most of this feels like it’s trying to be an actual movie. It’s not as over the top and entertaining as it needed to be, like it’s certainly no Malignant or Drag me to Hell.
Instead, it’s one of the dullest experiences I’ve had in a long time.
All of the actors are instant razzie frontrunners (especially Allison Williams, holy shit what a trainwreck of a performance) and the writing constantly veers between human dialogue as interpreted by aliens (or M Night Shyamalan), and unintentionally (yes, unintentionally) funny garbage. I know it’s unintentional, because the intentional jokes that are worked into the script aren’t funny at all.
The story is of course laughable and completely predictable. So many unnecessary, boring scenes, as well as quick bits that are clearly aimed to just be memes on TikTok. Even the crazy stuff felt fairly restrained to me, it’s not nearly bonkers enough to become entertaining. For example, don’t go into this expecting more of the dance sequence, because all of the best bits are in the trailer.
Finally, the filmmaking and visual style are instantly forgettable. Not a single interesting shot or artistic choice in the whole thing.
In short, nothing fun or clever about it, just very typical January horror kitsch that was probably only greenlit as a tax write-off for Jason Blum.
1.5/10
The start of this comedy show was rather way over the top with its female main character Eliza and almost forced popculuture references everywhere.
But it changed somewhere along the lines of episode 3, toning down without losing its premise when most people probably were already gone watching other shows.
It's a shame. This comedy is comparably focused on its main characters and isn't wasting time on unnecessary sideplots like the big comedy shows do nowadays to give every character a certain amount of screentime.
This show focuses on the two main characters Eliza and Henry and that is good. The chemistry between those two (actors) is great and becomes better and better as the story goes on.
Of course even this comedy show has the typical roles like wacky characters, flaws, "obvious" plots (main characters growing attached to each other) and doesn't reinvent the wheel. When it started I didn't have any high hopes either, thinking I am droppping it when it goes down the road it lay down in episode 1 but despite that it grew pretty much on me.
It's a solid, feel good type of comedy show with a rather realistic, modern approach to it. Quality wise I'd put it somehwere near You're The Worst, although the latter is darker and more cynical in its humour.
As I said, a shame that this show got cancelled so early on.
It's one of those cases where a smaller network would most likely keep it running. No doubt there.
If you've come to the comment section to figure out if you want to start watching this show, one tip. JUST DON'T!
What I can tell you, after I've watched season 1, 2 and up to episode 20 in season 3. It gets worse. The sad part is, it had potential. I remember I enjoyed the first season. It was decent, it wasn't amazing, but it was good. Second season, it went downhill. Third season, when you think it can't get any worse, oh it does. If there was a way to give this show less than 1/10, I would. The plot has become awful, the writing gets worse, you do not recognize the actors anymore.. And from someone who was a huge fan of Archie in season 1, I honestly want to punch his face in season 3. If you wanna save yourself time, despair, please don't watch this. Your life will be so much better spent doing something else.
How this got renewed for a season 4, I have no freaking clue. I wish this was canceled. Oh how I wish they would just cancel this show right now. I am actually torturing myself watching this season. And once it's over, I can finally rest and put this behind me. I can't see how they possibly can make a season worse than season 3, but I am sure somehow, they can do it.
Update after season 3: Wow it sucks. With a flash forward at the end of the last episode, I honestly can't see this show redeeming itself. So sayonara Riverdale. Will not return to watch season 4.
Wow. That ending scene was gold. Luci being mean and cruel to Amenadiel really felt as if he was torturing himself all over again. I have to give Tom Ellis credit for that. He's outstanding at playing a devilish Lucifer but those emotional scenes are as if he was inflicting pain on himself and that is showed in his body language. Tom Ellis' acting is so powerful. And I've got to say, seeing his Devilish side again was so good. He was angry and lost while telling his story about that soul in hell. Poor Devil.
The episode was great overall. Chloe and the Lieutenant have great chemistry together. I'm guessing they're gonna hook up some day soon. So she's special, ah, and the Lieutenant has never felt death to be so real, might he be an angel affected by Chloe? Maybe it's far fetched but that line got me thinking. Lt Pierce's look felt different in that hospital scene.
Amenadiel in the club was brilliant. "Teach me how to Lucifer" and "I know what a prostitute is!", we're golden. He was so funny. And Ella shipping the Lieutenant and Chloe was great. Maybe I'm overinfluenced by Smallville but the way Pierce took the bullet for her reminded me of how Clark Kent would've done it.
Lucifer getting annoyed by the wings was a great scene and so fitting. He's just projecting. Hilarious. The whole once evil, always evil was perfect.
Extra bonus for that slo-mo scene with Lucifer randomly riding a white horse while smoking, rotflmao. That was one for the books.
"Hugs, no drugs", "How to deal drugs", "Helping of his dickness". those lines...
This episode was so damn funny. I love it and can't wait for the next. That Pierce-chloe thing got be intrigued.
actually American dad is my third best animated series after futurama and the simspsons.
Great end to that story, but definitely should have just been combined with the first part to call it a "movie". That aside, every single beat of this episode was on point and the different stories worked together quite well.
They totally nailed the Go Pi! With Pipi+ voice part where it gets really enthusiastic at the end of "plus". I'm also very happy with the direction they took Randy in this episode. I'm betting we're going to see a lot of cool things come from him soon now that he's doing geology again.
For Cartman, there was just the right balance between resolving his breast implants story and leaving it open for some resolution between him and his mom in future episodes. And, it was great to see him, Tolkien, and Butters doing things. His story was way more fun this time and I enjoyed how it played a part in the ending.
Not much of Kyle, Kenny, and Stan in this episode, but Stan (and his whole family) really liked seeing Randy smiling at the table doing geology stuff. That was insanely wholesome, and I couldn't help but smile with them.
This is great South Park, and they did a fantastic job! I'm real excited for what's next for South Park!
These days, The Simpsons is one of the first examples that come to mind when thinking of the unfortunate eventuality of the neverending American TV show. Popularity and studio demand drives a successful idea on for too long, to the point where it's abandoned even by the people who originally lovingly created it. You can't be truly creative sitting on one project forever, and some showrunners unfortunately don't get to give their baby a satisfying end before it's inevetably made to be a shell of its former self.
However, no matter what seasons of The Simpsons you enjoy personally, I think all fans would agree that, for a time at least, it was one of the most influential, cleverly written and hilarious TV shows of all time. That may be the only reason why it's still being made and watched to any capacity today. It is sad that most people who loved it in its "golden years" would probably consider most of the show at this point to be beating a dead horse, but it just goes to show that people love it too much for it to end.
If you just watch the parts you love, it's truly one the best shows ever.
For years I have faithfully watched this programme. I have loved most of the storys, and enjoyed how they were able to keep it fresh and current.
That being said, I have no idea what they are trying to achieve with Season 28. To say it has lost its magic is just not words enough. The characters have undergone subtle changes which leave you wondering where the guys we have been watching for the past 27 years have gone. The plot lines are too complex and the stories don’t flow. An attempt to bring in as many characters in one episode as possible means that it is hard to connect with 1 or 2 characters, as was always the case. The music/score has been cut down, taking away from the feel of the storyline, and only short clips are on offer. This in line with the long pauses between lines makes you wonder if there has been a major budget cut in this area. Overall, the storylines have become rather depressing, offering very few laughs, chuckles or “Awww” moments.
I would love to see the old format returned. Us loyal fans and the generations still to discover this little slice of animation history, deserve it.
