Well, this had everything. It had a main story focusing on the kids, a grand scheme for Louise, Gene at his most exuberant, Tina feeling morally conflicted, Linda so excited to participate in a show, Bob vaguely in disbelief but supportive through it all, the art supply folks at their ornery best, Teddy pretending to be Jewish, the Fishoeders adding their oddball flair to whatever they touch, and Henry mf'n Winkler as Santa Claus.
And if that weren't enough, you have Louise reaching the moment of truth, the moment of her purest Machiavellian excellence, and pulling back from the brink because she realizes it's too much, even for her, and hoping that her siblings can still get their due from Santa despite her. I'm not ashamed to admit I welled up a little bit when Santa came out to tell Louise that she's a leader. There's so much damn heart in the show, and yet it's never treacly, always earned.
And also always funny. Oh man I laughed every time Louise shut down Bob and told him that he knew nothing about Santa, or Teddy saying "oy gevault" or Mr. Fishoeder trying to entertain the crowd. This is a brilliant show, and it's put together yet another wonderful holiday episode.
Gonna rewatch this again
Dan Levy's and Annie Murphy's faces make this show to me, but each character certainly has their moments and the chemistry is undeniable. It doesn't beat you over the head. It doesn't try to force inappropriate or awkward jokes where they don't belong. I love that it relies on the over-the-top personalities and just their sense of being in the Schitt's Creek world. This is a show that all of the I'M SOOO RANDOM AND WEIRD younger "comedians" need to learn from in that you have to have a person and character first, not merely caricatures that behave like you'd expect. With each episode you find a reason to fall for even the smaller part cast members. A show that stays in its lane with a strong voice. In the modern TV environment, it speaks volumes.
Tasteful duration, which allowed pretty intense and detailed firefight scenes. I felt this was a really great action movie, but it didn't quite feel like a 'war' movie. An excellent performance from Chris Hemsworth, especially for a role he's not typically in (military).
A doctor isn't perfect, and they aren't right all the time. They face difficult dilemmas and they need to try and make the best decision. This episode showed just that.
Was this made by a film student? Checking on IMDB shows an estimated budget of $100,000 but that doesn't mean the story has to suck!
What this film gets right is completely negated by what it gets wrong: unanswered questions. The classic suspense build-ups are there: creaking doors, turn-around surprises, and questionable characters. I admit, I really liked the slow tension ascension - I couldn't tell if it was ghosts, or a maniac killer, or just in the mind of the main character(s). But then they pour on more slow walking to scary area gimmicks and you just want to get past it, thinking: Okay, okay....I get it!
Then, in the last 2 minutes of the movie, we find out nothing. This is one of the absolute worst things you can to your audience: leave 'em hanging with no hint of resolution. This is why they suggest in film school to tell your story orally over and over again to people. If someone told me this story the way it was reflected on screen, I would say, "You got quite a turd on your hands there, wtf happens?! Go back and think it over, there is potential there."
This movie will leave you frustrated and I wouldn't recommend it. Instead, watch The Others for a good mind-f*&$# ending!
Netflix has been great at original tv shows for a while but they are really stepping up their game with their original movies recently. Mudbound is fantastic. It's a little longer but never drags. It hooks you and you really start to care for the characters. Really great performances by Jason Mitchell and Garrett Hedlund. Hopefully Netflix keeps this up this quality with their original movies.
Finely nuanced drama is both hopeful and despairing. In the end, we are reminded of a common truth. Not everybody is good and not everybody is bad. Then there are those who fall in between. A very good film, with much to recommend it.
Carey Mulligan is the reason this film caught my attention. This is a savage tale of war, hate, brutal racism, hope and love. Great acting. Riveting storytelling if uncomfortable content. This film also employs an interesting narrative style I've not seen before, where the various characters, in turn, narrate their points of view - it was very effective, especially the two voices that conclude the story arch. I give this film a 7.5 (poignant) out of 10. [Historical Drama]
I was really excited for this. Although it did not disappoint, it did not match the expectations either
I was pretty ambivalent about this film through the first half but then it pulled me in towards the end.
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It move me the scene where Lee lost his family and since that moment he couldn't keep forward.
Based On A Real Life Incident
Although there are several films that I would rank in the top ten best of all time, this is probably my favorite, and is a good past time to watch that never lets me down. As many times as I've seen this film (and it's a lot), it never fails me; with tears, laughter and excellent acting and reality. Julia Roberts, as I recall was nominated for her portrayal as a young woman with diabetes, and in my opinion, should have won for this and not for "Erin Brockovich". But, the real gem and overlooked one in the movie is Sally Field. This is by far and away, her best role and performance she ever snagged, and nailed, and I rank her performance in this as one of my top five best performances in motion picture history of all time.
All the characters and performances in this are excellent, including one such, by Daryl Hannah, who I don't care for, but love in this movie. In fact, her character Anell, is the only role I've ever liked her in, and applaud her work in it.
Among the cast there are very few men, but my favorite is Tom Skerrit, who plays Sally Field's husband, and father to Julia Robert. Shirley MaClain, Olympia Dukakis, and Dolly Parton are the other three co-stars, that follow behind the three previous, and all make their characters unique.
The basis of the film, is a beauty parlor, and although it might sound hokey, it's really not. Some might call it a chick flick, but I have to say that I know men have even gotten teary-eyed from this film. It's wonderfully directed, only in that, it makes you feel apart of the never ending friendship that's between this group of women. The experiences that they have and the trials and tribulations they go through. Although not the whole movie is set in the hair salon, a good portion of the film is, but it is done in just the right amount, and is written very well.
I recommend it for girls of all ages, and men who want to impress their girlfriends with a great flick for a Friday night. It is one of the best films of all time, and if for no other reason, you should watch this merely to see the performance Sally Field gives, because it is amazing.
I disagree with the previous comment. I think the story is unique (I did not read the book) and beautifully told. I was extremely invested throughout.
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Was really excited about this show, first episode was good and I like the different characters we've already been introduced to surrounding the murder victims and the building story we are going to be following. Not enough time to get to know our main 3 protagonists but hoping this will build slowly, for me it had very much the feel of ripper street and that surely can't be a bad thing.
The end was very interesting. The episode started well. I think I will keep watching the show. It seems promising and has the potential to be very good and exciting.
Yazzzzz... Haha. Another awesome episode. That last image though of Philip and Kimmy was very ominous though.
I will admit to still wearing Love's Baby Soft, but I had forgotten that television ad. I also will admit to dressing exactly like Kimmy, wearing a dark bra under a pink angora sweater, while I was roller skating to Yazoo at Skate Key. Yes, my parents let me out of the house like that...
Good solid thriller. I like Jennifer Lawrence. I think she is a chameleon and this role proves it. Great cast, superb twists and turns, with a few fake outs (in what I thought were the culminating scenes of the film, something went sideways, and I thought, "Shoot! They just crashed the logic of the whole plot!. But I was fooled. I was wrong in what I thought had happened, and the final twist was entirely unexpected, leaving me rather impressed with the writing). I give this a 7 (good) out of 10. Nudity and sexuality. [Espionage Thriller]
Some excellent performances, in a movie that smartly makes light of the whole situation. It's interesting to see all sides of the story, and it helps build a better understanding of what actually happened and what kind of people these are. I was entertained.
Can we just pretend like nothing happened and hope no one notices?
That's my whole philosophy in life.
lol
So hilarious and yet sad. The effects of meth causing paranoia and hallucinations. I worked with a kid whose mom and boyfriend got hook on it. They'd stay in the house looking out the windows saying there were men with guns in the trees. Wow.
the chevalier-philippe fight was one of the funniest things ever.
also, im really sick of Madame de Montespan. cant wait for her to go away
I love Alex! Despite the tough guy exterior, he's got a heart of gold
We can't deny that Season 2 was far better from the first one :)
Make no mistake. This is not a great movie. But somehow I enjoyed it. Maybe it's a combination of Dolby Vision + good music. It's just beautiful to look at. I would definitely watch the sequel Ibiza 2: Tokyo!
Masterful for its time, and still timeless today.
I LOVE LOVE LOVE This movie, it's one of my all time favorites!
Wow... This was an emotional Season Finale.
I'm so happy for Piper, she's free. The wedding was super cute too.
The inmates won't have to fear for Carol and Barb decisions anymore. Now it's time to get rid of of Badison too.
Poor Taystee, she deserve better than this.
Of couse immigration has to make the appearance. Not fair at all. Blanca only wanted a baby with Diablo.
Caputo was amazing this season. He was supportive and got the woman he likes. The other bitch needs to be gone. She's only there for publicity.
I really hope Lorna's baby get to be fine. She was so excited to met him/her.
Damn... Too much happened in this season. I can't wait to see how it goes.
Till next time.
This a spooky, scary TV show... WHERE NOTHING SCARY REALLY HAPPENS ???
