Great series, with a wonderful cast. Everyone is at the top of their game. This is not your typical KDrama. No misunderstandings, triangles or jumping the shark moment. It only get's better.
The film needs to be shown in schools. It is an authentic depiction of bullying and is something that is happening every day. As a former victim of bullying, and as a professional who worked with bullies and their victims in the school system, I can say that this film would be an excellent tool for those parents and educational professionals who take the situation seriously.
Great movie, although I'm not a fan of happy ending, Jessica should have died in the end.
I don't understand what people are expecting from this movie, either they have gone into it expecting a masterpiece of cinema or are expecting a completely different film.
This does exactly what it sets out to do, the acting was good, the cinematography was good, the pace of the film was good.
It is an origin story that sets itself up for sequels or what would be better, a live action TV series.
Don't expect anything more than a live action remake of a childrens cartoon because that is what it is and it does it very well.
I think all of 'em, minus Sheldon, decided to tell him one part of the truth each. Sheldon had already told everyone else the truth, so they decided he would lie to throw Howard off the fact the rest would be basically true. I think it was a letter that wished Howard a Happy Birthday (Raj), congratulated him on graduating high school and told he had been there (Amy). He explained that he had to leave to protect Howard and his mother from other things going on in his life ( Penny). He advises Howard to remember how important family is and how he hopes his son won't make the same mistakes he did (Leonard). There was also a picture of his dad with him as baby, with a message of his love on the back (Bernadette).
I honestly thought this was going to fail, but it is entertaining as hell. Angela Bassett as a badass cop is just pure gold.
you don't usually get to see three female characters so three dimensional and well acted in tv or movies. you can feel the pain in camille, the sorrow in adora and the angst in amma. you can understand what they do, even when you don't agree, you just say to yourself "okay she's doing what she's gotta do"
i really like character driven content (the leftovers is my favorite tv show ever), so i think this show is a must! also, the plot makes you want for more. it has a great soundtrack and directing (same from big little lies, which is as magnificent as sharp objects). amy adams is superb and i hope she get some awards. the rest of the cast is great as well, but amy adams is amy adams right :))
update: i was really surprised by the end. loved every second of the show!!
Pros:
+ Beautiful, heartwarming movie
+ I just watched a couple of minutes and had to cry just because this movie is so wonderful.
+ NOT ONE (!) CGI-ComputerAnimation-Szene. Or if so, you don't see it.
+ Wonderful messages (The ocean is our friend and if we respect it, we can live with it; Friendship is something great - and it's so unimportant 'where' your friend is from)
+ Gives you (and gave me) this special 'i-am-a-child-again'-Feeling
Critics:
- This Movie is made for kids and parents. So is the tone of the movie. I liked it, but not everyone does that so.
- German and english Translation. Not as heartwarming as the japanese version.
How to watch it:
+ Watch the movie in japanese. It's the only Version that has so much heart.
+ Don't shame if you cry. I did (male, 30 years old, no children -so far). And i don't regret that i watched this beautiful movie.
+ I watch some, but nor all Ghibli-Movies. But at this time: It's my favorite Ghibli-Movie.
Rating: My heart melted dozen times. I will show it every child i know
9/10
Based on the popular novel by James Patterson, this film only aims for a minimum ride. Plotting is confusing and the dialogue weak. Occasionally decent special effects and committed playing from the young cast ensure the film is watchable. I haven't read the source novel but I believe many have been disappointed with this low budget adaptation.
I now see why Heroes was cancelled after this season. I finally finished the series after putting it down mid-season 3 (fun fact: when it was airing, people started watching the show less around this time too). The first season was great. It was fresh and new so everyone liked it. It had a nice segway to the second season which was not as good but was still well done. Until season 3 came out. The whole series was confused and sometimes there are characters that are just poof! gone. I seriously still don't know why they killed off Ali Larter's first character only to make a completely new one with different powers. Whatever happened to Micah, West, and all those people? It was a good watch but it had potential to be something more... I definitely wanted to see more after what happened in the series finale. /le sigh/
