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NCIS: Sydney: Doggieccino Day Afternoon (2023)
Seriously?
Just when I thought this show could not be more ridiculous they prove me wrong. The most annoying character in the show, amongst many, is Blue. For the first 4 episodes she couldn't walk from here to there without knocking something over or screwing something up. I'm serious, in every single scene she screws something up. Now suddenly in episode 5 she gets too emotionally involved. It seems the writers don't know what to do with this character. They had a chance to get rid of her in episode 4, but the writers decided to keep her on. Shame.
Then there's the story lines. The Australian Defence Force is hardly a hotbed of criminality. The writers will be scratching their heads for a story line after a few episodes. Also the concept of American law makers trundling around Australia shooting up the local community I'm sure is something the Australian government would not sign up too. After all, it was Hollywood that taught us there is no problem that can't be solved with a gun. What they need to do is bring in the writers from the original NCIS show.
If you're looking for a Sydney Harbour based cop show, you should check out 'Water Rats'. It's a little dated now, but it does this concept much better.
Drive Angry (2011)
Would Love to See a Sequel
I totally agree with othe reviewers regarding a sequel to this movie which would be a blast. Not so much a sequel about Nicholas Cage's character, but one based on The Accountant. Definitely the most interesting character in the movie. An individual whose job is to chase escapees from hell. The possibilities would be endless. Especially if he was played by the same actor.
William Fichtner, as the Accountant, once again shows his acting range. Whether he plays a special forces type in Black Hawk Down, a cowboy in the Lone Ranger or shows his comedic side in this movie, his acting credentials are fast making him a favourite.
X-Men: Apocalypse (2016)
Another Evan Peters Extravaganza
A good addition to the X-Men franchise. Although the William Stryker character popping up yet again is getting a little tiring. When this character showed up in this movie my first thought was "not this guy again. FFS, someone kill this character and put him out of all our miseries."
On the plus side Evan Peters solo effort saving the school students is easily the best passage of the whole franchise, closely followed by his breaking out Magneto in the previous movie. These sequences were hilarious and, for me, were the highlights of both movies. Also, Jennifer Lawrence in a painted on nude suit is no hardship on the old optic nerve.
From: Tether (2023)
It's Lost All Over Again
Stop it...just, stop it. Enough of the shows that go nowhere. We're up to the 3rd episode of the 2nd series and we are no closer to learning anything about the protagonists. They show up at night, do their thing and disappear. You would think the writers would drop a hint or 2 by now for the viewers just to keep them interested, but nothing.
Apparently this show was made by some of the same people that gave us 'Lost', it shows. Episode after episode without any storyline progression. Even the characters in the show, with the exception of the sheriff, don't seem to be interested in solving the mystery. Let's just keep doing the same thing night after night. Well, that story line gets tired very quickly.
It's a shame, despite the lack of activity from the townspeople, the first series showed us something different. Bye bye 'From', no more for me.
Anzacs (1985)
Definitely Worth a Watch
A mini-series produced in the mid-1980's when the Australian film industry was scratching for a quid. As such, the acting, particularly amongst the support cast, was patchy and the script did not help. Also the special effects are showing their age.
Having said that, the storyline is strong and follows a platoon of the Australian 8th Battalion from recruitment at the breakout of war to the wars ending. The major events of the war are faithfully followed including the role Keith Murdoch (Rupert's dad) played in the war.
Of particular interest to history buffs is the class tension back in the Australian population that was still in its infancy when the war broke out. For a nation only 13 years old this war could not have come at a worse time. To lose our best and brightest in such numbers must have set back Australian nationhood development decades. The impact of the war back home is faithfully portrayed.
A mini-series well worth a watch.
From (2022)
Lost Revisited?
Ok, so just wondering...if no one can leave the town how does the store, diner and other services get resupplied? I can only surmise there must be a heap of delivery drivers stuck in town wandering about.
Advertising that this was made by the same people that made Lost is no great advertisement. I know people who won't watch this on the sole reason they were burnt with Lost. Reading some of the reviews here it seems this show also poses more questions than answers.
I stopped watching Lost half way through the first series. Given its reviews, a decision I haven't regretted. Time will tell if this show gets the same treatment.
The Princess (2022)
A Bit of This, a Bit of That.
Die Hard meets Princess Bride, with a little touch of Janet (and her ever diminishing clothing) from Rocky Horror thrown in.
Hghghghghghghhghhgghghghghghhg.
The Orville: Midnight Blue (2022)
Enough of the Social Justice Lessons
Let's see, so far this season Seth has given lessons on dealing with suicide, prejudice, gender equality and sexual identity. Very un-star trek like. I am amused by these millionaire, Hollywood types who jump off their private jets to lecture us plebs on how we should live our lives and then return to their 12 bedroom mansions.
The first season was excellent, as the commentators said at the time, "Seth Mac Farlane has out Star Trekked Star Trek". But this last season has been disappointing with all its social justice messages and lack of story arcs.
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (2022)
Really?
Wait...what, my tax payer dollars went into financing this through the Victorian Government's Film Victoria agency?
I would like to apologise to the rest of the world for our part in creating this mess. Sorry guys.
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds: The Serene Squall (2022)
Again?
The Enterprise taken over by bad guys, wasn't this done by Star Trek Next Generation a dozen times or so? It seemed to happen every second or third episode.
It got to the point in Next Gen that all you needed to take over the Enterprise was half a dozen Boy Scouts and an angry dog.
I would have thought it impossible to take over one of the U. S. Navies flag ships of today, but in the future anyone with a notion can take over Star Fleets flag ship with great ease. This makes this type of plot line nonsensical.
Angel: Soul Purpose (2004)
Pink Floyd Lives
Had to chuckle during Fred's autopsy of Angel, amongst many pop culture references, she pulls out a gold fish bowl and announces, 'oh, here's your soul'.
Possibly a reference to Pink Floyd's song, 'Wish You We're Here';
"We're just 2 lost souls
swimming in a fish bowl,
year after year".
The Island (2005)
OK If You Park Your Brain in the Garage
I'm amused by movies that have super, secret organisations that rely on the publics ignorance to exist, who go on to destroy half a city to contain a situation. Surely the writers of this stuff can see how illogical it all is.
I know, it's a Michael Bey movie.
Oh, and I've come to the conclusion helicopter pilots must be the dumbest people in movies. The concept of flying ABOVE the danger seems to allude them in every movie.
If you park your brain in the garage, open up a bag of popcorn and let the action wash over you, this movie is not too bad. You just don't watch a Michael Bey movie for the intelligent plot.
Stranger Things: Chapter One: The Hellfire Club (2022)
Not as Good as Series 1 and 2
So, a high school kid convinces an entire community of adults that another high school kid is responsible for the murders (without any evidence, I might add), inspiring the community to form lynch gangs and go on the hunt. Seriously?
Forget the monster, the most entertaining story line here is Hoppers prison break.
I realise the Duffer brothers are under some pressure to replicate the success of seasons 1 and 2 but this is dross.
Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021)
What a screwup
The last couple of Spider-Man movies have not done the character of Peter Parker any favours. In the last movie he decides to hand over Stark glasses to the bad guy that gives him access to...well, everything. What a genius. This movie he decides he can turn supervillains into good guys before returning them home. What an ego. Clearly the writers believe The character of Peter Parker is a total screw up.
The Right Stuff (2020)
Alan Shepard...What An A$$hole!
That's it.
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The Great (2020)
Enjoyed the first season..not so the second.
Having enjoyed the first season I was looking forward to watching the second season. Unfortunately, I'm up to episode 8 of the second season and I'm still waiting for a plot line to drop.
Is there a point to this season?
JAG (1995)
What a Superman
This show is as realistic to life in the military as Gilligan's Island is to life on a deserted island. Wow, what can't this guy do?
Reminds me of the forensics ginger in CSI who leaves his microscope so he can lead a SWAT team assaulting a house or question a suspect in the interrogation room.
These supermen crack me up.
War of the Worlds (2005)
Spielberg's Worst
The characters in this movie had me cheering for the martians after only half an hour. Tom Cruise spent most of the movie chasing his kids to get them back. The son's actions were nonsensical and Dakota Fanning seemed to scream her way through the movie. All in all a great advert for Planned Parenthood. Give this one a miss and instead watch the infinitely superior original Gene Barry version of the fifties.
The Pink Panther 2 (2009)
Why?
Steve Martin is no Peter Sellers.
What, I have to say more?
Ok, how did they rope in so many talented actors into this dross.
The Philadelphia Experiment (2012)
Seriously?
Aaah, no...just no!
How they roped Michael Pare into doing this sequel to his excellent original will remain a mystery.
Lucifer (2016)
What's the point?
No God in heaven...no Satan in hell, and everything is ticking along as usual. So this begs the obvious question, what's the point of this show?
SAS: Red Notice (2021)
John Mac Clane, where are you when we need you?
Die Hard did it years earlier and much better. Even 'Who Dares Wins' is moderately better than this.
28 Weeks Later (2007)
Lazy writing...again.
Yet another movie where the story line is driven by stupidity indicating lazy writing. Why do the people who write these things continue to have their characters do dumb things?
Hey, we're a couple of kids in a safe zone surrounded by a dead London. Let's sneak out and go moped riding, what could possibly go wrong?
Blood Lake: Attack of the Killer Lampreys (2014)
Really???
This movie is so dumb it actually has moments of unintended humor.
Tomorrow, When the War Began (2010)
Yet Again...
Yet another show where lazy writing has the characters do dumb things to keep the story line going. It would appear creativity amongst modern writers, including Hollywood, is a lost art. These kids seem to bounce from one bad decision to another. They survive as long as they do through luck rather than good planning. I know this is from a kids book series but the fact the producers had to stop filming mid-series because they ran out of money says a lot. Perhaps the people holding the purse strings saw the writing on the wall after only a few episodes.