Reviews

This series was hard to watch because it was done so well. It was excruciating watching any scene with the little girl, Asuna, in it. The actors were so believable it was as if you were watching the real non fiction case unfold. The couple made me sick so I had to fast forward through a couple of parts because I couldn't stomach it. If you like to watch sinister true crime style shows this will be a good fit. I had so many emotions. Disgust, anger, fear and anxiety before bed wasn't the best decision for restful sleep on my part. Still, I couldn't turn it off until the end. I'm a very difficult audience member to please. This one really makes an impression.

I was expecting this to be better. I thought the film was poorly cast. At this point there are too many movies made with Leo and Deniro and it is hard to separate their real identities from the film characters. Molly's role was written in a way where I couldn't have much suspension of disbelief. How could a woman this smart not see through the devil's eyes? How could a skeptical woman believably marry this man whose close relative she deemed scary. Her character was far too stoic to really feel emotion besides feeling sorry for her and her gullible ways. Though I was happy with Scorsese actually creating a film about the Osage that didn't make all men heroes, I thought it lacked a certain feeling. I felt enraged and disgusted, uncomfortable. It definitely made an impact. I still think it was not executed well.

This film has it all. Visually stunning and a great critique of the Obama administration. I learned quite a lot. It was painful at parts. To see the uproar of the right wing racists and the first seeds of the current Republican Party planted by Sarah Palin was uncomfortable. Some of those fringe Republicans compared Obama to Hitler, which I thought was hilarious given the current authoritarian in charge of the right in 2024. The film has an amazing soundtrack, great editing and narration. The film asks plenty of people from both the right and left about the divisions in America. It pointed out how Joe Wilson started the uncivil behavior on the senate floor. This film shows the blueprint for what has become The Divided States of America.

This film was hilarious. I laughed more than I have during a movie in a long time. The commentary about the publishing industry and Hollywood was spot on. The acting was great and character development was well done. People in theater were laughing loudly throughout the film. That is the first time I've been to a film for adults where people were laughing constantly. I loved every moment and wanted the movie to just keep going, will watch again when released for streaming. My favorite part of the film was the commentary around how Americans feel like being "more thuggish" is more black and "real". Often times you see this trope. I want to see a film about stories that haven't been told before. Stop doing the same thing over and over Hollywood. This film is a nice break from the typical film.

This film could have been better. There are too many motifs without meaning. We know more about his girlfriend then him. By the third act I was still waiting for something interesting to happen. The poetry he wrote was not interesting either. I like some Jarmusch films. I am glad I watched it though because it makes my screenplay look genius. Not enough happens in the film. Nothing to hope for the characters. Nothing to hold onto. Why should I care about this bus driver? Or his girlfriend. There is no point. The film has no depth. The best part of this film is method man has a cameo. The bar scenes are interesting but that's about it.

This movie was really difficult to watch. I love dark comedies and enjoy the dark side themes. However, the jokes were super cliche to me. All of the jokes about gay people that are meant to shock are boring. Maybe it's the year that the film was made but I felt the gay jokes were way too corny. I also despised most of the characters. Surprisingly, Lisa Kudrow's character was my favorite. She did a good job and was the only character who seemed "real". I watched this because I was studying voiceover and found Ricci's character annoying, including her voice. I did not want to hear her snobby BS so I had to turn it off half way through. This is dark comedy for people who are easily offended. I only found 2 jokes in 1 hour "dark".

This movie had a lot of potential. The biggest issue I have with it is the main character seems to have more going on mentally than being overweight. The writing is not effective at showing us what this is. He hardly talks and has trouble being around people. They should have done a better job showing he was either on the spectrum or had some trauma to explain his odd behavior. The acting is fine but the story lacks depth in many of the subplots. There are too many holes in the story and by the end you are left with a feeling of disgust. At the main character and all other characters in the film.

During the first season I was totally enamored with this show. The acting is amazing. The first season left you begging for more. It is an empowering show in some respects as June fights to get her daughter. However, season after season the subplots became more and more ridiculous. The stories often have no closure. There is never EVER a resolution to any of the plot lines save 2 out of 100. The amount of time I spent watching this show was totally wasted. I should have stopped while I was ahead but my partner wanted to keep it going. I truly regret ever watching past the 3rd season as it kept getting more and more convoluted. No resolutions on sight and no value without closure. The story kept us engaged but slowly I started to dislike this show because of its shortcomings. It was so good but nothing lasts forever. Except for this show which now feels like a big waste of time.

This film was really good until about 3/4 of the way through. Great acting but resolution was ridiculous and did not resolve anything. Suspension of disbelief was entirely lost. Acting great, story 4.

This documentary is well done and shows many sides of the saga of Rachel Dolezol. The saddest part of this story is how much her children suffer and because of her delusions and narsissm she cannot relate to what they are going through. She cares more about how she feels. Mental help for her and her boys would be very helpful. I liked seeing the perspectives of black folks who were apalled by her appropriation of black culture. I think her background tells us a lot about why she became who she is today. However, it was disturbing and focused on her book so much I wish it was shorter.

This film had really great performances. The story was beyond interesting. There was never a time during this film that I disliked the pacing. It allows for a suspension of disbelief that keeps you gripped until the end. This is a film that you will want to watch to the end. That is a really rare thing when it comes to most films. This film did not waste a pixel or a moment. Great cinematography, great acting and an extremely interesting story.

This film has great writing, great acting and is paced very well. It deals with the topics not known for many people in the general IMDB community, e.g. Caucasian nerd film dudes. The way you feel for both the lead characters is very conflicted. You are rooting for one but still understand the other side. I also loved the ending. I called it but not in the twist I expected. A great film.

This movie had very little character development and relied heavily on shoot em up scenes. I am surprised because I thought "Wind River" was such a great film. It was also written by Taylor Sheridan. Emily Blunt should have been the hero in this film. Instead there is no hero, just a bunch of antagonists who you really don't care about. I don't care about any of the characters in the film except for a corrupt cop who has a family and is caught up in the cartel. Besides that no feelings at all. Just a bunch of people with guns. They made blut look like a whinpering idiot. The cinematography and soundtrack were the most enjoyable parts of the film.

This was hilarious. Comedians should be able to speak their minds. Let's focus on how many people are unemployed and how the 1% keep getting richer while our taxes keep going up. Focusing on what Chappelle's comedy states instead of real issues is what is ruining things for those of us who believe in real equal rights, trans rights and the rights of all others. Focus not just words but actions.

This movie can be uncomfortable to watch. The dishonesty of an informant, especially in an organization like the Black Panthers, turned my stomach throughout this film. O'Neill keeps getting more pathetic as you empathize with Hampton. The FBI are portrayed very well in this film. A worthy watch and a good history lesson. As a high school film teacher I will show it.

I watched the director's cut and at 3 hours plus long I was constantly captivated. The original Shining is a classic and cannot be compared. However, this film stands on it's own. It had the perfect balance of horror and fantasy and great acting, soundtrack, camera work and the writing was imaginative. There were plenty of homage scenes but it did not feel like a sequel. A must see for the fans of the original film and anyone who likes fantasy/horror. I love the lead actress, Kylie Curran and Ewan McGregor was fantastic as always. Loved this film.

This film had great pacing and does not leave you bored with unnecessary subplots like so many films do. The acting is great and the story, though disturbing, keeps you captivated. I would definitely recommend watching this film.

I loved this show so much the first season and this season was good, but....by mid way through the season the characters started gnawing away at me. I started to no longer care what happened. Then the season ending left no resolution. They leave you high and dry. It seems they may have switched writers midway through? Anyway, it was entertaining but the flat ending will make me think twice about watching next season. Might want to pass if you are looking for an actual resolution at the end of the season and to be less annoyed by multiple characters.

Great acting can't save a poorly written story. The worst part of the film was the long drawn out ridiculous love story. Too many stories were jammed into a story that didn't have any continuity which led me to not care and just want the story to end. Then after 3 hours the ending was horrible. Don't waste your time on this poorly written film. Another annoying part was how the lead actress was supposed to be a doctor but was demure and clueless in every other part of her life. Give me a break!