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Red Eye (2005)
1/10
how not to make a movie
1 April 2024
Warning: Spoilers
It is perplexing how anyone can see any redeeming qualities in this film.

It takes work to convince good actors to agree to a role in a film. Here we have some A listers putting in some good performances but unfortunately the script is just awful.

Spoiler: An assassination is plotted by taking a pot shot at a hotel room from 1000 ft offshore with a missile launcher. It is up to Cillian Murphy to convince Rachel McAdams to get the target into that room. Although all they had to do was have someone kill the target directly, or take down his plane earlier, or by any other means instead of randomly shooting at hotel window from miles away. It is implied that a lot of research went into this devised plan, This should be catalogued in film schools as how not to make a movie and easily falls under one of the worst movies I have ever seen (and I'm a fan of Cox, McAdams and Murphy)
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4/10
This is a mess
9 December 2023
The acting was all over the map. By far, the worst performance by DiCaprio and DeNiro I have ever seen. The onscreen scenes with them varied from awkward to painful. DeNiro is completely out of his element here and DiCaprio keeps modifying the character back and forth throughout. He swings from a dullard like Forrest Gump to being brilliantly manipulative.

The story was fine but it was pointless to be 3.5 hours long except to punish the audience. I don't know how anyone could think this was good acting. I think I could find 50 people at the mall to muster up a better picture.

Save some time for yourself and skip it altogether.
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Physical: 100 (2023– )
2/10
Death match - not...
27 January 2023
They gathered the top athletes in Korea ranging from special ops personnel to olympic athletes to bodybuilders to martial arts experts to battle to the 'death'. The matches are far from it. One contestant inadvertently elbows another in the jaw while stealing a ball and gets penalized eventually losing the match. Some death matches. It is a battle just to watch it. It's basically grappling but you're not allowed to hurt anyone. I thought they would actually be fighting. What a disappointment. They pitted two female boxers against each other and it was a hugfest. No punching, just rolling around like a couple of school girls. How can people be rating this so high? Watch something else.
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Dead to Me (2019–2022)
4/10
It's a shame they made a 3rd season
22 November 2022
The plot in the first 2 seasons was bearable and it had some shining moments thanks to the supporting cast but the 3rd season was absolutely painful to watch. Do yourself a favor and skip the 3rd season altogether. Christina Applegate is awful from day one. Christina, the word 'salve' is pronounced 'sav'.

Now, since you are demanding 600 words, I present one my favorites. The Tell Tale Heart.

True! - nervous - very, very dreadfully nervous I had been and am; but why will you say that I am mad? The disease had sharpened my senses - not destroyed - not dulled them. Above all was the sense of hearing acute. I heard all things in the heaven and in the earth. I heard many things in hell. How, then, am I mad? Hearken! And observe how healthily - how calmly I can tell you the whole story.

It is impossible to say how first the idea entered my brain; but once conceived, it haunted me day and night. Object there was none. Passion there was none. I loved the old man. He had never wronged me. He had never given me insult. For his gold I had no desire. I think it was his eye! Yes, it was this! One of his eyes resembled that of a vulture - a pale blue eye, with a film over it. Whenever it fell upon me, my blood ran cold; and so by degrees - very gradually - I made up my mind to take the life of the old man, and thus rid myself of the eye forever.

Now this is the point. You fancy me mad. Madmen know nothing. But you should have seen me. You should have seen how wisely I proceeded - with what caution - with what foresight - with what dissimulation I went to work! I was never kinder to the old man than during the whole week before I killed him. And every night, about midnight, I turned the latch of his door and opened it - oh, so gently! And then, when I had made an opening sufficient for my head, I put in a dark lantern, all closed, closed, so that no light shone out, and then I thrust in my head. Oh, you would have laughed to see how cunningly I thrust it in! I moved it slowly - very, very slowly, so that I might not disturb the old man's sleep. It took me an hour to place my whole head within the opening so far that I could see him as he lay upon his bed. Ha! - would a madman have been so wise as this? And then, when my head was well in the room, I undid the lantern cautiously - oh, so cautiously - cautiously (for the hinges creaked) - I undid it just so much that a single thin ray fell upon the vulture eye. And this I did for seven long nights - every night just at midnight - but I found the eye always closed; and so it was impossible to do the work; for it was not the old man who vexed me, but his Evil Eye. And every morning, when the day broke, I went boldly into the chamber, and spoke courageously to him, calling him by name in a hearty tone, and inquiring how he had passed the night. So you see he would have been a very profound old man, indeed, to suspect that every night, just at twelve, I looked in upon him while he slept.
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Bob's Burgers (2011– )
10/10
Best animated series on right now
18 October 2022
I'm not sure why it took me so long to discover this show. Think of the Simpsons when it was in it's prime and you've got it. Don't get me wrong, I'll always have a spot for the Simpsons but it was undoubtedly funnier in the first 12 seasons. Bob's has a fantastic cast and great story lines. I get a great laugh every episode.

If you get a chance watch some of the Youtube videos of the open table reads. When John does Linda live, it is too comical. I hope they continue the show as long as it's funny but hope that they don't drag it out when the ideas run dry. It is probably more of a teen and up comedy but most of the innuendos go over my 10 year old's head.
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Sing On! (2020)
2/10
Amazing house band
26 August 2022
I have nothing else good to say. Most of the singing is embarrassing as is the technical schema of singing the correct notes. There is zero point singing the right notes if the voice behind them is awful. Too much of "the voice" for me I guess. I'm used to listening to voices I want to hear.
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2/10
Best Marvel series so far.
25 August 2022
After watching this show, Disney has totally redeemed themselves. Tatiana is great. I'm not sure what people are expecting. If you recall the original Incredible Hulk series from the 80s it was actually pretty boring and formulaic. This one has great potential.
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3/10
Omg. C'mon. This is laughable.
21 August 2022
She's 30 playing 13. Sorry i couldn't get past it and neither would her mother. What a tragedy. Poorly made and I'm shocked Stiles would take this role.
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7/10
not sure what people were expecting
18 August 2022
This is a PG kids movie along the lines of Spy Kids so it should be rated as such. Had some laughs and the kids enjoyed it. It's a 7, The people comparing it to Iron Man should give their head a shake. It's a kids movie and not a bad one.
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4/10
not a great movie
30 July 2022
Warning: Spoilers
In 2004, this may have received a better rating, but even the special effects are pretty bad. SImple storyline. I would have walked out of the threater. I managed to finish it at home but I'm not sure why I did.
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2/10
this movie should be shown in classes on.....
29 July 2022
...how to take a few amazing actors and make a complete piece of garbage.

Disjointed scenes, no flow. Absolutely no suspense whatsoever.

It's amazing how bad this movie is .

Normally in a movie of this type, there is more establishment at the beginning of the story detailing character background.

It is an utter waste of your time to watch this.

Awful directing... I would assume that favors were called in to have Morgan and Juliette in this.
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Child's Play (2019)
7/10
Good fun
27 July 2022
There's a fundamental disparity within the reviews on IMDB. Not just for this movie type. This is a horror/slasher film and should be judged as so. Is it enjoyable? For sure. Would I recommend for those who like this type of movie. Absolutely. Automatically, that's a 6 or higher. In context this movie is better than the original. If you don't believe me, go re-watch the original.
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Better Call Saul: Nippy (2022)
Season 6, Episode 10
7/10
Good ole Jimmy
26 July 2022
I can understand why the reviews were mixed. However, this is not filler. This is a snapshot into Jimmy's life post Breaking Bad. Hiding under the radar but he still can't resist a good grift. Anyone who can finger him and tie him to his former life needs to be paid off. Not the most action filled episode but the tension was undeniable. He had it all but now walks in trepidation. 3 episodes to go but dont get your hopes up. People often get amped up for the finale in a series. It's been a good ride already.
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Better Call Saul (2015–2022)
9/10
A glimpse into the present.....
26 July 2022
I can understand why the reviews were mixed. However, this is not filler. This is a snapshot into Jimmy's life post Breaking Bad. Hiding under the radar but he still can't resist a good grift. Anyone who can finger him and tie him to his former life needs to be paid off. Not the most action filled episode but the tension was undeniable. He had it all but now walks in trepidation. 3 episodes to go but don't get your hopes up. People often get amped up for the finale in a series. It's been a good ride already so I'm good already.
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Young Sheldon (2017–2024)
4/10
Unfunny
22 July 2022
More annoying than anything else. The Sheldon character is gold but either the brother, the sister or the parents are complaining about something in every scene. I realize this is a fictional story but it is aggravating watching a young prodigy be stifled and be surrounded by morons. Unfunny morons.
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2/10
Awful, I wanted to walk out
15 July 2022
Warning: Spoilers
I was excited about this movie. One of my most anticipated movies of the year. It is so unbelievably awful. Shockingly stupid, to the point that it's almost incoherent.

Too many moments where you want to scream at the screen. You're telling me the brother lives in the SAME HOUSE, does coke all day, and has no idea his brother is murdering children in the basement? And the sister communicates with Jesus, Jesus sends her messages, and HE SENDS HER TO THE WRONG HOUSE WHILE HER BROTHER IS ABOUT TO BE BRUTALLY MURDERED? The porcelain lid from the back of the toilet doesn't shatter when repeatedly bashed against a cement wall? You can push a rope up a 10 foot tube, wrap it around the bars of a window, pull the window out, and the killer doesn't notice?

The kid has the opportunity to kill the Grabber while he is asleep and goes to the front door to work on a combination lock.

Ahhhhh.
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Barry (2018–2023)
5/10
It would be a great show without the Sally character
11 July 2022
It's an odd mix. Many dramatic and comedic scenes intertwined but sometimes the flow suffers. It's a show about redemption that is always just one step away. I'm a big fan of the general concept (hitman that wants af fresh start). The Sally character stifles the show and sucks the life out of every scene. Just expect in her scenes that everything is about her getting what she needs. The supporting work is exceptional. Winkler is amazing as are Root and Carrigan as Noho Hank. Actually, It could have been great without the entire Sally character. I'm not trying to dismiss the straight forward delivery of abusive relationships but it seems awkward at times when only 20 seconds after a prank time laugh. The Sally role is exhausting to watch as it's painfully predictable. Any time something doesn't go her way, there will be 4 minutes of ranting, that are completed wasted on me. Thank goodness for the other storylines.
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The Boys: Herogasm (2022)
Season 3, Episode 6
10/10
Wow. My favorite show. My favorite episode
25 June 2022
If you don't like this episode then this show simply isn't for you. This episode has it all. It's what we've all been waiting for. This sets a new bar height for super hero storylines.
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The Boys (2019– )
10/10
Refreshing take on the superhero universe.
5 June 2022
I think it's great but keep in mind it is brutally violent and it pushes the envelope of even TV-MA. It's absolutely diabolical and expresses the political and personal lives of the superheroes themselves. There are some slow moments but overall it is action packed and it is by far my favorite Prime offering. I heard they ran out of prop blood, so they had to start using the real stuff. Lol. It's a great cast with many ongoing story lines to keep you occupied. Karl Urban leads the way in an endless bloodbath of entertainment. Keep the young ones away.
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Dual (2022)
3/10
Awful
21 May 2022
The general premise seemed to be interesting but I just kept waiting for the energy to pick up. Gillan was fine in Jumanji so I kept waiting. Unfortunately I wouldn't recommend this movie to anyone. Long and drawn out, poor acting and most of all, a bad story line. It had potential until it was over. The opening 1 minute action scene was the best part of the movie.
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Queen of the South (2016–2021)
2/10
perhaps the worst cartel related show ever
23 April 2022
If the keystone cops wrote a drug cartel script, this would be it. People walk around killing anybody in broad daylight, burying bodies, exchanging goods with no witnesses anywhere. At least in the show Good girls, the girls were admittedly naive. In this show there is no forethought to the behavior of the so-called kingpins of the cartel. The writing is simply terrible.
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Santa Clarita Diet (2017–2019)
10/10
One of the funniest shows out there. Great comedic timing.
9 April 2022
It's a refreshing take on the Zombie theme. Timothy Olyphant is amazing as is Skyler Gisondo. I swear I have a good laugh every few minutes. The delivery is outstanding.
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Don't Breathe (2016)
7/10
different twist - recommended
1 April 2022
Warning: Spoilers
It was effective but different. I recommend watching. In this movie, I would consider the protagonist and antagonist roles reversed. I was hoping the kids would get caught the entire time.
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Making Fun (2022– )
10/10
hilarious and interesting at the same time!
6 March 2022
Making Fun is great! I am really enjoying it! You get to learn different things in all the episodes! I really hope they make another season! Another thing that is great about this series is that it is SO funny. For me, there is NEVER a time when Im not laughing! There are so many weird and useless ideas on this show and its supposed to be really fun for them but it is fun for me too! You should really watch this show, you will learn so much! I hope if you watch it that it will be fun for you too!
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Scream: The TV Series (2015–2019)
1/10
dumbest show....
30 January 2022
Wes Craven should be embarrassed to be affiliated with this nonsense. They completely destroyed a classic movie by using the same name. I guess this is what passes as a tv series in 2015. Run far away.
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