bbird216

I originally gave it an 8 after 2 episodes. A ten feels too high but I've had to bump it to 9. It's a show based on a comic book after all!

But it's so much more. It gives me vibes of top HBO shows like the wire or sopranos while always touching some edge of the Batman universe. Building Oz's backstory on his rise and all the connections he creates and severs, minute to minute and scene to scene, this is about as gripping as TV gets.

As a HS teacher I get to bed as early as I can, especially on Sunday nights before the long week. But I don't think I'll be asleep before 10:01 anytime in the next 5 weeks. Thanks a lot HBO!

Finally forked over $4 to Amazon to rent it. Had hoped to get for free on one of about 5 subscriptions we have but never got to. Liked it a lot. But as a big Daniel Craig / Bond fan it was hard to accept his accent. Reminded me of Kevin Spacey's Frank in House of Cards but just a bit too off and odd at times. The format of the story telling had me confused at first hunting for the mystery - I unfortunately forgot a few details. Overall, a thoroughly unlikeable set of characters otherwise - a credit to some of them like Curtis as actors. Recommend just try to not to think too much about Craig's voice.

I don't seek out romantic movies but wife got to choose. I had no idea what the movie was about so the cancer reveal got my attention and didn't let go. I knew where the movie was probably heading and there were some little twists along the way. Reading most of the negative comments on here I see a lot of people projecting onto the actors or the Smith/Pinkett family and not actually the merits of the film. It was a good watch with a diverse set of characters mirror the real world - not just some WASP pocket of America.