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There's bad television, and then there's whatever this was-a crime drama so uninspired it barely deserves the genre label. The plot? Predictable to the point of parody. The characters? Carbon copies of every tired trope, spouting dialogue so lifeless you could see the actors losing interest mid-scene. Even the so-called twists felt like they were pulled from a random generator of clichés-corrupt cops, a framed protagonist, and a villain who conveniently monologues his entire plan.

The pacing was as erratic as the script's logic, dragging through endless exposition before sprinting through resolutions that made no sense. The visuals? A dull, washed-out imitation of better shows, with lighting so moody it felt like they were hiding the set's mediocrity.

If crime TV is supposed to be gripping, this was the opposite: a slow-motion car crash where no one even bothers to get out of the vehicle. Lazy, forgettable, and utterly devoid of tension, it's the kind of show that insults its audience.

1/10. Avoid at all costs.

Alice is a stubborn girl who has to move from the city to the country with her family. As a city girl, she finds this extremely challenging and she gets angry and irate over trifles and everyday minutiae. For example, she gets really angry when another small girl touches their car. BUT - eventually these two small girls become best friends (unbelievable). After that a lot of funny moments happen and the story takes an interesting turn.

Long story short - this movie has everything: Laughs, tears, joy, gasps, horror, love, family, dogs, nature, thrilling moments and more. If you're gonna watch one - just one - movie this year? Watch this one! And do it now.

This movie has everything including brilliant acting, quick-witted humour, sharp dialogue, fast-paced car chases, 9 million dollars and stunning fight sequences. At the same time the plot itself is extremely well written, the characters are multidimensional and the love story is heartwarming. The best cinema experience of my lifetime, this movie is much better than Schindler's List and The Red Dragon.