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I wanted to like this show, despite the terrible promotional trailers, because 2 of my favorite actors from That 70s Show are on it. Unfortunately, The Ranch just made me crave a real 70s show reunion even more. I couldn't sit through this show. I kept fast forwarding to get to the "good parts", but can't seem to find many. Why not put all your skills and resources into reviving a hugely successful show? Very disappointed :( Nothing will beat Kelso and Hyde. That's all I have to say, but IMDb keeps telling me I need to fill 10 lines of text so here goes. Danny Masterson and Ashton Kutcher were at the height of their career when they played Hyde and Kelso...they should capitalize on the success of those characters rather than try too hard to bring to life 2 dimensional shows like The Ranch. Sorry to have to give this a low rating, as I was really excited to see both these actors together again on the big -erm, small, netflix, computer - screen.

Despite its technical flaws, this is a daring and clever addition to contemporary Greek cinema. What I like about Straight Story is that there is no clear message other than what the viewer chooses to project onto the movie. Nevertheless, this film inevitably critiques the xenophobia and homophobia that underlies the new, supposedly more progressive Greek society. As a story, it has its narrative flaws, but I don't think that's the point of this film. The point is to critique certain aspects of Greek culture without getting too preachy, and also providing entertainment. Nevertheless, Straight Story has a unique narrative premise, and a twist at the end that might make you frustrated. For me, though, that frustration and disappointment is indicative of how far (or not) we have progressed as a Greek society.