melanie-fell
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I thought this was going to be just another teen buddy "epic summer" movie, but it ended up being so much more. I'm really glad I watched this one.
The acting was top-notch, and never did I once feel like I was watching someone act. This really got me in the feels. I thought the writing was really good, and my only gripe was that some of the slang wasn't right and it stuck out like a sore thumb to me, really taking me out of the flow. Being just out of my teens in 1991, I know I never used or even heard the phrase "that was cringe" until very recently. The movie brought back fond memories of the local pool and snack shack from all those summers way back when.
I thought the characters themselves were very strong, and I found myself thinking that Moose would either end up a billionaire or flat broke, and I would want to know his story either way. The relationship between AJ and Moose felt so real, and I loved the yin and yang of their personalities. I didn't buy into Brooke totally though - she seemed a lot older than these 14-going-on-15 year old boys, yet she was really into them, and that took me out of my absorption in the movie on occasion.
I was expecting a silly picture, and ended up with a little gem. Very good movie all around.
The acting was top-notch, and never did I once feel like I was watching someone act. This really got me in the feels. I thought the writing was really good, and my only gripe was that some of the slang wasn't right and it stuck out like a sore thumb to me, really taking me out of the flow. Being just out of my teens in 1991, I know I never used or even heard the phrase "that was cringe" until very recently. The movie brought back fond memories of the local pool and snack shack from all those summers way back when.
I thought the characters themselves were very strong, and I found myself thinking that Moose would either end up a billionaire or flat broke, and I would want to know his story either way. The relationship between AJ and Moose felt so real, and I loved the yin and yang of their personalities. I didn't buy into Brooke totally though - she seemed a lot older than these 14-going-on-15 year old boys, yet she was really into them, and that took me out of my absorption in the movie on occasion.
I was expecting a silly picture, and ended up with a little gem. Very good movie all around.
I was so lucky that Hulu recommended this show to me. It was such a terrific combination of sweet, funny, and heartfelt. The show revolves around Nina, a late 20-something post-doc autistic woman who works at the museum in Glasgow as a paleontologist. She has an incredible relationship with her sister, and Nina's structured life is about to come to an end when her sister announces her engagement to a guy she has only been dating for 6 weeks.
The story and the acting was just wonderful. The creator and actress playing Nina is Ashley Storrie, who is autistic. She handles the balance of entertainment and neurodivergence beautifully. She is so personable and likeable that I was sincerely sad when I finished the last episode. I actually binged the entire thing in one sitting, and it definitely left me wishing for a second season. It's doubtful because this wrapped up beautifully, but I will definitely be looking for more of Ashley Storrie's work.
It was produced by "Fleabag" producer Two Brothers, and it shows. Fleabag is a brilliant show.
Watch this series. It's really excellent. (And Fleabag too.)
The story and the acting was just wonderful. The creator and actress playing Nina is Ashley Storrie, who is autistic. She handles the balance of entertainment and neurodivergence beautifully. She is so personable and likeable that I was sincerely sad when I finished the last episode. I actually binged the entire thing in one sitting, and it definitely left me wishing for a second season. It's doubtful because this wrapped up beautifully, but I will definitely be looking for more of Ashley Storrie's work.
It was produced by "Fleabag" producer Two Brothers, and it shows. Fleabag is a brilliant show.
Watch this series. It's really excellent. (And Fleabag too.)
