dystopian-galaxy's reviews

I knew nothing about this case before watching this and it was a highly anticipated show for me. Right off the bat I thought Bobby Cannavale and Naomi Watts were an odd choice but I think they made it work.

It might be stupid to say but it ended completely differently than I thought it would. Not in the sense of a thriller but more in family dynamics? (I think that's what I mean.) It really narrows down on Bobby and Naomi's characters rather than staying as a family scenario. Maybe that's irrelevant but I found it kind of odd.

Without any spoilers... I found it to be compelling and completely binge worthy. I think binging it builds the suspense even more. But there are so many options that I found myself guessing and second guessing everyone. I suppose that's exactly what they wanted so that worked.

The only spoiler I'll give is that I find myself having finished the show and still wanting more information. But I could say that about so many shows that are based on true stories so not really a spoiler actually.

If you're interested give it a go, it's great to watch with someone so you can keep track of who your main suspect/s are or just by yourself and you can convince yourself you knew all along.

They're staying in this incredible place, the invisible house, and he decides to skate board inside it? I found that a little disrespectful but people will do whatever they want to do I suppose.

I keep watching this series because I'll never be able to see all of these properties for myself, so it's amazing to get to see them at all but sometimes the hosts just fall short of their roles.

I loved the tone of this whole series, I think it suited it really well! Without giving anything away the twists and turns with each new bit of information uncovered was excellent. I really enjoyed the pairing of these two investigators and the way their personal lives intwined with the main story, it told us enough about them without detracting too much. If there was another season I'd definitely watch it. I understand some people can't watch subbed shows but if you can it really is much better.

The first movie was so exciting and brought the book to life with an excellent cast and there was a certain charm about it. I love that that charm stayed with this sequel! It dealt with some realistic issues for high school romances and relationships and navigated them well. I think Lana Condor portrays Lara Jean brilliantly and I loved the addition of Jordan Fisher too.

What do you want from an action film? Explosions? Many. Car chases? Got 'em. One liners? Check.

It also has zip lines, parkour, boats and some great music choices. The cast seem like they had fun with this one and if you sit back and put your feet up it's an enjoyable watch.

I would have loved to have learnt about that house and how they ended up furnishing it. Stunning property too. It's a shame that man couldn't dig proper garden beds, way too shallow, maybe it's the lack of a green thumb.

Bonding is a very interesting and comedic look at BDSM, it is a very lighthearted portrayal but is also based on creator Rightor Doyle's real-life experiences as a dominatrix's assistant. I found it to be very witty and sexually open, which you'd expect but still delivers on. One thing is that it is very comedic and light hearted (which I've said, I know) but because of that it does feel like it takes away from the profession; the dangers involved, how serious it really is and the all important factor of consent. To me this comes across as an eye opening or dip-your-toe in the water show to the profession, in an easy way, and should be viewed as such. Rather than a documentary and 100% truth. Yes, it's based on the creator's real life experiences but I feel like it has been spun into an easy to watch and consume Netflix series.

I'm definitely here for more of this because I did enjoy it but I'd also be down to see a series that was more of a documentary that reflects the realities of a sex worker, preferably by a sex worker, so that their complex stories can be shared. If the second season wants to bring in some of that authenticity that would be amazing.

This film was very uplifting and enjoyable. I love the direction they took with the music, being a movie about music you kind of expect it but I still want to mention it because it definitely stood out to me. I loved all of the band members they brought on and how much fun they had making music together, and Hailee Steinfeld made a great addition too. Knightley's friendship with Steinfeld was a lovely little extra I wasn't expecting but worked really well.

I confess that I liked both of the leads before even watching this film but to see them together and their chemistry was really wonderful. They're a bit of an odd pair but you can see how they can come together and just work. It's a very feel good movie.

I stumbled across After Life when I wasn't interested in anything on My List and I didn't care to Continue Watching anything either. I've never been married and I've never lost the love of my life, mainly because I haven't met them, but I have struggled with depression for years now and this past year has been a particularly hard battle. The portrayal of grief and depression I found to be very relatable, the story was told very realistically and the cast were brilliant. I particularly loved Anne and Daphne. Perfect show to binge watch and just allow yourself to feel all of the emotions and then share it with someone because nothing's as good if you don't share it.

Jonah Hill and Emma Stone are incredible, the themes that are dealt with and the creative way that they're approached is so brilliant. Visually the show is stunning; the cinematography and colour palette throughout is beautiful. But what really steals the show for me is the soundtrack, especially the score by Dan Romer. I love the music he created for it. For example, the track Annie and Owen by Dan Romer is just something else. Highly recommend this show if you're slightly interested already, it surprises you even further.

The show focuses more on the lives and relationships of the characters rather than their scandalous lives, which is the idea I got from the trailer. This didn't phase me because I found each episode intriguing, compelling and well done, I just think it's good to know before watching. Someone else mentioned it's like an Italian Skins, I didn't think that before but I have to agree with that comparison. Fantastic soundtrack as well.

Some choices are quite predictable for a young adult show but then again I don't know how many choices are available for people once in certain situations. While it's not as dark as I thought it would be the show is still very serious and realistic, really great acting and definitely worth a watch. I hope it comes back for season 2, I really want to know which direction the series would take.

I was surprised to see such negative reviews here, I went into the movie only knowing the summary that Netflix gave me and I really enjoyed it! The Fifth Element is one of my favourite films, now I'm not saying that this movie is like that at all but I do think it has some similar vibes, (particularly with Tikka), along with Guardians of the Galaxy and maybe Training Day.

The concept of the universe/world that has been created in this movie is very cool, watching the preview on Netflix I didn't think much of it, looked a little mismatched, but when I was actually watching the movie I really liked it. It worked so well and I thought the fantastical elements were very cohesive. The character and creature designs looked amazing too.

There are some minor negative things I could pick out but I think that's already been done, ultimately they didn't take away from the movie as a whole for me. It's interesting and entertaining, I'd watch it again and I am intrigued to know what they'll do with the sequel.

This show does such a great job of putting you on the side of the character you shouldn't be rooting for. I think a great deal of that is owed to Penn Badgley's portrayal; he is charming and caring and sweet while also being creepy and obsessive and intrusive. However, I wasn't kept on the edge of my seat and I was a little frustrated at parts but it was intriguing and I did still find it enjoyable to watch.

I wanted to read Caroline Kepne's book, I added it to my to be read list at least two years ago but that is a very long list and I didn't get around to it. When I saw this show pop up on Netflix I realised it had the same premise and was happy to find that it was based on Kepne's book and that she is a consultant on the show as well. I read that when this show aired on Lifetime that the swearing was bleeped and some of the dialogue was hidden or removed? Thankfully it isn't that way on Netflix.

I will say that the series did drag in the middle, they felt a little bit like filler episodes and a number of parts could be quite predictable. I would have liked to have had the supporting characters, especially Beck's friends, fleshed out a bit more, I know that they weren't the focus but for example I found Annika to be quite interesting. I know that the show has been renewed for a second season but I am undecided on whether or not I'll be watching it as yet.

I understand some people calling this a throwback to slasher films of the 80s but I don't agree with them. They can still be actually scary.

The opening clips already make me go for the "sadistic stranger", these "it's just a prank bro" teenagers are believable but doesn't make them good at acting or otherwise. I didn't have any connection or interest with the characters that I was supposed to, which only made me anticipate their demise more eagerly. Unfortunately waiting for their comeuppance isn't interesting no matter how much intense music plays or attempts at jump scares are made.

I will say that the camera work was really good, some classic horror/thriller angles as well as some good tension building with obscured shots and zooms, I think this is what makes me see the classic 80s slasher in this film.

The blood wasn't the right colour and the dripping blood on the wall looked like someone's attempt at drip painting rather than someone bleeding onto the wall, no smear marks from them falling either? I laughed out loud many times and checked how much longer often. The voice of the "sadistic stranger" wasn't threatening or scary in any way to me and almost every step is predictable.

This was recommended to me on Netflix so often that I gave in and watched hoping to surprised but that was not the case.

I should have known when "based on a Harlequin novel" appeared on screen. The trailer didn't look so bad and I thought I could handle a cheesy Christmas movie.

I still think I was but this is not a cheesy Christmas movie. It is beyond cheesy, the story doesn't make sense, it's as if they grabbed a couple of *gasp* and *swoon* moments, a little bit of voiceover narration and snow then threw it into a blender, mixed until lumpy, half baked it, smeared some frosting on it, shoved a cute cake topper on and served it right up.

The film takes place at Christmas, they make sure to mention "Christmas wedding" a bunch of times but it is not a Christmas movie, at all. It's hardly even about wedding planning. This sort of movie might have passed if the leading lady was the teenage daughter/relation of the wedding planner, did a few fun things to help out with the wedding e.g. shopping, makeover, baking etc., Nancy Drew-ed it up a bit and crushed on the "bad boy".

It got to the point where I really hoped it was over and still had 25 minutes left, I told myself to see it through and get it over with but it just got ten times worse so much that I almost shouted at the screen. Why was Kelly Rutherford involved in this? I would say that the acting was bad but I'm convinced that it was the script and directing more than anything.

I'm disappointed that it was made but even more so that I watched it.