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Palm Royale (2024)
It's almost great
What a smash 'em up cast! That's why I can't quit this show even though it's super dull. The conversations drag on an on. The last episode was so drab and yet I have hope. Seeing Carol Burnett is fabulous! She still has a real knack for humor at her age!! The main plot moves the show along but the details in the subplots get lost. The characters are not very round. It's as if there is a mystery that has yet to play out. The protagonist has too many unnecessary scenes and gets on my nerves quite often with her incessant talking. Ricky Martin is great but again, a flat and inconsistent character.
Expats (2023)
Well...
I hate writing these reviews because IMDb makes you write a novel now just to express your feelings for a film. Anyways, I couldn't be more bored with this series. Why is it Nicole Kidman always stars in purposefully confusing tv and film? Long pauses and gestures and strange facial expressions and NO ONE KNOWS WHY! She must think her very presence carries the film. It does not! For a first episode, it is so dull. I'm not going to watch the second.
The extra characters in the film are boring and one dimensional characters. The children running around are more interesting. Oh well. I've wasted my time before. Nicole Kidman is not very fun to watch anymore.
It's not horrible but it's NOT 6 stars.
Mr. Monk's Last Case: A Monk Movie (2023)
Too little too late
I wanted to love this! I jumped out of my skin when I saw it! It is terrible. Should have made this a lot sooner.
The cast is missing many sparks! Everything is always explained like it's Monk for dummies. The flashbacks don't fit. The plot is slow. The worst part of it all is Tony. I'm so sorry for saying that and I love you mucho BUT he doesn't feel like the old Monk anymore.
On a more pleasant note, it was great to see everyone again. The beginning of the film moves so slowly that it ruins the entire film vibe. It's worth watching because it's Monk and he's back! Well, sort of. Xoxoxoxoxo.
Oppenheimer (2023)
Snooze Fest!
I have no worldly idea who is giving this film mega stars!!!!????? The film has so many flaws; the number one being the star-studded (NOT) cast! Did everyone take downers before shooting the scenes? I've never experienced such a boring film with so many quality actors. Dear Lord! Also, the writing was messed up! Some of it was technical but most of it was fluffy and watered down. There is no personality in any of the characters. The topic itself is so interesting but not anymore!!! You could not ruin a film anymore. And the black and white scenes are ridiculous. No real reason for that. It looks weird and feels weird. Finally, Cillian, I still love you but this isn't your role.
Jared from Subway: Catching a Monster (2023)
This is so bad
This could be so much better as there is so much to the story. Instead, it's all about the person who tells the story and it is BORING!!!
You could have addressed it all if you would have spent any time being a documentarian. It's all there, facts and evidence.
I wasted my time. I could have read an old news article and got more information.
The interview from the daughter was interesting but incomplete. A good documentary hides in the details and there were not any except the tapes that you could not hear!!! It's worth a watch but there's a better one out there; I remember watching it.
The end.
Hypnotic (2023)
Over complicated!!!
Suckered in again! Ben A has been on a downward spiral and this film is no different. It had hope until it got more confusing than it already was!! The ending is a wreck! Ben goes over the film for those of us who were confused. The acting is TERRIBLE! Even the guy who plays the "hypnotic," who I like, is not good.
It's too bad Ben A doesn't ask for advice these days. I'll help him out. He used to have innovative films. No more. Oh, he looks old and messy in this film. What else can I say? Oh, no heart felt moments and there should have been. It's about a family and their love. Just not good!
Based on a True Story (2023)
This Show!!!!
Omg! First of all, the cast is FANTASTIC!! What a great job casting this!! Everything Jason Bateman touches is gold.
This series has some hilarious moments and still keeps the edge. It is fast paced, energetic and entertaining.
I really cannot wait to see where this goes. I can't imagine which is the hallmark of a good TV show. It's not just for true crime fans but if you are a true crime fan, you'll laugh!
Chris Messina is WONDERFUL!! My favorite character. Just hilarious! The female lead, however, is just as terrific. They have a great on screen chemistry.
The fantasy scenes ARE THE BEST!!! Oh thank you!!
Will Trent (2023)
Fresh Take
It took me a couple of episodes to like this. I'm glad I hung in there. The character of Will Trent is GETTING BETTER! I hope this show stays true! The plots are interesting; crime is brutal; things happen every episode.
The female leads are also well played. Trent's girlfriend is a little annoying. Not sure if her character is sustainable.
Get thru the first 3 episodes and it moves quickly and gets good! There are OH SO MANY cop shows and they are boring, formatted and OVERRATED!
Will Trent is fresh. It has many possibilities. I hope it stays fresh cause there hasn't been a great detective show since Monk. Amen and peace out.
Firefly Lane (2021)
Super!
The actors are FABULOUS! It makes a huge difference when ALL the pivotal characters can act!! Yes!! New found respect for Katherine H. Just wonderful.
The series is cliche and formatted but worth watching. I will admit I scanned the last episode but only because it is TRULY SAD! If you ever experienced a loss of a friend, you'll sob. It is all there!
The plot moves quickly and gives you backstory throughout. Kate and Tully adventures aren't those of Thelma and Louise but certainly just as powerful. AND we all grew up "somewhere." Firefly Lane tells us that our roots never leave us; don't escape the past, embrace it. Peace out!
The Whale (2022)
If only the writing was stronger
The actors are truly solid in this film but they are not believable because the writing is so bad! It's truly a wonder the actors did such a good job.
There is someone for everyone in this film. A character to relate to which keeps the film going. Normally it would be difficult to watch a film that takes place in one room but the viewer is invested from the start. What will happen? I'm not going to tell you but as ridiculous as the ending is, I rather appreciated it. I never though Brendan F was a great actor but he has guts playing this part. I imagine the fat suit of 300 pounds helped him get into the role...
Virgin River (2019)
The talking series
The characters in this series talk each other to death! I do not understand the high ratings. You can fast forward through each episode and wait for the talking to stop and something might happen.
This series is very wholesome and while I respect that, it really needs something to spice it up.
Everyone cries every episode!! What is that? The grown men cry every episode. That's more than I could ever handle!! The talking and the crying take up 90% of the series.
Why did I watch it? There's nothing else on that is tolerable that I haven't already seen. Please hurry and bring my favs back. My hand hurts from fast forwarding.