claire-carson Reviews

Mary Poppins Returns (2018)

Spit spot

[7/10 · 26 April 2019]

I was initially put off by watching this film, as i had heard that it was not good at all, or not as good as the original. I finally watched this on tv release rather than the cinema.

Whilst I do agree it is not as good as the classic Mary Poppins and does not compare, I still think it is a good film in its own right and enjoyed it. I don't understand how some people can be that totally bored for the short amount of time to watch a film, honestly? ... It's not that bad!

What i was disappointed about is all of the new songs, although charming and enjoyable to watch, sung well and entertaining with great animations, dancing, and acting, the songs are absolutely not memorable in the slightest and fell flat, i even found some songs so fast and wordy, i couldn't quite understand them. I believe they were trying to replicate the tempo and style from the original film but sadly they are incomparable. I still was charmed by them but completely lacking in catchiness. You won't be humming any of these songs.

I however really enjoyed watching and glad i finally saw this. I liked the storyline and thought it tied everything nicely. I felt Emily Blunt was practically perfect in every way. The little nods to the classic was really lovely. Very sweet and imaginative with wonderful graphics.

Dick van Dyke was kind of the highlight. His tune was probably the catchiest of the whole film.

I'd definitely recommend watching, take it for what it is, try not to compare to the first film, expect the songs to not be as good but enjoy the fun, delight and charm of it all.

Nowhere Boys (2013–2018)

First two seasons great, third terrible.

[8/10 · 15 March 2019]

This would be 10/10 based on the first 2 seasons. Absolutely enjoyed it and the character's were brilliant. Completely got into it and there was so much potential in the third season to bring these characters back, so many unanswered questions and stories to be had. Then i started watching the third season, terrible new characters, bad acting, what were the writers thinking? Bring back the old gang and storyline!! Definitely watch first 2 seasons and avoid the third like the plague.

Charmed (2018–2022)

Horrible! Cancel this show.

[1/10 · 2 February 2019]

Truly awful. Badly written, terrible casting. Stop bringing politics into it and the man hating, so much i can complain about. We want to escape from reality not watch it in charmed!

You had so much to work with from the original charmed... All those kids! Yet you ruin it with this remake drivel. Someone should be fired for this.

I cannot unwatch this show.

Ready Player One (2018)

If you have read the book you may be disappointed

[2/10 · 25 July 2018]

Being a huge fan of the book, you may be disappointed.Other than the overall concept, the movie does everything it can to not follow the book, it may as well be called an entirely different title. It completely rips the book apart and partially sewing it back together here and there. So, if you are like me and was very excited to see how great the book could be as a movie- expect to get your hopes destroyed. I could not enjoy it as i felt let down and it really did not need changing and the movie lost it's way.

My husband who has not read the book, enjoyed the film. He loved the gaming references and the graphics. I agree these were good.

For me, i felt it lacked substance and yes there were some great gaming references but it did not live and breath the 80's like it should have and the plot i think was a little tame, childish and rushed.

I wanted to like this so much so i would say do no read the book if you want to enjoy the movie.