FSMeurinne Reviews

Wait with Me (2023)

Stellar Acting by Andrew Biernat Shines in Delightful Romantic Comedy!

[9/10 · 13 April 2023]

Wait with Me was such a cute romantic comedy! If you've read Amy Daws' book, you'll love seeing the characters come to life on screen. And let me tell you, Andrew Biernat totally nailed it as Miles Hudson, the sexy "book boyfriend", while Madison Lawlor resembled, in an extraordinary manner, the humor and characteristics of Kate Smith.

The rest of the cast was fantastic, with Jordan Blair Brown, Caleb Slovak, and Laith Chaz Wallschleger delivering solid performances as Miles and Kate's friends, and James Knight acting as a real jerk was the cherry on top. And the comedic moments were hilarious, like that secret pizza delivery scene. I couldn't stop laughing, as I remember well when that actually happened to Amy in real life! Because part of this story is based on the author's real-life experience while writing her books.

The screenplay stayed true to the original story, the cinematography was remarkable, the editing was good, and the music matched the different scenes, enhancing the experience for the audience. It captured the book's humor, tenderness, and steamy romance. But the real standout was the chemistry between Biernat and Lawlor; it was so on point and made their on-screen relationship super captivating.

Overall, this movie is a well-done adaptation that showcases Biernat's impressive acting skills and is a must-watch for romance movie fans like me!

Börü (2018)

Watch the TV series first

[8/10 · 13 December 2021]

If you watched the TV series you need to watch this movie to understand what happens and how it ends. Brilliant performances by an amazing cast. It's definitely worth watching, please watch the TV Show first is just 6 episodes so you get the full experience and understand the full story behind this event, you will get to know the characters and their stories.

Howard Original (2017)

If you are a writer you should watch this!

[8/10 · 2 June 2021]

I enjoyed this one very much, being a writer is never easy and this movie shows everything about the writing world. You will laugh and understand more about it. Being immersed in the writing book community for years I thought this movie contemplates different sides of creative writing, I strongly suggest watching it. The characters are interesting, the pacing is a bit slower than my usual liking but the direction for the movie was good.

Wicked (2021)

Good adaptation from the book

[8/10 · 27 May 2021]

Wicked is based on the first book of The Wicked Trilogy by Jennifer L Armentrout, it's a YA paranormal romance set in New Orleans. We get fantasy characters like the FAE.

I've been a fan of the author for years, this is not the best series I love others way more but is very good and would always recommend reading the whole series.

This is the first PNR movie done by Passionflix under Taryn O'Neill's direction and I must say she did a very good job, the screenplay adaptation was good, trying to fit a book into a 2 hour movie is always challenging, yes it's just the first book and the other ones are also optioned to be produced in the near future.

As for the cast they did a good job, the CGI was not overdone, and was pretty accurate for what I imagined while reading the books. I was afraid of the results from this, as it was the first time Passionflix used CGI in their movies, which is a good thing, as they opened the possibilitiy for more books in this genre to be adapted in the future. However, the action scenes do need improvement, if you haven't read the books you might get a bkt lost of what is haopening, so yes, I think they should considered a bit more background information at the beginning, overall I liked it and will be waiting for the next ones.

Shadow and Bone: A Searing Burst of Light (2021) Season 1, Episode 1

Great adaptation of the Grishaverse

[9/10 · 24 April 2021]

After watching the whole season and having read the books, I can say it was a great adaptation of the stories. If you haven't read the books I suggest you read them in the following order Shadow and Bone series, Six of Crows Duology, King of Scars Duology. The timelines and story will make more sense that way. I liked the casting and the special effects were very well done. All actors did a good job portraying thir characters, the world building sceneries were terrific, I did imagine them something like what the production visualized and since the author Leigh Bardugo gave such specific descriptions in her books it was hard not to do so. Really hoping Netflix will give a green light to continue with the rest of the Grishaverse stories.

The Extraordinary Ordinary (2019)

Real life mental conditions indie film that needs more recognition

[8/10 · 5 April 2021]

This movie was very well done, it touches on different mental conditions like PTSD and bipolar in teenagers that are real and very heartwarming. The story focuses on a student that moves to start a new year in college, where she has to face her past and present colliding, in a way that she needs to face what happened in her past in order to be able to face her present and find her path into her future. You get to see drama, angst, love, and how to find a way to recover and learn to live with their mental conditions. How family is important as well as friendship. The characters are all very well portrayed, I like how they build each character to be very reliable and authentic. These are real-life situations and the way they captured all the situations and focus them into a college project. Trauma is never easy, teenagers face them every day and I definitely recommend this movie to anyone who is facing a mental health situation or knows someone. Sometimes they might not be opened to face it, but you can be there for them and wait until they are ready. The direction was well done, the acting was well-performed, the editing was on point and the screenplay was fantastic. Definitely a good indie film delivered by Natalie Rodriguez. Extraordinary Ordinary needs to be watched and spread worldwide.

Zack Snyder's Justice League (2021)

Mind-blowing, superb and breakthrough

[10/10 · 20 March 2021]

Zack Snyder presented us with a movie none of us where expecting to be this good. The four hour movie went by in a flash, every single part of it was perfectly created. Each character story and background interlinked in such a brilliant way to capture the interest of all fans, from those who have been immersed in DC world, to those who just watch the films for fun. The real insight behind the mastermind that is Mr. Snyder is in how he created a new plotline within the regular story that was told in the first JL, one that takes this superheroes on an entirely new time-line and plot, I am so looking forward for the next parts, that I am sure by the few things being told online that will give us the best superhero movies of all time, one DC fans deserve and where waiting for. Standing ovation for this masterpiece that will set a new precedent for the future of filmmaking.

Fate: The Winx Saga (2021–2022)

Cartoon to TV Show with a Dark Twist

[8/10 · 25 January 2021]

Many asked if there is a book, well this time this series is based on an Italian cartoon called Winx Club and later picked up by Nickelodeon. This year there will also be a book version of Netflix's show called Fate: The Winx Saga: The Fairies' Path. It comes out in February and follows the events of the series while also exploring the characters' backstories further and including additional scenes.

I watched all episodes and the world-building was vedy well done, I have read a lot of Fae and Fairy books and although this first season was just 6 episodes and all based on a school campus, I believe we could see more of their world in the future. The special effects where done in a very good way, the characters are interesting and the actor who portray them did a good job, most of them are not very well known and I see their potential for future projects. The storyline kept me entertained for the whole series. I really hope this will be continued and not cancelled.

The Will (I) (2020)

Great adaptation

[8/10 · 29 May 2020]

This book adaptation from Kristen Ashley's book was very well done, the screenplay was written with every important detail, each actor did a fantastic job portraying their characters, definitely showing where Passionflix is taking the next movies, the cinematography was spot on, the direction was great and is a overall a very good movie to watch, Passionflix is getting better with each adaptation, taking more details and doing a better job taking the fan's POVs into account and making the difference in how a book adaptation should be made.

The Naughty List (I) (2019 TV Short)

Original story

[7/10 · 29 May 2020]

I enjoyed this little Christmas original story by Olivia Applegate, I liked the story line and the cast was great to watch, definitely a good quick movie to watch during the holidays.

Dirty Sexy Saint (2019)

Good casting and storyline

[8/10 · 29 May 2020]

I like the books, the storyline and characters are great, the casting was good and it portrayed the characters as I imagined them, the sexy scenes where great, one of the top movies by Passionflix.

A Brother's Honor (2019)

The adaptation from book was okay

[6/10 · 29 May 2020]

The adaptation from the book was good, however I think the story line was good, the details where there, cinematography and direction where good, however I didn't feel the chemistry and emotions I thought I would from the book descriptions. The story however is one very good to read, yet is good to watch at least once.

The Protector (II) (2019)

Bodyguard romance story

[8/10 · 29 May 2020]

The Protector is one of Jodi Ellen Malpas books I really liked, this adaptation was very good, the casting was good and the soundtrack was fantastic. The story brought to screen was in general there, however something was missing for me from the book, the details are there and the hot scenes, it felt a bit rushed, I know is hard to fit a whole book into just minutes on screen, but definitely it's still a movie to pass a good time and a way for you to introduce you to the book.

Wrapped Up In You (2018)

A different Christmas story

[7/10 · 29 May 2020]

I liked the story line, the actors where a good combination, this is not based on any book but the story even short it delivered an interesting and refreshing Christmas story to watch.

Mr. 365 (2018 TV Movie)

The book is a nice Christmas read

[7/10 · 29 May 2020]

I read the book and knew what to expect, this movie made it justice, it was just as the book in the adaptation department, we know not all the book can fit on film so the general and the most important parts where there, it's an enjoyable Christmas movie Hallmark alike but a higher rating.

Dry Spell (2018)

Hot little scenes

[7/10 · 29 May 2020]

This is just a couple of hot scenes that tells a very short story and leave you imagining the rest. Even though it is extremely short it delivers a good enjoyable hot time.

Driven (2018–2022)

Good adaptation

[9/10 · 29 May 2020]

This mini series episodes based on the novel by K Bromberg where very well adapted, definitely it marked everything I usually do to evaluate an adaptation from a book, the casting was fantastic, the screenplay was well written and the performance was what I wanted to see on the screen, Olivia Applegate brought Rylee to life and was simply what I envisioned for that character. Casey got Colton's character as well and their chemistry showed on screen as it did in the book, waiting for the following parts as I truly love the books.

The Matchmaker's Playbook (2018)

Really enjoyable

[8/10 · 29 May 2020]

I love the book by Rachel Van Dyken, I definitely love Nick Bateman, this book adaptation was very good done, I laughed and I really enjoy myself, I knew from the book what the story line was about and what to expect, so I agree it delivered what I read on the screen. The actor casting was fantastic, I would love to see the next book in the series adapted, it's one good romantic comedy story.

The Trouble with Mistletoe (2017)

Better than Hallmark

[7/10 · 29 May 2020]

This adaptation was good, but it missed some characters from the series that would've made the difference in the movie, the actors where a good cast but definitely needed more, it's better than a Hallmark movie, definitely the rating for this is not what you will watch on that channel, making it better than those, the romance is there and the story in general was good adapted.

Afterburn/Aftershock (2017)

The book was not the best the movie was a bit better

[6/10 · 29 May 2020]

Definitely this book is not one of my favorites by Sylvia Day, however I think Passionflix did a good job based on what it had, I liked the casting but the screenplay didn't live up to a better movie because in general the book was not that good to begin with. The adaptation from the book was good, they took the storyline, with the actor portraying how I picture them on the book, hope they take on better a book by Sylvia Day in the future.

Hollywood Dirt (2017)

First film by Passionflix

[9/10 · 29 May 2020]

This movie is the first for the new Passionflix platform, they started this company to bring the best adaptations possible from the books to the screen, based on what the fans wants to see with a director that loves book, so yes this is a very good adaptation from the book, I truly enjoyed it more than the book itself and that is difficult for me to achieve. Casting was spot-on and their good work with the director showed up on screen. Keep an eye on Passionflix films.

Fifty Shades of Grey (2015)

Hard limit

[7/10 · 29 May 2020]

Trying to come up with a review for the first installment of Fifty Shades is not easy, the adaptation from the book, let's just say it has the general idea, the actors where good cast for their characters, but it seemed a bit rushed, the soundtrack is fantastic though. The book had such an impact around the world that I understand it wouldn't be easy to live up to the hipe, but I think more input from the author would've been helpful, the following movies the screenplay was adapted by her husband and that made a big difference.

Fallen (II) (2016)

Book adaptation that needed a bit more

[6/10 · 29 May 2020]

The Fallen series by Lauren Kate are one of the best YA Fallen Angel series there is, however the movie was not up to the greatness that the books provide. This adaptation was enjoyable, the actors they choose where really good based on their character's descriptions, but something was missed, I hope they make the rest of the series otherwise this movie is laking immensely on the deepness of the story line. It will not make sense at all. I suggest reading the books instead or after you watch this, definitely it didn't do it justice.

Forever My Girl (2018)

An inspired movie based on a book

[8/10 · 29 May 2020]

This movie is inspired on the book not an adaptation, that being clarified, I liked some of the difference they made, however the general idea of the book was there, the soundtrack is good, I enjoyed the movie, but being on a series not sure how they can connect in the future with the changes they made, I don't think it will nor the following movies from the other books will be made. As a single book this movie is good and you will enjoy it, the actors did a good job portraying their characters, if you haven't read the book I recommend it, way better than the movie as most books to screen adaptations go.

Gabriel's Inferno: Part One (2020)

A perfect book to screen adaptation!

[10/10 · 29 May 2020]

Having read the books and being a fan of them for years, I really wanted the movie to be like the book, as every reader expects every adaptation to be, fortunately this movie was produced by Passionflix with the author Sylvain Reynard completely involved in each step of the project, making this adaptation simply perfect. Every detail in the book is on screen, each phrase is spoken, each song heard and every emotion felt. Simply a great romance story brought to life with each actor portraying their character and nailing it to perfection. Giulio Berruti and Melanie Zanetti did a terrific job, words can't never express how thankful we all are with the whole cast, crew and production, their committed showed and their hard work is reflected on screen. Simply a movie everyone needs to watch and books that will become a classic that every reader should experience.