I am just laughing reading all the reviews of parents freaking out about how scary this movie is. When I watched it, it didn't even occur to me how dark some of the events were, but looking back, yes, it does get pretty dark at times for a Christmas movie about Santa and his puppy best friend. But it's not scary, and I'm trying not to judge, but when I read about 8 year old kids being scared and crying because of this movie, I can't help but laugh, and just think about how sheltered some kids are in this world. I know I come from a different era, and having watched Child's Play by age 8, I admit my tolerance for the macabre is higher than others. But if this movie is too scary for your kid, you might be a bit too overprotective and your kid is gonna have real bad smack of reality when they are not under your watchful eye.
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5 Reviews
Possibly Most Underrated Episode?
8 April 2022
I don't tend to write reviews, much less for individual episodes of TV shows, but this episode was great and its rating is way too low. A lot of people's favorite Futurama episodes are those with a sentimental story which ties it all together, and I get it, those are my favorite too. "Yo Leela Leela" isn't that, there's not much sentimentality here at all. It also lacks the complexity which make some episodes very memorable, but what it lacks in sentimentality and complexity it makes up for in its humor. This is probably one of the funniest Futurama episodes in the whole series, it's almost joke after joke after joke. Some don't land, but most do. Also, as someone who works in the entertainment industry, its satirical take on kids' programing is both scarily accurate and hilarious.
The "big reveal" is very predictable, but it doesn't take away from the story, and the ending is both funny and unexpected.
The "big reveal" is very predictable, but it doesn't take away from the story, and the ending is both funny and unexpected.
Tenet
(2020)
An Experimental Thriller Disguised As A Blockbuster
16 September 2020
I've seen a lot of hate for Tenet, but I honestly believe the movie will age very well, and a lot of the people who hate it now will come to realize just how ahead of its time it is. I will admit that it prioritizes concept over plot and character, and hard-to-hear dialogue has become a recurring problem for Nolan. But the movie is great, and I like it more the more I think about it. You don't need to be super smart to understand it, as some diehard Nolan fans claim, but I believe you do need to be fascinated enough by the philosophy of time to make it a pleasant experience. Without that, I think the movie will bore you and that boredom will probably lead you to miss some key points needed to fill in the puzzle. Filling in the puzzle doesn't mean you'll like it though, because this movie is an experimental thriller disguised as a blockbuster, which is not what people expected.
Hey, maybe I'm wrong, but I expect the love for this movie will grow over the years.
Hey, maybe I'm wrong, but I expect the love for this movie will grow over the years.
Better Than The Average Episode
12 January 2019
Warning: Spoilers
As people have stated, this wasn't the best episode, but why does it have to be? It was still very much the Brooklyn Nine-Nine we all know and love, but it did feel like it had an extra edge to it, almost like the writers felt the freedom to get away with just a bit more. Maybe that's what's rubbing some people the wrong way? Not sure, but I found this episode to be funnier than the average episode. I had to pause it a couple times to finish laughing.
As for the people saying that this is a filler episode, I don't think you know what "filler episode" means. You can find a more detailed definition elsewhere, but basically, a filler episode is one that doesn't have a very big impact on the season as a whole; you could take that episode out and you'd barely notice it. Spoilers ahead. This episode revealed that Holt didn't get the job as commisioner, and Holt had a significant character development arc; his approach to running the 99 is completely different now (at least this is what's set up, we'll see if they follow through). Boyle's subplot is less important, but still significant to those following the plot, and probably meaningful to future episodes if the writers decide to dive deeper into his dad's divorce. And of course, the end of the episode sets up what seems to be this season's big story arc; The Nine-Nine vs the NYPD. A "filler" episode this was not.
Sorry for the long post. I usually don't write reviews, but I came here to see if people loved this episode as much as I did, and was surprised with what I found.
As for the people saying that this is a filler episode, I don't think you know what "filler episode" means. You can find a more detailed definition elsewhere, but basically, a filler episode is one that doesn't have a very big impact on the season as a whole; you could take that episode out and you'd barely notice it. Spoilers ahead. This episode revealed that Holt didn't get the job as commisioner, and Holt had a significant character development arc; his approach to running the 99 is completely different now (at least this is what's set up, we'll see if they follow through). Boyle's subplot is less important, but still significant to those following the plot, and probably meaningful to future episodes if the writers decide to dive deeper into his dad's divorce. And of course, the end of the episode sets up what seems to be this season's big story arc; The Nine-Nine vs the NYPD. A "filler" episode this was not.
Sorry for the long post. I usually don't write reviews, but I came here to see if people loved this episode as much as I did, and was surprised with what I found.
Riley Rewind
(2013)
More proof that online content can have TV quality, and an amazing start for Runaway Machine
12 December 2013
Riley Rewind manages to merge the online culture and the television-feel perfectly. With its vlog style used as a narration tool it instantly connects with the audience, making them feel a part of the experience. And with its attention to detail and high production value, it makes it clear that it's not "just another online show".
Ray William Johnson joins the list of pioneers that includes Freddie Wong, and David Fincher, who are making top quality content for the Internet. And this being Johnson's directorial debut for a feature like this, it was an excellent job. This was Johnson's and Anna Akana's (Riley Rewind writer and Riley) baby, and it shows that they did their best to produce something worth watching.
The premise is a very well known one (time travel dilemmas), but the take on it is different enough to look passed that. The acting is a little cheesy, and so are some of the lines, but in a way it makes Riley Rewind a bit more charming, and might have been done intentionally. If not, it's something to work on for future projects, which I'm sure will happen. Because Riley Rewind's strength is its ability to connect with people, and that is one of the most valuable traits any sort of media could hope for.
I'm looking forward to seeing what's next for Runaway Machine.
Ray William Johnson joins the list of pioneers that includes Freddie Wong, and David Fincher, who are making top quality content for the Internet. And this being Johnson's directorial debut for a feature like this, it was an excellent job. This was Johnson's and Anna Akana's (Riley Rewind writer and Riley) baby, and it shows that they did their best to produce something worth watching.
The premise is a very well known one (time travel dilemmas), but the take on it is different enough to look passed that. The acting is a little cheesy, and so are some of the lines, but in a way it makes Riley Rewind a bit more charming, and might have been done intentionally. If not, it's something to work on for future projects, which I'm sure will happen. Because Riley Rewind's strength is its ability to connect with people, and that is one of the most valuable traits any sort of media could hope for.
I'm looking forward to seeing what's next for Runaway Machine.
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