jking-j Reviews

The Young Offenders (2018– )

Heartfelt Comic Brilliance

[9/10 · 19 March 2024]

It's working class, the characters are loveable and the comedy is great. Bathos at its best, laughing one minute and feeling genuinely sorry for the characters the next.

This show balances the loveable rogues with some genuine issues and does it brilliantly. It does it better than most shows that try to add real feeling to comedy.

Just enjoy the those fools living their lives with outrageous laugh out load comedy moments, how this show isn't more widely known is a surprise!

Stumbled upon this series and quickly watched all episodes. Really good laugh and definitely worth a watch. What more do you need?

Saved by the Bell (2020–2021)

Misunderstood

[7/10 · 22 January 2022]

Alright I wasn't impressed by the first episode

And YES social and cultural issues are thrown in your face, but...

The cast and characters really grow on you. There are some hilarious moments involving the original cast

And yes the show knows it's silly in (a lot) of places

The balance of comedy with over the top characters and serious issues (with a bunch of 90s nostalgia) makes this worth a watch just give yourself time to get what the show it trying to do.

2012 (I) (2009)

Tension + Special Effects = Fun

[8/10 · 16 January 2022]

The special effects for 2009 blew my mind! I've watched this a few times and read the comments and reviews of a week storyline - but it's a disaster movie! I think it's fine

Lots of tense moments and characters to route for a good reflection of humanity, yes maybe a little idealistic but the journey was fun - go on give it a watch!

Encanto (2021)

Quintessential Post-Renaissance Disney

[9/10 · 1 January 2022]

Relatable modern and flawed Maribel is the modern example of a Disney Princess (or at least the teenage female lead in a Disney animated film!)

Catchy and meaningful music from Lin-Manuel Miranda for all the family. Great visuals and flawless eye catching animation.

A nice story with good characters (although it might take a few watches to learn all the names)

A future Disney classic.

Just Beyond (2021)

Oozes goosebumps nostalgia

[8/10 · 13 October 2021]

Slick and creepy - had a very goosebumps feel in a modern setting. Throw in a little black mirror (for a younger audience) and you have a pretty decent tv show

Some good performances from young actors.

Ask the StoryBots (2016–2019)

Sing along .... and learn

[9/10 · 23 April 2021]

Just great.... fun, catchy songs and educational (and not just for the kids!)

Friends (1994–2004)

Greatest Sitcom ever?

[10/10 · 23 April 2021]

Yes! If you haven't seen and loved Friends then.... never mind everyone has... and does!

Breach (IV) (2020)

Really not good

[2/10 · 23 April 2021]

I tend to be positive but with this film it was unfortunately difficult. The sets and special effects were very low budget, the acting lacked any enthusiasm or emotion, the entire production was so poor it was almost comical..... almost!