This show really is top quality. It was even better second time around when i could focus more on the script and the themes threaded through the episode. Top class performances all round and excellent music. Highly recommended. Can't wait for season 2. If they do it well, i think the show could stick around for a long time, they just need to invest in some excellent secondary characters and relationships such as Mark Duplass and his assistant who have fabulous chemistry and deserve more screen time together
Reviews
22 Reviews
The Great
(2020–2023)
Exceptional show - So slick and surprising
29 July 2020
I love the blend of the modern (music/language) in this period setting. It's hard to pull off but works brilliantly here. It's so slick and fun that the episode run time flies by. All the cast are excellent it's hard to pick a standout - the two leads are wonderful and I feel this is a real step forward in particular for Nichols Hoult who manages to feel like a leading man at the same time as being the clown/fool with a truly mean edge.
Unbelievable
(2019)
Perfectly pitched drama with fantastic performances
5 May 2020
This drama will feel personal for a lot of women. The central three performances are just incredible and the pacing it spot on. Exceptional by all involved. Wonderful to see flawed women allowed to act on screen how men have always acted - messy, talented, strong. Brilliant
Official Secrets
(2019)
Fantastic film stuffed full of great british acting talent, with a real life heroine in the centre
23 October 2019
Warning: Spoilers
I was really impressed by this film and highly recommend it. Every character felt so well fleshed out. It's extremely funny at times too. Keira Knightley is fantastic in the lead role and brings home the incredible bravery this ordinary woman showed over and over again risking her life to defend her country.
Euphoria
(2019– )
Really exceeded my expectations
23 August 2019
It's a tough watch no question. It's unrelenting but the honesty (if I hope somewhat heightened for dramatic purposes) with how it depicts teenage life today, impact of trauma is really unusual and arguably a brave take. Zendaya's talent is beyond anything I imagined. This is a once in a lifetime role and should launch her into a new level of roles. The soundtrack is banging too!
New Amsterdam
(2018–2023)
Wonderful rich character, moving and powerful storyline
6 May 2019
This is the only medical drama that can compete with greys anatomy and at times is even better due to its realism. Helped in no small part but having a fantastic leading man - Ryan eggold aka Max. And the chemistry between Max and Fellow doctor Dr Sharpe, is pretty much magic in a bottle.
Sierra Burgess Is a Loser
(2018)
Awful movie - how can i route for someone doing something so awful
8 September 2018
I really hated this film. I get what they were going for but it was terrible. She lies pretty much the whole way through, kissing him without his consent. cat fishing doesn't make a romantic storyline. just horrible through and through.
Jack Ryan
(2018–2023)
Thrilling on many occasions
2 September 2018
Thoroughly enjoyed this. A real achievement for Amazon. Wasn't convinced by John krasinski in this role although he is likeable. Villains are really well done and it deals with big themes in places mainly to good effect
Excellent pilot
31 August 2018
Happy Valley
(2014–2023)
Spectacular British television
11 August 2018
Sarah Lancashire is truly the most incredible actress and this role is a tour de force. Just brilliant television all round. As a Brit I actually feel really proud that we can make television of this quality. The setting and characters are so authentic and realistic. Highly recommended.
Ozark
(2017–2022)
Great concept, cinematography and acting
9 August 2018
I love how this is shot and the plot is constantly surprising you and going in dark directions you don't expect. Jason bateman was made for his role too, it's a perfect fit. I truly don't think anyone else could pull off his character.
Like Father
(2018)
Disappointing considering the acting talent
9 August 2018
I was really disappointed by this movie. It all felt very predictable hampered by a trailer that gave away the whole movie. Kristin Bell and Kelsey Grammar have excellent chemistry but it's not enough to save a dull story and rubbish script.
Made of Honor
(2008)
Rom com drivel
23 March 2018
Watched this a second time and noticed all its gross misogyny. The male lead is a horrible person, cruel and dismissive of people. Female characters mock each other for being overweight. Male characters are defined by their toxic masculinity. You can tell it was written by a man
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