thedrells-1 Reviews

Blithe Spirit (2020)

Lovely rendition of a classic.

[8/10 · 27 December 2020]

I've just come back from seeing this and I really enjoyed it. The costumes and sets were glorious! The acting was great and the jokes often subtle. If your point of reference for movies are effects/loud sound heavy, this probably isn't for you. If you enjoy something a little more easygoing....

1pm Daily Update (2020– )

I think I speak for the entire country...

[10/10 · 13 August 2020]

When I say that while we're sad that it was renewed for S2, we're delighted that the original characters are back. No, seriously, it was a wrench when the 1pm briefings stopped, obviously it was because of how well we did, but we did miss hearing from our articulate, intelligent leaders. Kia kaha Aotearoa!

The Level (2016–2017)

Well worth the watch!

[8/10 · 21 January 2017]

I have just watched this over 4 nights over here in NZ. It was a solid work, gripping to the point of silencing my son (16 so old enough!) when the final episode was on. I found the story intriguing with good acting. There were only 2 moments where I though "wow, really??" but both were obviously in order to move the story along. While a fellow reviewer called the main character a snowflake (gah!) who didn't live up to her story reputation it needs to be kept in mind that she has just lost a key person in her life and sustained an injury - it's true she's no John McClane, and I can live with that. The story is as much about her and her personal relationships as it is the whodunit thriller. Sit back and enjoy the ride. The only criticism I found was that Noel Clarke's character was a little one dimensional, I would love another series with more character progression for him. LOVED IT!