annakillick Reviews

42 Days of Darkness (2022)

Worth a watch...

[7/10 · 20 May 2022]

I found this show refreshing because it:

1. Was a Chilean production - I don't think I've seen one before.

2. Had beautiful scenery and so much water.

3. Felt like the conversations and situations were real.

4. Gave me a bit of a rest from tense psychological thrillers.

I didn't like:

1. The lack of suspects.

2. The abrupt and inconclusive ending.

3. Too much music,

7.5/10.

Intrusion (II) (2021)

*Spoilers* Guessed entire plot from the beginning...

[5/10 · 25 September 2021]

I literally guessed the entire plot as soon as the Cobbs were involved. I knew he was the baddy from the first second.

Remotely interesting to see it play out.

Who Killed Sara? (2021–2022)

Completely absorbing but a bit unbelievable

[7/10 · 25 March 2021]

This is a Spanish whodunnit in the thriller/suspense category. I watched the whole season in one night because I was completely gripped by the cliffhangers at the end of each episode. There is a lot of drama, a ridiculous amount of sex (too much), some unbelievable dialogue and events. But very binge-worthy. Creo que QMAS es una programa con muchas misterios.

I Am A Killer: Released (2020)

Wow - this is a tricky one

[7/10 · 28 August 2020]

Most of us hate murderers but some of us love a good redemption story. Sigler is one of only 7 Texan death row inmates to ever be released early. He claims to be a changed man and I would say, yes, he really has made some huge changes - but absolutely nothing can even begin to excuse some of the reasons he felt he had to do what he had to do. I think there is a lot of healing that needs to take place in his life and hopefully in the lives of the victim's family.

Home Before Dark (2020– )

Cheesy but fascinating

[7/10 · 5 April 2020]

This show is made more interesting by the fact that it is based on a real nine-year-old girl who just happens to also be an ace reporter. It was reasonably binge-worthy because I kept wanting answers to the clues she kept uncovering. However, I do have to say that the wigs and prosthetics, the total lack of connection or spark between the parents, the irresponsibility of letting a kid go out day or night, her precociousness at school (would a principal just let her out of school all the time?) and the number of times Hilde's father kissed his kids' hair were annoying. Plus what police force would have pass information onto a child and what parent would let their child constantly put their lives at risk? See what you think?

I'm with the Band: Nasty Cherry (2019)

Refreshingly honest and inspiring

[9/10 · 20 November 2019]

I loved that this show was truly unscripted. I also love the idea of a social experiment (although already done to a degree) of bringing together four different girls to form, what I think, is a pretty cool band. The dynamics between the girls is sometimes fraught but often encouraging of each other. I won't spoil it but there is one stand-out girl who makes the show. I highly recommend this show. Nasty Cherry does represent 'girl power' and it made me feel empowered to chase my dreams. I liked these girls and I'm going to keep my eye on their success!

The Staircase (2004–2018)

Absorbing, thought-provoking and controversial

[9/10 · 11 June 2018]

Admittedly, the Kathleen Peterson murder case is told from the defence's point-of-view. Having said this, the filmmakers do not hold back on some of the potentially damning evidence the prosecution presents.

This is definitely the best true crime documentary since Making A Murder and is remarkable in that it spans 15 years.

The Staircase had me too-ing and fro-ing all the way to the end and I just watched episode after episode.

Does having dark secrets make you a murderer? How much does family mean in a time of tragedy? How do different people cope with such an event?

Definitely a must-watch!

Scream: The TV Series (2015–2019)

I guessed the ending within three episodes but I like this ***POSSIBLE SPOILER ALERT***

[8/10 · 9 May 2018]

It might be because i'm a crime writer but I guessed the killer(s) and the reasons really early on so everything made sense. I still found this full of suspense and like a super modern, less clever version of Agatha Christie's 'And Then There Were None'.

Up Close & Personal (1996)

Long but amazingly worth the time spent watching!

[17 October 2004]

It has been a long time since a film has made me cry. I can't remember crying like this since Beaches and Steel Magnolias years ago. To be honest the movie seemed a little boring and overacted to start with - Pfeiffer was very much as she had been in Dangerous Minds, controversial and unique (not that that is a bad thing, just repetitive). However, once you move past the 'a star is born' bit, the developing relationship between Warren Justice (Redford) and Tally Attwater is a beautiful and believable one. It is also interesting to get a look at how the TV news may operate behind-the-scenes.

Unlike so many star couplets today, Redford and Pfeiffer have true on-screen chemistry and are at their best in this film.