markymcmarkson Reviews

The Big C (2010–2013)

I love it

[10/10 · 10 March 2011]

Its pretty much bi-polar. in one half hour episode i go from like pissing myself laughing to wanting to cry to cringing about 7 times an episode.

I mean seriously Laura Linney is one of the best actresses i've seen in a TV series for a long time. The characters have such complex relationships which would be too much for a 90 minute film but is great for a TV series.

So i guess overall I love this so much. its my new favourite programme. It makes me sad that she's gonna die. I hope they get a few series out of it first.

Being Human (2011– )

right so i love the UK version...

[4/10 · 6 February 2011]

But this is at least trying. I don't feel i can make a proper judgement as for the first episode i was just watching different people do the same thing i'd seen three years ago. I'd be interested to see whether the characters are going to go in completely different directions than the BBC version because then i might be able to make a judgement based on their individual merits. But at the moment it just seems like a copy with differences which are just a little too small.

I am happy that Toby Whithouse who was the creator of the original is overseeing the US version as at least he can share how he made the BBC version so damn good

One last thing though. Leonora Critchlow who plays the ghost in the BBC version is amazing and i don't think anyone could play it better so thats why i hope they go in a different direction so that it just doesn't become embarrassing for this girl taking over.

Five Daughters (2010– )

Amazingly done

[10/10 · 4 May 2010]

I was expecting another Whodunnit drama series which i didn't mind watching as i was bored out of my skull on a Sunday night. But this was amazing right from the word go.

Jaimie Winstone was best by far. But it was very sensitive to the Ipswich families involved and yet maintained A VERY good drama. It dealt with the motives behind prostitution very well.

In some parts i wanted to cry and others Scream at these girls for working on the streets. But it was damn well worth the watch. Its so good I think i might get it on DVD. Which would be the first mini series i ever think is worth the buy.

The Black Balloon (2008)

INSANELY emotional film

[10/10 · 13 September 2009]

This is one of the best films i have ever seen... I recommend it to anyone. Never before have I ever been put on such a roller-coaster of emotion from mind-blowingly intense scenes to scenes which make me feel sick. Scenes that make me laugh and scenes which make me want to punch something. Rhys Wakefield portrays an adolescent teen amazingly. Which I found surprising looking at some of the acting skills from his fellow Home and Away actors (see Xavier in H&A, WHY IS HE THERE???).

I saw the trailer and am a big fan of Toni Collette so decided to rent the film and was interested to see Rhys play a central character. The quality of directing took my breath away and I congratulate anyone involved in the production. I bought it straight away after renting and have watched it at least 5 times all with different people to show them one of the best films EVER MADE.

Poseidon (2006)

Amazing

[10/10 · 24 June 2006]

every tiny bit was great. It never stopped with action and the special effects were definitely special. I haven't seen the Poseidon adventure but apparently the only similarity is that a boat turned over so it wouldn't spoil the film watching this remake. I recommend anyone should watch it. There was Fergie from the Black Eyed Peas on the Boat which was good because I think she is totally Amazing. I have to write Ten Lines but I'm not sure If I can go on for that long but This will of taken up quite a lot of space Ummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm I loved it loved it loved it loved it Ummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm Loced it loved it loved it