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Blue Lights (2023)
Best British series since Line of Duty
This is without doubt the best series I have seen in a long long time. Each character is believable and well acted. I resisted watching until the start of series 2. Why I don't know. Can't wait for the next series, my only complaint was that there were only 6 episodes in each series. Having said that I think that many series with lots of episodes become very formulaic. I thought after series one that after losing such a major character, series 2 may not live up,to series 1. I was wrong. New characters actually made it more interesting whilst the old characters revealed more of themselves. How can I describe it. Brilliant,excellent, fantastic, you choose. More please and soon.
Highway Thru Hell: Hell And High Water (2022)
Narrator!!!
Show is good but I've never heard a narrator as bad as this. I'm sure he must be told to narrate like this but it's that bad it puts me off watching. He speaks four or five words at a time, I can only think for dramatic effect but it doesn't work. Glad I don't have to listen to him reading war and peace on audible as it would take years to finish! This is the first episode I have watched and it might be the last, which is crazy ! As for the show,itself it's pretty much like similar shows and shows the skill and bravery of the recovery crews on our roads all over the world. To sum up, get a new narrator or get the existing one to change his style .
The Rig (2023)
Well there is time I will never get back.
I cannot believe that such a richly talented cast list could waste their time acting in this. Believe all the bad reviews and don't bother watching. The ending is unbelievably poor which should not be a surprise considering what went before it. You may ask why I stuck with it and trust me I am asking a myself that same question, I think sometimes you just feel that it just has to get better but it didn't ! Just as an example and I will try not to spoil anything, three of the characters are seen going to another part of the rig to try to save not only the rig but the world. They went at a leisurely stroll, come on the end of the world is nigh RUN. Enough said.
The Chelsea Detective (2022)
Good old British detective show.
Really enjoying this and I do hope it comes back for another series. What is it I like about it? That's a difficult question to answer. It just works, the characters are good , the storylines are good and I'm pleased to be seeing it set in London for some reason. As a Yorkshire man I think I've seen enough northern dramas for a while. Keep up the good work.
1883 (2021)
Fine drama BUT!
After five or six episodes I gave this wonderful drama a 9, to be honest it was nearly a10 and then came the last two episodes. Without giving away any spoilers , suffice it to say I was disappointed with the ending. The last two episodes were dragged out beyond belief and the ending was just too sad. So I've reduced the rating to 8 . I would like to see another series but it remains to be seen I guess.
The King's Man (2021)
Absolutely awful
It's quite a long time since I have been so disappointed watching a film. I cannot help but wonder why an actor as good as Fiennes would take a role such as this. We see it often with the likes of Bruce Willis and Nicholas Cage taking roles just for a payday but surely some discretion should be used when taking a role. As for the film itself, well the first five or ten minutes were promising but it all went downhill after that. If you haven't already seen it then don't bother.
A Question of Sport: Episode #51.18 (2022)
Spoiled the show
This was the first time I have watched the new line up. Sadly it will be the last. Just not the same show. Bring back the old guard! It seems to me that these days line ups are being changed for the pc brigade. There is nothing wrong with the people other than they do not gel and if they do not do something about it I think it could be the finish of the show.
The Silence (2010)
Frantic, chaos and then a poor ending
Never have I been so frustrated by a bunch of characters who are clueless. Still worth a watch I would say but a disappointing ending. Could have been so much better.
Line of Duty: Episode #6.7 (2021)
Poor
Just to echo what everyone else is saying. Disappointing. It's almost as if it was written by someone else. Don't want to criticise Jed Mercurio but it wasn't up to his usual standard, and no I couldn't do better. Just thinking he must be gearing up for another series otherwise the big fish would have been caught yesterday. Buckles could not arrange a P-- up in a brewery let alone be H!
Pretty Hard Cases (2021)
Disappointed
Watched this with my wife. When I say watched I mean we started watching it and after 15 minutes could not stand anymore. The two leads never stopped talking!
We both had headaches!
Striking Out: Episode #2.6 (2018)
Why was this cancelled?
Great show, great characters I cannot understand why this has not been renewed for another season.
9-1-1: Alone Together (2021)
Enough is enough
That's it for me. I have stuck with this show through some dodgy storylines but not any more. I couldn't even make the end of this episode. Tell me the character played by Angela Bassett didn't make it out of the house hanging off the side of the hill and I may take another look. I know she directs the show but come on! How many times can she escape death? how many times will she go on call on her own? Like I said enough is enough.
Keeping Faith (2017)
Had to stop after Episode 4
Ok, so I've read the reviews. It's either a 10 or a 1 it seems, like marmite you either love it or hate it. I wanted so much to enjoy this show. It has potentially all the ingredients for a good show, and yet I hate it. How can I explain. I was in Dartmouth a few years ago and the baker put too much salt in the pancakes. Too much of one ingredient ruined the meal and this is the case with this show. I hate having to agree with the other reviewers but the lead actress has driven me crazy! Is it overacting? I don't know. I think she is actually very good and probably just portraying the character as the scriptwriters wanted her to. I hear what other reviewers have said about 'who knows how we would react in that position' and that of course is true, however I cannot stand to watch this anymore. I will probably watch the last episode just to find out what happened to her husband but oh boy it was torture just watching her. I could not even empathise with her, I just thought that if she acted like that all the time then I would have left her too! Enough said. You were warned.
First Man (2018)
Boring
I love space films, love space documentaries, I watched the moon landing on tv back in the day. I am fascinated by all things to do with the universe. I cannot think of one redeeming feature in this film. I feel like I have just wasted over two hours of my life. I am a fan of Ryan Gosling but if that was a true to life portrayal of Neil Armstrong, well he just has no,personality whatsoever. Don't waste your time watching this!
Code 404 (2020)
I feared the worst but I needn't have worried.
It's tongue in cheek yes, but I loved it ! Great performances from the two lead characters. If you are expecting another Line of Duty you will be disappointed. Really good fun.
9-1-1: Lone Star (2020)
Diversity gone mad
Just awful. Trying too hard to tick lots of boxes by having a diverse set of people on the crew. No where near as good as 9-1-1.
The Good Fight: The One Where Diane Joins the Resistance (2019)
This is the point I stop watching the show
As a lover of the Good Wife I was so looking forward to this show, however it seems week on week it just gets worse. The writers have lost the plot, the story lines and characters are ridiculous. A show with so much potential has been let down by writers wanting it to be edgy. And quirky. Sorry but like the song by Andrea Bocelli it's Time to say Goodbye.
John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum (2019)
Cannot believe the good reviews.
If all you want is to see people killed then this is the film for you. Yes the sets were good but what about a decent storyline!
Won't be watching John Wick 4 in a hurry.
The Good Fight: Social Media and Its Discontents (2017)
I love this series but----
I watched every episode of The Good Wife and loved it. The writers have tried to make this more edgy which I understand. It needs to stand on its own merits, again I understand. Here is the thing though. Why resort to using foul language when it wasn't needed?
I don't have a problem using coarse language when it fits the situation but did we need to have these social media trolls actually stood there using it! It wasn't necessary and added nothing. The show is good enough without resorting to this sort of thing.
Lethal Weapon (2016)
Better now without Clayne
Yes I never thought I would say it but the show is even better now without Crawford. The other characters are now allowed to develop more and yes the plot lines are still crazy but it works. Well done to the production team.
My All-American (2015)
Excellent Film
Really enjoyed this film. Was not sure what to expect as I had not heard of it or of the central character. I love true stories but as with a lot of films I always think-how close to the truth actually is it.
Well after watching the film , I researched it and it pretty much is accurate so as not to make a difference. If you are not sure whether to watch it or not, I highly recommend it, even if you don't like sport films.