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The New Look (2024)
Great acting, authentic but a disappointing end...
Loved every minute of this series. Beautifully acted with passion, rawness and authenticity. A wonderful cast from the most minor role to the more expansive. Chanel came across and ruthless and gritty and Dior as a deeply sensitive man who humility shone through. Emily Mortimer was quite outstanding as Elsa and played her part with precision. The costumes were stunning and so beautifully filmed it took my breath away. Disappointed in the end, I actually thought there was another episode to come. Alas no, and I felt like I was left hanging. The two main characters were very well depicted by the actors who gave beautiful , moving performances.
Fool Me Once (2024)
Very, very good. Harlin Corbin is a master author!!
If you love a thriller with numerous twists and turns then this show if for you. How a writer thinks of these stories is truly fantastic. Obviously, an excellent screen play too! The actors were superb and the occasional touches of humour were welcome in such suspenseful drama. I always think I've worked out who the villain is only to be proved wrong yet again. I liked he end, with some the main characters together after 18 years, it gave an emotion charged story some closure. Truly a great show, which kept me enthralled from beginning to end. The standout actor as Detective Sami, he demonstrates his incredible and versatile talents over and over again.
Harry & Meghan (2022)
A nice little ego trip for 2 over entitled people.....
I preemptively state that I have never liked Meghan as I have a quite a bit of experience in the corporate sector with women trying to get ahead by manipulative behaviour in various guises. Meghan's behaviour has been obvious dripping in manipulation of Harry from the start. So I watched the first 3 episodes, I should say half watched as I was so bored. What has a fitting for a red evening dress got to do with anything? I finished watching and was perplexed! What a mess of production.. what's the problem here hay warrants 6 episodes of tripe and directed drama. Was interested in watching next 3 but it was unbearable. Filled with scenes of them walking around in fields or similar. Last 5 mins ep 4 and 5 min start ep 6 and 2 min end of episode. Ghastly. The absolute worst documentary (and I use the term loosely) that I have ever seen. I would rather watch paint dry. Harry needs to get therapy get back to UK and his family AND get rid of Meghan .... But she has made that very difficult now. I love to say something positive about this show but it is just rubbish. It is like watching the Kardashians with less glamour and fashion. I hope this is the end of Netflix producing such tripe!
Luckiest Girl Alive (2022)
Just awful....
I tried to watch this movie but the story (very sad) and the acting was pretty awful. Not quite sure what the story was about until the flashbacks started. Initially I thought another NY romantic comedy. It was predictable and nauseating from go. Overrated tripe! How did the lovely fiancé put up with such a self-absorbed nutter, with the predictably shallow mother.
Two stars for some lovely sets and some lovely clothes but that is about it. I lasted an hour and found myself getting irritated. The younger Ani seemed to show some potential in her acting. I would have been better to have watched paint dry.
Uncoupled (2022)
What a shame...promised so much
I sat through the whole 8 episodes and was seriously disappointed. Not at all funny and not close to Sex and The City. I put it down to poor writing because the actors did their very best. This could have been really great but I felt like smacking the lead character for being such a sook. I admired the female lead who tried to be over the top and funny but just couldn't pull it off the stereotyped character she had to work with.
I won't be bothering a second series if it comes. I'd rather watch paint dry! Sorry.....
Last Madame: The Last Madame (2019)
Probably the book is better....
A story with so much potential set in beautiful Singapore in 1939 and today. Gorgeous actors and actresses with the lead wearing beautiful costumes. But sorry, that's where it ends. The acting by most is just abysmal and timing and production was off completely. Singapore in 1930's is antiseptic clean so very unrealistic. Background music overpowered the dialogue spoken by the actors, so the actors were really hard to understand at times. Such a shame because the bones of the story are great!
Bridgerton: Capital R Rake (2022)
It's just a tad boring so far.....
I am struggling to see this season (2) through and I've only watched 3 episodes. All episodes lack energy and excitement and it's just a bit blah blah. Eloise is wonderful but she can't hold the whole season together on her own. Anthony is a bit of a cad turned moron but and the other sons are more interesting characters. Kate is soooo 21st predicable and I struggle to believe that the sisters are sisters (maybe they are not but I haven't watched that far). Costumes and sets are gorgeous but even they aren't captivating me to continue as with season 1 thoroughly enthralled . I'll probably watch the whole series but may do some fast forward. Such a shame.
The Flight Attendant (2020)
Just plain annoying.....
I tried, I really did but after the 5th episode I couldn't watch any more. The story had real potential and the script is reasonable but the lead character is just a train smash and truly annoying. She is not real and a squeaky blonde airhead just asking for trouble. Well and truly overacted. Saved only by some other interesting characters eg., lawyer friend and the deceased man. Save your time and your sanity and give it a big fat miss!
This Is Going to Hurt (2022)
Terrific acting and brilliantly written.....
I was engaged from beginning to end. Like no other medical comedy/drama I've seen. Moments that are hysterically funny followed by raw, emotional drama. Make sure you brace yourself for the gory stuff. The actors were terrific in making sure you felt the pressure associated to their roles as medical professionals. Lots of life lessons weaved based on a true story. A fantastic, engaging story which leaves you hoping for some kind of happy ending. Highly recommended!
Halston (2021)
Really enjoyable...
Ewan McGregor acted brilliantly in this role and deserves awards! Could have done without the salacious sex scenes but not he acting and script made up for that. Loved the fashion and colour. It kept me enthralled right through to the end but it was also tragic to see this brilliant artist implode before your eyes.
And Just Like That... (2021)
Was much better than the movies....
I watched and was pretty impressed. Given no Samantha (my favourite character) & lacklustre movies, I prepared myself for disappointment but I was wrong!! Of course, the storyline's are a bit OOT but the shows really worked and I found it all very enjoyable. Weaving in 3 new characters was brilliant and added to the fun we always had with SATC. Lovely clothes and sets with almost plausible scripts. I hope another series is forthcoming. Would be great to see Samantha back but this show can hold its own without her. Kirsten Davis does need to back off on the Botox..... her face doesn't move naturally.
Catherine the Great (2019)
Wonderful costumes and cinematography but.....
Helen Miran is such a wonderful actress and she pulled it off even though she was much older than Catherine & the rest of the cast. Jason in the lead role, did come over as tough and strong but good looking ..... I don't think so. Compressing the story into 4 episodes was challenging & should have been better with 6. The costumes were fantastic and the cinematography outstanding.
Love Wedding Repeat (2020)
A good, fun film .... light entertainment
I like a good comedy and this one was fun. Beautiful scenes and clothes too. Loved the cast who were fun and believable (given the storyline). Reminded me of those 90's 00's movies Love Actually. 4 weddings and a funeral.