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Un village français (2009)
It gets better!
Like a lot of reviewers, I almost quit after the first episode or two because the show seemed so outdated with it's weird camera angles and some not so great acting, specially Lucienne and her terrible faces she made, but i really wanted to give this show a chance and i am glad I did! I have seen so many movies and series set in WWII. Most are from the soldier's point of view and of the actual fighting and military. However this is unique in that it gives us an in depth view of the everyday lives and struggles of the people who had to live in an occupied state. It shows the inner workings of those who collaborated with the occupying forces, those who resisted, and those who either played both sides or were indifferent. Yes there are some soap-opera tones and i am only on the third season yet i am still very interested in the story! Great show and mostly interesting characters and plots without going overboard.
Mayfair Witches (2023)
This show missed on so many levels
What is this?!! It is definitely not Anne Rice's story. Even if I was not a huge fan of the books, i wouldn't like this show. It moves too fast, so many details left unexplained. Terrible writing, the cast is a hit and miss. I have an understanding of what is going in, or at least what is supposed to be going on, because I know the original story,but for those who haven't read the books I feel they would be lost and confused. There's no real plot. And frankly it's boring! They missed letting us get to really know the characters which is a shame as Rice's characters are some of the most intriguing. It's bland and generic and such a disappointment!
Kindred (2022)
Left me wanting to read the book
Haven't read the book so i can't compare it to the original story. Although the plot intrigued me, the way the editing was butchered and dialogue a little bland really messed up the magical feel i was looking forward to! This story could have been told with so much more depth. It did, however, introduce me to a new author and cannot wait to read the book.
From what i have read the book is a classic, science fiction and political story. Neither one of those elements came through this version unfortunately. I am looking forward to a second season, hopefully with a better direction. Kept my interest but just barely.
House of the Dragon (2022)
Dramatic stares...no dialogue
Should have gone with House Stark on this one. The Targaryens are just boring. The only interesting thing about them is the fact that some of them rode dragons. Other than that there is nothing to keep my interest. So many scenes of people staring across the way at each other and no one speaking as if that's supposed to be dramatic but actually it's almost laughable...poor writing poor direction. No intrigue. I've fast forwarded thru too many scenes. Just disappointing.... I need to fill up this space with more words in order to post but there's nothing left to say. Oohh i will fill it with a dramatic stare...