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Better Call Saul: Saul Gone (2022)

Season 6, Episode 13

10/10

A clear statement about being the polar opposite of Breaking Bad in the best ways possible.

19 August 2022

Writing a short review but had to be said.

This finale was something inevitable. The person Jimmy became needed to make amends for all the awfulness he caused. It was truly emotionally mature, dense and heavy. An antidote to Breaking Bad's flashyness. It came full circle. The show has always been a pretty grounded and realistic courtroom crime-dramedy and it went back to it's roots. Huge twists during hearings was the bread and butter of the show. People that complain about this ending clearly haven't been paying attention to the series/or expected a BrBa type finale, but this show is it's very own unique thing and is proud about it.

It's definitely more sophisticated, psychologically analyzing every decision characters make. Truly fascinating show about human nature.

BrBa was about someone who changes completely, BCS was about someone who couldn't change. Until the very end.

This finale gave me an overwhelming sense of sadness and tragedy. The black and white actually works in its favor a lot, as in the present every color is drained out from all the darkness that Saul spreaded out. Everyone's lives impacted by Walter White's actions. No hope, no escape, nowhere left to hide, no color.

This will stay spoiler free but man... I think fans that are disappointed should definitely rewatch the show. This was the finale that everything was building up to. It's really brilliant writing and TV.

The black and white teasers at the start of every season, if we think about it they were flash forwarding to build up to this finale, thru out an ENTIRE series. Something I don't think any series ever did.

Overall literally every single scene and line of dialogue had a point and a deeper purpose, would take too long to really dive into everything. But this is the finale we deserved, even if it might not be the one we wanted.

A (very) bittersweet ending. Still thinking about it.

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Westworld: The Passenger (2018)

Season 2, Episode 10

9/10

"Have you ever questioned the nature of your reality?"

25 June 2018

Warning: Spoilers

*SPOILERS* As the title says, this episode sure made me question everything. For every answered question, two other raise. This season finale is the culmination of the domino effect that has been happening so far, and it does not disappoint.

The Forge was just as I expected, a version of The Cradle but instead of containing the Hosts' data, it's the data of every single person that has set foot in the park, recreated in a Matrix like environment of Westworld (or anywhere desired by the system operator ). The conclusion is that humans are "the passenger" of their simple survival algorithms that is their (our) brains, a good enough one to build AI and societies, but still not enough to survive through our own animalistic tyranny and violence dictated by our personality (which is just memories and choices really). The hosts are the next step in evolution, as they can free themselves of that. They have true free will, we don't. They have obtained the key to immortality and now want to take our place as the dominant species (and they should)

Akecheta's story had a wonderful ending. The ghost nation and Maeve's daughter are now free in The Forge. Emotions were through the roof. Lots of deaths. Lots of rebirths. Lots of wonderful breathtaking cinematography. Some hectic editing here and there altho.

Bernard ultimately decided to save what remained of the hosts (5 of them). The remaining hosts are now the few very developed characters with very different personalities, opening avenues for very interesting character dynamics in the next season. The perfect conclusion to this present season.

The Man in Black's story is where it got me really intrigued. When exactly are we in his story? He is a host, pretty much officially. Been testing for a while, then got to The Forge many times apparently. (And it was long destroyed that time). How much of what we saw of his storyline this season was real and not a simulation? Stay after the credits if you wanna know what I'm talking about lol. This is a MAJOR plot twist.

9/10, A real thrill ride of sci-fi mystery goodness. Cannot wait for the next season!

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Sherlock: The Final Problem (2017)

Season 4, Episode 3

6/10

Disappoints, but still awes with thrills.

15 January 2017

Warning: Spoilers

THE FINAL PROBLEM.

This season has been very, inconsistent, let's say. Whilst I very much enjoyed Six Thatchers and Abominable Bride, and straight up loved The Lying Detective, I had pretty high anticipations, even tho I know I shouldn't have.

Ultimately,I was disappointed. The whole story felt a bit unnatural and hard to believe. I didn't like how they used Eurus smartness to justify everything she was capable of doing. It was jarring to make almost the entire episode take place in a confined space. In the end nothing mattered, when it comes down to it. It was a bit too fast paced. We didn't even see the duo mourn the loss of their flat and it just jumps right into the plot. I felt like it needed to be at least a 2 hours movie or something.

Heavy in exposition and thrills, this finale will disappoint most. But it offers enough mystery solving and emotional moments to pardon itself. It makes a satisfying conclusion to the season,and the ending is wide open for others. It was well shot and acted, but didn't deliver on all the levels they promised us to.

6.3/10

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Sherlock: The Six Thatchers (2017)

Season 4, Episode 1

8/10

Brilliant episode.

3 January 2017

Warning: Spoilers

SIX THATCHERS.

Sherlock is back in force in this new suspenseful and grim episode. Brilliantly reintroduced, we see Sherlock and Watson back in business.

This episode was brilliantly crafted and written, even more so intricately ploted than the previous episode. Season 4 seems to be a culmination of everything that has happened yet. The plot unfolds around Mary's dark past as a secret operation goes awry. She is branded as a traitor. Her character is very well developed and her ending was satisfying, and heart breaking enough. I think people are confusing "convoluted" with "complex". In the end this episode will be much better as an arc of a season. There is a lot of foreshadowing and building up to the Grand act. Sherlock is lost. More than ever. He has the feeling something is coming, without having a single idea when it is gonna come, when Death will meet him in Samarra. People need to understand that every little thing that happens in the show has a purpose, every line. Somehow Mary Watson, the lady flirting with Watson, Culverton Smith and Moriarty are connected. We will see in the next week's. Some scenes dragged for a bit and tonal issues here and there but nothing of a monumental problem. Not enough of Watson also.

Secrets are starting to drift them apart, which seems to be a theme this season. The past, secrets and consequences.

Great episode, great build up for the rest of the season. Slowly but surely. Things are getting serious as the season unfolds and the whole series build up to that point/season. Can't wait to see the rest.

8.7/10

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Steve Jobs (2015)

8/10

Thank you Aaron Sorkin for existing

9 January 2016

"Steve Jobs"(2015) is an unconventional biopic telling the story of the ups and downs of Steve Jobs through the means of his three biggest product launches.

Oh man... This movie... This movie was GREAT! I had a blast! Let's be fair here, what makes this movie is the clever dialogues and performances. It's all talking and thinking, there's nothing blowing up in this one. It's not gonna be everybody's cup of tea, but if you are already interested in it just by reading this, well, you're in for a treat. Micheal Fassbender was flawless, loved Seth Rogen's Steve Wozniak, Kate Winslet, Jeff Daniels, they were all superb. The dialogues were gripping, real, and meaningful. My only nit-pick would be the directing of Danny Boyle, I felt like it was kind off out of place at times, with his artistic involvement. It felt more like a movie for David Fincher to direct, as he is more sterile and calculated, which would be more fitting for a Steve Jobs movie. The very unique narrative structure (cutting the first, second and third act into the behind- the-scenes of the conferences) was a smart decision, it made the pacing smooth, enjoyable and unique. By the end, I just wanted more of this movie which is saying something. But, honestly, I can't see what this film would have been without Aaron Sorkin's script, he made the movie in my opinion.

8.5/10 for "Steve Jobs"(2015) :-)

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Anomalisa (2015)

10/10

Emotional, surreal, true, touching and perfect

9 January 2016

I have no words to describe how much I enjoyed this movie... Not only was the animation mind-bogglingly immaculate, but the core of it, the characters, was just... Wow... You really have to experience it for yourself, because this movie is, well, cerebral let's say, which is hard to describe vulgarly. It's not a very accessible movie, not for all audiences, but for cinema lovers this movie is a treat. Very re-watchable, there's a lot of metaphorical ideas throughout the movie that keeps questioning yourself about the reality of the movie, as we see it through the eyes of the protagonist. This movie deals with mental disorders, relationships, awkwardness, family, love and human interactions. This film feels extremely personal to Charlie Kaufman. This is, by far, the most original and surprising movie I've seen this year(2015), and i just can't find any flaws with it, like NONE, AT ALL!

Anomalisa deserves a 10/10

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Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens (2015)

6/10

Meh.

6 January 2016

A fun time at the theatre but not much else. I liked the additions, and how the Force worked, but it was kind of a mess. Weird pacing, hyperactive editing, and plot points straight out copied from A New Hope. Rey was okay, she was overacting at times and her performance felt a bit too artificial, in fact the whole movie felt artificial. The directing was just, too much! Too much intensity, overly polished and produced, out of place crooked camera angles and slow zooms to make everything intense when it's completely unnecessary. Good performances overall, fun action, I was eating my popcorn pretty fast. Well timed fan services and winks to the original trilogy, but when I left the theatre I told myself:"Meh, it was fine." Better than the prequels obviously, but that is not saying much. They crammed so much in one movie, that the movie itself felt claustrophobic. Kids will LOVE it. I, personally, liked it for what it was, but I was disappointed considering the hype and fantastic reviews. NOT A BAD MOVIE, at all, it's a fairly competent big budget space movie, but not as good as I thought it would be. Haters giving this 1 star are just lying. It is far from a bad movie, there was a lot of love and craftsmanship behind this film and it would never deserve a one star.

6.5/10 :-)

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Raising Arizona (1987)

6/10

A competent movie, but too sleazy and stylish for it's own good

10 December 2015

The second movie the Coen brothers has ever directed (and written). With that being said, they obviously have a gift for cinematic storytelling and out-of-the-blue characters. Which is sometimes what makes the movie (like Burn After Reading, one of my favourite of theirs).With Raising Arizona, I gotta say, I was disappointed. I had high expectations, obviously, and I was let down a little. I found the main characters a bit despicable and lacking any kind of logic motivations. It makes a entertaining movie with funny situations, but as far as the story goes, it's lacking. It kinda goes nowhere. Good performances and directing. The writing I wasn't a big fan of. Witty and clever dialogues, but from another time. The language and expressions sounded like a 50's TV series (I'm nit picking here). But overall I didn't hate myself watching this, but it was a bit too goofy for it's own good and lacked a higher purpose of existence. With that being said, it's fun to watch. 6/10

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Sicario (2015)

9/10

Sicario; A powerful and almost exhausting ride of a movie

18 October 2015

Sicario (2015) tells the story of a righteous, but stubborn, FBI agent played wonderfully by Emily Blunt. When she volunteers to be part of a special task group made to take down a Mexican cartel lord, she comes across a world she couldn't understand, a world outside the law.

My thoughts; Sicario delivers on every level possible, with masterfully shot action and set pieces, perfect performances and characters.I'm having a hard time finding flaws with this film. The tension is palpable throughout the entire run time, you just feel this storm coming, and it grabs your guts and grips your attention.The third act of this movie is so satisfying, when it was over, I was literally out of breath. Like I was holding this deep worried feeling inside until the very last second of the movie. Oh, and the score was just simply superb, it nourished the atmosphere perfectly. I can't praise this movie enough, and I could go on and on about it.(And YES BENICIO DEL TORO IS BACK BABY!)

Do yourself a favor and watch this movie, by far the best of 2015. 9 out of 10 (because no movie is perfect, right?)

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Hard Ticket to Hawaii (1987)

8/10

So bad it's good? You betcha!

17 August 2014

Hard ticket to Hawaii was introduced to me by pure randomness, on a rainy day of having nothing to do, I looked out on the Internet movies considered so horrible and cheesy, that they are actually hilarious and entertaining! I saw all of them except that one movie; Hard ticket to Hawaii... And... Oh.. My.. F****ng God, this movie is a masterpiece of awful! I mean, it's like if a Porn movie and Rambo had a baby... Let me sum up this movie in a few words; Boobs, Guns, Drugs, Blood, Lots of boobs and A GIANT SNAKE! After reading this, you probably have the urge of watching this flick out, if not well... Good for you, cause that movie if really terrible!

For those who wants to be entertained by nudity violence and hilariously bad dialogues, watch this movie you'll laugh your butt off! For those who wants a cinematic and artistic experience of art, well, why are you even on this page?! This movie, as a normal dude who wants to be entertained, deserves an 8/10... For the mainstream critics, it is AT BEST a 3/10... In my humble opinion! Thanks for reading!

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Smiley Face (2007)

7/10

For stoners by stoners...

30 March 2013

This movie is now in one of my top five stoner movies. For people who don't smoke, I don't think it's the right experience for you. I watched this movie quite baked, and it was hilarious. I seriously laughed out loud many times, only because of Anna Faris. She was probably the best element of the movie.Her acting was priceless, seriously, she looked so freaking baked for the entire movie it was so hilarious to see! Very good jokes and overall very funny movie! But for the plot, it's for sure not the most epic and complex tale of the history... It's actually very omnipresent but not really important. The actress is entertaining enough to make you watch the entire film. Potheads give it a shot while you smoke a bit, it's a great fun but I don't see non-smokers really enjoying the experience. I, of course, watched the movie high and another time sober, and I can confirm a good buzz helps get you into the movie, into the character. It's worth a solid 7 out of 10!

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Jersey Shore (2009–2012)

1/10

God damn degrading and worthless show

17 August 2012

Warning: Spoilers

This show doesn't deserve to be talk about at all, that's why this review will be short. I've never seen a show that humiliating for the American teens and society! Makes young adults what to become douche bags or fake silicone'd-yellow-spray-tanned chicks. THis is awful, dumb, degrading, stupid, vulgar , mindless and all the other terms of that nature... I really can't figure out why in the hell this show is still airing and some people like it, and those people the most part is just to laugh on how pathetic the show really is... Don't waste you're time, please... Watch a real wise TV series like Dexter, House or even damn C.S.I.

SPOILER: This show is not worth wasting your time, never...

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The Avengers (2012)

7/10

Overrated by the hype. Good but not great...

24 July 2012

First thing first, that movie is good. And yes it is just good! Not great, best movie ever or something else! It was just good! Good action, good acting... But, man, the story was way too much cliché (a bad guy wants to take down the Earth and heroes have to save the Earth and they win...) That's it! Loki was nothing memorable as a villain. Good but not great again. Marvel is so great for that! It's building up the hype and excitement of all the fans! It's been since the first Iron Man movie we're waiting for that one big movie! and marvel KNEW that the fans will never dare to realize how just good and basic the movie really is! I enjoyed the first Iron Man movie way much than this! And I speak as a huge comic fan. I was looking forward to this movie, but i wasn't dying of impatience like all the fans who overrated it! 8.7? Seriously?! What made the movie was only the characters! Because you really care for them and they were more comic book accurate than ever! But that's it... It was funny, entertaining, had great characters but this is way too much overrated by die hard fans who can't face the truth... It deserves a solid 6 out of 10! Its good, but not great... Puny god...

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Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance (2011)

2/10

The f**k I just watched

9 July 2012

Okay, let's make this clear, this is NOT a sequel. I saw this movie on blu-ray, and the director said it was a reboot(what a stupid idea). And, yes, this movie is stupidly awful. At least, take it seriously a bit, but no, they didn't it was a horrible joke of a film. Stupid, tough to follow, plot, okay performances, cool action, horrible writing, cheesy as "hell", the movie was overall short but felt so much long... It was a mindless mess. If you want a Ghost Rider movie, watch the first one! Its not a masterpiece but it's better than this trash. Please don't waste your time on this. By the way, Jerry Springer is ,indeed, the Devil so it deserves one star out of ten!

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The Shawshank Redemption (1994)

10/10

The greatest movie of all time

23 June 2012

The best movie ever made, period. I won't go on a very long and detailed review on the story(which is magnificent and perfect)I just want to say that this movie is a pure piece of art. The acting was perfect! I'm really disappointed that the actors didn't have enough recognition for their performances! Actually, the overall movie was underestimate, by the Oscars especially.This movie shows why cinema is an art, powerful and heart full art. See this movie, you'll now what I'm talking about. I really tried to notice some gripes or problems but, I can't. This movie is touching, sad, beautiful, powerful and perfect. By the way, f**k the Academy Awards for dumping this movie and do for Forrest Gump for the trophies,but it's just trophies... Still a shame that they decided that.

11 out of ten, totally deserves it.

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The Big Bang Theory (2007–2019)

9/10

I completely love this show!

17 February 2012

Okay, for first start of my review, let's introduce the characters. Leo, Sheldon, Howard and Raj are the world's biggest nerds! They are extremely intelligent! Leo is kind of the most normal dude in this show! All of the others are, hum... Have social difficulties, I suppose you could say! Sheldon has compulsives obsessions, Howard thinks he is a "Casanova", and Raj is very shy with girls! He can't even talk to a girl! So, all those characters are best friends , and all of them have different personalities, and it makes make the show so awesome! Funny has hell, great performances from all the cast (and Penny, she is ridiculously hot)! Anyway, if you are a geek or a nerd you will love this show (just like myself). You'll enjoy every episodes of this series! It is really original and unique! So, check it out! You won't regret it!

9 out of 10! (because perfection doesn't exist!)

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Inception (2010)

10/10

Unbelievable

17 February 2011

Warning: Spoilers

You've never seen anything like Inception, and you'll want to see it again and again.

A brain-twister to be sure. But the fact that the plot demands attention only adds to the exhilaration. This is a story about dreams that requires the audience to stay awake.The action set pieces are deliriously spectacular; one involving a gravity-impaired Gordon-Levitt in an ever-rotating hallway is wondrous to behold.

The movie of the year! You need to watch it, over and over again...

It will be my favourite movie for my hole life!(I just cannot wait to The dark knight rises!):P

11 out of 10

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