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Suits (2011)
Not much for legal dramas but Suits is not just any Legal drama
If you haven't been watching Suits on USA Network and you like legal dramas, you are missing out. I don't like legal dramas and I don't have cable so you have no excuse.
I've had it on my Amazon Prime tv cue for a while but hesitated because like I said I don't really like legal dramas. A couple of months ago (before the news of my beloved Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's engagement) I decided to give it a try. I hadn't really heard about it until Meghan Markle and the Prince made their dating public so I was curious.
I had planned on watching ONE episode and ended up binge-watching the entire season. From the pilot, I was entertained by the mostly unknown (at least by me) cast.
Suits is a show that does not take themselves seriously with their witty banter, excessive use of "Goddamn" and the constant reference to pop culture and classic movies.
The Fashion
Everybody on that show is always dressed to the nines. They must spend a small fortune on wardrobe. Gabriel Macht can rock a Tom Ford suit better than any male runway model I've ever seen.
The ladies give office-wear a whole new meaning. Their outfits are what the rest of us would wear at a formal evening out.
The Drinking Game
You could start a drinking game with the amount of time they use the phrase "Shit the bed". Never in one show have I heard that phrase being used so many times.
The Relationships
The relationship we want to root for is Patrick J Adams (Mike) and Meghan Markle (Rachel), we want them to ride off into the sunset and live happily ever after. But watch out, Harvey and Donna really do it for me. The two have such amazing chemistry and Harvey is a lost puppy without his secretary, Donna.
Girl Power
Yes, the show is about Macht and Adam's characters but Gina Torres (Jessica), Sarah Rafferty (Donna) and Markle's Rachel are really pulling the strings. Jessica is the owner of the law firm. Torres plays her with poise, grace, and class. Sure, she doesn't always operate above board but who really does when millions of dollars are at stake? Right?
The Message
Mike has a gift, he has a photographic memory and because of that, not too many things can keep him engaged for a long period of time... except when it comes to the one thing that he is not allowed to do. Practice law.
If you've ever truly loved something and has a passion for it so strong that it burns in your soul, and "politics" has kept you from it then you'll feel for Mike.
I have been in situations where I was good at something but wasn't allowed to do it because of a certain reason. All it takes is one person to give you a shot, in Mike's case it was Harvey.
Mike and Harvey Forever
Harvey and Mike are as in love with each other as two heterosexual men could possibly be. Harvey risked his entire career and his company because he believed in a stranger at the time, Mike. In turn, Mike's loyalty landed him in prison.
I think it is impossible not to love these characters and their friendships. Even Louis Litt, who would do anything for Harvey's attention but as they say "Always shit the bed," is likable and relateable. Either you are him or you know someone like him.
The Man from U.N.C.L.E. (2015)
Well worth the 1hr 56 minutes I spent in the theater
This movie was well worth the 1hr 56 minutes I spent in the theater. I was completely entertained from the opening till the end. The characters were very likable, Armie and Henry had great chemistry, with each other and with the female lead played by Alicia Vikander.
I loved the snappy exchange between both actors, each had classic lines which worked with their character's personalities. The action kept me on my toes, the car chases were done with vintage cars which was nice to see.
Obviously, the cars were from the '60s to correspond with the movie's time-line, as were the fashion worn by both ladies; funky earrings and eyelashes for days. Despite the time line in the movie, the women were portrayed in a very dominant role, at times upstaging the men, but not in a bad way.
I loved the comedic element of the movie and so did the audience that sat in the nearly half empty theater. One of the lines that had us laughing was when Henry's character described Armie's character as barely human, he referred to him as "it" saying things like you should have seen "it run," and "it ripped off the trunk of a car."
While Henry delivered his comedic lines with swoon-worthy swagger, Armie did a very good Russian accent, with little quirks like a horrible but non-threatening temper.
I loved everything thing about this movie, the way it was shot, the tone, the story line, everything. I hope they continue the franchise there is still so much about these guys and girl that I want to learn more about.
The Ranch (2016)
Lose the laugh track
The Characters... I loved that the characters are not as shallow as they appear, for example, the chemistry between Colt and Heather and how a possibly good thing can develop from a hookup.
I loved that Maggie (the mom) is woman enough to know when something is not working and she is not afraid to step out on her own. Even unlikable dad, Beau, is growing on me.
I loved Rooster's dry humor and there are times Colt really tug at my heart strings. Kutcher does serious and funny in the same scene and makes it work.
The show deals with how f*ed up family can be and shows that you can find humor in any situation.
Lose the laugh track
I wish the laugh track would go, it takes me out of the world these characters live in. The F-bombs are really not necessary because they feel fake and doesn't add anything to its delivery.
Looking ahead...
The final episode ends with a major character leaving, I am looking forward to seeing what happens there. I am rooting for Colt and Heather. Beer-bong Billy is interesting and hilarious, I hope they do more with his character.
Overall, I loved The Ranch, I binge watched all 10 episodes in less than two days.
King Arthur: Legend of the Sword (2017)
A Non-Critic Review of King Arthur
I can usually tell if I would like a movie from the opening scene. King Arthur: Legend of The Sword had me from the jump.
I felt that the story was really well told, the characters were interesting and easy to care about. It was a story that had a lot of heart.
Jude Law's Vortigern was an excellent bad guy! He had all the qualities; devilishly handsome, witty and power-hungry.
Charlie Hunnam's King Arthur was cunning, likable and funny. Who knew! He was cheeky but that played well considering that the movie did not take itself too seriously. I mean come on, they were wearing beanies, and Vortigern was seriously styling in a white button-down soft shirt and black slacks. Those tiny details could have taken me out of the time period but it didn't.
The graphics felt kind of like a video game, my sister thought, and I'd have to agree.
I usually don't get into mythological stories because they tend to lag on and I get bored or I don't know what the hell is going on. But the storytelling in King Arthur was pretty good. What really got me was the ending sequence when Arthur comes face- to-face with his demon (Uncle Vortigern).
This struck me as a metaphor for life. When you go through all the hard and unfair stuff you get back up and you fight. In the end, you have battle scars, not to be ashamed of but to be proud of, to be embraced and when you look at them, you know that you've survived some deep stuff and you are stronger for it.
The movie had a shooting style like Snatch (2000) by Ritchie, but I'm thinking that's his style. Like Michael Bay movies always has big explosions or John Woo uses doves.