Reviews

At a time when shows tend to be grounded and realistic, divisive and preachy, it's beautiful to have something like Ted Lasso to remind us all that being optimistic and kind is not the same as being naive.

Even if you are a cynic like me, it's impossible to not slowly get to love this show. The premise is quite simple and familiar, but the truly heart warming messages delivered with incredible finesse and consistency are what ultimately wins you over. Football is the canvas, it's actually the characters that make this show.

Thank you Ted for reminding us that being a good person is its own reward.

It feels like I've been waiting for this game for more than 20 years. I was ready for it since I read the first books as a child, but technology wasn't ready at the time.

I will not spoil anything, the story is more than decent though nothing extraordinary. However that matters very little. All that matters is that you get to live out your fantasy of attending Hogwarts and practicing magic!

All the locations, be it Hogwarts, Hogsmeade, the Forbidden Forest and the surrounding countryside feel alive in a way you can't even imagine! Through many segments, I was honestly smiling like a small boy out of sheer joy and I'm a grown man. Simply put, if you too have enjoyed the wizarding world, then do not miss out on this experience!

PS: Only reasons I gave it 9 stars and not 10 are because the facial expressions could use a little more work and mainly because Quidditch is missing. If they add that in a dlc, we are talking the perfect game!

Is being fat the only vice out there? Obviously not. But it's the only vice these days with a strange tendency of being considered rude to point out. It's not rude to point out that smoking or drinking is bad. So why is it rude to do the same for overeating?

Whether being fat is beautiful is a matter of individual preference. But whether it's healthy, that's science and the answer is no. Pretending like it's ok to be this fat is misleading. Fat people should not be attacked or made to feel less, but accepting bad health should not be encouraged.

3 stars for the ladies who obviously try hard to be good at what they do.

This movie is sadly simply average in every respect.

There are a few chuckles here and there but no laugh out loud moments. The plot is serviceable but not intriguing or immersive. The leads are obviously all capable actors but the script asks nothing of them.

Generally a mediocre movie that you will forget a few days later. Definitely not worth a theater viewing, maybe catch it at home at some point if you are interested.

Let me start by saying that I love Kate, she is a good actress and the fact she is one of the hottest women working at the moment is a bonus.

How many times must Hollywood do this though? Watching a thin woman like Kate knock the stuffing out of men 3 times her size does not make for a good action movie. It makes for a laugh and not the good kind... It was believable in Underworld because Selene was a vampire and you could attribute her skills to supernatural powers. Here it just falls flat and looks silly.

Women are not men and men are not women. Both have areas where they excel more than the other. Why do the movies try to turn women into men these days? All it does is make men feel awkward and women feel patronized...

Just stop it please...

I just had to leave a review for such a well crafted mini-series. Perfect balance of emotion, drama, character growth and story telling and most importantly a fantastic performance by the lead actress. A must-watch!

The main factor that makes this show amazing in my eyes, is that the technology depicted actually feels possible!

Many loved sci-fi franchises present techs and places that with our current knowledge seem completely unreachable. The Expanse on the other hand takes place in our own neighborhood, our solar system. Humanity has not achieved light speed, but our spacecrafts travel and brake in a way that makes sense. Even artificial gravity is explained, it's not just magically there.

To this quite realistic worldbuilding, add the human politics and dynamics and you get a beautiful space opera. Granted it takes at least half a season to really kick off, but when it does, it becomes the best sci-fi show in years!!

Yes, you read the title right!

If you expect to see impressive visual effects of comets raining down on the globe and destroying civilization as our hero runs for his life, then prepare for disappointment.

The movie is basically a family drama with the disaster as a backdrop in a few very short sequences here and there, some of which are happening off screen.

Nothing here that you have not seen done before and better by other movies of the genre... The 4 stars are for the cast's efforts and the rare disaster scenes.

The signs were all there in the trailers...

Strong, independent, gay female supposedly replaces Batman and takes on whatever silly thing is managing to bother the progressive crowds these days... The acting is bad, the script is mediocre and a multitude of stereotypes are forced down our throat with a shovel...

Do yourself a favor and give this one a hard pass.

Let me be honest from the start. This was an excellent movie, just not quite as good as its predecessors.

My main issue is not with some particular aspect of the movie itself. It is more that I feel this sequel was not needed. Toy Story 3 had the most perfect ending they could have given the franchise. For those of us who grew up with the original movie in 1995, watching Andy grow up alongside ourselves and then passing Woody and the gang to another child, hit a deep emotional chord.

This sequel's ending was rather emotional too, it simply didn't reach the height of the previous movie. Everything was in place, the humor, the characters, the animation, they were all on point. I just couldn't help feeling that what I was seeing had no real reason to happen..

To make a long story short, this was a very good movie and a decent addition to the franchise. I simply felt that producing a sequel, somewhat diminishes the emotional impact of the 3rd movie's perfect ending.

As almost everyone here, I saw the original movie back in the day and also its lackluster sequels. Then this series was announced and it would be putting it mildly if I said I was not optimistic.

Never have I been more happy to be proven wrong, as Cobra Kai is a hugely unexpected surprise and honestly way better than it had any right to be!

The pacing is excellent, the writing is refreshingly nuanced, Macchio and Zabka add deeper layers to characters we thought we knew, the new kids are engaging, the humor and emotion is on point and the jabs at our modern society are delivered with impressive finesse through the eyes of the 80s-stuck Johnny.

If you even remotely enjoyed the original film, this series is a must-watch! Now this is how you do a sequel, by treating the original material with love and letting it be your inspiration for something new, take notes Star Wars. Cobra Kai never dies..!

I am too disappointed to write a long winded review. House of Cards was one of the best shows ever made, but Netflix made sure it went out with a whimper...

Season 6 was admittedly not as bad as I expected to be, but it was far from good and lightyears from what the show has delivered in the past. Robin is a solid actress for sure and she does her best to take on the burden on her own shoulders, but lets be honest, the heart of the show is and always has been Frank Underwood. No matter how much it pains the keyboard warriors out there, it was mostly because of Kevin's performance that HoC became so successful and his absence leaves a gap the size of crater...

If you've followed the show so far, by all means watch the last season so you can see how it ends. Personally, I was filled with a constant sadness at what an amazing last season this could have been, compared to the mediocrity we received...

On a last note, I want to say how disgusted I am with the ridiculous political correctness. It has reached the point where mob mentality is placed on a higher level than the courts of law... What happened to "innocent until proven guilty"....? So some guy made an accusation and without any trial, a man's career is scrapped and a great show goes down the drain as a result... Well done people, well done society...

I admit walking into the theater, I was very excited but also a little apprehensive. I should not have worried at all though, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them was incredibly enjoyable! Rowling's magical world is as alluring and fun as ever! For me, the best thing about this movie is exactly that. Exploring this world.

In the Harry Potter saga, with the exception of Deathly Hallows, most of the action was confined in Hogwarts. When we were taken out of the school, the main characters, being underage, were not allowed to do magic. The novelty in this movie is that we get to follow a fully fledged adult wizard in an entirely new environment and observe the dynamics and workings of the magical society.

Said wizard is Newt Scamander, a magical zoologist that traveled the world in order to find and document rare creatures, which he carries in his magical suitcase. When this suitcase gets mixed up with one that belongs to muggle Jacob, some of Newt's creatures escape and cause problems in New York.

Eddie Redmayne shines in this movie. He plays a very clearly British, endearing and slightly awkward Newt, but the character's kindness is obvious by the loving and friendly way that he treats his magical creatures. Dan Fogler does a great job as Jacob Kowalski, the muggle who is suddenly thrown into a world of wonder that existed beside him all along. He is the one the audience can best relate to, since he mirrors our sense of marvel. Katherine Waterstone and Alison Sudol also do a good job as the two vastly different magical sisters, who aid Newt in his adventure. If I had a small gripe, it would be that the excellent Colin Farell was in my opinion under used.

All in all, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them is a solid and visually stunning movie that manages to achieve three things.

First, although it takes place in the Harry Potter universe, it stands apart and has its very own story, which can be enjoyed separately from that of the famous young wizard. Second, it drops quite a few hints and names, which not only tie in nicely with the stories that we know, but also serve to set up the next installments, which are rumored to document Dumbledore's past and connection with Grindelwald. Finally, the movie features a bustling 1926 New York, which coupled with the intriguing character dynamics, offers a brand new insight into Rowling magical world and leaves us poor muggles asking for more.

After following Harry's adventures, many of us were left wanting to see much more of the story and luckily for us, it seems Rowling has that much more to offer. Personally, I can't wait for the next movie, great job!