Reviews

This series had so much potential, but after a few episodes in we became disinterested and moved on. The constant and over the top sex scenes really cheapen it and we got tired of it so stopped watching. It doesn't add to it.

Perhaps Insecure is the best title for this. Directors seem to add that if they don't think the content can stand on it's own. Very sad.

The producers of this documentary really try to force empathy for the accused and none for the victim.

If the producers of this documentary are concerned with justice, they really should have expressed that by creating a fair and balanced documentary.

This was the most one sided documentary of this subject matter I have ever seen...luckily. I really got the feeling that the woman who died was not important to the makers of this documentary at all. They gave little to no consideration for her. I felt especially empathetic to the family of the deceased that believe Mr. Peterson to be guilty of the crime.

Perhaps this documentary was produced by fans of My Peterson's works? If that is the case. This all makes since why this documentary was done in this manner.

When I watched the first couple of episodes I thought it was going to be great, but then it went on and on and on...and on.

Unlike many dance focused movies, this was complete with excellent dancing, believable acting, and good character development.

I wish more American dance movies had the realism Break has.

Both leads were very good. What is extremely rare is that their acting and dancing stand on their own. So many dancers of this caliber have trouble being believable as straight actors, but they are the exception.

I recognized the female lead, Sabrina Ouazani from a cute French Series called the Hookup Plan. Had no idea she was a dancer! She is adorable and hilarious in the Hookup Plan, so I figured there was nothing to lose by checking this movie out. What a nice surprise!

The male lead, Keven Mischel is absolutely exceptional. There is a scene where he is dancing on his own and IT IS RIVETING. I have never seen someone move like that and I have seen a plethora of dancers of all styles. He has his own language and it is quite special. And with all that, he is a very, very good actor. So rare to be at that high of a level at both disciplines. Interested in seeing him dance more. He is OUTSTANDING.

For anyone that enjoys gifted and special break dancers, this is not to be missed. There are some break/hip hop dancers that have supporting roles that are also well worth watching.

I would rate this higher if the story line wasn't lacking just a little in a couple places, especially in the beginning.

This was very well done. It included authentic and informative interviews. Ella comes off as a very grounded person and artist. She is extremely unique, not due to her Aboriginal background, but due to her ability to add so many colors to her dance language. It is obvious that she is able to master a variety of dance languages while making them her own.

Ella also has a very strong presence when she dances, which adds to her special quality as an artist. Some of the most technically savy dancers never get that and it is something that can not be taught.

She is someone I look forward to watching through her career. In the middle of the documentary is an extremely powerful duet that we will remember and enjoy for years to come. I am currently watching this documentary a second time. The powerful duet I mentioned I have probably watched at least 10 times. Excellent documentary. Bravo.

If it weren't for the dancing and a precise fast forward function on my remote, I wouldn't make it through the first episode. After the entire 1st season, still not one single character is fully developed. That is ridiculous. They have talented dancers and even a couple of them are able to be believable actors, but the director must not have had enough confidence in the story or writing, because every couple scenes either a sex scene with characters the audience could care less about is thrown in or a lingering steam room butt shot is tossed in.

Ok. So the screen play has A LOT of holes, but character development can fix a lot. Either the director was not working on all cylinders during shooting or this series is targeting a brain dead audience.

I feel sorry for the dancers. They are talented dancers and deserve better. The direction treats them like sex objects incapable of anything other than dancing, getting naked, and grinding on each other.

Some of the pas de deux work was very nice. The only direction that was worth watching was for the dance scenes. That's it.

We really enjoyed this movie! It was very realistic, unpredictable, BEAUTIFULLY acted, well written, funny in many moments without trying and very touching. Very, very well done and a breath of fresh air.

My gosh. This is PBS? The overacting in this by many of the actors cast is absolutely ridiculous. Can't believe it. All the stars in this rating go solely to the costumes. Those are fabulous.

What an amazing story and beautifully acted. Dennis Quaid and J. Michael Finley were phenomenal! They were present and believable every second. Their roles could not have been better cast or acted. The film was cast perfectly from the minor roles to leading roles. The writing was outstanding. It was touching, funny, clever, and profound. It was natural and flowed well. From beginning to end the film had our full attention. Anyone regardless of religion would be inspired by this true story that was expertly and carefully handled. I can't remember the last time I was so moved by a performance. Beautiful.

In Search of Fellini was beautifully done. Every moment of the actors' lines and scenes were authentic. The entire cast did very well in their roles, from the film extras to the lead roles. Peter Arpesella as Fellini's assistant was also very well done.

Ksenia Solo was a delight to watch as the isolated, painfully shy, innocent, and vulnerable Lucy. Enrico Oetiker as Pietro lit up the screen with his natural charisma and quiet intensity. Enrico did not have much overall screen time, but made a strong and lasting impression. Maria Bello as Lucy's mother and Mary Lyn Rajskub as Kerri were wonderfully acted.

The love interests in this film share an onscreen chemistry that is rare. Their connection was natural, organic, and profound. There are moments in this film that remind me of the unmatched magic like quality of the many Italian classics I have enjoyed. The film score flows seamlessly within this movie and is just the right complement to the action and often is quite moving. The film is not necessarily fantasy and not quite realistic, but somewhere in between...perfect for a Fellini inspired film and very well done tribute to a master.

I can't believe all the 1 star reviews here. This is definitely not a terrible movie and certainly not the worst. It deserves around 6 stars. The script had some one liners that could have really fallen flat had they been handled by a less talented cast. For the most part, the acting was pretty good, especially by Melissa McCarthy. There were a couple lines that didn't quite work, but it wasn't terrible. The cinematography was very well done and there were enough humorous moments to make it enjoyable.

I loved this movie! This is a must see for martial artist enthusiasts, especially those that respect the heart of the art and the lifestyle (I am biased because I have a great respect for martial arts).

The story was interesting and well paced and I can't imagine Chiwetelu Umeadi Ejiofor being a better fit for this role. He performed the part of the ultimate martial arts instructor perfectly. His character had many layers to his personality and he drew me in with every scene. I found him to be intense, passionate, strong, but vulnerable. This actor is first rate in my book and very inspiring to watch.

Although Tim Allen's part was relatively small, it was intricate, believable, and memorable. I look forward to see him in more work like this.

I was expecting the typical Lifetime flick when I came across this film. Boy was I wrong and quite pleasantly surprised. I actually enjoyed this film more than some of the higher budget, A list star cast films I've seen within the last few months.

It's obvious to me that a great deal of care went into this movie. The screenplay was well done, it was not at all predicable, the movie was well cast, the acting was solid and believable, particularly from the three leading actors, Ted Levine, Maggie Elizabeth Jones, and Tom Hildreth. Even the soundtrack was well chosen, not cheesy or distracting, just an appropriate accompaniment to the drama. The messages of the film are profound, yet subtle and gives you plenty to contemplate long after the movie is over.

It's encouraging to be reminded that quality movies don't have to rely on enormous budgets and a big star line up to be successful.

Well done.

I have enjoyed Heigl's performances in other movies and had high expectations when I saw her on the cast list. Unfortunately, she seemed like one of the least committed and present actors in this movie.

Sure, the movie is predictable and silly, but regardless, if an actor decides to do a project, they should commit 100% to it. Jason O'Mara and Daniel Sunjata's performances made me forget how silly this movie is. Heigl's performance only highlighted it. Disappointing. I feel like she barely tried. Perhaps she was simply miscast. Who's to know, but it just did not work for me.

Sherri Shephard was funny and memorable.

I think this movie deserves at least 7 stars with IMDb. I can't believe this was a film backed by a Kickstarter campaign.

It was a beautifully thought out, delightfully quirky, earthy film, with great messages gently and non-obnoxiously strewn throughout. It was well acted by the cast and well directed. All the characters were well developed and their relationships with one another were believable.

I've seen Garden State, but was not expecting this film to be like a sequel or anything. It seems like some disappointed viewers were expecting it to be a sequel. This is a film that stands on it's own.

I am looking forward to seeing more of Zach Braff's work. It's refreshing to see works that go off the beaten path of typical Hollywood mush.

The only way I can even stomach an over the top, silly movie is if the acting by the lead character is good and/or the direction is excellent.

This movie made us a big fan of Chris Kattan. So many comedies I have seen lately have actors that you can tell are simply going for a laugh, the acting isn't genuine and the characters are not consistently believable. I want to believe the character regardless of how ridiculous or goofy the character's behavior is.

This movie has some really silly moments in it, yet what made it work perfectly is that Kattan performed a genuine character effortlessly. He had a lot of natural charisma and the director highlighted this well. It was very easy to have empathy for this goofy character.

There were some moments in this film where we had to pause the movie because we were laughing so hard. I saw this movie at least five years ago and I still have a couple scenes pop into my mind from time to time that make me smile.

If you admire Chris Kattan's work, this is definitely worth checking out.

My husband and I really enjoyed this movie. It is earthy, authentic, refreshingly quirky, and has a lot of heart. It has a sincere message of hope and there are a lot of moving moments. Jamie (portrayed by David Rhein) is one of the most likable characters we have seen in a long time. His gentle, quiet, sweet nature makes him instantly relatable. The director, Marlene Rhein, is also a very gifted actress as well as director. She plays the part of Jamie's supportive sister who is fighting with her own troubles with passionate fortitude. We look forward to seeing it again and will be on the look out for more Marlene Rhein movies.