Reviews

Although I first watched this with my father at a younger age, I recently rewatched it and it is just as entertaining and terrifying as it was a decade ago. Something that I highly enjoy about older movies that don't necessarily rely on CGI and other special effects only recently developed is that what distinguishes the quality of the work is heavily dependent on the writing.

Dialogue well written and gripping, with excellent acting on all parts. You're kept on the edge of your seat, and left feeling pure terror. There's no reliance on sexualization, jump scares, overtly grotesque or disturbing acts; rather it is unsettling as it claims to alter reality itself; a pure type of doom that you feel from deep within and that has no sense of relief; a Lovecraftian-esque design. It's brilliant, captifying, and the special effects, although easily outdated, are so beautifully incorporated that it hasn't gone out of style. This is the type of horror that needs to be noted for future generations as something to aspire to achieve.

Extremely well done and I can almost guarantee that I will come back to re-watch this in another decades time and will enjoy it all the same.

Let's not fool ourselves here: this series isn't here to do anything except exist. It doesn't have a deeper meaning, a hidden message, a political agenda, it's just...a makeover show. Of course it's going to lack individuality; it is essentially three professionals giving a makeover to a random person. Are there times when I disagree? Absolutely. I prefer Karen Williams as a stylist, and I do believe the makeup artist goes overboard and has difficulties tone matching pale skin (which is quite a problem given this is in London.) As someone who has lived in London, this makeup style is definitely quite characteristic of the geographical zone, and controversial as well. The hair stylist for me has always seemed to be the one who tries to preserve the individuality of the guests the most.

That said...this is a makeover show. There's nothing more profound to it. If they do not like it, it's a shower and a new day in a few hours, no harm no foul. It does get kind of mean, most reality television is like that. I would not be surprised if the polls were fake and the street reviewers guided with leading questions or completely scripted. But honestly, who cares? It delivers exactly what it promises, and even though the forced mirror chats are eyeroll worthy, it's nothing more than a show to put on while eating television and scrolling on the phone as background noise, or a series to watch while talking and not pausing during bathroom breaks.

Treating it on the same level as non-reality television shows or movies is, in my opinion, unfair, as they have entirely different goals and are geared towards completely different audiences. Nobody takes themselves seriously here; it's a fun dress up show with biased opinions from people who want to go on TV. I think for what it is, it's decent. Thus the five. It succeeds all expectations and doesn't surpass any, sometimes disappoints and equally sometimes surprises. It's lunch and naptime telly. I'm fine with it.

I lack any critiques for this series, except perhaps that there are only seven episodes! I'm invested in these cases, and want to know how they end up; the stories are told in a beautifully real way although it allows you to view the intricacies and struggles in each situacion. Inspiring doctor as well, renewed my passion for my studies (healthcare, although a different field) with each episode that I viewed; truly a beautiful role model and such an excellent concept. Very well done.

I found it lighthearted, hilarious, and an enjoyable watch. Initially I chose this film as one to fall asleep with, however was soon captivated by the superb writing and acting and finished the entire film even though it was entirely too late to be awake on a weeknight. Would highly recommend, and is one of the few films I've seen fully in Spanish.

It was an enjoyable film, albeit with a surprise ending that was totally unexpected. Not bad, however lacks rewatch value. That said, were there to be a sequel, I'd definitely look forward to it.