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Lost (2004)
Wonderful mysteries but poor answers
Lost is a very unique and amazing TV series, the kind of story I had always looked for. It combines elements of adventure, mystery, sci- fi and supernatural into a marvelous tale that captivates you so much that you can't simply keep yourself from binge watching it. Not to mention the flawless acting by the lead actors, especially Terry O'Quinn who was rightfully the face of this series. There was some bad acting too by some side actors, but the lead cast successfully covered for them.
Despite all that, the series didn't quite hit the mark, which was really disappointing for me because the main idea and theme of this series was something which I had always searched for in TV shows, movies and novels. It started off with a very promising plot, with amazing mysteries all around the setting, but the answers to those mysteries were delayed so much that at some points I almost lost interest in them. Most of the mysteries were never completely answered and some were left totally unanswered in an apparent attempt at creating zeigarnik effect. It could have been the best TV show ever if the creators could successfully weave together all the answers to all, or at least to most of the mysteries, but it looked like that except for some mysteries that were introduced during the initial plot, rest were made along the way, probably without thinking through how they would fit together with each other and how they would be resolved.
Apart from that, an excessive use, or I would rather say misuse, of red herrings throughout the plot destroyed the charm of such a beautiful story. Similarly, every other cliff hanger turned out to be pointless in the next episode.
In short, the talisman of this wonderful series was broken by its creators with unnecessary plot devices. More thought was put in creating a mystery than creating its answer. In most cases, the anticipation of a jaw dropping answer culminated in utter disappointment.
Friends (1994)
Simply the best
I've rated hundreds of titles on IMDb, both movies and TV shows, but this is the one and only title which I've rated 10/10. This show is unbelievably awesome. The story, the characters, the dialogs, the setting. Each and every thing about this show is awesome.
This is the kind of show that attaches you to the characters so much that you feel like you're living with them. From little problems to life changing decisions, you experience everything as a part of them. I'm not even American, yet I could relate to most of the situations, I laughed at every joke, and this show has plenty of them. At the end of the show I felt nostalgic for days.
I would definitely watch this show again, and again. I can only hope that a show better than this would ever be made.
San Andreas (2015)
A Fun to Watch No Brainer
First of all, this movie is definitely not intended for those who are seeking some accurate scientific depiction of natural disasters. They might want to watch a documentary instead. This movie is intended to entertain audience, so if you're seeking an edge of the seat thriller, you're going to enjoy this one.
The Rock, who plays a firefighter, sets out to rescue his family after a powerful earthquake hits San Francisco. In some ways, this movie looks like an imitation of 2012 (2012). There are similar computer generated scenes of massive destruction, aircraft maneuvering through falling buildings, massive tsunami waves carrying ships onto land and so on.
Acting is just fine, plot is very narrow, and overall the movie is full of cinematic clichés. Nevertheless, watching it on big screen in 3D is definitely going to thrill the audience.
Conan the Barbarian (2011)
Not a waste of time
The movie retells the story of Conan the Barbarian who this time fights against a powerful king and tries to stop him from gaining supernatural powers that could destroy the humanity.
When I watched the movie, I had the impression that it is going to be a waste of time like many other movies with similar rating. But slowly I realized that it was actually not that bad. The plot is not very strong, and there are numerous other flaws in the movie, but still it is enjoyable. At least it is comparable to Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time. Although the camera work is not very great at some points, still some of the action sequences are pretty thrilling.
The movie relies on a lot of CGI but that's how Fantasy movies are made these days.
In short, the movie is underrated. Certainly not a masterpiece, but not a waste of time either.
Round the Twist (1989)
A very entertaining series
I watched this series when I was a kid. It was my favorite show on the TV at that time and I always felt happy after watching it. Later on I forgot all about it till one day I stumbled upon its theme song on Youtube. I felt so nostalgic as I recalled every lyric of the song to which I grew up listening.
The series revolves around the Twist family; Tony Twist (father), Pete and Linda (twins) and Bronson (younger brother). They settle in a Lighthouse that turns out to be haunted, but the ghosts haunting it are very friendly and funny. The Twists go through many strange and interesting experiences throughout the series. The reason why I love it is that although the episodes are not based on a very strong plot or exceptional acting by the cast, yet it improved my mood every time I watched it.
I have to admit that I'd love watching it again, and I'm in my twenties.