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Sasquatch (2021)
Sasquatch goes up in smoke
This has to be one of the most misleading documentary shows out there. What begins as a potentially intriguing investigation about 3 pot farm workers who were brutally murdered by a supposed Sasquatch in the Northern California region of Mendocino County in the early '90s, morphs into something entirely different. The Sasquatch myth is only tangentially attached to the focus of the investigation it seems, to trick viewers into watching a documentary as pointless as searching for Big Foot himself. What we get is a history of the Emerald Triangle area, which had a surge in cannabis farming in the 70s and 80s and saw an eventual government crackdown. However the industry forged on with Mexican workers being hired and exploited for their cheap labor. The area later thrived among competing pot farms. When something dreadful happens to the daughter of a cannabis grower, 3 workers in a rival camp apparently end up being unwitting victims of a fathers revenge. The Sasquatch myth is eventually passed of as just that, a myth, the manifestation of mankind's fears through eons of human evolution which has no real connection to the murders. The Sasquatch in question turns out to be a mistaken label for "Big Foot" Gary, one of the biggest cannabis growers in the area, who is just a man, not myth. But the most irritating aspect of the show is the lure that it pretends to give viewers. We're treated with short animated sequences which make us think that Sasquatch will rear its hairy, red-eyed monsterous figure by the end, only to stare down the long empty stretch of road in the wilderness that we started on.
The Twilight Zone: The Comedian (2019)
A lackluster start
I had high hopes for this show. This seemed like one of the dormant franchises worthy of a reboot. After hearing of Jordan Peele's involvement and a fan of his excellent Get Out, it appeared to have the hallmarks of an improvement on an old classic. Yet the first episode lacked much of real suspense or intrigue I was expecting. In fact I was extremely bored. The plot revolves around a struggling comedian who repeatedly fails to launch his career because he prefers to talk about politically ironic topics which fall flat with the audience. One evening after a failed routine, he meets a mysterious stranger who gives him the ability to "connect" with the audience and make them laugh, but there's a catch. This entire "catch" of the plot is drawn out far too long, until when the final twist arrives it rings as hollow as most of the jokes the main character delivers. When he realizes the extreme cost of making his audience laugh, he doesn't stop. We're supposed to believe that he doesn't stop because he's willing to do anything to be the most successful comedian ever. The problem is he never did anything he could to change his original material to begin with despite repeated failed attempts. There were no stakes in this episode, nothing that makes us invested in anything he does. This character is an idiot, and when the unthinkable happens to his friends and family he simply gives up. On the plus side the new titles and even Jordan Peele's intro are well done, albeit brief. I'm hoping future episodes are more interesting.
The Dark Knight (2008)
I'm not wearing Hockey pads!!!!!!
The Dark Knight is AWESOME...I couldn't blink for the entire 2 and a half hours. The non-stop action, compelling storyline, and above all, an incredibly surreal performance by Heath Ledger left me in awe the entire time. Christopher Nolan has not only shattered any standard set by previous superhero movies, but has brought us a movie-going experience unlike any other before.
The Dark Knight seems to have been given a lot of careful thought. The scenes seem to flow very smoothly from one to another. The strong portrayals by all of the main characters add interesting individual touches to the overall film.
The Dark Knight begs for an encore when the credits start rolling. It leaves all other superhero movies in the dust.
Knight Rider: Knight Rider (2008)
Barely watchable...
I was a huge fan of the original Knight Rider with David Hasselhoff. And now, a little over 20 years after that series ended, we get a new version of the show. Sadly, I was to say the least, disappointed by this attempt to revitalize the series.
The problem with this show was that the story line just seemed to be very boring. I was actually more entertained by the Ford ads featuring KITT and the new Michael during commercial breaks than I was the actual show. It tried too hard to retread the older show than make this one stand out on its own. The new Michael seems too immature to take on the lead role. He seemed as though he would prefer staying in bed, sleeping with multiple women at the same time than even bother taking on a criminal organization. The only thing this show does well are the special effects. The high point in the show is Hasselhoff's brief appearance. Although it was nice to see him in the Michael Knight role again, it seemed as if the only reason for being on the show was to give his approval of it.
There didn't seem to be much of a reason at all for Mike to be motivated to take on the responsibility as FLAG's new driver. There was no big catalyst, or great tragedy in his life to change him from his "frat boy" lifestyle to "crime-fighter". Michael Long had his face blown off. He became Michael Knight in order to pursue the people who nearly killed him. That gave him enough motivation to be KITT's driver. The new Mike simply seems to be there just because he has nothing else to do with his life.
After watching the 2-hour premier, I wasn't satisfied at all. Apparently, this pilot episode had enough viewers for NBC to consider making it into a series. But, that was probably due to the fact that die-hard Knight Rider fans (me being one of them) and other curious viewers were eager to see something new amid the dry season of the writer's strike. If they do bring the series back in the Fall, the writing needs to get a whole lot better, otherwise I don't believe that people will be interested enough to tune in regularly. I wouldn't.
Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan (2006)
It was bad, really really really bad...
I can't remember the last time I felt so sick after watching a movie. I can't even believe people actually think this movie is "funny". It's just one bathroom situation after another. The plot is completely dull and boring, not to mention crass.
Sure, it has say a couple "amusing" moments, but they are completely overshadowed by relentless disgusting (and quite disturbing) elements in it. Don't waste your money! I know it's gotten rave reviews. That's why I wanted to see it originally. But after you see it, you wish you hadn't. I don't know what more I could say.
Oh yes, this movie should have never been made.
The Bourne Ultimatum (2007)
The best movie this year by far...
This is the best action movie I've seen in a while. Matt Damon gives a hell of a performance as super spy Jason Bourne. After one deadly confrontation after another, we can't help but sympathize with his relentless search to find out who he really is.
Bourne travels from one point of the globe to the other trying to connect the pieces of his past together. Meanwhile, being pursued by assassins and trying to stay alive. There are suspenseful eye-popping action sequences that constantly hold your attention.
The Bourne Ultimatum is definitely the summer blockbuster everyone should see. It doesn't get any better than this.
Rush Hour 3 (2007)
Chan is excellent! Tucker is hilarious!
I wasn't expecting much walking into the theater. I mean, since it took them six long years to come out with the third installment, you'd think that this time around, the series has pretty much run out of energy. Plus, all of the bad reviews that I read before seeing it, didn't exactly make me feel that I was going to be impressed.
On the contrary, I was surprised by the performances of both Chan and Tucker. The story is fun, the characters are interesting, the comedy is sharp, and the action sequences are well done.
It was fun to watch the interplay between Tucker and Chan. Tucker being the outrageous, loud, and amusing Detective James Carter. And Chan, the straight-laced, 'good guy' Inspector Lee. The charisma is still there, just like it was since the first Rush Hour movie. This one seems to have plenty of more laughs and an even more exiting climax towards the end of the movie than the previous two. I definitely recommend seeing 'Rush Hour 3', for the comedy and action elements, and especially for fans of the series like myself.