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Lockwood & Co. (2023)
Overall Solid Show
My main complaint is how different the book characters are from the show, and no, I don't mean the race/gender swapping. The race/gender swapped characters actually worked. It was the overall changes, such as nobody in the book is as pretty as they are on the show (based on book descriptions). George has all three talents, Sight/Listening/Touch but he's not particularly strong in any of them, he's shown to be a fairly strong touch/listener in the show. George's strength lies in his research and deductive abilities. I could keep going. All that said, the show works and it's a solid show, I like it even with my my misgivings of it. Give it a go.
Queen of the Damned (2002)
It was a good vampire story, but not QOTD.
I give this a 3 because it was a good vampire story. That said, it wasn't "QOTD" nor was it "The Vampire Lestat" from which this movie drew inspiration. "The Vampire Lestat" spans from the 1700s to the 1980s itself, not to mention all the material from "QOTD"
First, this movie's screenplay should have been written by Anne Rice, which she offered, but the studios and powers that be rejected her offer. Secondly, it should have been a trilogy or at least 2 longer movies.
So much was wrong with this movie, so I won't bore you with details and/or spoilers.
I'll finish by saying and reiterating that it is entertaining and good vampire movie, it's just not the previously mentioned books...book fans beware.
Monk: Mr. Monk and the Kid (2005)
The Epitome Of Bittersweet
This episode made me laugh and cry.
Monk's usual fears of touching other people, nature, dirt, and disorder fall away when around Tommy.
Monk even changes a poopy diaper, he calls 911 for assistance.
Monk realizes who "the guy" is when Tommy pulls lipstick out of Natalie's purse.
He tells Tommy what happened as a bedtime story.
During the story he also realizes that Tommy will be better off with another family because he, Monk, can barely care for himself.
The show ends with Monk and Natalie at the Children's Services waiting for the new foster parents.
Monk spends a few moments with Tommy as Natalie holds back tears watching the two play.
Monk hands the boy to the new family and tells them let Tommy "get dirty kids should get dirty".
Tommy hugs and gives Monk repeated kisses before leaving.
Monk waves a tearful goodbye as Tommy and his new family drive away.