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X-Men '97: Fire Made Flesh (2024)
Was This Necessary?
I just don't ... think... this episode was necessary, at least, not after the first two somewhat decent episodes. The X-men had just gotten together to fight the Sentinels. Magneto took councilmen from the UN and made a long speech about how he's trying to change his ways. Storm just lost her powers. Why not continue those story arcs or at least something connected to it?
This episode was a bit of a letdown. I'd have rather it been episode 6-8 or something.
Plus, if you wanted X-Men 97 to be new but keep elements of the 90s show, why not have more of a sophisticated direction during the "Hell" scenes where they're fighting goblins and seeing evil things. The 90s show would've done much better with this I think.
And Bishop has already left? He said like 3 words this far!
Again, it was ok but should've been a later episode, not episode 3.
Arthur the King (2024)
Yeah ... It's a Hard Pass
For me, movies are either a 1 or a 10, that is, a hard pass or recommend. This was a hard pass. Firstly, the editing was atrocious. I know it's hard to put human relations with a single animal on screen, but c'mon, how many times can we see the dog just walking in the streets during the 1st half of the movie? How many times will we saw Wahlberg cry over the dog in the 3rd act? First he cries cause they want to put her down, then he cries when they put her in the kennel on the plane, then he cries at the vet... I mean seriously! We get it. He feels for the dog, now show something else!
What's more, the dog is not even merely important in the first half of the movie-it's just thrown in randomly with brief scenes that were poorly directed. There was never a feeling of attachment to the dog. In fact, the movie trailer did a better job evoking that emotion!
And yes Marky Mark how can the dog actually follow you guys for 200 miles as you rode on bikes and zip lined? I guess the smell of those meatballs was phenomenal!
The only exciting scene was the zip line scene, which was pulled off pretty well. I'm sure it was an intertwined of real shots and green screen but it was suspenseful.
All in all I never felt like I was rooting for the characters to win the race, or the dog. In this type of film you're supposed to be cheering for the team but it never came. Not like, let's say, the football team in Gridiron Gang, or even the fella in Varsity Blues. I guess with a better script and direction it could have.
Don't get me wrong the movie was ... enjoyable for what it was. Walhberg did a good job acting, and so did the girl. Sam Liu and the gentlemen with the knee issue wound up being pretty annoying.
I cannot recommended this movie and highly suggest to skip, at least at the movie theater.
Madame Web (2024)
WORST FILM IN THE HISTORY OF CINEMA
I don't know where to start-actually, I do! THIS IS THE WORST MOVIE IN THE HISTORY OF HUMANITY. I'm not kidding.
I'm not sure what other movie this Dakota Johnson has been in, but after watching THIS movie, I'll probably never support her again. This was an absolute career killer. Ms. Johnson, please FIRE your agent immediately.
To the production crew, editors, director, and ESPECIALLY the writers (I counted 4 writers-that's RIDICULOUS), shame on you for contributing to this mess. It's obvious you've traded in your morals for a paycheck. That's Hollywood for ya'.
Did I mention that this movie was HORRENDOUSLY bad? Everything about this movie was bad-there are ZERO redeeming qualities.
The story: STUPID. Worst I've ever seen, seriously. Madam Web ask the girls to wait for 3 hours in the woods? STUPID. The guy partner keeping the girls as Madam Web flies to Peru to check something out. STUPID. Madam a Web getting her powers from a spider bite through her mother. STUPID. I could seriously go on and on. I'm not kidding-EVERYTHING in this movie was STUPID. I can't count how many times I shook my head and said "This is so bad."
The acting? Very wooden. Ms. Dakota Johnson's acting chops were the worst of the worst here. I really pray that she's done work much better. The other girls-they tried. Jokes fell flat, and they said the DUMBEST lines ever in a movie. I was seriously angry at how dumb they were.
The villain? The most generic, uninteresting, uncool villain over ever seen on film. Not one memorable quote. Come to think, did he even make a "evil guy" speech? Nope!
The ending? Oh my, HORRENDOUS. She's smiling in her glasses while paralyzed in a wheel chair? MAN WHI WROTE THIS MESS??
The girls weren't even in costume more than 2 minutes of the entire film, even though in the trailer we came to expect them to be crime fighters and kicking butt in the film. WTF!
Sydney Sweeney. You're good looking. Please do not EVER put out junk like this again!
Mr. & Mrs. Smith: A Breakup (2024)
I'm Sorry But Horrendous Ending
Ending was POORLY executed, script, direction, acting, all the way down. I was watching and thinking this is so stupid, especially after the 2 solid episodes previously. The dialogue was atrocious, and the concept of them being drugged up and confessing to each other was extremely ridiculous. I guess they wanted to copy the Beef ending. Suddenly at the end they are missing all of their shots and can't catch each other? The fighting was horribly choreographed. And it was very obvious they that were improving the drugged up scene and it was like what the hell am I watching? And the scene after when those agents returned? Oh my, really sucks that the series ended in this manner.
Mr. & Mrs. Smith: Couples Therapy (Naked & Afraid) (2024)
Loved this episode!
I actually liked this episode. I thought the writing and direction was good. It was different from the norm. The arguing felt genuine and was really acted out well by the cast, especially during the campfire scene. This was the epitome of Glover's Atlanta meets spy thriller. If you're a fan of that show you can remember in Season 1-2 when Donald Glover went to celebrate Oktoberfest with his girlfriend and they got into a huge argument. That writing was good as well. I like it because they series took a different direction while still keeping the storyline fluent and creating new chaos between the 2 main characters. Fantastic episode!
Mean Girls (2024)
Left Hunger Games to Watch This
I had originally paid for The Hunger Games, but walked out after the first 15 minutes, which were incredibly boring. So me and my daughter changed to see Mean Girls and ... meh. I wasn't really impressed. I don't know if it's cause I'm older now or what but teen comedy movies just don't hit as hard as they used to. Yes, that makes since!
This movie could've been much funnier. The acting was ok. The direction was ... only satisfactory. I grew up watching She's All That, Not Another Teen Movie, and any Jennifer Love Hewitt teen movie cause she was hot. THOSE were well casted, acted, directed, and written.
This one just isn't that memorable, and here's why:
1. The lead actress is no Lindsay Lohan. I was in HS when the first Mean Girls came out and I though Lindsay was smoking hot. Hey, I'm Black and from Los Angeles so I didn't grow up around White girls. She was pretty and had nice ... body parts. She acted well, as well, and had a gravitas. This lead actress, she did ok, but ... it wasn't the same.
2. The comedic bits weren't all there. The first Mean Girls had tons of comedy. Here, I think I laughed out loud one time (I forgot the joke) and there were other funny moments but not as much as the original. Comedies are supposed to be FUNNY.
3. I'm too tired to keep writing lol sorry.
The Equalizer 3 (2023)
I Want to Visit Italy Badly
Honestly ... I left out of the theatre (my living room) feeling inspired to visit Italy and adding red wine to my list of things to do for my mental health in 2024. Seriously, the wine just looked so good in that scene where the townspeople were watching a movie on one of the buildings.
I also left feeling that that town was POPPING. Sure it was peaceful but there are beautiful, friendly women and waitresses just walking around and sparking up conversations with strangers (who wouldn't want to live somewhere like that!), fireworks, soccer teams winning and celebrations, religious nights with candles, friendly doctors that provide help to anyone 24/7... I mean I could go on and on. Does this type of place actually exist? And do I mention as a Black man myself that no one called Denzel a slur in the whole movie? Even the bad guys... That's it! I'm packing my bags!
As for the story-meh, very cliche. The bad guy? Meh, not scary and cried like a school girl at the end. Oh, and the female CIA agent-I'm sorry but her acting was atrocious. She was not believable in that role at all unfortunately. And the violence? Very gratuitous, but nothing I haven't scene before in a movie. It wasn't shot differently or creative, ya know?
I did like the pace of the movie. It felt like an actual movie movie, like in the old days, aka 90's. But the story deserves better.
Hypnotic (2023)
I've Never Laughed So Hard at How Bad a Movie Can Be LMAO
So, I've just turned off the movie right before they entered Mexico. I've pulled up IMDB. On a hot night in July, I even turned off the fan because I want to concentrate and seriously express my thoughts on this movie....
This is, without a doubt, the worst movie ever made starring big actors and a big director. In fact, it's probably one of, if not thee, worst movies ever made period since the dawn of cinema, and somehow that's a compliment.
I'm talking cringe. There is a Taylor Swift concert happening right now in my city, and I'd rather be there than to have watched this movie. No disrespect to her!
The dialogue, acting- all wooden. It's like people are there just to do the director a favor. Or, maybe they agreed to shoot the movie for free perks like big trailers, 7-11 slushees, and barbecue polyseeds.
I must admit, however, that this movie had me crying with laughter! It was this one scene where they're about to enter Mexico and the chick hypnotizes the border patrol agent, which was beyond stupid by the way. Ben Affleck says something along the lines of "Gee I bet you never get parking tickets"
I bursted out laughing so hard that tears ran down my eyes, which I haven't done in a LONGGGG time. You know, adulting just hardens you up. His acting was so bad, and it seemed like he really didn't put any effort into the line. Like he didn't want to be there and was just going through the motions. That one scene solidified how bad this movie was because I was already thinking that since the start of the film. That put the stamp on it!
The Flash (2023)
I Loved This Movie, But it's Not Without its Issues
I'll start by saying this... This movie is EPIC. There's so much going on. So many shots. So many action scenes. So many effects. So many places it takes us. It works well as a popcorn blockbuster.
I want to give props to the director. He did an amazing job with the material. This movie is visually stunning and draws you in. Well at least, drew me in. He goes here, then there, then meets this person, then fights that person, then tries this, yada yada. For a director to manage as many things that are going on in this film, I was thoroughly impressed.
Here's what else I liked:
1. Michael Keaton as Batman was great to see. I wish he could've been more rugged like in "The Flash Paradox" animated movie, however. Him whooping ass in his scenes was cool to watch.
2. Supergirl. The actress is kind of hot. She played the role well, no complaints. But she could've have more screen time and more of an emotional arc.
3. Obviously, people say the CGI is bad. No, it's just stylized, which wasn't bad.
4. The action is very well done. The Russell Brothers who did Avengers Infinity Wars and Endgame are far ahead in creating emotion in action and generating cheer moments for the audience, but this director gets an A++ in just pure fun, adrenaline, creative action sequences. Well done.
5. Erza Miller did an ok job. For playing two roles with different personalities, he pulled it off. I never in Ed question his acting ability. He was comedic, emotional, and somewhat of a believable superhero.
Now, what I DIDN'T like:
1. General Zod as the bad guy was a little lame. His story and being there... I mean, what's really the point in re-including him. The villain in "The Flashpoint Paradox" was much better and entertaining.
2. The cameos. I don't want to see Ben Affleck as Batman ever again. I never liked him in that role. And why is Wonder Woman ALWAYS shown in this ... highlighted, special moment? It happened in Black Adam too. I did enjoy seeing George Clooney as Bruce Wayne at the end, but what was with the post credit Aquaman scene? Just extra footage to get rid of? The REAL cameo should've came from Cyborg, who Flash was closest to in JL.
3. The last 20 minutes of the movie. The two Barrys run into a time bubble and see the older Barry and he becomes the monster looking Barry and yada yada. That wrap up was utter trash, not to mention the Superman cameos in the multiverse. The whole final 20 minutes and closing of the movie and their arc could've been far better.
Overall, The Flash was a FUN movie for sure. I never felt bored and I even had to use the restroom but didn't go just so I didn't miss anything, which is rare these days for me at the cinema. Props to the director again-he should definite get more work, which is why I hear he's directing the Batman movie under James Gunn. Good job!
Black Mirror: Loch Henry (2023)
What the Hell am I Watching Gov'nor?
I'm a huge Black Mirror fan. The 1st season was my favorite. Just started Season 6. Two words: God awful. I'm about 15 minutes into episode 2 and I have absolutely no idea what I'm watching, nor do I even care to pay attention. Zero Spark. Zero captivation. It feels more like college students doing their thesis film in every aspect: writing, acting, direction. And no offense, seriously. I'll say it again, NO OFFENSE. But do I want to sit and watch a 45 min episode of thick UK accents? Not really. Bloody blokes. What the hell am I watching? This episode is so garbage! I really hope the latter episodes are much better. I actually prefer Love, Death, and Robots nowadays, but even their season 2 was trash. God help us.
The Mother (2023)
Denzel, Eat Your Heart Out!
This movie was much like watching your favorite NFL team losing in the Super Bowl. Every few seconds you want to throw your beer at the screen and yell, "Why are you doing that!?" and "That was the stupidest play ever". Now, translate that into watching this film.
Literally, every few seconds I yelled out, "Why would you do that!?" and "This is the stupidest movie I've ever seen!"
The story and events for this film were incredibly idiotic, unbelievable, and often cliche.
I'll only mention the parts I remember:
Was she really that important to have all these people chasing her? Seriously?
When they are chasing the Tarantula guy in Cuba, they must have ran about 10 miles nonstop.
I never knew you could get away with leaving a blood bath trail and not get caught by the FBI. Seriously, how many people did she kill this movie? And that scene where she snipes off bad guys at the park carefree? Ridiculous!
By the way-easily the dumbest bad guys in a movie. Not one smart one. ONE!
The bad guy strapped a land mine to the jet ski and sent it in a straight line to blow up her house. Hahah who wrote this mess!
In the end, when J. Lo fights the villain, she gets him into an armbar at which he gets free from. How cliche!! And then she scratches his face with her knife, leaving a slice mark. OH MY GOD HOW CLICHE. Never seen these before in a movie fight!
The villain drive away with the daughter. Gets shot at by J. Lo, barely misses him. Then he just smiles it off and continues driving. Like...WTF my dude!!
J. Lo's acting wasn't that bad as everyone said, but it wasn't a standout performance. The script was just that bad, along with the direction, and implausibility of a lone woman just killing off bad guys and defeating them in hand to hand combat. This movie will certainly win a Razzie.
Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody (2022)
Turned it off at 30 minutes
I'm sorry but this did not pull me in at all. All I heard were people yelling at each other for 80% of the 1st act, and then cut to the cliche white studio A&R's at a lounge watching the artist perform and saying "That's the one. We have to sign them!" I couldn't get past it. Plus, "Greatest Love of All" is a classic Whitney song, but it seemed liked it was just thrown in the movie without any type of substance. And even the direction of the performance wasn't good. Nothing. Not worthy of a standing ovation like, let's say, a singing ensemble in Dreamgirls. I don't think I'll finish it, but I'm happy to see at least the actors looked as if they were doing a fairly decent job, though none looked like their real life counterpart.
Cocaine Bear (2023)
Don't You Bear Watch This!!
I'm about 30 minutes into this movie and it is God awful. The stupidest characters, terrible acting, terrible direction, and the writing is ATROCIOUS. I don't care about anything in the movie, not even the two little kids. I didn't even care about Ray Liotta or Ice Cube's son. I didn't even care about the bear!
The only thing likeable is the looks of the female cop at the beginning, but her acting was terrible.
And what's with the black cop and this dog? I was expecting way more from this movie, which belongs about 3 DVDs behind Sharknado in the Walmart 2 for $5 bin.
Shame on you guys for making this film!
You're Not Alone (2023)
Worst Movie Ever Made?
Sorry but this might be the worst movie ever made. I actually can't believe I sat through it all-well, if you consider playing Call of Duty and eating snacks at the same time.
The acting was horrendous, and it was obviously backed by the poor writing from Marques Houston. The story was so ridiculous that I don't even want to describe what happened.
The only thing good was the smoking hot stewardess on the airplane, which Michael Jai wound up .... Smh, never mind.
Actually, I wouldn't say the acting was bad-the cast did alright. It's just that when the story is written like a high school play, it just doesn't work. You don't feel invested.
I'm done writing. This movie .. it just ... yes, it belonged on Tubi. I wonder if it had a premiere? That must have been a funny night seeing all the reactions. LMAO.
M3GAN (2022)
VERY BAD!! Should've been "Karen"
Easily one of the worst movies I've ever seen. Despite all the hype and excitement from the trailer, this trash had a horrendous script, bad acting, and left me not even wanting to watch it again.
You know that famous dance scene from the trailer? It only last 2 seconds in the movie and doesn't have any type of soul in the scene. It's just there and is stupid.
The storyline is so bad. The newly appointed mother has to be the worst mom in the history of cinema. Her interactions with the psychologist were probably the most cringeworthy scenes ever in screen.
The movie isn't scary at all like Annabelle, nor is it funny or cool like Chucky. It would've been better if the doll was more of a "Karen" and having an attitude with random people and getting revenge on them.
ATROCIOUS. Do not watch!
Bandit (2022)
Decent Flick I Just Happened to Come Across
I just happened to turn on Showtime and saw this movie on. I don't care for Mel Gibson but I was pleasantly surprised by the writing and acting by the lead character. The dialogue was very good and acting good from everyone, actually.
I think the ending could've been more drawn out, it was very abrupt and sort of anti-climactic.
It's such a shame that I guess I missed the first 20 or so minutes of the movie, as I came in right when he landed in Canada.
I didn't necessarily leave with a desire to go and look up this story on Wikipedia like I have with other true story crime movies, but I'd recommend this movie.
The Matrix Resurrections (2021)
Is there Planned Parenthood for movies?
This is the worst film ever made. Seriously, who approved this crap? I've had more fun watching a praying mantis have sex... with a pencil! *Insert Tucker Carlson laugh*
Keanu Reeves, wtf were you thinking bro? I'm happy... no, I'm relieved Laurence Fishburne and Hugo Weaving had the smarts to walk away after reading the script. Jesus. I wouldn't be surprised if they called Lana and said "Is this a prank? Am I on Impractical Jokers right now? Ok, c'mon, where are the cameras?"
How can Jupiter Ascending be better than this? Have you seen that movie? I actually went to therapy to try to get that mess removed from my consciousness. And I haven't count out getting 250k people to sign a petition to get it erased from existence, but maybe it'll find better use to be played to captured terrorist in Guantanamo Bay. They'll spill everything surely.
Yes, The Matrix Resurrections is worse than that. From the looks of it, acting wise, Keanu probably had a day or two to prepare for the role, max! Jada Pinkett in makeup was disastrous. I think she ... (after careful review, I've decided to keep a certain someone's wife's name out of my mouth). Yes Jada she is a lovely woman. Best actress ever. Uh-huh, yep. Totally.
The premise of this movie was probably developed by an AI machine learning how to write a screenplay for the first time. Looks like someone then copied and printed it off as there own. This time, however, there is no black woman to steal ideas from.
I won't dog the movie any longer. I'm tired. But I will tell you to stay far away from this atrocity. It's like Candyman-never speak it's name or else it will appear and you'll be doomed. DOOMED I tell ya. DOOMED!!!
Beast (2022)
One dumb decision after another ...
Easily the stupidest decisions ever made by characters in a movie, and I've seen Prometheus.
And by the way, the most annoying and unlikeable characters too, and they were kids!
Surely all of the actor's talents could be used better in more quality movies, cause they did alright for the script they had.
But jeez, every 5 minutes I'm yelling at the screen "why would you do that!" and "why would you go that way!"
Did I mention that the kids were annoying? And you know, we need better scares than repeats of a terrifying lion always trying to grab them through the windows of a car.
And oh boy was this lion like Louis Lane, always somehow showing up where the action is, even if they drove far away.
The continuous camera shots didn't help build the suspense of the movie either.
And how many times does he tell his kids to "stay here" and they never listen! I can go on and on but I'm still watching the movie now and have about 15 minutes left this is garbage.
Oh, and let me guess, the lion pack will come to the rescue! Saw that a mile away ...
Day Shift (2022)
Great on paper, but not enjoyable after all
Yeah this one wasn't good. The first scene was great and pulled me in, but then next scenes were lackluster and boring. The sidekick White gut was an idiot. The villain was terrible and corny. The reason behind Jamie needing to kill more vampires was cliche and lazy.
I guess the movie made sense on paper and had all the right qualities for a Netflix algorithm, ie Vampire hunter in modern day Los Angeles-but it wasn't that well executed. The thing is though, with a blockbuster movie like this in streaming, reviews don't matter, numbers do, an it's sure to get big numbers, so well done. HOWEVER, I was surprised that when I turned on Netflix it wasn't on the main screen but just listed on the trending list. Usually movies like The Gray Man are there on the large section showing the trailer. But idk ...
The Card Counter (2021)
This Movie REALLY Inspired Me
I've always wanted to be a filmmaker, but I've mostly had doubts about whether I'd make anything good for audiences and whether studios would accept my scripts. I've had trouble writing stories and creating characters. I'm a perfectionist and want my movies to be good.
After seeing how bad this film is, I KNOW I can make it in the industry now. I know that with streaming and companies like Netflix, HBO Max, and Hulu just wanting to add more original content to their library, Hollywood will just settle for anything. Boring stories, terrible acting, slow pacing ... He'll, I can come up with anything as long as it has a beginning, middle, and end.
Thank you Card Counter! You've reinsoired me to follow my dreams and get into Hollywood.
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (2022)
UFC 274: Rose VS Esparza was MORE Entertaining
Seriously, this movie is bad. They should have stuck with the original director from Part I. The script was AWFUL, there was no substance or character development, and concepts shown in the film were terrible. Dream walking through a dead version of himself? NO!
I was thinking it was like watching UFC 274: Rose vs Carla, if you caught that snooze fest of a championship fight. That was better just cause of the 3 commentators. At least they made me laugh. Were there even any jokes in this movie!?
That American girl, yes, I didn't care for her character whatsoever. What kind of name is America anyway!!! The cameos completely sucked and felt cheap. And Charlize Theron at the end!!!! Get the HECK out of here!!!!!
Then we waited for the final post credits scene and what an ABSOLUTE DISGRACE.
I only gave this a 2 because I've always thought that.... Well, actually since catching WandaVision, that the Olsen actress that plays Wanda is pretty hot. I think we're around the same age too if she's reading this ;).
Funny: The only time I wanted to cheer was when in the beginning they showed that Christine had got with the Black guy LMAO Go brotha! Haha.
Deep Water (2022)
I liked it until the 3rd act
Movie started off really good. I like movies like these. I didn't know what was going on or to come so to keep me guessing is a good thing. Bens wife is hot-she played the role perfectly. They both did actually.
I just think the 3rd act-it went downhill. Once he started killing people it wasn't believable. It's just like The Sixth Sense. Many people say that once we started actually seeing the kids interactions with ghost it went downhill.
I expected the ending to wrap up more of the 1st and 2nd act but it didn't.
Overall, I still liked this film and thought it was very interesting.
The Tragedy of Macbeth (2021)
This Movie Needs SparkNotes!!
It was ok for ... a stage play turned movie. Look, I'm an average Joe-I didn't understand anything they were saying. This movie is 100% in Shakespearean verse, and there are no Sparknotes to help. Tis' like they were speaking another language, but I could tell through the course of events what was going on.
Fences, another adapted stage play that Denzel did into a movie, was much better. The visuals here were just ok-nothing memorable. The performances were ok but definitely not Oscar material, not even from Denzel.
I liked that there was much diversity in the movie, well, White AND Black people, at least. I forgot his name, but ol' boy that played Dr. Dre in the NWA movie did pretty good. I was waiting to see if any Black woman would come around and BOOM. So the casting was a good choice.
I had my 2.5 year old daughter with me. I had to choose between A Journal for Jordan, Sing 2, and Macbeth. Chose Macbeth, but maybe Sing 2 would've been better?
No Time to Die (2021)
Build Bond Better
Bond's girl is FINE. She really is. Casino Royal is still the best of the franchise with Craig. The production for this film was great, but the story sucked. You know, even though he's James Bond, would anyone just grab a rope and swing off a bridge, then ride on a motorcycle and go flying up a stairway just to get back to the hotel?
The last outing should have been like Logan with Hugh Jackman. Instead we got Deontay Wilder in his trilogy fight with Tyson Fury. He looked good, but he sucked, and just gave out in the end.
And the villain? Oh boy, that actor (I forgot his name) is awful. Did anyone see that movie he did with Denzel where he played a detective. Cringeworthy performance. In this movie he did the same thing. Forgettable.
I'm glad two Black women got to converse with each other in a Bond film, albeit for a 1-2 sentences. Hey 50+ years of Bond and 2 sentences together isn't bad!
Like I said, the production value was great. Directing was ... ok. It's just the story was retarded.
Love, Death & Robots (2019)
Season 2 is NO Season 1!!
Season 2 is not good. I've already watched 5 episodes and none are really interesting. The animation is better in Season 2, but the stories suck. When I watched Season 1, I kind of skipped past the first episode, and then I watched episode 2. OH BOY. The best mini episode I've ever seen and I even had chills at it's ending. WOW. But Season 2? I have no such feeling. Even Michael B Jordan's story was lame. I wish it was better. Like I said, the animation deserves an award, and the directing is actually pretty good. It's just the stories are BAD.