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American Assassin (2017)
Worse than the reviews
While I managed to sit through this dreary film filled with unmotivated violence, unbelievable situations, unexplained transitions, and a chase scene through the streets of Rome obviously choreographed to keep from damaging expensive cars, even though none of it struck a positive chord for me. It simply doesn't work!
Pure Genius (2016)
Not Worth Any More Time
I like medical dramas that combine plausible medicine with some degree of verisimilitude. Pure Genius has neither! The title character, the genius billionaire is a foolish, preening, silly little man. The relationships are neither well-motivated nor interesting, and the plots are simplistic and silly. We actually watched three episodes, hoping that show might improve. Doesn't even compare favorably to other current medical dramas like Chicago Med and Code Black, let alone some of the greats of the past such as E.R. and St. Elsewhere. Won't miss this one a bit. The acting is slight, the technology too fantastic to imagine, even for someone who enjoys science fiction. Please cancel this as soon as possible and replace with a better show.