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Idris Elba's Fight School
(2022)

self aggrandising rubbish
We all know 'reality' tv is very manipulated and not reality at all. This was next level fake drama in my opinion

I like the contender/fight camp type concept but teaching obese 30 yr olds boxing to change their lives makes zero sense. There is much more appropriate 'help' that could be provided for a number of the cast members

The constant failures doing basic 'team and confidence building' activities was telling (The abseilling attempt in the last episode told it all) and they still tried to act like this was a life defining moment with the ridiculous over the top fake drama

The sparring was ridiculous in most cases. Seems like this was an Idris thing to scratch his ego

Terrible.

Jûsan-nin no shikaku
(2010)

One of the best
From seven samurai through to the magnificent seven this is one of the very best movies made with that general storyline Very graphic and a bit crazy as expected from Takashi Mike but very, very well made. If you are a fan of the storyline then dont misss this, it doesnt much better.

Our Flag Means Death
(2022)

really not funny
I really wanted to like this, I like what I have seen of Rhys harby in the past. There is plenty of room for some great laughs in a pirates show and was hoping for some Black Adder level humour but its not there

I like silly humour but this show is not funny at all

Have only watched first 2 episodes so far so will watch a couple more, but its painful.

Watch one episode and you will know.

Dog
(2022)

Its a dog movie
If you love dogs you will enjoy this movie, some laughs, plenty of sadness as you would expect

acting is good,storyline works

I love dog movies and this one worked for me.

The Last Kingdom
(2015)

Not as good as the books
And how could it be, Cornwells Last Kingdom is at the top of the historical fiction world

It would take 20 seasons to tell the story the way Bernard does, but having said that I really enjoy this series and will likely watch it many times into the future

Excellent cinematography, some classic characters, good acting and of course a solid story (even though missing much)

Certainly the best attempt at this genre i have seen

Do yourself a favour and hit the kindle lists for book series similar to the lost kingdom, you wont be disappointed.

Hellbender
(2021)

rich kid school project?
Was watching and wondered how did they get funding for this movie to make and distribute, must be some rich kid just got out of film school. When I cam to imdb saw that is exactly what has happened. Not absolutely terrible but everything feels disconnected and acting is poor. I wouldnt waste your time unless you are 15YR old goth who loves witchcraft and has a some great weed and are bored to death. Not good movie at all.

Colin in Black and White
(2021)

I rate it a 7
Solid series . I have to be honest and say it was a 7 but I gave it a 10 after reading the c%$p posted here with the 1 scores. I guess what i have read by many here pretty much sums up a lot of things.

Dopesick
(2021)

US big pharma
Very well done and another example of how messed up the medical system in the US really is in almost every area. Overun with lawyers, charlatans, liars, cheats and thieves. ALthough not specific to just big pharma it also shows again the incestuous relationship between the 1% and the governing bodies. Whether its lobbying,marketing or whatever else they call it this decade, the corruption is totally embedded within our system. The movie is a teaser, go look at the real investigations for an even more worrying story.

Kin
(2021)

Same old, same old
I didnt have high expectations and its pretty much what it says on the tin. Its not bad, its ok and it keeps you watching BUT I felt like I have seen this 100 times before.

Race Against Time: The CIA and 9/11
(2021)

Propaganda 101
While there were truths laced through this documentary, they were there to cover the amount of untruths and smooth this rewriting of history

Even had some unrepentant war criminals trying to justify their own disgusting behaviours

911 The world wept for the american peoples loss but then saw how corrupt the US political class is and how they manipulated this tragedy to further their belief in manifest destiny and control of the middle east

This doco seems to want to water down how blatant and disgusting the lies were from cheney, Rumsfeld, Bush and their neo-con cabal, geez even that war criminal from the 60's and the vietnam invasion, Kissinger got involved as an advisor with the Iraq invasion.

Australian Gangster
(2021)

Oh Boy!?!?
I am guessing this is someones school assignment

Who was the music director?? Must be deaf

I love this genre but this is very very bad.

Turning Point: 9/11 and the War on Terror
(2021)

They still cant tell the truth
Gave it a 5 as it is well done, but the lies being told are terrible

From heroin being produced by Taliban, when in fact it was and is the northern alliance thats produces heroin through to the lies by Bush aides

Pretty disappointing to see so many obvious lies but it is a well made documentary and what happened 9/11 brought tears to my eyes

This is not the documentary to watch if you want truth as to where this all started

The ripple effect is real.

Million Dollar Baby
(2004)

Boxing movie for the ages
Its simple, if you like boxing movies, this one is up there with the best

This is how you make a fight movie.

Ozark
(2017)

deja vu?
Came to ozark late and binge watched. Definitely kept me watching first 2 seasons, season 3 was a bit like groundhog day but still interesting

I do enjoy the show and look forward to season 4 and the finish

I do feel like I have seen it before and in many ways the concept is a breaking bad rip off. Thats not a real bad thing though. Plenty of good 'genre' movies followed pulp fiction

Absolutely not believable on the money laundering side in any way shape or form

BUT, its definitely worth watching for your crime fix.

See
(2019)

Very good original fantasy
A lot of people talking about plot holes here??? HUh??? This is a fantasy series..

Very original concept. (the synopsis actally put me off watching, but once I started watching I was happily surprised). Great scenery, epic violence and definitely fun.

If you like violent adult fantasy, this 100% ticks the boxes

( a little bit of affirmative action happening in See but it didnt bother me at all)

Heels
(2021)

Redneck soap
The show keeps you watching but it is a very basic soap opera in a trailer park with sad music. For acting Chris Bauer is really on point and plays the Wild Bill part well. So far he is the only character i want to see. The rest of the main actors?....meh.

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