genehwilliams
Lifetime Total
1+
IMDb Member
15 years
Reviews
Designated Survivor (2016)
Netflix ruined season three
What made this show special is that it was a political show that stayed away from politics. The appeal was a President tried to do what was best for the country instead of doing what was best for a party, of pushing a right or left agenda.
That all changed with season three. It's the same self-righteous tone being pushed on 90% of TV shows these days. Typical modern writers/directors thinking they are smarter than their viewers by pushing their political agenda. Instead of educating us, it's obvious and insulting.
As bad as season three is, it probably would have been better had the show stayed cancelled after season two. Would give seasons 1-2 eight stars, but season 3 two stars.
That all changed with season three. It's the same self-righteous tone being pushed on 90% of TV shows these days. Typical modern writers/directors thinking they are smarter than their viewers by pushing their political agenda. Instead of educating us, it's obvious and insulting.
As bad as season three is, it probably would have been better had the show stayed cancelled after season two. Would give seasons 1-2 eight stars, but season 3 two stars.
Ozark (2017)
Gripping, tense and on the edge of your seat drama
The comparisons to 'Breaking Bad' are on point as far as a middle-aged family man being thrown into a no-win situation. The series tests how far a father/husband will go to protect his family when there's nothing to lose.
The characters and story-lines are compelling. Definitely a series that's binge watch worthy. And forget about the Jason Bateman you know from Arrested Development and Horrible Bosses, Ozark shows a well-rounded actor that fits perfectly into this role.
As some have noted, this is a very adult drama. There are extreme intimate homosexual and hetrosexual scenes that may not be for everyone. IMO these soft porn scenes are unnecessary this is par for the course for most series these days. But if you are uncomfortable with these scenes it's easy to fast forward through them.
The characters and story-lines are compelling. Definitely a series that's binge watch worthy. And forget about the Jason Bateman you know from Arrested Development and Horrible Bosses, Ozark shows a well-rounded actor that fits perfectly into this role.
As some have noted, this is a very adult drama. There are extreme intimate homosexual and hetrosexual scenes that may not be for everyone. IMO these soft porn scenes are unnecessary this is par for the course for most series these days. But if you are uncomfortable with these scenes it's easy to fast forward through them.
Blindness (2008)
Not a date movie
I get where the movie was going - it was shooting for a social statement of how human beings will act when they are thrown into a confined area where there are limited resources and they have to rely on each other because in this case they are all blind. Most of the movie isn't about what is happening in the world because of the blindness epidemic, but how a group of people act within a quarantined prison camp.
That might not be that bad, but the movie was way over the top being horribly graphic and was nothing like the trailers led you to believe.
I suppose some people might find grossly disturbing harsh scenes and over the top realism interesting, and if that's what you like with a minimal plot this movie may be your cup of tea. But it's definitely not what my wife and I look for in a movie and we finally walked out after the sickening rape scenes.
That might not be that bad, but the movie was way over the top being horribly graphic and was nothing like the trailers led you to believe.
I suppose some people might find grossly disturbing harsh scenes and over the top realism interesting, and if that's what you like with a minimal plot this movie may be your cup of tea. But it's definitely not what my wife and I look for in a movie and we finally walked out after the sickening rape scenes.