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I've played all Fallout games except Fallout 76. New Vegas and Fallout 2 had the best written, smartest, most intriguing stories. The Fallout TV series rivals those in complexity, smart character development and skillful twists. The character arcs, build-up and conclusions for each of the 3 main characters is almost perfect. It's so refreshing to see a well-written female character as well as a complex, interesting black character.

The only reason I don't give it a 10/10 is the lack of the brilliant dark, humour that Fallout 1, 2 and New Vegas had. There are some attempts, but they didn't get a chuckle out of me as much as the games did.

Still, one of the best pieces of entertainment on TV in the recent years, right up there with Arcane and Shogun.

Season 5 and 6 were a mess. I don't know if the writers changed or just lost their muse, but compared to the story told until season 4, this was a real let-down.

Inconsistent characters, constant melodrama, shoehorned political agenda, terrible editing...

I'll still recommend this series, as long as people skip the ending.

The whole episode was just senseless monologues, crying and teary "confessions". None of the characters feel even slightly similar to their versions from season 1 or even themselves from the beginning of season 2.

No wonder they cancelled this show.

The first game was a masterpiece and ended perfectly. The only thing that's good about this game is the graphics. The story is simplistic and disjointed. The characters somehow completely changed their personality and now make illogical and stupid decisions. The new characters are ridiculous.

I'm really starting to believe political correctness destroys everything it touches.

This is some cringeworthy melodrama. A whole episode about a funeral? Really? Oh how the writing of this series has changed.

Reviewing this after only two episodes, but I am sure I'll keep watching. The script is a bit corny and dialogues rather shallow, but the story itself and the choreography is really good.

I'm glad they got Alik Sakharov on this.

As the title states. The climax of this film is the most important part. Something the whole previous 2 and a half hours builds up to. To have it spoiled by an all powerful character, who can just swoop in and destroy whole spaceships, takes away all the suspense and hence, in my opinion, all the fun.

There is a reason even superheroes are flawed. Even they struggle and fail. It's to allow us to identify with them.

I loved Infinity War, but this I will not see again.

It has to be said. This is the best DC film since the Batman Trilogy from Christopher Nolan. The story is engaging, the characters well developed and even the humour misses being corny. Two things take away from the experience:

First, the slow motion effects. When they are well done, like in 300, they work incredibly well, but when they fail they are a major turn off. Zooms on the face or animated jump sequences look incredibly out of place and spoil the pace of the otherwise well choreographed action.

Second, and I am sure a lot of people will disagree with me here, the political correctness agenda in this film. It's already a feminist film, by definition. But adding a native Indian American character to World War 1 just so he could utter that one line about the white people destroying "his people" is beyond ridiculous. And that's only the most blatant bow to the SJW community.

I won't write more, with so many reviews already being up. If you can ignore the above, it's an enjoyable film for sure.

Really, if there was ever a chance to list all the paid reviewers on this site, here it is. There is no way anyone would, in good conscience, give this TV show anything higher than a 5. Hence now is the chance to look up the names and ignore anything else they write here.

The two episodes I watched are cringe-worthy. The actors are doing their best, even though their skills leave a lot to be desired, but the script is just awful. The amount of clichés, ridiculous decisions and idiotic character choices is amazing, for just 2x40mins of TV.

If there is any use to this series, it's definitely to spot the paid reviewers, because it cannot serve as entertainment.

The trailer for Revenant is very misleading. It would have you believe this film is full of fighting scenes, battles and generally action. It's not. It's mostly about one man's struggle against nature. Overcoming his weakness and injuries in his drive for revenge and survival. The majority of the film is slow-paced and focused on the incredible willpower of the protagonist.

Seeing this film on the big screen can be overwhelming. The brutal, realistic scenes, close-up shots of actors' faces, perfectly showing the struggle and pain they experience, and the incredibly harsh environment, make for one of the most memorable cinematic experiences this year. As can be expected from DiCaprio and Hardy, the acting is phenomenal. One can almost feel the pain, the cold, the hunger and the fear they experience. The camera captures all this perfectly, as well as showing beautiful scenery and biting winter weather, all filmed using only natural light.

The plot, despite being quite simple, keeps the viewers on the edge of their seats, rooting for the hero's survival and admiring every time he manages to get up and keep going.

The one criticism would be about the realism of all the misfortune, that befalls DiCaprio's character. There are points where it is really too much for one man to endure and the opinion of the antagonist, that "there is no way he could survive that" seems quite correct.

Another thing to note: this is not a film for the squeamish. The graphic, bloody scenes involving both humans and animals do not hold back in realism.

At start, I'll say that my favourite films by Quentin Tarantino are Pulp Fiction and Kill Bill. I also liked his part in Four Rooms as well as the iconic scenes in Jackie Brown or Reservoir Dogs. I consider the dialogue in True Romance to be a masterpiece. Therefore, it can be safely said, I am a fan of Tarantino's more humorous, more pop-culture-oriented films.

The Hateful Eight did not fall into that favourite category of mine. It was a serious and brutal film, where the more humorous moments were provided mainly by the gruesome death scenes. The characters were incredibly vivid and real, but not particularly memorable. Over two hours of the 160 minute film takes place in one room. The focus is on the character interaction, with a lot of attention devoted to highlighting racial differences. The plot driving the film forward however, is quite limited.

The film is very well made. The beautifully shot harsh environment, the music by Ennio Morricone, the costumes perfectly fitting with the portrayed characters, all make for a very captivating watch. It does not quite feel like a Tarantino film though, at least not in the sense I was used to. It is definitely worth watching, for the grit and character interaction, but I missed the incredibly quotable dialogue and the pop-culture icons of Tarantino's other works.

7.5/10 from me.

This series feels a bit like a children's comic. A well written and expertly drawn comic, but still simple and with very little subtlety. It has it's charm, but is also quite limited in its appeal.

The acting is great, especially from the secondary characters. I believe casting and characterisation are the strongest aspects of this show. The costumes and locations seem heavily edited, but in a way this adds to the comic-book feel, so it's not necessary a bad thing. Many scenes are shot in exaggerated colours, from slightly crooked angles, and can easily be imagines as 2D versions with speech bubbles.

I enjoyed the episodes I saw. I can honestly say this series is one of the better, or even the best of the Marvel and DC adaptations, which have been flooding TV recently. Nevertheless I am glad there are only 8 episodes altogether. While the show is quirky, cute and engaging, I believe its style would become tedious, if it were to last longer.

Review based on the pilot episode:

It's very easy with shows like this, to exaggerate certain aspects. Over-the-top characters being too positive, too negative, too macho or too weak. The scenery being too rich or too run down. The plot being too simple or too accidental. This show makes none of these mistakes.

From beginning to end it feels real. Imperfect characters, no clichés and realistic action create very enjoyable entertainment.

Casting seems spot on and acting is very good. Camera-work might seem shaky at times, but I did not feel like I missed anything because of it. The action sequences kept the pace up and were choreographed quite well. The strain, exhaustion and determination of the fighters is extremely well shown.

I look forward to the next episode. I gave it 8/10 because this show is focused around fighting and hence it might not be for everyone. If you enjoy boxing and mixed martial arts, it's a solid 9/10.

Review based on the first episode: I sincerely hope this show keeps up the tension and atmosphere of the pilot. Apart from The Killing, there aren't many TV shows which revolve around broken and unlikable characters. It just isn't pleasant to watch stressed, struggling and often unpredictable people. Yet, such TV leaves you feeling like you experienced something emotional. Among all the ugliness, even the smallest pleasant act or scene can mean a lot; when our tiny hopes for a positive resolution are fulfilled, we appreciate it all the more.

The acting and cinematography are great. The interactions are realistic and the viewer understands each character. Every scene seems important and keeping focus is rewarding. Not knowing what to believe, whom to trust and what the motivations are, is a necessary part of such a show, however what subtle hints we do get are delivered very well.

I don't want to praise this show prematurely, considering we have only seen one episode, however if it keeps up the twists, plots and great characters, I am sure it will be a success.

Considering the amount of people who feel the irresistible need to tell others their views on religion, I suppose a lot of viewers will express strong opinions about the themes of this show. I hope others will not be dissuaded by those opinions. This is a clever show, definitely not aimed at advertising anyone's beliefs or conversely, offending anyone else's.

Watching this, I found myself cringing at the amount of corny clichés. Zombie-like mind-controlled people - check, omnipresent evil corporation - check, guy who knows what's up, but is ignored - check, kind and smart protagonist who steps out of character to completely ignore "guy who knows what's up" for no apparent reason - check, threat arriving from a foreign country - check.

I could go on listing the trademarks of bad writing like the ridiculous ways characters react to blackmail or the completely inconsistent way a biological threat is treated, but anyone who has ever seen a B movie knows what to expect.

Despite the above, the show is well shot and acted. The camera-work, sounds and the overall atmosphere is very well done. Even the likability of the main hero is skillfully established through his family.

It could have felt like "The Thing" or some of the "X-Files" episodes, but unfortunately it failed to have a plausible, engaging plot. The show can be enjoyable, as long as one does not expect to think too much.

With so many shows coming out, I often find myself thinking that they all feel very similar. Especially the dramas seem one-sided, with clear-cut characters and predictable plots. This was not the case with Finding Carter. The characters portrayed are complex and conflicted, nevertheless I found myself able to empathise with every character on the show, maybe not sympathising with their behaviour, but definitely understanding it.

The premise guarantees interesting character interaction, as well as diametrically different points of view that situations can be looked at. It is difficult to achieve believability when trying to show this on screen, but this show managed to do this quite well.

The acting was surprisingly decent, especially from the main lead and the Wilson family. I say surprisingly, because more often than not, in features involving a young cast, acting is a problem. Alex Saxon and Jesse Henderson as the male love interests, were far from good in my opinion, but overall the cast was doing a fine job; even the little brother was believable, which could have been the biggest worry.

Even though I initially watched it because of my younger sister, I still look forward to the next episode. Especially the subtle hint, that there is more to the whole kidnapping story, keeps me interested. I hope the show keeps up the realism, despite the complex premise.

I wasn't sure what to expect from this film, but having seen the 7.4 rating on IMDb I decided to give it a shot. I am not disappointed, despite the rating being quite a bit lower now.

Even though the film is about a fugitive on the run, it does not feel like he is escaping. It feels he is aware of his limited time before facing the law, but it does not change who he is or how he behaves. He travels on his motorcycle, visits friends, helps out whom he can and ultimately is on a mission to spread his mother's ashes where she wished to rest. He joins together with a less perfect but still very likable man and they travel together. They are being pursued by two lawmen, one clearly conflicted and the other totally ruthless.

It's a very pleasant ride; we get to know the main hero, empathise with him and presumably are expected to fully agree with him dispensing justice. I won't get into whether we should or shouldn't agree, however the biggest complaint I have about this film is how much it shoves this rationalisation of vigilante justice in our face. The film could have been a lot more subtle and definitely could have hinted another side of the story. We would still sympathise with the protagonist, but through a more realistic understanding of his plight, rather than being fed a one-sided view.

I gave this film a 7 despite the above flaw. This is because this flaw is easy to spot, understand and ignore. Once you do that, the film is engaging and enjoyable.

Judging by the reviews, one would expect to either love or hate this film. This was not the case for me. I watched it twice, but didn't find any merit to second viewing. The film is absorbing and thought provoking. It makes you think there is more to understand and discover in the brief story, than you thought you saw.

However in my opinion, there wasn't much more depth to be found. Reading the book gives insight into what happens to the victims, which solves one mystery. Other than that, one can wonder what certain scenes meant or how behaviours can be interpreted, but finding those answers or debating them with friends, I didn't arrive at anything clever or memorable.

Symbolism and open interpretation are often used in artistic films. I found that debating films like Amadeus, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, 2001: A Space Odyssey or even the ridiculous Symbol by Hitoshi Matsumoto, one arrives at inspiring conclusions and clever revelations. I failed to experience this with Under the Skin.

I am not saying this is a bad film, however I think it is not as deep and artistic as it wants to be. I imagine forgetting it soon.

This anime series has a brilliant premise, interesting characters, great animation, music and sound effects, engaging action scenes and well written dialogue. It would seem that those would constitute a great anime show. Well, Darker than Black is good but it could have been a lot better, if one thing wasn't missing:

Character development. With the exception of episode 13 and 14 (the best ones, in my opinion) where we see a subtle, yet clear enlightenment of the side character Yin, there is very little character development in this series. The great titles like Death Note, Elfen Lied, Time of Eve or even the lighthearted Black Lagoon, always feature an emotional arc of one or more characters. They learn, they react, they change their attitude or moral stance because of the circumstances. We root for the characters, we empathise with them and we get closure when their character arc completes. This is missing in Darker than Black. The main character is conflicted but his attitude and behaviour stays almost constant throughout.

If not for the above, this would have been an outstanding series. As it is, it's still worth watching, but don't expect the thoughtful and emotional involvement that the best anime give.

Review based on the pilot episode.

I enjoyed watching this. The premise is interesting and the execution is quite good. The story didn't feel forced and the characters seemed realistic. The acting and camera-work was alright, nothing special but also good enough not to spoil anything.

The biggest complaint I have is about the few scenes that seemed too coincidental. Helicopters coming exactly at the right time (later explained though), nuclear explosion just as the ship was passing and the random cruise ship drifting by exactly when needed. While coincidences happen, too many of them destroy the realism of a show. I hope the producers realise this.

I will surely watch the next episode. With some polishing, this show can definitely be something to look forward to.

Edit after episode 3: Most of the coincidences were explained and the action scenes were toned down to be more realistic. This show is worth watching.

Having seen the trailer, I gave this film a shot. In the beginning, I wasn't disappointed. The first few scenes were quite good, obviously imitating the cool atmosphere of films by Tarantino and Rodriguez. This lasted only for the first 10 minutes though.

The rest of the film dragged on to include family drama, ridiculous array of stand-offs and completely illogical character decisions. The actors could have probably managed a more believable performance, since the cast was decent, but they had nothing to work with. The initially cool and skilled outlaws break down into randomly psychotic, calm, honourable, greedy, sadistic or thoughtful, at the drop of a hat, from one scene to another.

I cannot recommend this film. It is a forgettable mess, which after the first few scenes, didn't even seem to try to be anything else.

This is a really good series. At start, it might seem shallow, with one-dimensional characters (arrogant outlaw, quiet samurai, cheeky girl) but as it progresses, the subtle character development really shines. One starts to care about the heroes and wonder about their story. And it is quite a story, which comes to a very satisfying conclusion at the finale.

The animation, especially of the fighting scenes, is outstanding. Some of the best action I've seen in anime. Music fits perfectly too, with some skillful changes in pace reminding of the Final Fantasy games.

One thing I have to say though: please do yourself a favour and skip episodes 22 and 23. They seem written and directed by someone completely different than the rest and leave a very unpleasant aftertaste spoiling the overall great and coherent series. I wish someone had told me to skip them.

This show is one of the most climactic anime I have seen. The fact that it takes place in Germany and Czech Republic is impressive, especially that the scenery in Frankfurt, Düsseldorf and Prague is based on real places and definitely recognisable. Czechoslovakia, having had one of the most amoral and destructive regimes of the Soviet block (due to the fact, that their communist leaders were democratically chosen), is a perfect place to accommodate the terrible themes of the show, as is Eastern Germany.

Except for one episode where people in a car are supposed to speak Czech (which is just Czech text horribly read by a clearly Japanese person), all the writing and names are realistic. The amount of effort that was put into making this show feel right is amazing.

The characters are very well developed. There is no deus ex machina to push the story along. The characters strive to deal with situations in believable ways and even though its often difficult for the viewer to emphasise with them, their actions are understandable. I write this because many anime fall into the trap of character development leading to drastic changes in behaviour, morality or beliefs which are frankly unrealistic. Monster feels very realistic.

The animation is extremely well done. The real scenery, the face expressions (or lack of them) are drawn perfectly. There is no pointless fanservice or gore.

The story is brilliantly written, despite many people finding plot holes and complaining about the ending. There are several threads that explain the nuances of the show; I suggest reading them before pointing out, that something makes no sense.

The one complaint I have about this show is it's length. I would not mind 74 episodes if all of them added something to the story, but this is not the case. Even though all episodes are connected to the main theme, at least a third of them is not necessary to advance the plot. This is not to say they weren't interesting, however watching three or four episodes of a seemingly random story, before finding the small connection to the main characters was frustrating.

I definitely recommend this show for anyone who is not looking for action. It's beauty and thoughtfulness is hard to find elsewhere.

I watched both seasons at once, over the last few days, so my review concerns the whole series. The animation and art style are brilliant. While some reviewers seem to mind the ridiculous breast sizes, revealing outfits and nude scenes, I think they lightened the mood and didn't feel out of place.

The storyline is slightly lacking, with many episodes relying on a single formula: "Lelouch creates an ingenious plan; all goes well, they almost win without effort; Suzaku shows up and everything falls apart". While the major plot devices, twists and definitely the finale are great, a lot of the story lines in many episodes seem to be merely fillers.

The biggest flaw of the show however, is character development. Especially in Season 2, so many people switch between sides, are conflicted about seemingly obvious choices or make decisions, that contradict what their previous behaviour would suggest. The most apparent example of this is Suzaku. He is created as the opposite of Lelouch, believing in ends never justifying the means and in following the rules in order to change an organisation from within. While I understand that it is not simple for the writers to create such a character, the resulting Suzoku is so over-the-top hypocritical and self-righteous it's painful to watch. It is hence very difficult to emphasise with him as a positive character.

The comparison to Death Note is obvious, as many other reviews have shown. In my opinion, Code Geass pales in comparison to Death Note. The latter is deeper, darker and has a masterful story and characters that feel natural. While the action and art style is superior in Code Geass, everything else is better in Death Note.

In conclusion, I still give this show 8/10 despite it's great flaws. It is beautiful, captivating and thoughtful. While not the best, it is still very good.

It is not often, that I am disappointed when watching a feature rated highly on IMDb, however I found this film to be mediocre. As is typical for Wes Anderson it was beautifully shot; the colours, the costumes and the purposefully fairytale settings were masterfully done. The acting was great as well, despite the actors often having little to work with.

The film however lacked substance. When watching, one could see the effort to add memorable dialogue and action, but it seemed to always miss the mark. There were a few chuckles, but it was almost as if one laughed because it was strange not to laugh, at least once or twice, during what is supposed to be a comedy.

There were no interesting characters. The talents of such a celebrity cast were wasted, in my opinion, on one-dimensional, forgettable roles. Even Adrien Brody, who is incredible as any character - comedic, dramatic or both, was given no chance to show his talents.

I cannot recommend this film.