blackknight-51234
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Generally a good series, aside from a few things.
The plot is decent enough, the acting and script are reasonable and there's enough tension and suspense to sustain it. Sean Bean does what he does in most roles he plays. There's a little action and the characters do at least have a little depth. On occasion it tries a bit too hard but all in all, it's an above average thriller and worth a watch.
The only negatives are:
How stupid most of the characters are. For people who are supposed to run a major criminal network, they really don't seem to have two brain cells to rub together. Bad decision follows bad decision. The worst offender is the character called "Jamie" who is probably the dumbest criminal ever to appear on screen. The fact that the police are unable to catch and arrest them serves only to illustrate how stupid and inept they are too.
None of the characters are particularly likeable. Name an undesirable trait and one of them has it. "Jamie" being again by far the worst offender - closely followed by his associates. It's only because he is so fundamentally unlikeable that you find yourself routing for the other protagonist.
Wardrobe - all the female characters change outfits like they're at a fashion show. They never wear the same outfit twice. It's actually quite distracting.
The plot is decent enough, the acting and script are reasonable and there's enough tension and suspense to sustain it. Sean Bean does what he does in most roles he plays. There's a little action and the characters do at least have a little depth. On occasion it tries a bit too hard but all in all, it's an above average thriller and worth a watch.
The only negatives are:
How stupid most of the characters are. For people who are supposed to run a major criminal network, they really don't seem to have two brain cells to rub together. Bad decision follows bad decision. The worst offender is the character called "Jamie" who is probably the dumbest criminal ever to appear on screen. The fact that the police are unable to catch and arrest them serves only to illustrate how stupid and inept they are too.
None of the characters are particularly likeable. Name an undesirable trait and one of them has it. "Jamie" being again by far the worst offender - closely followed by his associates. It's only because he is so fundamentally unlikeable that you find yourself routing for the other protagonist.
Wardrobe - all the female characters change outfits like they're at a fashion show. They never wear the same outfit twice. It's actually quite distracting.
It's hilarious that there are 8, 9 and 10 star reviews for this - and frankly, it's fairly obvious those reviews are from people whose politics align with the "message" this film clumsily attempts to ram down the audience's throat from minute one and throughout. To be clear, that's all this is, poorly scripted pandering nonsense which has no bearing on reality and whose only interest is screaming it's politics at the top of it's lungs at the cost of anything approaching entertainment.
If you think that watching a woman in her fifties of average build, fighting hand to hand and beating jacked up, military guys in their 20s is anything other than utterly ridiculous - then this film was probably made for you. Not one fight scene is even slightly believable.
Every white male character is toxic, useless, arrogant or a coward. Every female character is a stone cold badass who is misunderstood and does not get enough credit for being so.
If you are a left wing/liberal, militant feminist who thinks that body positivity is healthy, then grab yourself an oil drum of vegan popcorn and settle down for the best film you've ever seen. When the final credits start to roll, perhaps throw up a silent salute (of your choosing) for Jennifer Salke, as it was probably greenlighting sludge like this which cost her her job - and deservedly so.
To paraphrase Anthony Mackie: "You need to do better, Amazon"
If you think that watching a woman in her fifties of average build, fighting hand to hand and beating jacked up, military guys in their 20s is anything other than utterly ridiculous - then this film was probably made for you. Not one fight scene is even slightly believable.
Every white male character is toxic, useless, arrogant or a coward. Every female character is a stone cold badass who is misunderstood and does not get enough credit for being so.
If you are a left wing/liberal, militant feminist who thinks that body positivity is healthy, then grab yourself an oil drum of vegan popcorn and settle down for the best film you've ever seen. When the final credits start to roll, perhaps throw up a silent salute (of your choosing) for Jennifer Salke, as it was probably greenlighting sludge like this which cost her her job - and deservedly so.
To paraphrase Anthony Mackie: "You need to do better, Amazon"
Genuinely surprised about all the gushing reviews.
There are some good things here, but it's nothing more than a standard drama series covering a difficult issue.
Stephen Graham was heavily involved in this and you can tell that by how large parts of the series (the final episode especially) revolve around his character and he feels about things.
The final episode never really went anywhere and dragged on, to the point where I really started to lose interest. It would have been better to see the victims family dealing with their loss and responding to the accusations of bullying etc.
There is very little about the actual crime and the series ends before the conclusion of legal proceedings - which feels like it was forgotten or they ran out of time.
The subject of "incels" is definitely one that needs further investigation, however it would be more believable if the incel character was not played by a handsome young actor - it would be more believable if he were played by someone who is less conventionally attractive, overweight, acne etc.
The interview with the psychologist is interesting, but it is hardly a surprise to discover that hormonal teenage boys are prone to mood swings and outbreaks of anger than stray close to acts of violence. You need only look at the news to see how often this happens.
Furthermore, I can't believe anyone is under any illusion as to the likely evils of social media and it's opportunities for misuse and bullying - or that the young of today have their own "code" of communication.
For all the questions it asks, it doesn't appear to offer any sort of solution - or resolution to the story.
All in all, it was okay, but certainly not worth anything like the ratings that it has been given on here (in my opinion). Watch it, your mileage may vary.
There are some good things here, but it's nothing more than a standard drama series covering a difficult issue.
Stephen Graham was heavily involved in this and you can tell that by how large parts of the series (the final episode especially) revolve around his character and he feels about things.
The final episode never really went anywhere and dragged on, to the point where I really started to lose interest. It would have been better to see the victims family dealing with their loss and responding to the accusations of bullying etc.
There is very little about the actual crime and the series ends before the conclusion of legal proceedings - which feels like it was forgotten or they ran out of time.
The subject of "incels" is definitely one that needs further investigation, however it would be more believable if the incel character was not played by a handsome young actor - it would be more believable if he were played by someone who is less conventionally attractive, overweight, acne etc.
The interview with the psychologist is interesting, but it is hardly a surprise to discover that hormonal teenage boys are prone to mood swings and outbreaks of anger than stray close to acts of violence. You need only look at the news to see how often this happens.
Furthermore, I can't believe anyone is under any illusion as to the likely evils of social media and it's opportunities for misuse and bullying - or that the young of today have their own "code" of communication.
For all the questions it asks, it doesn't appear to offer any sort of solution - or resolution to the story.
All in all, it was okay, but certainly not worth anything like the ratings that it has been given on here (in my opinion). Watch it, your mileage may vary.