mavis_gary_mavis

A classic noir set at a carnival about a smart drifter who is still far dumber than he realises and all the problems this hubris gets him in. Top tier production values, good performances and not a superhero in sight (unless you count the circus psychic). Excellent movie!

If Deep Water is the closest we come to an erotic thriller these days then I'll take it. An enjoyable romp, starring a couple of movie stars, about a dysfunctional marriage that's spiralling out of control. A fun setup that unfortunately the movie falls apart in the final act. But it was great to watch something that - although silly and lurid - felt at least like it was made for trashy adults. Would recommend you watch it a little bit drunk.

First, a little context: I haven't watched the last few seasons of Ray Donovan. I really liked the show but, for whatever reason, I'd let it go. However I wanted to know how they would be wrapping it all up so I watched a YouTube recap then hit play on the film. And it played great. I thought this was a very satisfactory conclusion, with a particularly good final few minutes. The flashbacks throughout are excellent and the actor playing Young Mickey is really good. Perhaps it's not quite as moving a finale as the Deadwood movie, but, as far as concluding a show goes, Ray Donovan: The Movie is definitely worth your time.